ABC launches new viewing strategy: blog

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Mindshare’s Lina Alles on the network’s new live-streaming platform and the one show that stuck out in yesterday’s upfront.



Hockey Night in Canada shatters playoff records: BBM

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Game seven between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Boston Bruins netted 5.1 million viewers, while the series averaged 3.53 million viewers across all games.



Wilson on ABC’s new shows: blog

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The UM director of investment on ABC’s big bet from Joss Whedon and the funniest comedy she has seen yet this week.



Spotted! Dairy Queen brings the circus to town

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The ice cream company promoted its new “upside down or free” brand promise with acrobats and stilt-walkers.



Postmedia launches paywall

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The media company launched paid subscription services for all its newspaper websites and apps, and is promoting the launch with a TV and OOH campaign.



Lexus goes for the heartstrings

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The car co is looking to connect on a more emotional level with its new campaign, which features two puppets.



Alles on NBC’s new season: blog

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Mindshare’s Lina Alles’ top picks (Sean Saves the World, The Blacklist, Dracula) from the network’s fall upfront.



Cottage Life begins production on new series

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The Blue Ant Media-owned digital specialty channel has greenlit seven new series including My Retreat and Selling Big.



Wilson’s picks at Fox: blog

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The UM director of investment says she likes the chances for Fox’s new Tuesday comedies as she takes in the new shows from the first day of presentations in NYC.



CTV adds Bethenny to daytime schedule

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The syndicated talk show will also air on E! Canada, and be made available on CTV’s mobile and online apps.