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UM Canada gives back on 8th annual Impact Day
This year, the Toronto agency supported hunger and the unhoused in the city as well as Canadian Blood Services.

Awards programs respond to case credibility challenges
Issues related to AI-generated content and synthetic media prompted the withdrawal of some awards at the 2025 Cannes Lions.

CFL names ToonieBet official sports betting and casino partner
The deal also gives the platform use of official CFL data and statistics as well as being the league’s odds provider.

YouTube overtakes Spotify as preferred podcast platform in Canada: report
Triton Digital’s new data reveals growing popularity of podcasts, shifting platform dynamics and evolving listener habits.

Belairdirect takes to the outdoor concert stage this summer
The insurance company has inked a three-year deal with Toronto’s Budweiser Stage and renewed its partnership with Osheaga.

WPP reports Ogilvy, media business hit by weak first-half ad spend
The global media giant slashed its forecasts for the first half of 2025 due to lower client spend and net new business.

McDonald’s leads rankings, Rona makes big leap: AdEase Radio
QSRs and home reno stores dominate the ranking for the week of June 30 to July 6.

Industry News: Pattison Outdoor wins TransLink business
Plus, Fuel Digital adds real estate site Proprio Direct to its portfolio, and superchannel.ca gets a revamp

Canadians still unsure about AI in customer service: survey
Around a third of respondents said they are willing to interact with an AI agent if it reduces their time on hold.

L’Oreal Canada names two media AORs
Labelium Canada and Media Experts will lead the brand’s media strategy and activation in the country.

OMD Canada appointed media AOR by Holt Renfrew
The agency’s first work for the retailer is expected to appear for the 2025 holiday season campaign.