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Havas Media Canada makes three senior leadership appointments
Erin Rahn and Justin Furman join the agency in partnership and growth roles, while Paul Linley is promoted to strengthen client relationships.

Bell Media sees continued YoY revenue increase
However, that operating revenue decreased from last quarter’s Q4 2024 results, which were $832 million

Industry News: Google gets transparent with PMax
Meanwhile, Spotify unveils a podcast engagement metric and Meltwater launches an AI-powered assistant.

WildBrain and IoM are adjusting their deal terms
Since Bell plans to stop carrying WildBrain’s channels, the company has to renegotiate parts of the Family Channel and Family Jr. sale.

Blue Ant to go public via Boat Rocker reverse takeover
Blue Ant’s listing on the Toronto Stock Exchange will follow a separate transaction involving Boat Rocker’s co-founders buying out their company’s studios business.

People Moves: Yahoo Canada appoints a new EIC
Meanwhile, Voices taps a new CMO and MLSE has a new director.

Media News: Cineplex quietly sells off its online store
Meanwhile, CBC Launches new winter and spring podcasts.

Field Roast squashing the beef on Spotify
The campaign will also reward people who tag the brand whenever they see beefs popping up.

The Canadian Young Lions Competition is now open
PR and design categories have been added to this mix this year.

Roku and ITV Studios to bring Graham Norton channel to Canada
The partnership will be bringing other FAST channels to the streamer in early 2025.

Don’t forget to nominate the New Establishment class of 2025
Winners will be selected in the media, brand and agency categories.

2024 AOY: Media Experts keeps evolving
The Bronze winning agency picked up the medal for its work with Bell, BMW and Truly.

Announcing the 2024 Media Innovation Shortlist
Winners will be announced at a gala affair on November 27.

Roblox and WPP partner to boost Gen Z brand engagement
The agency will help train marketers how to better use the online gaming platform.