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CRTC gives conditional approval to Rogers-Shaw deal
The commission says Rogers must give more to Canadian content funds and bolster Citytv’s news coverage in Western Canada.
Mindshare retains Rogers duties after Theo is dissolved
The bespoke WPP agency will soon be no more after the bulk of creative duties are moved to Sid Lee.
Blue Ant looks to true crime again for latest FAST play
TotalCrime’s launch is the next step in Blue Ant’s plans for ad-supported streaming growth.
Rogers Sports & Media president Jordan Banks leaving the company
Colette Watson, who previously worked with Rogers Sports & Media for 30 years, is replacing Banks as president.
Former CRTC interim chair Judith LaRocque has died
The senior public servant held many high-profile roles throughout her career, including Deputy Minister of Canadian Heritage.
2021 Media Innovation Awards shortlist revealed
This year’s MIAs winners will be revealed during a virtual show on December 4.
Pay gaps based on ethnicity and gender prominent in Canadian advertising
The World Federation of Advertisers’ global talent survey finds junior employees are more likely to face wage discrimination.
The Bay launches its fall lookbook on Pinterest
The retailer is hoping to reach Gen Z consumers at the moment they are making big life and home decisions.
CMDC begins a new push to champion local media
A World News Day campaign is step one in the organization’s efforts to lead conversations about investing in trusted outlets.
Blue Ant unveils greenlights and openings for sponsors
The company’s slate of programming includes factual and entertainment content covering the paranormal, travel and technology.
Corus promises brand opportunities with ET’s weekend expansion
The one-hour ET Canada Weekend debuts Sept. 18 with Sangita Patel tackling hosting duties.
SJC shows why you should trust the printed word
Instead of telling people why it’s important, the publisher of Maclean’s asks people to think about print’s value for themselves.
S4 Capital merges core brands MediaMonks and MightyHive
The merger brings together a team of almost 6,000 people under a single brand and P&L as part of S4’s plan to create “disruptive change.”
Upfronts ’21: Children Ruin Everything and Amazing Race Canada headline Bell Media schedule
Bell Media also commissioned new Crave originals including a Letterkenny spinoff, four-part doc series Thunder Bay, as well as a raft of French-language originals for specialty networks.
Canada’s Got Talent and Bachelor In Paradise Canada headline Citytv schedule
Rogers Sports & Media is reviving the talent competition series and has ordered a new Bachelor aftershow.
