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The beat goes on: What to watch for in 2020
From cannabis to journalism support, there are still plenty of unknowns going into 2020.

The Nice List: Media
From strategic sponsorships to chilling experiential, we picked the media campaigns that deserved some year-end kudos.

Meet the jury for the 2020 AToMiC Awards
The industry experts who will judge this year’s submissions has been announced ahead of next week’s entry deadline.

Hasbro to acquire eOne for $5.3B
The global entertainment company will take ownership of kids IP such as Peppa Pig and PJ Masks.

Radio-Canada names Dany Meloul as GM, television
Meloul will succeed outgoing GM Dominique Chaloult, who will depart the French-language pubcaster on Nov. 1.

Jordan Banks tapped as president of Rogers Media
The former Facebook exec will take the place of outgoing president Rick Brace (pictured), who is set to retire at the end of 2019.

Bell Media to acquire V, Noovo
The deal marks Bell Media’s first move into French-language conventional TV and includes ownership of ad-supported VOD Noovo.ca.

CBC doubles down on kids and youth programming
The slate includes U.K. drama My Mad Fat Diary.

The 2019 Agency Family Tree
A detailed look of what agencies the major players own and operate in the Canadian market.

NLogic launches services division
President and COO David Phillips says it will provide solutions for common challenges such as integrating data.

Corus promotes Troy Reeb to EVP of new ‘broadcast networks’ portfolio
The company on Thursday revealed a change to its organizational structure that brings TV, radio and digital platforms under the same umbrella.

CRTC approves TVA acquisition of Serdy Media
Serdy president and CEO Sébastien Arsenault called the decision to sell Zeste and Evasion “necessary to sustain both channels’ growth.”

Canada’s top TV this fall: Numeris
We break down which shows, old and new, took home the most viewers – and which were seemingly ignored.