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How Stingray is building awareness and loyalty during a complex time
The music service is providing three apps for free in hopes that it can provide some much-needed levity during tough times.

ICYMI: Telelatino opens up access and more
Plus, Pelmorex lends a hand through tech, and the Canadian production community is assessing the status of shows so far.

COVID-19: The local media impact
Small and mid-sized businesses — which have traditionally been big boosters for local titles — are looking at alternatives to paid media. And small publications are feeling the pinch.

The NHL reveals its content plans going forward
Social content, classic games and e-sports are all part of the league’s programming strategy.

Could another Raptors run give TV a shot in the arm?
TSN and Sportsnet have found a temporary solution to fill 24 nights of primetime slots. Is it enough?

CBC News Network adopts a new (temporary) model
Local feeds will be replaced with coverage from CBC News Network and The National.

Cannes to extend deadlines, eligibility in the wake of postponement
The festival will now take place in October, with the deadline for entries being extended to a yet-to-be-determined date.

Top viewed shows stay steady: Numeris
Classics like Survivor and Grey’s fared well in the top five, but nothing can touch The Good Doctor.

If not sports, then what?
Sports broadcasts are now off the table. With most of the major sports skewing male, what are the best strategies for reaching this audience amidst big changes?

Diageo picks Omnicom Media Group, PHD to lead global account
In Canada, Touché! will handle the media business.

Cineplex closes locations, provides Cineworld acquisition update
The company’s stock hit a five-year low, even prior to the closure notice.

Lotto Max replaces Tims at the top: Media Monitors
Most of last week’s top-five buyers purchased fewer spots on the air.

The potential impact of COVID-19 on OOH, by the numbers
A new report by IMI gives insight into just how quiet it could get on transit, at festivals and at the movies.

People Moves: Media City, Quebecor and more
Vendors are staffing up across the OOH industry.

What measures media companies and telcos are taking amidst a crisis
Data overages are dropping, publisher paywalls are being pulled back and more.