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Which media agency group controls the most auto spend?
Two holding cos clearly lead the way when it comes to managing auto brand spend, while independents are performing well on a regional level.

Starcom scores a touchdown with NFL Canada
Despite an ‘interception’ by COVID-19, the Publicis Media shop won the account for the football league.

Toyota and Shoppers top the Media Monitors radio charts
There were bigger radio buys in Toronto, with the top-seven advertisers each purchasing more than 1,000 ads.

Wonderful Pistachios embarks on largest Canadian media spend
The brand is hoping to capitalize on the momentum of one of its fastest-growing lines.

It’s confirmed: Grey’s, Good Doctor and more returning in November
Despite production complications for the network’s top show, it’s making its official return this fall.

ICYMI: Management changes at TVA, government vows to regulate digital giants
Plus, BNN Bloomberg grows its audience.

Young Lions media finalists announced
The competition celebrating Canada’s under-30 talent is charging ahead, with winners to be announced mid-October.

New free cannabis magazine eyes ad-supported model
With a retail distribution model and a demographic sweet spot of over 40, the new magazine looks to fill a void in the marketplace.

Kruger’s new initiative goes all the way from minor hockey to the NHL
To show how it’s supporting minor league hockey, the brand is rolling out a major media buy and extended NHL partnership.

Mobile users are opening their apps and sharing location data more often
Good news for media platforms – users are opening apps more frequently and they’re more willing to share.

Raptors bring big views, Quebec’s biggest shows double: Numeris
Big Brother also drew big national attention.

The biggest difference between pre-COVID radio listening and now
Is the morning drive show a thing of the past?

What categories drove a surge in radio buying?
Turns out, there’s been activity pretty much across the board – in both Toronto and Montreal.

How did the Schittstorm translate to Emmy’s ratings?
The viewership drop in Canada was only half of what was reportedly lost in the U.S.