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Horizon hires two directors as Canadian office takes shape
The outpost is staffing up amidst big wins north and south of the border.

Mobile spend set to outpace TV: study
The average mobile spend is now $35.36 per user.

iGotchaMedia makes big auto play with new partnership
Working with Groupe Touchette, the place-based media company will enter showrooms for the first time.

How Canada’s LGBTQ+ population consumes media
A new study by Mindshare argues that LGBTQ+ representation isn’t just healthy for communities, it’s healthy for brands.

Finance takes Toronto, Montreal: Media Monitors
BMO was the top buyer in Toronto, while the category overall took Montreal’s radio airwaves.

District M secures $12M in funding
The Montreal-based ad tech company recently surpassed $100 million in revenue.

Cadreon Canada ushers in new managing director
Hailing from Denmark, Michael Ingemann comes from a digital-focused background.

Where do consumers notice ads the most?
According to Vividata, print loyalty is still strong, and online TV streaming has led to an increase in overall TV consumption.

How the CMA is ringing in Data Privacy Day
Association president Sarah Clodman says policies need to be more straightforward, and that when they are, brand affinity grows.

V rides its talk show success with new weekly series
The Francophone network is rolling out intimate talk show Phil s’invite.

TSN ushers in new sponsors for Curling Skins
While local advertisers will play a part, national brands such as Kubota and Meridian Manufacturing have also stepped into the game.

ICYMI: Shopify’s new platform, Chatelaine’s new EIC
Plus, all the details for the All Stars Weekend broadcast.

Tom Olesinski steps down at Havas Media
The move will see media president Alex Panousis become the executive lead for the media group, reporting to president Lisa Evia in Chicago.

New NBA package lets you stream in 10-minute intervals
The league is hoping to capitalize on its growing Canadian audience, which is increasingly into social.

TheScore’s first quarter goes smoothly
The mobile sports media co. hit record revenue, crediting Canadian direct sales and U.S. programmatic operations for its success.