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Acast comes to Canada
It’s allowing Canadian advertisers to buy ads across the network and it’s hired CBC’s Heather Gordon to head up country operations.

Specialty rocked summer TV this year: report
New data from NLogic shows that the biggest difference that sports and specialty has made is a push to more live viewing.

Group music listening is going up. Why does this matter for brands?
The morning commute is no longer the easiest place to reach Canadians with audio – it’s in parks, mid-day and during family time.

What’s unique about the Globe’s new partnership with IAS?
Context Control focuses not on keywords and instant content blocking, but on sentiment and the big picture of articles.

ICYMI: New faces join CMA media council
Who got the top title in RECMA’s latest debrief? Plus, CBC’s production ramps back up.

CTV unveils its new digital platform
The online offering is completely ad-supported and will now offer free-to-watch content directly from linear.

People Moves: New VPs at SMI, MIQ
Plus, Stingray adds to its sales operations.

Mediabrands ushers in new Canadian CFO
With COVID-19 putting strain on all agencies, Mediabrands CEO Graham Moysey says the CFO role will require crucial decision-making as it continues to rely on data.

Fuel Digital Media partners with the Montreal Canadiens
The assets reach more than one million monthly visitors and helps to bolster Fuel’s growing sports portfolio.

Big Brother stays on top, Raptors climb: Numeris
While America’s Got Talent didn’t crack the top three, it continued to boast improved numbers.

Blue Ant ups Jamie Schouela, Carlyn Staudt
Both will now take on a more global mandate as the company looks to hone its focus.

How WFH life affects media consumption
More TV is being consumed during the day, while talk radio and podcasts are fighting an uphill battle.

Auto explodes again in Toronto, while Montreal radio gets a boost
Toronto and Montreal saw gains among auto, insurance, finance, pharmacy, internet and furniture categories.

Roundtable: Why race should be examined at every step of the way
Panelists in part two of our D&I series discuss why BIPOC should be considered in casting, planning and everything in between.