Catherine Phillips
Competition shows rule CTV summer lineup
The Amazing Race Canada returns alongside a new series starring funny woman Amy Poehler, who gets crafty in her new competitive DIY show Making It.
Jury announced for 2018 MIAs
The panel includes Canadian media, marketing and advertising industry all-stars.
Spotted! Yanny, Laurel or Best Buy?
Best Buy and Media Experts jumped on a viral online debate last week with a clever search marketing campaign.
ICYMI: Facebook focuses on privacy, Instagram adds muting
Plus, Global News Radio will bring in a new roster of co-hosts next week.
CMDC president steps down
Janet Callaghan spent the past decade leading the organization.
The Big Bang Theory keeps top spot: Numeris
The comedy and its prequel Young Sheldon couldn’t be beat in any anglophone market across Canada.
Global to premiere new drama on summer schedule
Other returning favourites include Big Brother and Private Eyes.
HSBC nixes Mindshare, awards Canadian account to Omnicom
The global media group takes over for Mindshare, which has held the account since 2004.
Ford delves into AR with a Snapchat tour
The campaign, featuring Ford’s EcoSport, is running in Canada for users of the Snapchat AR Lens.
Good Life Networks acquires adtech company
The company will acquire all issued and outstanding shares for $6 million U.S.
Groupe V announces repositioning, puts advertisers in focus
The Quebec media group aims to provide a brand-friendly environment for advertisers.
Mindshare Canada adds new division, hires three
FAST will rely on quick data to deliver on biddable channels from programmatic to addressable TV.
City announces steamy summer schedule
The schedule features favourites like the Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise alongside new dating show The Proposal, premiering June 18.
St. Joseph brings Cocktail Week to Toronto
The event is set for October and will highlight Toronto neighbourhoods with cocktails from the city’s top bars and bartenders.
Hudson’s Bay, CTV take top spots: Media Monitors
While financial services dominated Toronto’s top category for another week, the auto sector was #1 in Montreal.
