Jennifer Horn

Publishers and platforms split between rev sharing options, delaying next steps
The Department of Canadian Heritage released the findings of its discussions with the industry on how to level the playing field between digital players and local news media.

TheScore aquired by Penn National Gaming
Canada’s top sports app is combining forces with the US-based casino and racetrack company as it expands its sports-betting business.

Curiocity partners with Teads to offer InRead ads
The Canadian publisher and global media platform are working together to bring more advertising opportunities for brands.

Calling all media agencies: state your intent to enter AOY
Shops have only two weeks left to submit the names of the campaigns they plan to enter in the program this summer.

The 2021 Agency of the Year awards kick off
Agencies that plan to enter the program will need to state their intent before June 18.

Speak up: How’s the media industry coping in lockdown?
To check the pulse of the nation, MiC has launched a survey on the professional and personal impacts of the pandemic.

Call for entries: Innovators in Canadian media
The New Establishment: Innovator program kicks off today, setting its sights on professionals on the cutting edge.

Announcing the Media AOY finalists
Strategy reveals the top shops fighting for a medal, along with the agency and brand execs that judged the work.

Strategy and BANFF create marketing incubator for women in media
Marketers and ad execs can lend their expertise to The BANFF Spark Marketing Accelerator.

Nestle’s breakaway deal with the NHL
The CPG co. is kicking off it’s first-ever partnership with the association by immersing its hero confectionary brand Kit Kat into commercial breaks.

2020 Agency of the Year deadline nearing
The first “intent to enter” phase of the competition – which includes some criteria tweaks this year – ends on Friday, June 26.