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Media Experts names Karel Wegert as its new CEO
The new leader returns to the agency after a year leading operations at Kinesso.
Ratings up 4% for first round of Stanley Cup playoffs
Game six between the Maple Leafs and Lightning is the third-most watched broadcast since Rogers took on the NHL’s broadcast rights
Meta posts revenue jump as it prioritizes AI investments
The company says the technology is one of its big ad revenue opportunities, both in terms of performance and creative.
Arima adds a new research and analytics leader
The synthetic data company has also extended it availability through Ipsos.
Vice lays off roughly 100 staff
The cuts primarily impact the news division, which is focusing on owned digital video and distribution opportunities.
IPG revenue flat in Q1 while WPP continues growth
Both companies had their results tampered somewhat by spending pullbacks from tech clients.
Sponsors announced for Canadian Out-of-Home Awards
COMMB has enlisted 20 partners for the first edition of the awards program.
Alphabet reverses its fortunes in Q1
The company also believes AI improvements will be a key opportunity for long-term growth in its ad business.
Golf Town partners with ParaGolf Canada
The retailer will support events and leagues geared towards making the sport accessible to all Canadians.
Ads and subscriber growth drives Spotify’s revenue up
The company still ended Q1 in a loss, due to costs associated with both compensation and layoffs.
Spotted! CIBC opens an art exhibit at Pearson’s baggage claim
The bank is using the possibilities of travel to deliver on what has become a key brand value.
Twitter removes ‘government-funded media’ tag from CBC account
A group of public media companies from different countries had called out the company for undermining their credibility.
Rogers announces a slate of new executive appointments
Chief brand and communications officer Terrie Tweddle is one of three new positions created at the company following the merger with Shaw.
Publicis cites data and tech for another quarter of growth
The offerings now make up roughly a third of total revenue at the holding company.
BuzzFeed News to be shuttered amid wider layoffs
HuffPost will be the company’s main news brand going forward, as CEO Jonah Peretti takes much of the blame for the company’s financial position.
