Josh Kolm
YouTube eliminates several individual ad controls
Creators will no longer be able to decide whether pre- and post-roll ads will appear on their content, or if those ads are skippable.
Open programmatic spending on connected TV is cooling off
Pixalate also found out that invalid traffic rates are also dropping.
CRTC denies carriers’ request to raise basic cable prices
The regulator said the BDUs did not provide evidence that increasing prices with inflation was an economic necessity.
Bell Media unveils NFL schedule
FanDuel has returned as the multi-platform sponsor for the company’s coverage.
McDonald’s holds on to top spot: AdEase TV
QSRs had another big week overall.
Pattison Media buys Kelowna station 103.9 The Lake
The company aims to be “the first choice for listeners and advertisers” in the region.
Tim Hortons takes the top: AdEase Radio
McDonald’s and Staples also had a big presence on the radio last week.
CRTC removes advertising time limit from discretionary, news and sports channels
The regulator also removed advertising limits for services geared towards local programming.
Government releases its draft regulations for the Online News Act
The terms could require Google to contribute $172 million and Facebook to contribute $62 million to news outlets.
Supreme Court ruling gives green light to Facebook class action advertising suit
The complaint alleges advertisers were able to use the platform’s targeting controls to discriminate against certain job applicants.
Videotron shutters MAtv Montreal
The company is looking to provide more support and resources to local news operations at TVA Montreal.
Natyf TV gets mandatory distribution in Quebec
The channel provides French-language programming for the province’s racialized communities.
Venatus takes over sales for Bidstack’s in-game ads
The deal covers inventory for games from Ubisoft, Sports Interactive and MiniClip in six major markets.
QSRs boost their buys: AdEase TV
Restaurant chains had four of the top ten spots nationally last week.
Shoppers Drug Mart stays at the top: AdEase Radio
But McDonald’s returned to buying big with a campaign for a new breakfast sandwich.
