Josh Kolm
Spence Diamonds buys big in multiple markets: AdEase
Shoppers Drug Mart, CTV and McDonald’s were also major advertisers in Canada’s biggest radio markets.
The Trade Desk’s revenue beats expectations in Q4
The company’s CEO cited connected TV and retail media as major growth drivers (and its biggest priorities for the future).
Spotted! A Snapchat lens that could save a life
The Canadian Red Cross uses AR to give users step-by-step instructions on how to properly perform CPR.
Viewership grew for Super Bowl LVII across channels
Average audiences were up 6% on TV, along with a 26% growth in live streaming.
Christine Saunders named CMO of Publicis Groupe Canada
In addition to leading Starcom, the long-time exec will take on duties as the “architect” of the company’s growth strategy.
Meta makes changes on ad team as global business lead departs
Nicola Mendelsohn and Justin Osofsky take on expanded roles as Marne Levine prepares to exit.
Jagmeet Singh asks industry minister to block Rogers-Shaw deal
The deadline for the deal is approaching on Friday.
Time + Space expands to Ontario with new senior hire
New director of client services Robert Baral is part of a multi-year strategy for the Halifax agency.
Spotted! KFC pays tribute to a fellow ‘king of buckets’
Ads congratulation Lebron James hit digital billboards 30 hours after he broke the NBA’s all-time scoring record.
QSRs continue their strong TV buys: AdEase
Breakfast options and value-focused menus are getting the bulk of the ad focus.
Post picks Jungle as new media AOR in Canada
The agency will handle traditional and digital media for cereal brands including Pebbles and Shreddies.
Governments continue to buy big on the radio: AdEase
Tourism boards and lottery corps also had a significant presence across markets.
Blue Ant brings four of its FAST channels to Pluto TV
HauntTV, Crimetime, HistoryTime and Homeful are now available to Canadian users of the free streamer.
SDI rebrands and realigns its sports offerings
SDI Sports aims to provide a more focused approach to one of the company’s historical areas of expertise.
ICYMI: MacDonald becomes shareholder in Cairns Oneil
Plus, Gamelancer hires former Habs exec to lead sales and newspapers cut more printing costs.
