Josh Kolm
Professional Women’s Hockey League unveils its name and teams
Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa are among the six cities that will host teams when play begins in 2024.
TikTok introduces search ads
The feature is meant to easily and automatically serve in-feed ads within search results.
Pinterest signs on as partner for TIFF
The social platform will create a content hub focused on both red carpet and behind-the-scenes inspiration.
GroupM strikes partnership to understand the carbon cost of transferring ad data
Technology from SeenThis will be integrated into the company’s planning tools and carbon calculator.
Elle, Vero name new editors-in-chief
Joanna Fox and Théo Dupuis-Carbonneau take over editorial leadership, while Samantha Puth takes over design duties.
M32 Connect to develop ad platform for Lightspeed’s Chronogolf
In addition to launching the self-serve solution, the two Montreal companies will work on optimizing the existing ad stack.
Five tech companies will get half of global ad spend this year
WARC’s forecast expects social, retail media and connected TV to drive overall growth.
CRTC announces implementation plan for Online News Act
A public consultation is set for this fall, with bargaining set to begin in late 2024 or early 2025.
McDonald’s holds on to the top: AdEase TV
Meanwhile, Amazon and Tim Hortons moved up the list.
Bell reportedly ending TIFF sponsorship
The company has said it is looking to cut costs amid a challenging economic and regulatory environment.
Shoppers Drug Mart climbs to the top: AdEase Radio
Automakers and mobile phone services also had a major presence on the airwaves last week.
The Globe and Mail sells Sophi to U.S. analytics firm
Mather Economics will integrate the AI platform into its suite of data and consulting services for publishers.
Noovo rebrands its news broadcast
Noovo Info brings all of the network’s news coverage under a single name.
Joe Natale alleges wrongful dismissal in suit against Rogers
The company responded to the claims by alleging its former CEO improperly awarded himself “excessive compensation” upon learning he could be ousted from the role.
Bell Media to take Vrak off the air
Videotron pulled the station from its TV service last week.
