Josh Kolm
Automakers buy the top in Toronto: Media Monitors
Meanwhile, the Government of Quebec returned to the top of the list in Montreal.
OMD, Omnicom top COMvergence rankings
Billings covered in the final 2021 report were up 22% Canada-wide from the previous year.
Meta brings payments to Instagram chats
The latest ecommerce-oriented move from the platform allows for purchases to be made within in DMs.
Connected TV reaches more of Gen X, but older demos watch the most
Numeris cross-platform data compared reach and hours viewed in both Ontario and Quebec.
Spotted! Sam Adams brings the sounds of Boston to Ontario
A campaign for Wicked Easy leans into the signature accent of the brewer’s hometown.
America’s Got Talent is on top for another week: Numeris
Meanwhile, Blue Jays games and Formula One races continue to be solid ratings draws.
QSRs keep up summer radio pushes: Media Monitors
Subway and McDonald’s maintained strong buys, though other brands began new campaigns high on the list.
Sportsnet reveals 2022-23 national NHL broadcast schedule
The network will air 155 match-ups, with a new look to be debuted for its Monday broadcasts.
Bell renews Osheaga sponsorship, adding two more music festivals
The company will also be the sponsor of electronic festival Ilesoniq and country festival Lasso.
Postmedia gets revenue boost from Irving acquisition
But excluding the local papers, digital revenue increases were once again not enough to offset declines elsewhere.
AGT stays on top: Numeris
The final games of the Stanley Cup Playoffs were also a top ratings draw throughout the week.
Rogers and Shaw fail to reach conclusion in mediation
The first sessions did not address the Competition Bureau’s concerns about the merger’s impact on the wireless market.
QSRs jump to the top: Media Monitors
McDonald’s and Subway boosted their radio buys in both Toronto and Montreal.
Narcity signs ad and content deal with Flair Airlines
The deal gives the low-cost airline category exclusivity in addition to custom content production.
Horizon acquires stake in digital experience company First Tube
The platform’s various extensions of live events will be integrated into the media agency’s suite of client services.
