Josh Kolm

Survivor holds onto top spot: Numeris
Meanwhile, Star academie’s finale opens the door for other shows to climb the ratings in Quebec.

Allvision hires a new head of sales for Canada
Maria Girimonte will work with the DOOH company to optimize its strategy for agency and client partners.

Banks and mobile carriers maintain their radio buys: Media Monitors
But other advertisers in different categories made leaps in both Toronto and Montreal.

How sponsors are activating around the NHL playoffs
Contests, limited time products and even a new hockey stat are among the ways brands are tapping into Stanley Cup fever.

Stagwell reports 24% organic growth in Q1
The company now gets more than half of its revenue from digital services.

Competition Bureau opposes Rogers-Shaw merger
The companies have extended their deadline in order to work towards the deal’s approval.

Boston Pizza signs on as Just For Laughs sponsor
The restaurant chain will be activating across the company’s Canadian comedy festivals and tour stops.

S4 Capital releases twice-delayed 2021 results
Revenue growth was strong at the company, which promises changes to prevent investor confidence from being shaken.

Spotted! The biggest prize in hockey gets even bigger
Sportsnet is reaching Maple Leafs fans coming to and from Union Station with a giant version of the Stanley Cup.

Survivor re-takes the top spot: Numeris
The NBA and NHL also continue to perform well regionally.

Banks and telcos buy big in Toronto and Montreal: Media Monitors
Simplii, President’s Choice, Subway and Telus all had a heavy presence on the radio last week.

Plus Company creates new roles for longtime execs
Media agencies now fall under new president Melanie Dunn’s remit as Joseph Leon shifts focus to growing a data and innovation offering.

Stuart Garvie joins Allvision as Canadian CEO
The former GroupM exec takes over leadership as the digital out-of-home company continues to build its presence.

Pink Triangle Press hires long-time CBC exec to lead growth
Heaton Dyer will lead sales, product and marketing teams to grow audience and revenues.