Josh Kolm
Digital transformation drives Publicis’ organic revenue up 10.5%
The holding company grew across service offerings in Q1, attributed to integrating digital and data.
Google begins global testing for cookieless targeting
The wider look at Privacy Sandbox is focused on fine-tuning ad relevance and measurement.
Moxie’s, Denny’s Canada owner picks new agencies
Mediacom, Full Punch and Thinkingbox will lead work on Northland Properties’ hospitality brands in Canada and internationally.
New EU regulations could have global impact on tech ‘gatekeepers’
In addition to curbing anti-competitive behaviour from the likes of Google and Amazon, the Digital Markets Act has new guidelines for data use.
ICYMI: Postmedia closes Brunswick News deal
Plus, Hivestack pursues an opportunity with golf cart ads and TVA’s Pierre Bruneau plans to retire.
BuzzFeed reports big ad revenues ahead of news division shakeup
The company’s first results since going public show business from brands is still paying off more than efforts in commerce.
OMG names new North American CEO
Hearts & Science CEO Ralph Pardo is taking over the job from former boss Scott Hagedorn.
Dentsu retains media buying for Labatt
Canada was one of the regions where AB InBev did not move AOR duties to Publicis.
ICYMI: MediaCentral goes into cost-saving mode
Plus, publishers cry foul on contextual ad tech and The Globe and Mail completes an ad fraud audit.
From CARD: How media leaders are keeping teams connected
Our roundtable of agency execs share what they’re doing to keep their existing talent motivated.
Which radio stations are tops in Canada’s biggest markets?
David Bray takes another dive into Numeris’ latest PPM ratings.
ICYMI: Stingray taps Leger to measure audio OOH
Plus, Teads extends its partnership with publisher Future into Canada.
Viewership on CBC Gem the big winner for another Olympics
While TV ratings dipped slightly, again, CBC was still the most-watched network for nearly all of the Games’ 16 days.
The Trade Desk pulls out of Google’s Open Bidding, launches own direct to publisher offering
OpenPath will allow advertisers to access inventory from partner publishers directly, circumventing some of the process’ complexity.
INEO makes in-store screens available programmatically
A partnership with Vistar aligns with the company’s goals both in Canada and the U.S.
