Josh Kolm
9-1-1: Lone Star hits the top of the ratings: Numeris
Meanwhile, the debut of Le bonheur brought in big ratings for TVA in Quebec.
WestJet picks Touche! as media AOR
The airline aims to put the agency’s data and tech capabilities to work on an insights-driven, digital-first media strategy.
Mediabrands hires first head of DEI
Rayyan Kamal will collaborate with working groups across the network to facilitate new initiatives within its strategy.
Canadian Cancer Society jumps to the top: Media Monitors
Many brands continued recent radio pushes in both Toronto and Montreal.
DAZN retools leadership as it pursues betting and ecommerce
New sole CEO Shay Segev has been tasked with pursuing new “fan engagements” for the sports streamer.
Noovo launches its digital news platform
The “final piece” of Bell Media’s French news division aims to extend reach to audiences across platforms.
Torstar hires new head of digital ad products
Chris Patheiger will lead development as the publisher continues to invest in data and performance.
People Moves: Stingray adds new strategy exec to research arm
Plus, Rogers makes Staffieri’s CEO role permanent and CTV picks a new leader for its news division.
Karine Courtemanche named chair of CMDC
The CEO of PHD and Touche! begins a two-year term effective immediately.
Corus continues to grow ad revenue in Q1
The company attributed growth to the strength of its fall TV schedule and momentum behind StackTV.
PHD and Sid Lee Media win Grand Prix at WARC Awards for Media
Air Transat’s “Vacation Intervention” campaign took the top prize in the Effective Channel Integration category.
Radio-Canada pulls in major numbers on New Year’s Eve: Numeris
Bye-bye was once again a ratings smash, lifting the viewership for the broadcaster’s other shows.
Salah Bachir leaves Cineplex Media
The long-time leader of the theatre chain’s media arm is focusing on other endeavors.
Astral Media co-founder Ian Greenberg passes away
Greenberg was the company’s CEO when it was acquired by Bell, with which he served as a director until his death.
Touche! names new strategy leadership in Toronto
Joining from Montreal, Samantha Kelley and Marilyne Alie are the first steps in the agency’s plans for growth in 2022.
