Jeromey Lloyd
TC bolsters trade pubs with Contech acquisition
As the media co. makes large-scale exits from consumer pubs, it’s turning to niche products to drive new revenue.
WPP lands Bose accounts after global review
Partner agencies that will begin working with the brand in the spring have not yet been specified.
Rogers and Vice part ways on Viceland
Months after reports said the partnership was ending, Vice is looking for new partners for its specialty TV content.
Mars puts media account into global review
The US$1.4 billion account, currently held by MediaCom, is up in the air.
Spotted! Vancouver’s grease-berg
Jungle Media installed a “not-too-gross” mess to show commuters the results of their bad kitchen habits.
RBC Training Ground grows as Olympic season kicks off
More amateur athletes get a chance to prove their mettle as the financial institution readies its Olympic campaign.
Clear Sky Radio sells southern Alberta station
Rogers “doubles down” south of Calgary by acquiring a classic hits FM station.
Spotted! Intrepid dispenses winter relief
A charitable vending machine bids mall-goers to escape Toronto’s winter woes.
Much adds a dark comedy to mid-season
Bell Media’s new office show offsets the return of two off-the-wall historical comedies on the pop culture specialty channel.
Yellow Pages cutting 500 jobs
The digital media company is trying to reduce costs as it seeks to stabilize its customer base.
TLN named Winter Games broadcast partner
The Corus-owned Telelatino broadcaster will air hockey matches from PyeongChang in Spanish and Italian, with more to come in 2020.
CES shows the voice battle is heating up
Canadian industry visitors say Google dominates the show floor while IoT continues its trek towards widespread adoption.
Facebook News Feed changes will affect publishers, brands
Publishers have been notified to expect lower reach, referral traffic and video views.
Up Cannabis readies a music sponsorship strategy
The Feldman Agency bolsters the brand’s music scene credibility under new marketing SVP Jean Richer.
Postmedia Q1 revenue declines 10.3%
Digital revenues are up again, but cost containment remains a priority.
