Jonathan Russell

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Articles by Jonathan Russell

TD Coliseum names Asahi Canada as founding partner

Partnership includes a members-only House of Peroni lounge and next-gen touchless and self-serve technologies.

AOY 25: How Starcom, Cossette and Initiative are pushing Media forward

Here is a look at what made these agencies stand out in 2025.

AOY 25: Initiative is a media agency that thinks like a creative

The IPG Mediabrands agency won a Media Silver at the 2025 AOYs last week.

The big winners at strategy’s 36th Agency of the Year awards

Starcom, Cossette Media and Initiative topped the Media category.

Media Leader of the Year nominees revealed

The winner will be announced at the 2025 Media Innovation Awards (MIAs) on Nov. 26.

Introducing the 2025 Media Innovation Awards shortlist

Winners will be announced at a gala affair on November 26.

Ad Standards introduces Code for Responsible Gaming Advertising

The initiative was developed by the Canadian Gaming Association in partnership with the industry.

Tinder marks first foray into XM, OOH in Canada

“Wanna Flirt?” campaign was also the dating app’s first execution across Toronto and Montreal in both English and French.

Mondelez makes major move in Quebec with Habs partnership

The integration with the Montreal Canadiens includes media, retail activations, in-arena experience and charitable initiatives.

Hearing Loss Clinic uses striking visuals for high-traffic OOH placements

The campaign is appearing across Alberta and B.C. and includes print and social media ads.

Canadian NHL fans most likely to watch on live, linear TV: Vividata

The annual study breaks down hockey fans by team, market – and passion.

Dr. Squatch turning Ontario, Alberta and B.C. into ‘Mandlandia’

Spots starring Reacher’s Alan Ritchson will appear on YouTube, Meta, TikTok and CTV via Amazon Prime Video.

Pizza Hut Canada’s new app key to brand’s digital transformation

To drive adoption, the app is being promoted through a digital-first, multi-channel campaign – and includes free pizza.

IPG Mediabrands looks at how brands can navigate noisy media landscape

Annual report highlights tailored media, re-sorted social, impulse economy and AI in deployment.

Heinz Canada boosts spend to drive brand recognition across social, OOH

The brand’s global campaign, ‘Looks Familiar,’ also includes a partnership with Uber Eats.