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Perion acquires Hivestack
The deal sees U.S.-based Perion acquire the Canadian DOOH company for $100 million.
WGC, CMPA to return to the bargaining table
The WGC has received expressions of solidarity from a number of fellow guilds and unions as talks get back underway following a pause last month.
Bell Media takes stock of 2023’s wins
While broadcasters, regulators and techcos battle it out at the CRTC’s Path Forward hearings, the company says it’s seeing success with its specialty channels.
Ian Martins named EVP, managing director at Zenith Media
The Toronto agency veteran and consultant will report to Alastair Taylor, Publics Media’s CEO.
Paul Burns named CEO of SkipTheDishes
The well-known executive has had leadership positions across Canada’s media and agency landscape, including X, Huge and Shaw.
‘Global appetite’ for women’s soccer surged in 2023: report
Data firm Ampere Analysis says the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup boosted interest in the sport worldwide and notes free-to-air broadcast coverage is key to fuelling the growth.
W Net ‘hallmarks’ the season with partnerships, promos
There are only a few things that get people to cozy up en masse to cable these days, but holiday movies are one of them. And Corus is going all-out.
Kraft scrapes the bottom of the jar for new campaign
The brand has fused AI and peanut butter scrapings into a novel partnership with SkipTheDishes to refill empty containers.
Spotted! Dior decks the Distillery’s halls
The luxury brand’s second annual activation in the Toronto destination sees it up the glitz factor with a 56-foot, carousal-bedecked tree.
Circ, ad revenue down at Postmedia for Q4 and year-end
In the face of persistent downward pressure on the company’s ad business, CEO Andrew MacLeod says it will continue to focus on delivering the news.
Strike, ad woes underscore latest Corus financials
Burdened by debt, lack of new content and a soft advertising market, Corus CEO Doug Murphy said the company is focused “on what we can control.”
Brunico sets stalking-horse bid for NATPE assets
The B2B publisher and events producer is looking to acquire the assets of the 60-year-old organization, which runs a series of events for broadcasters, media companies and producers.
Michel Bissonnette named interim EVP of CBC
The EVP of French Services will serve in a dual role until Heather Conway’s successor is named.
Kirstine Stewart goes ‘back to media’ in global role
The high-profile exec has been named to the executive committee of the WEF as head of media, entertainment and information sectors.
Roku to debut AVOD channel in Canada
The streaming player’s Roku Channel offers free movies and TV shows, monetized by limited ads.
