Patti Summerfield

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Motorola Razr launches with OOH hologram

The campaign strategy aims to promote the new phone around Rogers’ locations and high-traffic events in Toronto.

Broadsign introduces new buying platform

The new automated In-Advance DOOH platform enables buyers to secure DOOH placements months ahead of campaign execution.

Discord pays gamers for advertising interactions

The company is beta testing a new in-app currency that will reward gamers for interacting with Quests ads.

AdCellerant brings scalable digital ad solutions and services to Canada

The platform includes campaign execution and real-time analytics tailored for local digital marketing.

COMMB enhances Roadmap with a new reach and frequency tool

The bureau says the new measurement allows it to understand key drivers for OOH campaigns.

How Meta’s new policy will impact retail media networks

Beginning in February, the tech giant will begin to provide ad spend and ad buyer markup details directly to advertisers.

Vividata breaks down ad influence across media platforms

Spring 2025 report finds older Canadians notice OOH along transit, while younger Canadians notice them in recreation areas.

Kinetiq and NLogic partner to magnify TV ad insights

The integration gives advertisers extensive visibility into ad placements, flighting patterns and competitive behaviour.

TVA announces more job cuts

The broadcaster warns about the weakening of Quebec’s television industry and calls for government support.

Google introduces new AI-powered solutions for ads and commerce

The tech giant’s AI innovation spans new ad opportunities, agentic AI experiences and updated smart bidding.

ATN expands channel roster in Western Canada

The broadcaster is growing from 12 to 54 channels, with programming in several different South Asian languages.

Upfronts 2025: Netflix unveils series of ad formats

The platform is also allowing advertisers to incorporate their first-party data against its audience.

Some GroupM Canada senior executives have left the agency

The moves come amid reports of GroupM North America’s restructuring plan.

Comic series features stories of Indigenous travel in Alberta

Indigenous Tourism Alberta (ITA), Explore Edmonton and Tourism Calgary partnering with Globe Content Studio to boost visitors.