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It’s time to register to enter 2023 Media Agency of the Year
Agencies that wish to compete have until May 12 to have the campaigns they intend to enter vetted for approval.
Anick Dubois stepping down as TVA Group’s VP of finance
Former senior director of finance Marjorie Daoust has been elevated to fill the role.
CBC renews Run the Burbs and Son of a Critch, but drops Strays
Other returning comedies include sketch series This Hour Has 22 Minutes and The New Wave of Standup.
Three Bell Media veterans start a new full-service agency
Rob Farina, Mike Bendixen and Rob Basile have opened RMR Media Strategies, which offers a suite of services from talent development to representation.
Why McCann is expanding its digital and media teams out west
The agency is evolving its Canadian strategy and enhancing key areas of specialization to better support the network as a whole.
OUTtv Proud, Shades of Black come to Pluto TV Canada
A deal with Fuse Media adds to the Black and 2SLGBTQ+ content on the FAST platform.
Publicis Groupe revenue up by 9.4% in Q4
The company is again citing its digital capabilities as a key driver, with benefits to other agency segments.
NABS makes additions to its board and management team
Tom Shippman takes over as sole chair, one of several changes ahead of the non-profit’s anniversary plans.
Media assignment among series of new Telus RFPs
The telco will continue to work with The&Partnership and Cossette, but wants to bring on new partners to meet increased demand for creative and strategic work.
Brunico Communications acquires NATPE
The sale of the National Association of Television Programming Executives includes its international content markets, conferences and several events.
Happy Holidays from Media in Canada
Our newsletters are taking a break for the next two weeks. Here is when they will be back in your inboxes.
Touche! wins Best of Show at Media Innovation Awards
“Uncharted Playgrounds” also helped the agency walk away from Friday’s gala with five Gold wins.
BMO breaks its own media barriers for its content series
The bank is adopting connected TV and film fests to get its latest story about a woman-owned business in front of the right people.
Agency of the Year 2022: Media
Starcom, PHD and Touche were recognized for making key investments that helped them roll with big industry shifts.
Shortlist released for the 2022 Media Innovation Awards
Have a look at the campaigns looking to be recognized with a Gold M at an in-person gala on Dec. 2.
