Val Maloney
Raptors and TSN make history in game seven
Sunday’s second-round clincher was watched by an average audience of 1.5 million.
How NHL round-two action fared on Rogers
Numbers are taking a hit with the lack of Canadian teams, though audiences increased from the first to the second round on CBC.
More comedy, fewer heroes: upfront wish list
The genres MiC‘s upfront bloggers want to see highlighted, and the gaps Canadian broadcasters have to fill, ahead of this week’s U.S. upfronts.
Paul Godfrey to feds: media needs help
The Postmedia CEO warned title losses will escalate if the current climate continues.
Cue Media adds to director list
The digital media co has hired Susan Courtney, Alison Demelis (pictured) and Jake Labow.
Diageo starts global media agency review
Carat currently handles the account in Canada.
Instagram adds retargeting unit
Facebook has brought its Dynamic Ads to the platform, and also expanded the unit to include travel.
TSN launches tournament takeover
The sports channel has launched its first station domination, promoting an upcoming set of tournaments.
New leadership at DentsuBos
Stephen Kiely (pictured) has been named president and CEO, as Claude Carrier announces his retirement.
Layoffs at Corus as merger takes effect
Sales, marketing and content are among the departments impacted as Shaw Media is integrated into Corus.
Top-level shuffle at AOL Canada
Brad Cressman (pictured) has been named country lead as Joe Strolz is promoted to head of Americas.
Look buyers, no free preview
Why the channel’s director of programming says Discovery Science is having its best ratings year ever.
Rocket Fuel names Canadian lead
William Cormier has been promoted to the position at the programmatic marketing platform.
More track and field coming to CBC Sports
The pubcaster has partnered with beIN SPORTS to bring the 2016 IAAF Diamond League meets to the market this year.
How HGTV set its ‘Home’ on a winning course
Corus executive John MacDonald on the email marketing-heavy pre-launch campaign that has led to big numbers for Home to Win.
