Val Maloney
Publishing, conventional TV are weak links in Rogers’ Q1 report
Rogers Communications CEO Guy Laurence discussed the platforms’ performance during the company’s first quarter conference call.
La Presse+ sees readership boost
The app, which replaced the weekday print version of La Presse in January, has new numbers out to mark its third anniversary.
Shaw Media posts advertising drops in Q2
Reduced advertising and syndication revenues were listed as reasons for the declines.
Cue Digital Media signs new partners
The company’s representation deal with Business Insider and Tech Insider comes on the heels of recent staff growth.
How Rogers is handling a Canada-free NHL Playoffs
Scott Moore on how the media co is creating more of a tournament feel to combat the lack of Canadian teams making it to the post-season.
Pressboard moves beyond Google
The native content marketplace has created its own set of in-house attention metrics.
Nuglif names new VP of sales
Christopher Prinos is joining the subsidiary of La Presse that powers La Presse+ and Star Touch.
Twitter Moments land in Canada
Rogers is the first brand to partner on the new feature, promoting the NHL Playoffs through the new tab.
Bell Media launches private programmatic marketplace
The media co has partnered with Index Exchange for the launch, which will see its video inventory available programmatically for the first time.
Terry Horton tapped to lead Hearts & Science
Horton moves over from fellow Omnicom media shop Touche!.
Mitsubishi Motors buys the top: Media Monitors
The car co purchased the most radio advertising in Toronto for the week of April 4 to 10.
Woods Canada calls all outdoor enthusiasts
The brand aims to reach all Canadians that enjoy the outdoors with its new contest to find “Canada’s Greatest Explorer.”
Cossette Media names new GM
Brooke Leland is moving within V7 to lead Cossette’s media operations in Toronto and Vancouver.
Vizeum taps former Proximity exec to lead agency
Dentsu CEO Annette Warring has hired Adrian Capobianco for the umbrella group’s “challenger brand.”
Omnicom Media Group launches new network
Called Hearts & Science, the data-driven network will open its Canadian outpost next month.
