Digital

Generative AI drives new Meta ad solutions

AI enhances Advantage+ features, upgrades video generation and adds voice features to business AIs.

Behind the Buy: Dove Men+Care uses LinkedIn and influencers to reach dads

The brand aims to celebrate fatherhood by highlighting it in a professional environment.

Cannes Lions 2025: Kraft Heinz brings home rare Media Gold for Canada

Meanwhile, Dove wins Grand Prix for AI-driven Real Beauty campaign.

Cannes Lions 2025: Canadian agencies take home four Lions in Media

Wednesday’s batch of 1st and 2nd runner-ups included a mix of Media, Direct, Social & Creators and PR work from Canada.

Magna revises 2025 Canadian ad sales outlook

Digital-pure players are expected to account for 3/4 of all Canadian ad sales this year.

PC expands beyond loyal customer base with Bookable Backyards activation

The brand is targeting young, urban consumers with an immersive, experiential activation in Toronto and Vancouver.

Netflix expands ad capabilities with Yahoo DSP integration

The partnership, launching later this year, enables programmatic ad buying on Netflix through Yahoo.

Industry News: MediaTonik takes on Journal Accès and Le Nord ad sales

Meanwhile, Optable powers Unity’s newly launched Audience Hub and EA rolls out a revamped tourism data suite.

Magnum launches Canadian Grand Prix activation to grow its Instagram footprint

The Unilever Canada brand invited F1 race-week revelers to record their own social media post.

Canada is off to a good start this year in podcast advertising growth

Magellan AI’s report provides a Q1 2025 snapshot of the podcast ad market in seven countries.

Think Turkey adopts new media mix to reach health-focused consumers

The brand is leveraging targeted ads on GymTV and a national challenge on activty-tracking platform Strava.

Samsung Ads announces new ad solutions and partnerships

More interactive mini-games, exclusive content and audience targeting tools slated for this year.

Competition Bureau sues DoorDash over alleged misleading advertising

Lawsuit claims online delivery service has racked up nearly $1 billion in unfair fees from customers.