Digital

Media Moves: Wondery, TSN, Food Network strike new deals

To keep you in the loop, here are some of the sponsorship and ad news breaking this week.

Blue Ant makes changes to its Media Pulse team

The company has promoted the VP of partnerships, as well as hired two new executives.

Snapchat looks to grow ad business with brand-sponsored messages

The new ad unit will allow brands to share content with users in their messaging feed.

The U.S. is challenging Canada’s Digital Services Tax

The States’ response to the tax was expected, but can the dispute be resolved?

Media Moves: Rogers, La Presse, Paramount and X

In case you missed it, here are the new tools and channels being launched by mediacos.

Interac rolls out first-ever ad made from lost wallets

The OOH board is meant to encourage Canadians to add Interac debit to their phone’s digital wallet.

Snapchat releases online safety tools for teens in wake of lawsuits

The app is introducing updates aimed at schools and educators.

Torstar sources audience data through new Paymi partnership

The new program will provide advertisers with information on users’ shopping behaviour.

Perplexity prepares to introduce ads amid plagiarism allegations

The Gen AI platform plans to launch sponsored ad units for brands in Q4.

CBC unveils coverage of the 2024 Paralympic Games

More than 2,000 hours of coverage will be broadcast live across multiple platforms.

PHD launches AI resource for the agency and clients

Ascension is a guide to help navigate the impact of Generative AI on the marketing industry.

KFC and KD partnership takes over Yonge-Dundas

The brands’ new campaign also includes paid social networks and influencers.

Popular podcast “Call Her Daddy” moves to SiriusXM

The audio company also gains exclusive advertising sales rights to Unwell Network’s roster of pods.

Fubo introduces ad opportunities with Premier League kick-off

The new ad units includes banner ads with enhanced targeting capabilities.

Lumio encourages participation in the classroom with digital campaign

The learning platform aims to connect board sports to active, engaged classroom learning.