Interactive

Bell bows two boffo promos
One is a year-long download deal to raise Olympic funds. The other is a contest whose winner will be flown to Russia for the launch of the telco’s new satellite.

Roots intros ‘green’ interactive window
Everyone who joins Roots’ Insider email list can get a carbon credit.

Daily Dose Media launches sister sites for stylish women
Vancouver’s almost-three-year-old VitaminV.ca is expanding eastward via VitaminT.ca and VitaminM.ca.

APTN launches Digital Drum for Aboriginal youth
The Aboriginal Peoples Television Network’s new online property aims to connect innovation and tradition.

Cupid trying pizzavertising
No need for arrows when there’s Lavalife pizza boxes at the door.

Teletoon gets fruity for General Mills
Fruity Cheerios are getting a starring role in a branded campaign on the Tooncaster’s fall sked.

TVtropolis launches interactive game for Inside the Box
The online game backing the TV trivia show’s second season may not pay off like the on-air version, but it sure is addictive.

Workopolis contest winner to get free tuition
But there’s also a viral payoff for every student who submits a goofy depiction of adventures on the job – and even an ad posted on Facebook.

Aeroplan intros new kind of reward
It’s touting its new music store as a Canadian first and offering a contest involving popular crooner Michael Bublé.

Boxer Media now Canadian ad rep for Forbes.com
Sales will be handled by B-Scene, the Toronto agency’s recently acquired digital and media division.

Indigo/Chapters packages UGC photobooks
The book and music retailer is getting into the game of consumer-generated content – online and (for a price) in print.

The start of something big?
As suggested by its snappy moniker, SugarShock is an addictive blog for time-pressed readers who need their beauty fix fast.

Campbell’s bows tailgate-with-the-pros contest
And, in a CGC first for the CFL, some contestants’ postings will be aired on CBC during game broadcasts.

Celebs kick off retirement-themed contest for BMO
The clever initiative is aimed at prompting Canadians to get serious about planning for their financial future.

IKEA voiceover guy now a cyber star
He’s still nameless, but now the dude with the sing-songy Swedish accent is visible in a new mattress campaign.