Mobile
Mixing skippable and non-skippable ads on Snapchat is best, report finds
Brand performance doubled with mixed ad formats versus a single ad type.
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.
Equativ and Sharethough now operate under one banner
The move makes the company one of the largest global independent media platforms.
Amazon Ads launches Twitch Creator Sponsorships
A feature includes clickable, branded graphics that frame the video player during sponsored streams on both web and mobile.
Sobeys’ social-first contest invites picnickers to like national pride
The contest is a part of Sobeys summer campaign, “So Canadian,” which spans a range of social and digital tactics.
Motorola Razr launches with OOH hologram
The campaign strategy aims to promote the new phone around Rogers’ locations and high-traffic events in Toronto.
KitKat Canada urging Gen Z to take a break (from their phones)
The national, digital-first campaign rewards a reduction in screen time with free bars.
Discover Halifax’s audio campaign targets stressed out urban professionals
‘Sounds Like You Need Halifax’ repositions travel marketing as a sensory wellness intervention.
Vividata breaks down ad influence across media platforms
Spring 2025 report finds older Canadians notice OOH along transit, while younger Canadians notice them in recreation areas.
NewFronts 2025: Snap welcomes brands into Sponsored Chat
The social media platform also unveiled Promoted Places, which allows brands to appear on the Snap Map with highlighted locations.
Meta apps reach 5% YoY increase in ad impressions for Q3
Daily active people using Meta’s family of apps – Facebook, Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp – was an average of 3.43 billion for March 2025.
Meta launches standalone AI app
According to the tech giant, the app is powered by Llama 4, the latest version of Meta’s large language model (LLM).
Snap’s Q1 marks milestone for monthly active users
The tech company also saw 14% revenue growth year-over-year
The CCCE’s new media mix reflects push for caregiver advocacy
The campaign, launched in collaboration with Pilot PMR, calls on federal government to adopt national strategy.
Meta launches test of ads in Threads feed
Fast food chain Wendy’s and the GroupM agency are a part of early testing.
- FTC clears Omnicom’s acquisition of IPG with one big caveat
- Cannes Lions 2025: Young Lions medals go to Cossette Media and Rethink
- New research shows 76% of Canadians are fans of women’s sports
- Amazing Race Canada signs new sponsors Fuze Iced Tea, Specsavers
- Spotted! St. Louis releases giant chickens to promote all-you-can-eat wings deal
