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New FAST channel bets on the creator economy’s rise

The Creator TV FAST channel brings content makers to TV, with Canadian distribution initially only on Plex.

Friends of Canadian Media launch campaign to ‘FU** the CBC’

The lobby group is using wild postings, display trucks, digital, TV and radio ads to encourage voters to fund the public broadcaster.

Mastercard gives cardholders the chance to score game tickets

If a digit in their credit card number matches the final score, they may win Raptors, Leafs, or TFC tix.

81% of Gen Z take action after seeing DOOH ads: study

The latest Pattison Market Tracker shows that adding digital OOH to social media increases attention, positive perception and purchase influence of a campaign.

Flip is gaining in popularity as TikTok’s future remains hazy

Chinese app RedNote is seeing its numbers grow exponentially, too.

Skip expands its retail media program with Rokt partnership

The e-commerce co’s AI tech will enable the delivery service to offer messages to customers when they’re most ready to buy.

TikTok is now enabling retailers to highlight social content in stores

The retail media offering gives brands the ability to merge digital and physical retail.

Skip ditches the dishes

To relaunch the brand under a more concise moniker, it is bringing back Jon Hamm as spokesperson.

Scotiabank debuts Scotia Perks at MLSE home games

The new rewards program is meant to elevate the client experience at Scotiabank Arena.

Meta announces marketing tool updates

The tech giant unveils updates to its video ecosystem, creator content and GenAI tools.

TikTok unveils new performance ad solutions

The new AI-powered solutions are designed to automate, measure and maximize ad campaigns.

Pinterest expands shoppable Amazon ads to Canada

The partnership enables users to purchase a product on Amazon directly via an ad.

Rogers launches streaming audio platform

The new app, Seekr, will offer advertisers digital and audio sponsorship and integration opportunities.

Google allows brands to target viewers of Youtube creator videos

The move follows research that shows Gen Z are increasingly watching content around trending topics.

Women under 35 most likely to notice ads on social platforms

Also, TikTok and WhatsApp increased their reach while Facebook continues to decrease, according to Vividata.