Mobile
Twitter to lay off over 300 staff globally
CEO Jack Dorsey confirms the plans via the platform, tweeting a memo that said a “smaller and nimbler team” was necessary.
Rogers tweaks hockey plans
Will scheduling changes bring higher ratings for the media co in its second year of national hockey?
It’s tea time for season two of MsLabelled
Tetley has signed on for a second season of the multi-platform fashion comedy, which is now live on Slice.ca.
Twitter aims to cut the clutter
The social media co has launched Moments, a new tool that aims to help users find major events happening on the platform.
Waze builds Canadian driver community
Results from the traffic and navigation app’s first six months in Canada.
Programmatic’s $14 billion year
Global programmatic spend is expected to grow 49% from last year, and display is still outpacing video in Canada, according to a Magna Global report.
Facebook further aligns with TV
The social media co is now allowing video ads to be bought using total rating points.
Why Canada is a programmatic sandbox
Google Canada’s Rory Capern on the market’s importance to the global company and why 2016 will be a year of digital winners and losers.
The CBC’s plan to integrate YouTubers
Execs from the pubcaster and Fullscreen on brand integrations, the need for more French creators and adding content to TV.
Global News ties up with Twitter for election night
To keep viewers glued across screens for the biggest political event of the year, the channel has partnered with the social media platform.
CBC pacts with Fullscreen
The pair are aiming to attract brands and Canadian YouTubers with the launch the CBC|Fullscreen Creator Network.
New iPad ‘handbook’ extends Property Brothers’ brand
From mood boards to budget trackers, The Property Brothers’ first app aims to inspire and provide practical tips for show fans.
Facebook goes all-in on viewability
The social media co has announced the new buying option and a partnership with MOAT Analytics around its video advertising.
Is La Presse+ model the way forward for news?
Industry insiders weigh in on the impact of the Quebec publisher’s decision to shut down its weekday print editions.
La Presse to cease weekday print edition
The move is effective at the end of 2015, as is the absorption of Olive Media into Toronto Star and La Presse operations.
