Mobile
Snap launches friend-focused features
The social platform launched two new features in collaboration with Canadian software company Bitmoji.
Women rule Canadian media consumption: report
Plus, live TV still comes out ahead of SVOD, according to the latest Global Media Intelligence Report by eMarketer.
Instagram courts audiences with ad, IGTV upgrades
The platform now allows IGTV videos to be shared on Stories which could increase traffic to the video feature.
Spotify’s ad business grows in Q3
Growth for the company’s self-serve product could help increase margins for the streamer.
Facebook’s mobile revenues top 90%
Despite growth in Q3, North American users have stagnated.
Twitter boasts profitable quarter, stocks rise
Although monthly active users are down, that didn’t seem to hurt the company, which saw ad revenues rise nearly 30%.
Facebook gives a major update to Messenger design
The app is now streamlined into three main sections.
TheScore financials show Q4 wins, losses decrease
Plus, e-sports are driving major views.
OTT viewing, video sharing rising: report
Sandvine’s measurement of downstream and upstream traffic also shows that Snapchat users are more active than one might expect.
ICYMI: Torstar names new SVP, Spacing creates a podcast
Plus, Amazon has brought its connected devices to Canada.
Reader’s Digest redesigns for viewability
Sales head Ashley Leon said there has been a focus on “cleaning up” the site’s ad environment in order to create better load times.
CSB prepares to expand with Stadium Digital acquisition
Canadian Soccer Business will now be able to function as a full-service media and partnership business, according to its CEO.
The Globe and Mail launches cannabis news service
The Report on Business Cannabis Professional is a subscription service aimed at giving industry insiders the scoop on the growing cannabis industry.
Instagram expands shopping to Stories
The app has also added shopping to its “Explore” page, giving users a separate area to browse brands and their products.
Volkswagen gets immersive (and shoppable) on Snapchat
An AR campaign was created for the redesigned 2019 Jetta in order to capture a younger audience.
