Mobile
Shomi unveils content deal with Warner Bros. Int’l
The catalogue deal is the latest from the SVOD launching in November against market leader Netflix Canada.
Crucial Interactive expands into kids entertainment
The media co has exclusive rights to more than 50 properties across gaming and entertainment verticals.
Jones Media signs with TFO
Cathy Fernandes, president at the media co on how the deal expands its reach in Quebec.
BCE issues complaint against Rogers hockey app
The media co has filed a complaint with the CRTC saying new extensions to the Rogers NHL GameCentre Live app violate competitive regulations.
Virtual reality is about to heat up
A panel at Wearable Entertainment and Sports Toronto took the pulse of the platform, suggesting potential opportunities to catch the coming wave.
Tapad sets sights on Canada
The cross-device marketing technology platform’s president Ben Regensburger on why Canada was next on its list for foreign expansion.
Postmedia freshens up for advertisers
As the media co rolls out redesigns for its print portfolio, chief commercial officer Andrew MacLeod (pictured) says it’s working to simplify its wares for clients.
The Globe’s native expansion
After launching in beta this spring, the national newspaper has expanded its native advertising program to all sections aside from the homepage.
Finding the right moment on mobile
Brian Wong, founder and CEO of Kiip on the need for a new mobile-first metric.
Canadian communication spending up: CRTC
Canadians spent 3.2% more on communications in 2013, with the largest piece of that pie going to wireless and internet services.
AOL makes Android TV deal with Google
AOL’s video library is now available on 16 different connected TV devices. (True Trans with Laura Jane Grace pictured.)
Bell Media pacts with Mark Burnett, Omnicom for TV formats
Phil King announced the joint venture, which includes MGM’s United Artists Media Group and Hearst Entertainment.
Facebook expands its Audience Network
The social network’s in-app audience targeting solution is now available to all marketers, with new functionality for mobile sites.
Travel and Style takes flight
Aimed at aesthetically inclined females, the new quarterly aims to fill a void the co-founders saw for digital travel magazines in the market.
Where did the time go?
In August, Canadians spent 100 hours on mobile devices. IPG Mediabrands’ infographic breaks down what they were doing.
