Mobile
Kiip’s play to make video rewarding
CEO Brian Wong on how his company’s new ad unit aims to right the wrongs he is seeing on mobile video.
Canadian internet use spikes: CRTC
According to new numbers released from the regulator, Canadians used an average of 58% more gigabytes per month in 2013 than the previous year.
Juice jumps into the native game
Company CEO Neil Sweeney on its partnership with Twitter’s MoPub, and why it makes sense for his team to get into the native space.
How AOL has opened its programmatic options up
AOL Canada has made its reserve and video inventory available through programmatic, a first for the company globally.
Shomi unveils content deal for FX, FXX series
The catalogue deal with 20th Century Fox gives the SVOD player exclusive streaming rights to past seasons of the network’s original shows. (The Strain pictured.)
AOL announces more fall premiere dates
Laugh Lessons with Kevin Nealon, produced by Ellen DeGeneres’ company, bows Oct. 9.
Netflix offers sneak peek at business in standoff with CRTC
It’s no tell-all, but Netflix provides partial answers to certain regulatory orders in a Sept. 22 letter. (Netflix’s Corie Wright pictured)
Kirstine Stewart upped to VP role at Twitter
The search is on for a new managing director in Canada as Stewart is promoted to VP of media partnerships for North America at the company.
Canada ripe for new streaming option
Netflix has more than doubled its evening traffic from three years ago, according to new research from broadband and network solutions company Sandvine, but a lack of a strong competitor makes Canada a prime market for a new entry.
Pick your Platform: Steve Meraska on Spotify’s noteworthiness
Starcom MediaVest Group’s SVP of innovation, insight and disruption uses a custom playlist to present his take on the streaming service.
Maker bows Just For Laughs YouTube channel
Featuring never-before-seen footage from the Just For Laughs archives from comedians such as Dave Chappelle, Louis C.K. and Jon Stewart, it joins Just For Laughs’ other Maker-managed channel, Gags.
Mobile ad spend up 177%: IAB Canada
A new report says online ads brought in $3.5 billion last year, driven by a surge in spending on search and mobile.
Kill digital media and rebuild: Warring
The CEO of Dentsu Aegis Network Canada on why the old model isn’t working and how to change it before agencies become unnecessary.
Can streaming services hit a high note?
OMD’s Nick Barbuto and Touche!’s Emily Malloy-Manuel on audience and brand potential for the services, as Spotify gears up for its Canadian launch.
Olive Media adds new native option
The company has partnered with Nativo to introduce True Native, a new product that keeps visitors on the pages of publishers when they click on native ads.
