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What Star Media Group looks like now
The media co has reworked its structure, with two COOs now responsible for all business operations at the company aside from Toronto Star editorial and Metro Media Sales.
SendtoNews scores MLB deal to syndicate web video
Short-form video clips, original long-form programming and game highlights are included in the multi-year agreement with the baseball organization (company CEO Greg Bobolo pictured).
Spotify available for Canadian download
The app is upping its presence in Canada, with country specific content rolling out in the coming months.
Aux and Scene partner for concert series
Blue Ant Media is opening a New York City sales office to support deals like this one, which is the first to be promoted by leveraging its partnership with Omnia Media.
CTV Extend gets Blue with Julia Stiles
The network has acquired the Canadian rights to all three seasons of the web series, which is carried by Hulu, Fox.com and WIGS in the US.
Facebook to buy LiveRail
The acquisition of LiveRail signals the social media network wants to expand its video business.
The Grid folds
Torstar’s Toronto weekly will publish its last issue on Thursday.
Crucial Interactive to rep Everyday Health
The digital media company will now represent advertising for the site in Canada.
Google acquires Songza
The media co has announced a takeover of the music site, with no immediate changes planned to the service.
Yahoo saves Community
Cancelled by NBC, the quirky sitcom will return to free, ad-supported Yahoo Screen this fall with a 13-episode season.
The analytics dilemma
A check-in with players from the measurement, broadcast and media sides on whether the country is any closer to a true cross-platform measurement solution.
AOL’s Rob Delacruz on set-top distribution, Apple TV deal
The company’s VP and GM of consumer experiences at AOL Video on the challenges and benefits of stepping into the world of connected TVs.
AR expansion and a new sales VP for Metro
Mark Finney on his initial plans for the new role, and updates to the media co’s use of AR and 3D in its dailies.
US Supreme Court rules against Aereo
In a 6-3 vote, justices say the company violates US copyright laws.
Simple actions to fix online traffic fraud: IAB Canada
The organization has proposed a new standard to address the issue and protect the industry against the problem.
