News
ICYMI: Peacock originals coming to Canada, CBC sets diversity goals
Plus, CWA Canada is set to add workers from two prominent media organizations to its membership.
New DOOH network touches down in three markets
The new network was born out of the development team behind the former Dynamic Outdoor.
ICYMI: Facebook funds journalism jobs, Junos goes virtual
Plus, the Broadcasting Act will be updated before the end of 2020.
ICYMI: Speaker’s Corner returns, RECMA issues a new debrief
Plus, production could resume soon in some provinces, but complications regarding insurance persist.
Canadians may become more tech-minded even after lockdown
The group behind CES finds that, as Canadians get more used to video chats and SVOD content, their new habits might not be temporary.
TikTok experiments further with shopping
Could demand for the feature – and TikTok activity from older generations – take off in Canada?
ICYMI: Canadian Baking Show coming back for more
Plus, Quebecor lends a hand, and Cue Digital Media recognized in the Financial Times.
Organic revenue down at WPP due to COVID-19
The holding company’s Q1 results also show how its pivoting for new client needs.
It’s a mixed bag for Alphabet in Q1
The first of the big digital media companies to report its earnings since the beginning of the pandemic saw growth, but pointed to a slowdown in March.
Omnicom looks to cut more costs as clients slash spending
During the hold co’s Q1 investor call, CEO John Wren said disposition of agencies was an option, on top of measures already taken.
As women’s lifestyle traffic surges, Fuel Digital Media wins Elle.Fr
The Montreal-based rep house will represent the site’s inventory in French Canada, where users are flocking online for information and escapism.
ICYMI: Sonos gets into streaming
Plus, Messenger Kids makes an update, Postmedia donates media space and Narcity joins the National NewsMedia Council.
Publicis announces Q1 results, cost-cutting measures
Strong performance in North America comes as the holding company implements a plan to cut $762.5 million.
ICYMI: Global News expands on Amazon, CBC and Hot Docs pair
Plus, Disney+ celebrates a milestone.
Cannes Lions cancelled for 2020
Organizers decided to hold off after cost-conscious hold cos debated skipping the festival that was meant to happen in October.
