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Dentsu and Stingray sign global music partnership
The partnership covers digital audio, TV and music events, giving brands access to a global platform.
UM leads RECMA’s latest global vitality ratings
The industry research org releases competitive scoring for the second half of 2020.
ChizComm Beacon Media to be acquired by Genius Brands
The media agency and its parent company will work as independent divisions of the children’s media company.
TVA expands and rebrands its VOD services
The Quebecor-owned broadcaster makes more broadcast and specialty content available through the new ad-supported TVA+.
Cineplex revenue down 85% in Q3
Revenue fell to $61 million in Q3, compared with $418.4 million a year ago, but a backlog of tentpole features and the potential of a vaccine is cause for optimism, said CEO Ellis Jacob.
Dentsu’s declines remain in double digits
The holding co is in the midst of a comprehensive review of its brands, as well as office space, shared services and more.
Industry reacts to Broadcasting Act changes
Friends of Canadian Broadcasting, artist groups and networks share their thoughts, good and bad, on the update.
As Canadian ad spend declines, one category is posting growth
Increase in consumer demand has somewhat insulated the category from the impact of the pandemic.
ICYMI: Wavemaker recognized for workplace culture
Plus, COMMB gets a new member and CBC’s new show tackles “humour resources.”
GroupM leads globally, Omnicom in Canada: RECMA
The rankings are based off of qualitative scores including resources in digital and content, and client profile.
Media is the strong point for WPP as its declines soften
The holding company feels relatively optimistic about momentum as it picks up new business and media begins to rebound.
Omnicom’s organic growth decline stays in double digits
Health business is climbing, but revenue from CRM and travel clients continues to drop.
Gave Lindo to lead TikTok’s Canadian content strategy
The former CBC exec will lead the platform’s strategy and operations in Canada.
Introducing strategy’s Diversity and Inclusion advisory board
In addition to the inaugural board, the publication has also committed to specific goals for its conferences and advisory boards.
Mom and dad are keeping it real on Twitter during lockdown
A look at Canadian parents’ growing Tweet activity, and how they interact with brands
