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Meta grants new features to Threads and Instagram

Both social media companies have tweaked their platforms to improve user experience.

ATN acquires broadcast rights to New Zealand cricket

The three-year deal includes all home games plus international games featuring New Zealand’s men’s and women’s teams.

Nonprofit iDream announces media award program

Winners of the inaugural prize, which will celebrate the contributions of underrepresented and BIPOC creators and innovators, will receive $1 million in donated media.

Media buyer insights: Is Bluesky a good bet for advertisers?

Founded by Twitter creator Jack Dorsey, the social network has experienced impressive growth in recent weeks.

Sponsorship News: Montana inks deal with Sportscentre

Plus, Fireball Whisky teams up with the Calgary Flames.

Chameleon Digital Media adds two to its C-suite

Alan Sifuentes and Kyle Gershbain join the location data company as chief digital officer and chief marketing officer, respectively.

Vancouver city council frees up more space for sponsorships

Naming rights will still need to be approved by the city council, and public parks, libraries and street names are off the table.

GroupM EVP Jim Kozak joins Vancouver Canucks organization

The sports marketing expert is leaving GroupM Sports and Live to pursue the business side of the hockey world.

YWCA using contextual OOH to fight gender-based violence

The OOH will highlight reported cases of violence in five Vancouver neighborhoods.

Disney debuts first Sponsored Snap in Canada

The post appears in the inboxes of the social network’s users over the age of 18.

Closing arguments begin in Google antitrust case

The potential separation of Chrome from Google would have profound implications for advertising technologies.

Postmedia posts Q4 revenue loss, invests in Atlantic Canada news brands

With funding soon coming from Bill C-18 there are reasons for optimism.

Goose Digital expands with MoreSales

The acquisition brings expanded digital marketing and marketing automation services to the agency.

Maple Leafs ink deal with online pet retailer Chewy

The multi-year partnership will involve contests, in-stadium activations, and a curated collection worthy of Leafs Nation.

Media News: Bell brings 51 radio stations into the iHeartRadio app

Meanwhile, Rogers lays off dozens of workers.