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CosmoBlue Media rebranding after Cineplex Store acquisition
The move signals a deepened investment in the Canadian market, the company says.

AI this week: Cairns Oneil invests in AI, Dentsu signs EU pact
Plus, CMA launches new AI resources.

All streamed out? SVOD growth stalls: MTM
Paid TV subscriptions have fallen from 82% a decade ago to just 60% today.

TikTok ban delayed for second time
Execs from Involved Media and Cairns Oneil weigh in the recent ban delay and one of its potential suitors.

U.S. puts pressure on Canada’s digital policies
Behind the tariff talk, a deeper dispute is brewing among platforms and publishers.

Is Google backing away from news? Media execs weigh in
As the tech giant questions the value of news, Canadian media is facing scrutiny but also a renewed sense of purpose.

CBC: Junos finds its highest-ever streaming audience
The Canadian music awards were streamed more than 762,000 times, an increase of nearly 400% over the 2024 awards.

Bell Media hires former Snap vet to support digital efforts
The senior exec joins in a newly created role, signalling Bell’s deeper push into digital advertising and partnerships.

People Moves: Cossette Media appoints VP, IAB names co-chair
Plus, Initiative’s Pascaline Forget named to IAB Canada’s Gaming Committee.

Rogers Arena’s digital upgrade includes zone-specific messaging
Creative Realities marks its first full-scale deployment in Canada’s IPTV and live venue industry.

Basis is launching geo-targeting for political districts
The platform automates political district targeting and ad compliance for Canadian elections.