TVA Group posts net loss for Q1
But the Montreal communications company saw advertising gains in its broadcasting and production segment.
New Torstar CEO says ‘everything is on the table’
John Boynton knows he has a lot to consider, but isn’t balking at the challenge of reconstructing the company.
The Globe and Mail, Reader’s Digest hold strong at the top for Vividata
The quarterly ranking found that newspapers, even in print, still reach tens of millions of Canadians every week.
Q1 sees 110 jobs cut and $24.4 million loss for Torstar
The quarter saw revenues decline in both print and digital advertising, particularly from national advertisers.
After a decade in the market, Sharp Magazine is still all about print
Although print advertising revenue has “levelled off” over the last several years, publisher John McGouran said readership on print is still soaring.
Canadians consume more digital (and block more ads) than most: study
GroupM’s annual Interaction report found that digital media is taking up more of Canadians’ time, but the country is also above-average in ad-blocker penetration.
More Transcontinental titles up for sale
A total of 93 newspapers have been put up for sale, mostly from Quebec.
Chronicle Herald acquires Transcontinental properties
The acquisition will see a new parent company known as SaltWire Network Inc., making it the largest media company in Atlantic Canada.
Growth in Canadian ad spend to slow across most media: study
In eMarketer’s most recent round of Canadian predictions, growth was found in digital, out-of-home, TV and radio – but most of that growth will either be flat or decrease over time.
TVA ramps up its hockey campaign to build playoff anticipation
Marketing VP Claude Foisy said last year, things were kept “quiet” – but with Canada’s presence in the Stanley Cup playoffs, it’s upping its media game.
Postmedia revenue drops in Q2
Print ad and circulation revenue continues to slide, but digital posted a gain for the three month period.
Is Quebec’s $36 million promise to newspapers enough?
Publishers of Quebec newspapers have welcomed the acknowledgement of the industry’s struggles, but is there still work to be done?
Canada to fall out of top 10 ad-spend markets by 2019: report
While ad spend will increase over the next three years, increases will be subtle, with digital and out-of-home advertising being the only areas of spend increase, according to Zenith.
The Kit gets into events with Connect
The Star Media Group title is targeting those interested in breaking into the beauty and fashion industry with the new conference.
Fashion and L’Oreal Paris create flip book cover
The magazine’s April issue features five perforated covers that can be changed to create up to 35 looks on model Coco Rocha.
- Some GroupM Canada senior executives have left the agency
- Is GroupM being dismantled? Reports point to rebrand and restructuring
- Havas Media Canada makes three senior leadership appointments
- Media leaders concerned ad spend not going to Canadian media
- Upfronts 2025: Fox announces significant investment in sports
