Will the Online News Act level the advertising playing field?
Trying to directly regulate Google and Facebook’s hold on the ad market would be legislatively difficult for the government, so Bill C-18 seeks fairness in other ways. But does it go far enough?
SLAM Magazine releases Canadian edition
The first special issue features the “past, present and future” of Canadian basketball, with Tangerine on as exclusive advertiser.
Audiences for news content continue to inch upward
Vividata’s latest survey shows that digital platforms are keeping people engaged with daily news, community papers and magazines.
Overstory acquires Halifax weekly The Coast
Co-founders Christine Oreskovich and Kyle Shaw will continue to lead the publication.
Marina Glogovac hired as president and CEO of Toronto Star
The company has also promoted Neil Oliver to president and CEO of Metroland Media.
Postmedia revenue declined 3.3% in Q2
Digital revenue grew by 14.5%, though print circulation and print advertising declined.
Postmedia and Covers launch sports betting content partnership
The partnership aims to help bridge the gap between traditional media and sports betting in Canada.
Ad revenue up by 19.5% at Quebecor in Q4
The company had increases across the business, including from TVA and in-house agency Qolab.
Canadian Boomers are still embracing traditional media
MTM’s latest report shows that Boomers are still a big influence in society and the marketplace.
Postmedia to acquire Brunswick News from Irving
The move represents the end of the Irving group of companies’ long presence in the media industry.
Canadians spend 21 hours a week watching TV and video content
Vividata’s winter survey also finds that audiences for connected TVs, news media and audio streaming are on the rise.
Exclusive: Globe and Mail makes significant investment in finance and business products
The publication is undergoing a multi-million dollar investment, beefing up its reporting team, adding new AI tools and enhancing its coverage.
Kruger partners with House & Home to reach the design-savvy
Custom content extends beyond print and digital into homes, with a new line of Scotties boxes designed by H&H’s chief designer
Search and social drives digital ad spending even higher
According to SMI, growth is not coming at the expense of other platforms, but the expansion of new digital investments.
Most-read of 2021: Media Companies
From major players to independent local news publishers, the MiC readers were most interested in.
