Radio
Rogers changes KISS Vancouver to rock format after 30-hour Rage Against the Machine loop
While some speculated “Killing in the Name” was played to protest recent layoffs, the station’s content director says it was to get attention for the relaunch as SONiC.
SiriusXM launches its ad buying platform in Canada
AudioGO provides an integrated platform to buy and target audio ads across digital music and podcast platforms.
Top radio advertisers keep up their buys: Media Monitors
With a few exceptions, things looked very similar to last week in both Toronto and Montreal.
Spotify and IAS partner on audio brand safety
UM Worldwide is helping test a solution to give advertisers more confidence in a growing area of ad spending.
Havas strikes partnership on audio commerce ads
A partnership with Say It Now will make the agency group the agent for interactive, in-stream ads in Canada.
Canadian ad spending grew by 2% in May
The latest SMI report also show that trends in digital, TV and OOH are continuing through Q2.
The Home Depot keeps up a big buy: Media Monitors
Meanwhile, Toyota, Bell and Virgin Plus all increased their radio spots.
Talk is still tops in big five radio markets
David Bray dives into the latest PPM numbers from Numeris.
The Home Depot buys the top in Toronto: Media Monitors
The retailer also had a strong presence in Montreal.
Acast targets podcast ads based on what’s discussed in an episode
Conversation Targeting uses AI-powered speech analysis to allow for dynamic insertion around different subjects.
Air Transat buys the top in Toronto: Media Monitors
The airline was also fourth most-active in Montreal with its new summer radio push.
Which radio stations are tops in mid-sized markets?
David Bray takes a look at what’s going on in five cities in the spring Numeris book.
Toyota buys the top in Toronto: Media Monitors
Several brands kicked off new radio pushes in a big way.
Spotify brings interactive podcast ad format to Canada
Canadian Tire, Tim Hortons and Mazda are among the early brands using CTA cards, which resurface ads the next time users open the app.
Corus puts Q107 morning show on hiatus following discrimination claims
Derringer in the Morning will be off the air pending an investigation and human rights complaint following Jennifer Valentyne’s allegations of harassment and abuse.
