Radio

Magna reveals ad forecast for 2025, highlights search growth
The research company’s latest report records market growth of 8.4% this year.

Majority of podcast listeners are growing tired of high ad recurrence
The Signal Hill study also found that more than six in 10 listeners have taken some action after listening to an ad.

Bell Media combines news teams in Quebec
French and English content teams will now all be under the leadership of Suzane Landry.

Media News: Bell brings 51 radio stations into the iHeartRadio app
Meanwhile, Rogers lays off dozens of workers.

CBC expands local coverage following CRTC’s order for Google to compensate newsrooms
The broadcaster is growing its staff of journalists in communities, as well as its podcasts and TV portfolio.

CRTC issues first decision under the Online News Act
The approval of Google’s application paves the way for the tech giant to contribute $100 million annually to Canadian news organizations

Canadian gov’t is investing millions into minority media
The influx of funding is meant to help media operating in minority communities, and in an official language, share news and strengthen culture.