Radio
CBC cuts budget, issues redundancy notices
According to the Canadian Media Guild, fewer than 10 redundancy notices have been issued thus far.
OLG tops radio despite a smaller buy: Media Monitors
Toyota creeps back into the top-five in Toronto while the travel industry makes a big splash in Montreal.
Wiser’s takes over Sportsnet’s morning show
In the third iteration of the Alumni Whisky Series, the Corby brand will take to the radio airwaves to tell the stories of some of Canada’s favourite hockey stars.
Stingray more than doubles revenues in Q2
Canadian radio acquisitions drove the company’s growth this quarter, accounting for nearly 50% of overall revenue.
Nissan keeps its lead: Media Monitors
The auto industry decreased its spend this week, as La Grande Dégustation de Montréal threw ad dollars into radio ahead of its annual event.
Pattison Broadcast Group digitizes with Lift Interactive
A partial stake in the Edmonton agency helps Pattison dive head first into its digital transition.
Crave growth drives good results for Bell Media
Although TV ad revenue was down due in part to the 2018 FIFA World Cup, the telco and media giant boasted a strong performance in various segments.
Nissan takes the lead: Media Monitors
Domestic and foreign auto industries spent heavily in both Toronto and Montreal this week as retailers debuted in the top-five.
ICYMI: The Current gives Matt Galloway the mic, Raptors break records
Plus, Refinery29 makes editorial moves under the Vice banner.
Record numbers of viewers tune into election night coverage
CTV the most-watched linear broadcast of the night while digital platforms draw millions across all major networks.
Toyota maintains its lead: Media Monitors
In Montreal, an entirely new top-five shakes things up while the Conservative Party spends big in Toronto.
A roundup of Election Night 2019 coverage
MiC breaks down the coverage planned from Canada’s four major broadcasters including linear, digital and radio broadcasts.
How the digital audio wave compares to digital TV
A new report surveyed radio consumers 18-plus finding just one-fifth listen online and the car remains the most common place to tune in.
Toyota climbs back to the top: Media Monitors
Foreign and domestic auto industries ups their spend in both Toronto and Montreal, while election season puts governments and unions on the charts.
J.P. Wiser’s goes national to ask, ‘drinks soon?’
The campaign aims to inspire folks to connect more often with out-of-home, dynamic ad insertion, and a special manifesto to help keep your word.
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