Radio
CRTC hearings: Old regulatory models stifle innovation, Google argues
Plus, Corus, Rogers and Bell make their cases during the first week of hearings.
Corus, Rogers talk commercial disputes at CRTC hearing
Rogers is seeking less regulatory burden, but Corus has argued that regulation is needed in a transitional time for the sector.
Bell defends commercial interests of BDUs at CRTC hearing
The proceeding around market dynamics in the broadcasting system kicked off with talks on conflict resolution and barriers for indie players.
Google urges ‘restraint’ in CRTC’s online regulation
Plus, APTN raised concerns about the level of collaboration within the Canadian media industry.
McDonald’s dominates airwaves, Sico returns to the charts: AdEase
IKEA followed closely in 3rd place in the ranking for the week of June 16 to 22.
McDonald’s maintains top spot: AdEase Radio
QSRs dominated the radio ads ranking for the week of June 9 to15.
McDonald’s ads rule the airwaves with signature deals and summer promos
The QSR dominated the AdEase Radio ranking for the week of June 2 to 8, claiming the top spot in nearly every market.
Industry News: Corus brings Ben Mulroney’s show to YouTube
Plus, Bell Media partners with independent production company Blink49 Studios.
McDonald’s holds top spot, Novo Nordisk jumps up rankings
QSRs, retailers and airlines fuel ad activity across Canada, according to the latest AdEase data for the week of May 26 to June 1.
Spotify sees surge in Francophone content, Canadian female artists
The streamer’s latest report shows that French-language tracks surpassed 1 billion streams.
Radio ratings: AM/FM reached 81% of Canadians in diary markets
Contributor David Bray breaks down the ratings in five Canadian markets and finds changes could impact how radio is bought and sold.
Industry News: Acast launches AI-powered podcast ad planning
Plus, Environics Analytics and Caddle expand partnership.
McDonald’s roars back to top, Crave TV sees huge surge: AdEase Radio
The streaming service doubles ad occurrences, rounding out top five for the week of May 19 to 25.
Discover Halifax’s audio campaign targets stressed out urban professionals
‘Sounds Like You Need Halifax’ repositions travel marketing as a sensory wellness intervention.
Vividata breaks down ad influence across media platforms
Spring 2025 report finds older Canadians notice OOH along transit, while younger Canadians notice them in recreation areas.
