Radio

Pizza Hut marks a royal launch
The Yum! Brands QSR has brought the brand’s Crown Crust Pizza to Canada.

Competition Bureau approves new Bell/Astral deal
Corus will acquire TV and radio properties from Bell if the deal with Astral clears the CRTC, and has entered into one with Shaw Media to takeover the remaining share in ABC Spark and offload its interest in Food Network Canada.

TMN GO launches multi-platform campaign
The kick-off campaign for the digital service is aimed at retaining existing customers.

Bell Bundle stays on top: Media Monitors
The telco buys the most Toronto airtime, with Brault & Martineau taking the top spot in Montreal for the week of Feb. 18 to 24.

Iceland Naturally brings a taste of culture
The A Taste of Iceland Festival runs in Toronto March 21 to 24, and features a concert series presented by partner Canadian Music Week.

Alberta Office of Traffic Safety gets cheeky
The provincial government is warning about the dangers of texting while driving with a new campaign that features the tagline “Crotches Kill.”

Bell buys big: Media Monitors
The telco bought the most airtime in Toronto and Montreal for the week of Feb. 11 to 17.

Spence Diamonds buys big: Media Monitors
The jewellery company bought the most airtime in Toronto, with IGA taking the top spot in Montreal for the week of Feb. 4 to 10.

Quebec Breast Cancer Foundation has a question for women
The charity is asking women, “How well do you know your breasts?” with a campaign that aims to educate them about the signs associated with the disease.

Sportsnet inks broadcast rights deal with Canucks
The sports specialty brand will maintain exclusive regional broadcast rights to the team’s games and content through the 2022-2023 NHL season.

TSN Radio 1050 releases revamped schedule
The Toronto-based Bell Media station has announced the launch of a new drive-home show and plans to televise two key programs beginning next week.

Shoppers Drug Mart’s got so much love
The pharma-retailer wraps up its Valentine’s day promotion with a contest and survey.

Jack FM uncovers its new sound
The Rogers-owned radio station is using a TV campaign to showcase its variety of more current popular music.

LCBO buys big: Media Monitors
The Crown corporation bought the most airtime in Toronto, for the week of Jan. 28 to Feb. 3.