Social
Epic Games uses an epic buy to attract casual gamers
The partnership features a first-to-market execution with TheScore, being the first brand to partner with the brand on TikTok.
Bell Media strikes broadcast partnership with Pinterest
The new collaboration opens the doors for brand broadcast or social media opportunities.
ICYMI: Tim and Sid are back
Plus, Murdoch Mysteries will return, and Facebook has reached a settlement to help moderators experiencing trauma.
Kruger uses “Rolling it Forward” message to expand on NHL partnership
The CPG giant didn’t initially have a paid media campaign for its NHL sponsorship this year, but now it’s seized the opportunity.
Pinterest looks to seize on increase in ecommerce activity
A new integration with Shopify will allow merchants to upload their catalogues through Shopify, expanding Pinterest’s advertiser base to smaller brands.
ICYMI: Alex Panousis joins NABS national board
Plus, Pinterest ups its functions for boards and Twitter asks users to re-consider their language.
Late March saw Twitter ad rev fall 27% year-over-year
Users surged for the platform, but the income generated by ads ran almost inverse to this lift.
Facebook posts Q1 results, gives early peek at Q2
Revenues for April are relatively unchanged, indicating that flat might be the new up for the pandemic.
Corus creates first social series on Pinterest
The series is part of an effort to build brand love with Slice’s millennial female audience.
Matt McGowan on Snap’s Q1 surge
The Canadian GM says its AR functions are working on both upper- and lower-funnel activations.
How Hershey is getting into living rooms for Easter
As people around the world prep for an untraditional holiday, the candy-maker turns to an untraditional media.
ImageMotion launches TikTok program
The content agency says it’s a big opportunity for brands to gain visibility, particularly among Millennials and Gen Z.
Digital newcomer Nextdoor finds an opportunity to step up
Nextdoor is still a newbie in Canada, but amidst a social isolation-fuelled surge, it’s introducing new tools in response.
Even as Twitter usage surges, ad revenue is taking a hit
Daily active users are up 8% from last quarter, but Twitter says there will be impacts on projected revenue, as well as expenses and headcount.
BuzzFeed opens Tasty Studios in Toronto
While the company has already worked with Canadian brands, the studio is meant to help it develop deeper relationships and build its number of local partnerships.
