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Basketball Canada suits up with Indochino

To celebrate, the suit retailer will be launching a limited-edition “Made For You, By Us” custom-lining campaign.

National Bank wants to counter stereotypical financial advice for women

The brand partnered with several women’s magazines to promote investing and female financial freedom.

Reddit launches new ad format inspired by megathreads

Free-form ads enable brands to build ads in any length and become part of Reddit conversations.

MLSE and TikTok air live sports content in partnership with Frito Lay

The branded content series will feature Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Raptors in TikTok’s new Creator Zone.

Meta reports Q4 and full year revenue increase

The social media giant posted revenue of $40.11 billion in Q4, up 25% compared to the same period in 2022.

Vividata releases its Study of the Canadian Consumer Winter 2024

Two new Ontario markets have been added to Vividata’s annual cross-media, product, brand and attitudinal study.

BeReal to allow brand posts for the first time

The app is being updated to allow brands to create an official account and publish content, just like the rest of the platform’s users.

Behind the Buy: GoodLife targets high-traffic locations from airports to dog parks

The multi-media campaign targets consumers throughout the day.

TikTok users more likely to watch ads if they have the option to skip

In collaboration with MAGNA, the social platform released a report exploring what types of ads catch users’ attention on the app.

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Language and culture are important to francophone TikTokers

Although 59% consume TikTok content in English, French content is preferred by 87% of francophones.

IKEA’s first-ever live stream on Twitch a success

The retailer and agency Carat ran a live-stream in which gaming influencer Bawkbasoup toured an IKEA store at night.

Meta rolls out new protections for teens on social

Young Facebook and Instagram users will no longer be able to see content related to self-harm, suicide and eating disorders, even if their friends share it.

Peloton taps TikTok to create social content for the first time

The TikTok app now features a fitness hub with Peloton-produced short videos, including classes with the company’s instructors.

TikTok’s crystal ball for 2024

The platform’s year-end report outlines what platform users will be looking for in 2024 and how to get their attention.

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GroupM projects 5.7% growth in Canada’s 2024 ad revenue

The annual “This Year, Next Year” report from GroupM predicts that 2024 in Canada will be even better with ad revenue growing to 5.7%