Television
Roku launches Roku Exchange
The new ad tech unlocks equal access to Roku’s first-party audience data and premium media, enabling advertisers to drive reach and performance through the buy-side platform of their choice.
Warner Bros. Discovery to end Corus content, trademark deals
Rogers will be picking up brands like HGTV Canada and Food Network Canada, along with brands currently held by Bell.
Northern Super League secures Bell Media and CBC/Radio-Canada
The new women’s soccer league will also publish original content on its website and social channels.
All Corus channels are now available through Eastlink
The Corus-owned channels were originally dropped from the cable provider last June.
Upfronts 2024 con’t: Bell reveals new ad offerings
The media so announced a new self-serve platform, as well as partnerships with TikTok and Dotdash.
Upfronts 2024: Bell unveils 2024/2025 line-up
Out of the nearly 100 new and returning shows, 36 are Canadian originals.
CRTC sets 5% base contributions for foreign-owned streamers
The funds will be distributed to targeted areas of interest and are expected to generate $200 million in additional support for Canada’s broadcasting system.
Upfronts 2024: Citytv rounds out its fall schedule with acquisitions
The Golden Bachelorette and Brilliant Minds lead Citytv’s fall primetime schedule, with Stags set as a Citytv+ exclusive.
More than half of Canadians subscribe to both SVOD and linear TV
A recent MTM report finds that, while it’s popular to have both, Francophones are more likely than Anglophones to keep their linear TV service.
Omni producers warn ethnic community TV could vanish without aid
Creators are launching a digital campaign to ask the government for more funding.
Upfronts 2024: TV5 and Unis TV unveil their new content slate
Both companies highlighted their focus on adopting new trends to fulfill the needs of viewers and marketers.
Upfronts 2024: CBC highlights Canada’s diversity
The pubcaster is also launching 14 FAST news channels to serve communities across the country.
NHL hosts the first Stanley Pup rescue dog competition
The event to be broadcast on Sportsnet is attracting celebrity dog lovers and brands that support animal rescue groups as part of their charitable activities.
Tim Hortons increases its buying on TV
The QSR topped the AdEase charts for the week of May 13 to 19.
Super Channel launches FAST channels on LG’s streaming service
LG Channels’ programming now includes a romance-focused channel and another dedicated to true crime.
