Television
Creative fares better than media in Q2 for WPP
A 15.1% drop puts the holding co. somewhere in the middle when it comes to performance among the major networks.
TV is dominant for news in the time of COVID: study
Francophones also saw a noted surge in specialty news channel consumption.
Big Brother takes in big numbers: Numeris
The Raptors also made a splash in their hometown, but have yet to break onto the national stage.
Zeste celebrates 10 years in a multi-platform media blitz
The TV brand will expand to newsstands and bookstores with special print products this month.
Bell Media brings V and Noovo under one banner, rolls out campaign
The company says there are lots of opportunities for Noovo, which has high awareness among 18 to 34-year-olds.
Marilyn Denis integrates IKEA into broadcast and podcast
The full-court push is part of an effort to get more consumers seeking out the IKEA catalogue.
Major League Soccer comes back, plans expanded postseason
Bell Media’s TSN retains exclusive English-language broadcast rights to the league.
The Raptors keep breaking records
Despite playing an afternoon match, the Raptors pulled in their biggest audience for a first-round Playoff game ever.
Shows pick up steam as Canadians flock to TV screens: Numeris
Hockey Night in Canada is back, but non-sports programs are buzzing too.
Skip buys big to boost NHL partnership
As the delivery app brings arena food to living rooms, it’s sparing no expense on TV, digital and social.
Sportsnet, TSN usher in the Raptors return
Coach Nick Nurse has said he enjoys afternoon games. Hopefully fans will as well, as most broadcasts will take place mid-day.
Traditional TV still very popular with Canadian kids
Trends might be more driven by the preferences of parents, such as young adults who drop their cable packages.
Broadcasters banking on hometown pride with CPL season
CBC Sports’ Chris Wilson hopes the regional appeal of the Canadian Premier League will help win points with underserved markets.
ICYMI: Bob McKenzie says goodbye to TSN
Plus, Hivestack gets an eight-figure investment and a popular CBC game show is getting the tabletop treatment.
Top shows are back in the seven figures: Numeris
Plus, hockey rules nationally, but basketball is the hottest game in Toronto.
