UB Media grows cinema advertising network
With its latest expansion, the company now represents 167 screens in Montreal and 371 across Quebec.
Corus raises Q1 earnings, despite overall revenue fall
The indie broadcaster saw lower TV ad sales impact its revenue line, as higher radio numbers offset a fall in overall TV results.
Lauren Richards launches Pollin8
She tells MiC about the official launch of her consultancy and its plans for growth.
Rogers to pay $700M for Shaw’s spectrum, Hamilton cable system
The strategic agreements between the two telecommunications companies also see Shaw acquiring Rogers’ one-third stake in entertainment specialty TVtropolis.
Newad consolidates creative and client service teams
The company also announced three new appointments, including Didier Lortie to the newly created position of creative director.
The 70th annual Golden Globe Awards bring in top ratings
Hosted by Amy Poehler and Tina Fey, the Sunday night edition of the awards show was the most watched in Canadian history.
Rogers greenlights The Bachelor Canada for season two
After becoming a solid ratings-earner for Citytv during its first season, more roses will be handed out in 2014.
Stats Can: Media agency revenue up in 2011
British Columbia posted the largest gain and Ontario had the biggest drop in operating revenue for the year, according to the report.
Slice acquires TBS reality show King of the Nerds
The series sees 11 people compete in teams and on their own to see who’s the biggest geek.
Blog: Mindshare’s Heather Dawson on her first trip to CES
The digital director takes MiC through her first trip to the Las Vegas-based show.
The Verdict: Tourism Calgary tweets haute couture
The tourism board used a social media-exclusive campaign culminating in a Twitter-inspired dress to raise the city’s profile as a fashion destination.
Rob Farina on Astral’s radio plans for 2013
The media co’s EVP of content and platform talks ad sales, digital growth and bringing Humble and Fred back to the airwaves.
Mercedes-Benz lands new VP of marketing
Former Australia Pacific general manager Gavin Allen will take over from Marc Boderke who has been promoted to VP sales and marketing in Japan.
Hockey returns Jan. 19
Details on who has which games in the shortened season, which kicks off this Saturday.
CTV Evening News Weekend tops Christmas week ratings
The news program reached 1.463 million viewers, while CTV’s Wednesday evening movie was the top daily program with 941,000 viewers.
