Jungle Media wins Sleeman
The agency takes over from former media agency of record Carat.
Citytv Revolution-izes its afternoon sked
Carol Cummings from Media Experts comments on the changing face of daytime TV as Citytv picks up ABC talk show The Revolution.
Sears buys its way to the top: Media Monitors, Dec. 26 to Jan. 1
The department store chain made the week’s biggest radio purchase in both Toronto and Montreal.
CBC promotes its big three
The pubcaster pushes its new winter shows, Mr.D, Arctic Air and Redemption Inc., which have ad and sponsorship opps available.
KFC gets together with its fans
As part of MiC‘s 2012 goal of highlighting the best international campaigns, check out this contest from the Australian arm of the QSR aimed at bringing Facebook friends together.
CRTC approves Hindi Channel Q TV
Channel Q TV will target both Muslims and non-Muslims, with no less than 90% of the programming in Hindi.
CTV acquires Betty White hidden camera comedy
Betty White’s Off Their Rockers will debut on Jan. 16, just as the actress turns 90 with an NBC birthday special.
The Verdict: Prairie Milk gets it going
The Prairie Milk Marketing Partnership shakes up its strategy with an online contest designed to get kids motivated.
Bomb Girls premiere blasts off
The series’ broadcast premiere garnered more than 1.4 million viewers Wednesday night.
Canadian Pacific launches a new brand platform
The railway brand launched its first campaign in 20 years during the 2012 IIHF World Juniors tournament.
Henderson Bas Kohn launches RTB platform
The agency, with fellow MDC Partners company Varick Media Management, has launched the HBK Audience Media Platform.
Global adds King to Fridays
The police drama’s first season will air on Shaw’s main net starting this week, ahead of the season two premiere on Showcase.
Redux Media to rep ARTISTdirect.com
The media co is now handling the online ad sales of The Rogue Network’s music and entertainment site in Canada.
The X Factor gets top vote: BBM, Dec. 19 to 25, 2011
The final episode of the reality show’s first season snagged the most viewers for the week.
Corus announces ABC Spark launch date
The new youth-targeted channel will premiere in late March, following promotional programming blocks on CMT, W Net and YTV this month.
