Former CBC and Fox Sports exec Doug Sellars dies, age 50
The Toronto native was head of sports at the Canadian pubcaster before moving to Fox Sports in 2000.
The year’s best: MiC and strategy’s top picks
The MiC and strategy editorial team list their favourites from the Canadian advertising and mediaverse in 2011.
Shaw Media buys out stakes in Mystery TV and The Cave specialties
Shaw Media will have 100% control of the specialty channels after the deal with its Quebec partner, pending CRTC approval.
MiC’s Most Clicked 2011: Lauren Richards leaves Media Experts
Her departure as CEO of the agency is Media in Canada‘s most-read story for the year.
Canada’s top TV in 2011
From the Federal Election to The Big Bang Theory, here’s a look at what Canadians were watching most this year.
Sears Canada continues its reign: Media Monitors, Dec. 12 to 18
The retailer holds onto its spot in Toronto and Montreal, with car cos jumping onto the list.
Michael MacMillan’s Blue Ant Media to buy High Fidelity HDTV
Canadian publisher Torstar Corp. is also taking a 25% stake in Blue Ant Media for $22.7 million after it completes the High Fidelity HDTV transaction.
MiC’s Most Clicked 2011: Rogers Media brings FX to Canada
As 2011 comes to a close, Media in Canada is counting down the stories that got the most notice this year.
Novus Canada builds Toronto office
PHD’s Brenda Bookbinder and Gerald Albanese from Canadian Tire are joining the OMG shop.
CBC going commercial-free Christmas Day
Wireless retailer TBooth is sponsoring the day on the national pubcaster.
Canon promotes its transplant with transit
The camera co is taking the word on its compact cameras to the streets this December.
CTV acquires spooky mid-season drama The River
The ABC Studios adventure-horror series is the latest acquisition by the top-rated broadcaster for its winter 2012 campaign.
Spotted! Mini helps holiday shoppers with easy unparking
This holiday season the car company is relieving parking lot stress for its drivers with its Mini Parked Car Locators.
MiC’s Most Clicked 2011: Postmedia drops three execs
The restructuring move is MiC‘s third most-clicked story of the year.
CTV News unveils new look
Advertising opps are available around new programs on the channel.
