CRTC rules against usage-based billing in internet ruling
The regulator proposes a dual billing system for third-party internet service providers based on flat rates or forecasted capacity.
CBC picks up Murdoch Mysteries for a sixth season
It’s back! The popular detective show will move from its previous home on Citytv to a new home on CBC in 2012.
Canadians expect value from advertising: study
The Advertising Standards Canada study reveals how consumers view ads within the country, and compared with the US.
McDonald’s dives into espresso-based drinks
The burger and fries franchise launches its biggest campaign yet to introduce the new products to Canada.
Reebok Hockey casts its own players
The sports equipment and apparel brand powers its products in a new slapshot campaign.
Report: broadcasters to invest $618 million in indie TV shows by 2017
The Boon Dog report finds Canadian networks have steep obligations to commission homegrown programming after recent industry takeovers.
Bissell cleans up your secret mess
The vacuum cleaner brand launches a holiday contest that has consumers revealing their carpet and furniture mishaps.
Fall TV: Mid-season changes
Simulcast alert: NBC and CBS post sked changes for winter, filling Community‘s hiatus with 30 Rock and putting Prime Suspect on hold.
TV advertising wins hands down: TVB study
Laura Gaggi, Bruce Neve and Jake Norman weigh in on study results from the Television Bureau of Canada.
Holiday shoppers jumping on e-commerce bandwagon: study
A study from Media Experts says Canadian online shopping is set to grow by 12% this holiday season.
CTV unwraps holiday lineup
Russell Peters and Michael Buble sparkle up the small screen with new specials for the Bell Media channel.
Canada Sings gets second season
The Shaw Media reality show has been renewed for 2012.
Saint-Jacques Vallee MEC to become MEC Montreal
MEC Canada president Michele Pauchuk tells MiC about the change and her first months at the media co.
PHD wins Sony Ericsson
The mobile phone co previously worked with MEC, and made the switch after an open pitch process.
Report: 58% of Canadians have HDTVs, but most don’t view in HD
The CTAM report indicates domestic cablecasters face a challenge to convince Canadians with an HDTV set to get an HD set-top box.
- Is GroupM being dismantled? Reports point to rebrand and restructuring
- Some GroupM Canada senior executives have left the agency
- Havas Media Canada makes three senior leadership appointments
- Media leaders concerned ad spend not going to Canadian media
- Upfronts 2025: Fox announces significant investment in sports
