CTV unveils details of Robertson-LaFlamme handover
CTV plans a big goodbye for its long-time chief news anchor, ahead of Lisa LaFlamme taking over the reins at the national network.
Slice adds eight for fall
Sponsorships are available for the Shaw Media specialty channel’s fall season of shows.
Bell touts benefits of Bell Media acquisition on Q2 results
Company topper George Cope says last year’s $3.2 billion acquisition of CTV is driving growth across the phone giant’s business.
Winners and Vervegirl dress the stars
The retailer and magazine target teens with a contest that gives them the chance to become celeb stylists.
Flashpoint, Call Me Fitz top 2011 Gemini nods
The series’ lead the pack with 17 and 16 nominations respectively.
Internet advertising surpasses daily newspapers: IAB Canada
Canadian online advertising surpassed $2 billion in 2010, according to the report.
Around Vancouver airport in 80 days
YVR commemorates its anniversary with a social media contest, with the winner living at the airport.
WagJag kicks into express mode
The Canadian group buying site launches a location-based mobile app with an experiential campaign.
Mucho Burrito launches first Canadian ad effort
The Doug & Serge-developed campaign includes billboards with controversial taglines to compete with big QSR spenders.
Shaw orders Intervention Canada series for fall
Sponsorship opps are available for the launch of the addictive series on Slice.
Spotted! Flight Network deflates prices at the pump
The travel website surprised drivers at a Toronto gas station before the long weekend.
Rogers Bundle tops the radio charts for second week in Toronto
The Government comes in at #2 in TO, while Dormez-Vous rises to #1 in Montreal according to Media Monitors for July 25 to 31.
Rogers to stream baseball and tennis
Coverage of Toronto Blue Jays games and the Rogers Cup will be available to TV, internet and mobile subscribers.
Transcontinental acquires Groupe Le Canada Francais
The deal includes both the print and digital properties for the six papers in the group.
Future Shop is “everywhere”
The company targets a new audience with its most multi-platform back-to-school campaign ever.
- Some GroupM Canada senior executives have left the agency
- Havas Media Canada makes three senior leadership appointments
- Spotted! Warner Bros. rolls out bloody stunt for new Final Destination
- CMDC launches new campaign to champion local media
- Is GroupM being dismantled? Reports point to rebrand and restructuring
