Facebook memes: the year’s top 10
Facebook Canada traces the most popular status updates of 2010 and points out the brands that have capitalized on them successfully.
Amazing Race 17 holds on to top spot
The reality program is the most-watched show for the second straight week, with CSI and The Big Bang Theory rounding out the top three in BBM Canada’s Top Programs.
Car buyers increasingly turning online: Google Canada
A new survey from the internet giant indicates consumers are researching vehicle purchases in new ways, with luxury customers turning to mobile in large numbers.
Media Dimensions lands Luminato
The Toronto-based media agency will handle research, strategy and buying for the 10-day festival.
CRTC approves sale of Corus radio stations
Cogeco commits to establishing a new regional news agency to provide content for the local stations.
Sears holds #1: Media Monitors, Dec. 6 to Dec. 12, 2010
The department store chain keeps the lead in Toronto and Chevrolet drives into first in Montreal.
Schick Canada sponsors Global app
The razor and gel company is promoting its Hydro brand with the four-week sponsorship.
Global adds two new dramas for winter
The Shaw Media channel fills the Lonestar gap with a new cop drama from genre veteran Shawn Ryan and counters CTV’s Grey’s with a new medical drama.
Canadians still watching TV on TVs
A new study shows people are reluctant to ‘cut the cord’ as the number of cable subscriptions continues to increase.
MPG hires Lai
The former MEC exec will now be director of research for MPG Canada.
MiC Blog: Surviving the ‘Media Bermuda Triangle’ part two
Starcom Canadian digital group head Robin Hassan shares her experiences at the iMedia Connection Agency Summit this week in Phoenix, Arizona.
CTV, A unveil mid-season schedule
Hot in Cleveland and American Idol return to the lineup, and awards season kicks off with the Golden Globes and Academy Awards.
PHD wins Gap
The media agency wins the retailer’s planning and buying business in Canada following a North American review. PHD president Fred Forster comments on the win.
App-etite: LCBO takes its elephant mobile
Ontario’s liquor board is spreading its CSR initiative onto Facebook and iPhones in an attempt to get people to speak out against drinking and driving.
Teletoon packs more action into Sunday morning
The cartoon channel’s schedule for the new year adds three new shows and new seasons of two favourites.
