Nielsen launches NM Incite in Canada
The global co-venture with McKinsey & Co. offers social media data products and consulting expertise.
CTV’s Fecan to retire
The broadcaster’s CEO told staff in a memo this afternoon that he will step down next year.
BBM Overview: New PPM Ratings
In Toronto, CHFI-FM topped the radio-diary charts with the most share, while CKNW led in Vancouver.
CTV and Globe ownership changes; cross-sales remain
Under the terms of the just-announced deal, the Globe and Mail is no longer a part of the CTV media family; but cross-platform deals will continue to be available, says Globe publisher Phillip Crawley.
Rogers offers more Astral access
The two companies strike a deal to take TMN, HBO Canada, Mpix, Family Channel and Playhouse Disney online and on demand.
Bell set to acquire CTV
BCE today proposed paying $1.296 billion to acquire the broadcaster as part of a friendly $3.2 billion takeover deal, in a content move that mirrors Shaw and Quebecor.
Virgin Mobile schools students
The phone company is offering to pay rent for the student house with the best social media skills.
Fairview Mall patents personal styles
Fairview Mall is celebrating its 40th anniversary by helping fashionistas show off their inner designer.
Global goes big (again) this fall
The channel has swathed the nation in advertising for its fall promotional campaign.
ETalk chats up its TIFF sponsors
Grey Goose, BlackBerry Messenger, Joe Fresh Style, Sephora, Panasonic and The Bay will be walking the red carpet with the entertainment show.
Travelocity quizzes the nation
The vacation website’s travelling gnome is challenging Canadians to a battle for prizes.
Rookie Blue beats Due South?
Global says its cop drama has surpassed the ’90s CTV classic for average weekly viewers.
Grant Sign Group rebrands and expands
Newly named Media Resources International, the company now has offices in Calgary, Edmonton and NYC.
Tetra Pak celebrates the juice box
The company is getting customers to lip-synch their love of the ubiquitous lunch product with a social media-driven anniversary campaign.
Spotted! Sony puts new e-readers centre stage
To build buzz for the launch of its new e-readers, the brand has housed speed-reader Dave Farrow in the front window of the Sony Centre for the Performing Arts as he attempts to break a world record.
