CHUM Radio buys Flow; sells Bounce
CTV’s CHUM Radio is pulling out of Edmonton and doubling its Toronto FM properties. President Chris Gordon explains why the urban Flow 93.5 will complement CHUM FM.
IPF doles out $1.2 million for webisode productions
Eleven new series will be supported by the Independent Production Fund – two have already found homes on Showcase.ca and Bite TV, and are seeking sponsors to integrate into the plot.
Shaw deal clears court hurdle
A last minute deal assuages shareholders, clearing the way for a final vote.
Cannes: Canada earns 10 more noms
The Film category proves to be a fruitful one for Canadian agencies, as eight campaigns make the shortlist.
Spotted! at Cannes: Yahoo! brands the gutter
strategy‘s Emily Wexler finds Yahoo! branding everywhere she looks – even in Cannes’ most notorious of after-hours haunts.
Toronto – G20 host with a toast, from Mott’s Clamato
A new cocktail named World Welcomer was created to honour the city stepping up to host the G20 in the ongoing Mott’s Clamato campaign naming the Caesar as Canada’s National Cocktail.
Don’t stop the presses: Why the iPad won’t save magazines
At the Toronto iP3 Forum, Transcontinental’s digi VP Dominique-Sébastien Forest explains why he’s taking a wait-and-see approach to developing iPad-specific apps for Transcon’s magazines.
Indigo encourages novel democracy
The retailer has launched its first-ever Teen Read Awards, a web-based contest designed to engage youth with the brand and get them talking about titles beyond Twilight.
Marketing budgets to shrink for media & entertainment
According to a new Ernst & Young global survey of CFOs on the media and entertainment industry, there will be growth in new distribution channels but marketing and branding could fall victim to cost-saving measures.
**FLASH** Cannes: Canada picks up two more Lions
Grip picks up a Silver in Cyber for its agency website, while Leo Burnett garners a Bronze for work with P&G.
Blog: Media Lions prove elusive
Canada is shut out of the Media category at Cannes, but Canon Australia’s EOS Grand Prix win inspires, Lauren Richards, CEO, Starcom MediaVest Group, writes from Cannes.
Bluepoint Investments to acquire SCN
The mediaco is set to take over the Saskatchewan channel’s assets and operations from the provincial government, changing its format to a mix of commercial and educational programming.
New York Fries calls out annoying FB friends
A New York Fries campaign attempts to put an end to incessant commenting and shirtless party photos – while engaging the brand’s Facebook fan base.
**FLASH** Cannes: Canada wins a Silver and four Bronze
We come away with Lions in Outdoor and Radio, but no Media winners for Canada.
CTV turns TV Land into Comedy Gold
The Category 2 channel, skewed toward an older audience with a slate of retro programming, is being rebranded to better promote it to consumers.
