Fox eyeing Bob and Doug
Global has already ordered 15 episodes of the adult animated series based on the classic SCTV ‘hoser’ characters created by Dave Thomas and Rick Moranis.
***FLASH*** Canada nabs Gold and Bronze Radio Lions; shut out of Media and Outdoor
Zig scored a Gold Radio Lion today for its ‘Low Voice’ spot for Ikea Canada.
Cannes Day Two: Short lists announced for Design and Cyber
With 16 Canadian entries making it into contention at the 55th International Advertising Festival, MiC is predicting some Lions conversion.
MySpace undergoes major facelift
Just as the popular site marks its first year in Canada, it’s splashing out globally with a redesign that includes more options for advertisers and more connectivity with their customers.
Rogers revamps City schedule
City’s upcoming fare was unveiled late last week without a formal presentation to ad buyers or the news media.
Canwest adds to senior executive team
Canwest publishing has appointed Graham Moysey SVP/GM of digital media.
MindShare ‘Lightens the Night’ for K-C
The goal of the novel technique is to reduce kids’ anxiety about wetting their beds by first communicating with their mothers.
Aveeno contest winner to get double treat
The Johnson & Johnson brand is celebrating its Olympics sponsorship and highlighting past host cities where some of its product ingredients come from.
***FLASH*** – No Canadian wins in Direct or Promo Lions
Disappointing, yes, but with only 170 out of 1,700 entries making the short list, we were in the top 10% of the best work in the world.
Cannes ’08 Day One: In the running
Here’s the first news out of the 55th annual Cannes Advertising Festival from MiC and strategy exec editor Mary Maddever.
Torstar buys eyeReturn Marketing
Torstar’s digital services now include another ad-serve and measurement firm.
Idol gets backseat to hockey
BBM/Nielsen Top 30 – June 2-8
CTV’s Canadian Idol raced to #3 on the chart, but the net’s So You Think You Can Dance got more viewers. And the Stanley Cup Finals on CBC beat both.
LXB adds to its team
Formerly with Carat, Sympatico and Nurun, Steven St-Pierre is the Montreal agency’s new director of interactive media.
E! gets hot this summer
For hot-weather viewing, Canwest is adding to its family of series and specials on E!
Teletoon to fight crime in Chinatown
To keep up with the demand for prime-time animation, not to mention trying to unite East and West, the new series will promote the exchange of cultural and artistic ideals.
- 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
