
OLG now among top radio advertisers: Media Monitors – July 9-15, 2007
After seven weeks off the chart, Ontario Lottery & Gaming climbed 37 spots to #3.

Viner exits CanWest
The long-time exec has retired from his post atop the Winnipeg giant’s TV and print operations.

Corus unveils fall shows for moms & kids
Corus Entertainment has announced its new and returning series for W, CMT, YTV, Treehouse and Discovery Kids.

Best Buy shopping for new media agency
Due to client conflict, the electronics biggie is saying adieu to The Media Company.

VW scraps Eos marketing campaign
Its snappy convertible was named one of 2007’s sexiest cars, but Volkswagen Canada felt forced to keep mum about the honour.

August brings sharks, pranks and conspiracies
CTVglobemedia’s specialty channels are offering a veritable potpourri of programming.

Ceeb to bow series about vid game industry
Gritty JPod, slated for January, delves into the subculture of Vancouver’s video game industry.

About a Girl to debut on Global
The college comedy is aiming to tap into the tween, twenty- and thirtysomething demographic.

Many Canadians grab Zs at B&Bs: BBM Media Snapshot
What are some of the consumer habits of Canadians who choose to stay at bed & breakfasts?

NBC shake-up could affect fall skeds
The US net moved some shows around its fall programming grid yesterday, and the changes could affect several time slots here.

Smarties staking its colours on CGC
Not only are consumers being invited to redesign packaging for the popular candies, but the box is going colourless until somebody comes up with a winning re-do.

RBC first Canadian bank to leverage GPS
No, it’s not trying to keep track of its money. It’s getting brand exposure by mapping all its North American branches and ATMs.

Analysis: Survey Two – 2007 BBM: Radio ratings sizzling hot
The new book is here, so put down that tanning lotion and check who’s hot (or not).

Media Contacts nabs KLM account worldwide
The interactive arm of Havas Media beat out 14 other agencies.

TVtropolis gets new Haim/Feldman series
The two Coreys of the 1980s are back in a new reality show.