CRTC says yes to CanWest and Rogers
As CTV was reviewing its options following a problematic CRTC decision on Friday, the regulator gave go-aheads to CanWest Media Works and Rogers OMNI Television for their expansion plans in Alberta.
L’Oreal inspired by Luminato
Principal sponsor set up mini-spas, vintage hairdo stations and a traveling mural inspired by blog postings during the Toronto arts festival.
Brilliant: Video boards to switch product display as temperature rises and falls
OBN’s work for a wine client is based on the simple truth that consumers like to quaff something cool when the weather gets hotter, and vice versa.
House tops the chart
BBM/Nielsen Top 30 – May 28-June 3, 2007
The Stanley Cup shook up the Top 30 this week, but Dr. House ruled Canadian TV heading into the first week of June.
DR vet Brooking signed by Media Experts
The Montreal agency is stepping up its commitment to delivering deeper, richer and faster metrics.
CRTC to CTVgm: yes and no
The commission’s decision to greenlight the sale of most of CHUM’s assets to CTVglobemedia – but not its five City stations – means that ‘The buyers can exhale now,’ says Starcom’s Lauren Richards.
TVA calls Quebec’s fall sked ‘utopia’ for clients
Quebec’s market leader in prime time is heading into the fall 2007-08 season with new shows and new ideas for engaging audiences.
Rising young media star: Mediaedge:cia’s Michael So
This is the second installment in MiC‘s series profiling next-gen media minds. Curious as to who these new thinkers are, and what they’re thinking, strategy and MiC canvassed the industry, asking media shops to single out their top innovative and strategic recruits.
Big TV changes ahead: report
Is Canada’s broadcast system in jeopardy?
Marchand returns to media
The former Starcom vet has resurfaced with a new company and a new concept.
Rutherford leaving Unilever to head Digitas Global
One of the most eloquent keynote speakers at MiC‘s Forum last fall is swapping a big job for an even bigger one.
CASSIES judges, new categories announced
The 2007 CASSIES won’t be awarded until Nov. 6, but the entries deadline of July 12 is nearing.
National TV Grid – 2007/08
Which Canadian net has what series where? Check out MiC‘s national television grid.
CanWest MediaWorks: news, entertainment, heroes
What’s Starcom MediaVest Group’s SVP/investment director’s take on the line-up presented by the third Canadian net to show its cards?
Fall skeds released for MTV, Discovery, Comedy, OLN
The CTV-owned specialty nets announced new specials, shows and series for the fall 2007-08 season.
