How Meta’s new policy will impact retail media networks
Beginning in February, the tech giant will begin to provide ad spend and ad buyer markup details directly to advertisers.
Reddit takes aim at e-commerce with enhanced ad tools
The social network is targeting high-intent shoppers with optimized ads and improved diagnostics.
SVP Alan Dark exits Rogers Sports & Media
He joined the company as VP of national sales in 2014.
McDonald’s roars back to top, Crave TV sees huge surge: AdEase Radio
The streaming service doubles ad occurrences, rounding out top five for the week of May 19 to 25.
U.S. opens investigation into X’s lawsuit over ad boycott
Elon Musk is accusing brands such as Nestlé, Pinterest, Twitch and Shell of violating antitrust laws.
Discover Halifax’s audio campaign targets stressed out urban professionals
‘Sounds Like You Need Halifax’ repositions travel marketing as a sensory wellness intervention.
Industry News: Postmedia Studios bringing Veeps All Access to Canada
Meanwhile, Publicis acquires influencer marketing platform Captiv8 and Telus brings its smart TV service to Ontario.
Vividata breaks down ad influence across media platforms
Spring 2025 report finds older Canadians notice OOH along transit, while younger Canadians notice them in recreation areas.
QSRs dominate TV ad landscape, led by Tim Hortons: AdEase
Tims takes the top spot in latest AdEase report, while The Brick Warehouse and Crave TV follow closely.
Kinetiq and NLogic partner to magnify TV ad insights
The integration gives advertisers extensive visibility into ad placements, flighting patterns and competitive behaviour.
Lesley Conway named head of Walmart Connect
The former Mindshare Canada CEO will oversee Canadian strategic direction of the ad platform.
TVA announces more job cuts
The broadcaster warns about the weakening of Quebec’s television industry and calls for government support.
Moisson Montréal ventures into media buying for first time
The organization’s first-ever awareness campaign makes food insecurity visible by using a small shopping cart.
Bahama Mama streetcar wraps target routes passing LCBO stores
Media partner Hatch64 also leveraged Meta and digital OOH channels.
Google introduces new AI-powered solutions for ads and commerce
The tech giant’s AI innovation spans new ad opportunities, agentic AI experiences and updated smart bidding.
- Upfronts 2025: Amazon Canada unveils interactive video ads, pause ads
- Upfronts 2025: Corus leans into Canadian content and Peacock series
- Upfronts 2025: Rogers sets Canadian edition of The Price Is Right
- Media leaders concerned ad spend not going to Canadian media
- KitKat Canada urging Gen Z to take a break (from their phones)
