
Co-chairs of the 2025 Media Innovation Awards revealed
TD CMO Maja Neable and Mekanism Media president Brooke Leland will lead the awards program for 2025.

Canada is off to a good start this year in podcast advertising growth
Magellan AI’s report provides a Q1 2025 snapshot of the podcast ad market in seven countries.

People Moves: Horizon Media Canada bolsters Western presence
Plus, X has appointed Jamie Michaels as director of brand strategy and creative for the Americas.

Samsung Ads announces new ad solutions and partnerships
More interactive mini-games, exclusive content and audience targeting tools slated for this year.

Competition Bureau sues DoorDash over alleged misleading advertising
Lawsuit claims online delivery service has racked up nearly $1 billion in unfair fees from customers.

Publicis snatches Mars’ media business from WPP
EssenceMediacom retained the brands’ $1.7 billion USD media account in 2022 after a 10-month review.

Initiative Canada secures OCS media business
The renewed agreement extends their partnership through 2029.

Amex accelerates cardmember acquisition with F1 activation
The brand will launch an exclusive lounge experience during the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal.

Pluto TV launches All Women’s Sport Network channel
The new 24/7 channel airs more than 2,500 hours a year of live women’s sports.

Paramount cuts ties with WPP Media, awards business to Publicis
The entertainment giant first partnered with WPP in 2004, when it appointed Mediaedge:cia, which eventually rebranded as MEC, as its media AOR.