Postmedia rolls out free pot newsletter

The Cannabis Post newsletter launched this week and will cover content from an investment standpoint.

Government invests $14.5M in community media

Mélanie Joly said the investment comes at a time when local media has “been weakened by the change in digital content consumption.”

Financial services continue to dominate radio buying: Media Monitors

Big buys by RBC and TD in both Toronto and Montreal drove the category to the top.

Younger audiences pay more attention to video ads: study

But the bad news is, advertisers still only have a maximum of 20 seconds to reach the bulk of their audience.

MediaTonik expands its offering, makes key hires

The company has recently opened a Toronto office and made its foray into print and sponsorship.

Le Devoir sets sights on digital growth with new hire

Richard Nguyen joins the team as director of sales and media solutions.

The benefits of taking native out of walled gardens: report

An eMarketer report presented at Advertising Week in New York predicted continued growth in spend on non-social platforms.

ICYMI: Torstar names new SVP, Spacing creates a podcast

Plus, Amazon has brought its connected devices to Canada.

Carol Cummings on redefining what makes a hit

For the first time ever, Media Experts didn’t identify any hits in its annual TV predictions.

Who gets to play on Pinterest?

With Pinterest coming to Canada, buyers talk: is the platform a niche or can it reach advertisers beyond fashion and beauty?

Canadian work leads to a global win for Mindshare

The agency’s AR work with Ford and Snapchat earned it a Gold prize at the Mobile Marketing Association (MMA)’s Smarties Awards.

Who won Quebec’s election ratings race?

There were different network winners for English, French and national viewers.

Radio is the most trustworthy news source: study

Also, while most Canadians are concerned about “fake news,” few agree on what “fake news” actually is.

CBC to air Gord Downie documentary

Finding the Secret Path airs Friday October 12, days before the anniversary of the Tragically Hip frontman’s death last year.