Upfronts 2018: NBC plays it safe (blog)
Eight new shows are slated for the network, with the most anticipated being another new medical drama.
Hudson’s Bay, CTV take top spots: Media Monitors
While financial services dominated Toronto’s top category for another week, the auto sector was #1 in Montreal.
Nominations open for Media Leader of the Year award
Entries will be accepted until June 4.
Video spend set to rise despite contentious standards: study
Few marketers are completely satisfied with current viewability metrics, but video spend is still set to rise.
CBC partnership signals shift toward TV automation
Software provider NeverCryWolf will take human interpretation out of TV traffic instructions.
Spotted! Walmart’s tribute to Moms
The superstore chain gave mothers star status for the weekend with a temporary refresh of its sign.
Digital and print revenue down for Yellow Pages, but losses decrease
Total revenue decreased by more than 10% and customer count is also down, but the company’s CEO remains optimistic.
Postmedia extends financial tech collaboration to 2020
The deal with Mogo aims to help the fintech company build brand awareness through Postmedia’s 200-plus news platforms.
Videology files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
The ad tech company is also entering into a conditional assets purchase agreement with Amobee.
ICYMI: CBC sales shift, Royal Wedding details
Global and CTV unveil their coverage plans for the big day.
Supreme Court to hear Bell Media’s simsub appeal
Canada’s top court said the appeal gives it an opportunity to consider judicial review of actions taken by administrative bodies like the CRTC.
People Moves: ICUC and more
ICUC and Quebecor Content create new roles, while MiQ gears up for expansion into Western Canada.
District M pushes out a new tool for transparent header bidding
Chrome extension Bid View will allow publishers to gain insight on who’s bidding and how much.
Torstar announces subscription model following Q1 loss
The Canadian media company made the announcement alongside its first quarter report Wednesday.
Introducing the 2018 Media Innovation Awards co-chairs
OMD’s Cathy Collier and General Mills’ Emma Eriksson will lead the jury for the awards program that has a few new categories.
