CBC marks record Olympics viewership
Though slow out of the blocks, the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio posted an 11% increase in average viewership over the previous Games in London.
Need a good movie recco? Just ask TIFFBOT
That’s the point of the festival’s AI buddy who has been launched on Facebook to “help [audiences] navigate TIFF madness.”
Spotted! Cineplex gets creative with popcorn
The entertainment co has placed a giant bag of popcorn with a lightning rod in a Windsor, ON field as part of its weather-focused campaign.
Do Canadians know if they’re watching online TV?
MTM has amended its viewership stats after finding that not all respondents thought OTT services counted as online TV watching.
Spotted! Sport Chek taps the power of livestreaming
The retailer took to Facebook Live for an Olympic-themed chase through Toronto’s High Park.
Starcom’s strategic nab: Mike Rumble
The media exec has moved over to the Publicis agency as head of strategy.
Facebook adds to slideshow
The social media co is aiming to extend the reach of the unit by allowing advertisers to turn existing videos into a still-frame show.
Honda Dealer Association buys the top: Media Monitors
The car dealers purchased the most radio advertising for the week of Aug. 15 to 21.
Jennifer Hollett joins Twitter Canada
The former journalist and politician is heading news and government at the social media company.
Dynamic Outdoor enters Calgary market
The OOH co’s new launch expands its presence to cover Canada’s five major markets.
CRTC orders removal of simsub for Super Bowl
The order was made despite a pending federal appeal from BCE and the NFL, which is expected to conclude this fall.
Still so gloriously hip
Gord Downie and his band pull in some mammoth numbers for the live airing of their Kingston concert on the CBC and online.
Radio revenue down: StatsCan
The Atlantic provinces and Saskatchewan posted the strongest profit margin gains in 2015, according to the latest numbers.
HGTV sets Scott and Bryan up on Sunday nights
HGTV has set a premiere date and mini-programming block for new series from two of its stars, Scott McGillivray and Bryan Baeumler.
Looking into the future: Canada’s upcoming VR and AR spend
According to new numbers from the International Data Corporation, spend will reach $500 million U.S. next year.
