Sport Chek buys the top: Media Monitors
The company had the most advertising in Toronto for the week of Nov. 16 to 22.
North American markets unaffected by Unilever review
The year-long process has concluded with some shuffling of overseas portfolios between Mindshare and PHD.
Stingray names Tom Pentefountas to SVP role
The former vice-chairman of broadcasting at the CRTC joins the Canadian music service provider.
Rona’s tablet-heavy holiday
How the home improvement store doubled its digital spend and partnered with Star Touch and La Presse+ for this year’s push.
Maclean’s launches refreshed app
The political weekly has redesigned its app to keep readers up-to-date with local, national and global events, with audio and video sections as well.
What does Canada’s video market look like?
A Videology report shows how the sector is shaping up at the end of Q3 across the country.
Rogers Media pays $200K under anti-spam law
The media co has paid a fine for allegedly violating Canada’s anti-spam legislation.
Photo Gallery: Globe Media Group’s relaunch party
Foosball, small nibbles and electropop were on offer as the Globe celebrated with advertisers at a party on Thursday night.
ICYMI: Changes at CTV News, Twitter’s interactive GIFs
In case you missed it: CTV News’ Ottawa bureau chief is heading to the Globe, The Social is going to the Grey Cup and Twitter has added interactive GIFs.
Oboxmedia acquires Newad’s digital assets
CEOs at both companies tell MiC how the deal will strengthen their positions in the market.
Exploring the promise of pick-and-pay: report
Most TV subscribers will retain their TV packages despite the “skinny basic” option and some cord cutters may return when the offers debut in March.
TheScore breaks news with Miller-sponsored OOH
A sponsored-content partnership between companies sees real-time breaking news on transit shelters in Toronto.
Corus exiting pay TV, Bell Media taking TMN national
Bell Media has struck a deal with HBO to acquire all rights to its programming in Canada and has announced an original production development program.
Polar leads charge on industry change
The native advertising platform has launched an initiative to give publishers a forum to share best practices, as well as a report looking ahead to 2020.
W Network commissions Bachelorette Canada
A Canadian version of the series goes into production in March with plans to premiere in the fall.
