Brands to watch for opps on HuffPost 24
HuffingtonPost.com will now provide linear TV-style programming on its online space, HuffPost 24.
Exchange Lab adds a VP
Edward Lee has joined the company to oversee its North American operations and business intelligence.
Stanley Cup Final takes the week
The hockey league final was the most watched single-night program for the week of June 15 to 21.
It’s not just window shopping on Pinterest anymore
The social media network is now offering brands in the U.S. a new way to sell and promote products online via new “buy it” buttons.
Susan Marjetti replaces Boyce at CBC Radio
The 30-year CBC veteran has been named executive director of radio and audio, following Chris Boyce’s exit earlier this year.
MacLaren wins Tourism Partnership of Niagara
The agency will handle all creative and media as the organization looks to promote its offerings beyond the Falls.
You just missed the year of mobile: IAB Canada
Mobile ad revenue grew by 111% in 2014, jumping to nearly one billion dollars in Canada, according to the latest figures from the organization.
Canada closes World Cup to record viewers
An average audience of 3.2 million viewers tuned in to watch Saturday’s quarter-final loss to England.
A radio station’s point of pride
With Cyndi Lauper draped across a float, Boom 97.3 forewent ad revenue and opened up programming to reach new listeners.
Chevrolet buys the top: Media Monitors
The car co bought the most radio advertising in Toronto for the week of June 22 to 28.
DAC Group taps Jowett to lead European operations
The company has hired Vision7 Media’s former president to lead the group in Europe.
Metro moves to plan B following contract loss
Publisher Greg Lutes on how the company will be getting papers into the hands of GTA residents now that its 15-year partnership with Gateway Newstand is over.
Blog: An erratic time for TV
PHD’s Rob Young sums up what’s causing trouble in the TV landscape.
Evolve Media acquires luxury ad network
The media co has purchased Martini Media with an aim to merge the latter’s high-end ad network with its publishing portfolio.
Blog: A first-timer’s view of Cannes
Anne Stewart, president of Maxus Canada, on what she learned on her first trip to the festival, and why the world will be more creative again next week.
- Some GroupM Canada senior executives have left the agency
- Is GroupM being dismantled? Reports point to rebrand and restructuring
- Havas Media Canada makes three senior leadership appointments
- Media leaders concerned ad spend not going to Canadian media
- Upfronts 2025: Fox announces significant investment in sports
