ICYMI: Canada rakes in the Lions, Bell’s big investment
In case you missed it: Canada has had a record week in Cannes so far, and Bell and Rogers made big investments in internet and mobile this week.
Cooking fresh and fast with Walmart on Food Network
Wednesday nights on the channel will belong to the brand as it launches a series of broadcast and digital activations with Food Network Canada.
Judy Davey moves to ACA
The former Zenith and Molson exec has taken on a senior role with the Association of Canadian Advertisers.
Blog: You oughta meet these Young Lions
Lauren Richards, CEO at Pollin8, on why the media industry could use more of what Young Lions winners Celia Gibb and Megan Metzak have got.
Shaw Media revenue steady in Q3
Profits slide overall at the company, and it announced a deal to bring Comcast’s next-gen IPTV platform X1 to market.
CRTC yanks AVR radio licence
The broadcaster has lost its radio licence for all five Canadian cities in which it operated, opening up a new opportunity for reaching Aboriginal Canadians on the dial.
Demand rises for high-speed internet service: report
Two new reports from J.D. Power report on what factors influence customer satisfaction on TV and online services.
Quebecor wants the Nordiques back in Quebec City
The telco has put its hand up as interested in announced expansion plans for the NHL.
Digging into shifts in radio sales
Local ad sales are down and national sales are up in Toronto and Vancouver, MiC asks media directors about the impact, and whether or not the trend will continue.
What’s the value of vertical video views?
Sean Dixon, director at OMD Canada, says vertical content, the focus of new WPP-DailyMail-Snapchat digital shop Truffle Pig, is still a niche concept.
Joseph Leon named head of Vision7
The company’s chief digital officer has been promoted to the role effective immediately.
24 Hrs expands Toronto footprint
The free daily has signed with Gateway Newstands to be distributed at TTC and GO locations in the GTA.
Blog: Cannes – the revenge of media
Karine Courtemanche, president at Touche on the transformation that has happened along the Croisette, and an app to help festival-goers get a cocktail.
Game of Thrones breaks pay TV viewership record, again
A record number of viewers tuned in to watch the fifth season’s final episode on Sunday, June 14.
TSN and Sport Chek get physical
The retailer has installed a set for TSN in its Maple Leaf Square store, aiming to capitalize on nearby “sports moments.”
- 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
