Apple News launch signals new era of content-based partnerships
The app will rely on human curators and algorithms to collaborate in curating aggregated news.
Twitter increases video focus
The social media co is rolling out autoplay ads and increasing its video viewability metric to 100%.
Spotted! McDonald’s starts a McFlurry frenzy
The QSR kicked off celebrations for the dessert by hosting a celebration in the New Brunswick city where it was born.
Dark Matter premieres brightly on Space
The original series bowed on Space on June 12 at 10 p.m., with the second episode airing after the launch of Killjoys this weekend.
YouTube takes on Amazon
The company is launching its own gaming app to access the growing world of gaming, and eSports in particular.
Tourisme Montreal plays to millennials
The tourism co is urging New York millennials to visit the city, with a new multi-device campaign that uses Xbox for the first time.
Audi Dealer Association wins the week: Media Monitors
The car co bought the most radio advertising for the week of June 8 to 14.
MediaCom tops global RECMA report
The agency beat former leader Carat on the Network Diagnostics ranking, which measures agencies based on factors like pitch competitiveness.
Play Money Media rebrands as Connected Interactive
The media co’s name change is part of an effort to extend its mobile gaming expertise to big brands.
HuffPost Live channel cleared by CRTC
The proposed channel would expand the HuffPo brand into the linear TV space.
Spotted! The ROM’s explosive launch
The museum turned its building into a virtual volcano to promote the start of its new Pompeii exhibit.
Cossette wins BDC account
The marketing and communications company will be responsible for the Business Development Bank of Canada’s entire communications portfolio.
Google appeal finds no play
A B.C. court case has upheld an injunction blocking Google from including search results of a company allegedly selling counterfeit products, a decision that may have implications for the screen industry.
ICYMI: People moves, Cannes entries up
In case you missed it: New hires at Dynamic Outdoor and Vibrant Media, a record number of Cannes entries and a new use of image tech on Instagram.
Numeris overview: New PPM ratings
Bray and Partners president David Bray breaks down which radio stations are on top in Toronto, Montreal, Edmonton, Calgary and Vancouver.
- 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
