Upfronts 2015: Vice announces slate of new shows
Two Canadian originals join the lineup for the Vice channel’s winter 2016 slate. (Vice Munchies personality Matty Matheson pictured.)
Mobile driving online media consumption: report
Global internet consumption will grow 10% annually, according to a consumer media consumption report by Zenith Optimedia.
Upfronts 2015: CTV doesn’t mess with what’s working
The channel is adding a total of four series on three nights, with high-rating lead-ins for each of the new programs.
Passion at the heart of TLN’s rebranding
The now-predominantly English-language channel has rebranded to attract younger, English-speaking lovers of Latino culture.
Robyn Sullivan joins CBC
The national broadcaster has hired Robyn Sullivan to lead digital optimization efforts.
Upfronts 2015: Shaw adds 80 to specialty slate
From Walmart branded content on Food Network Canada, to programs about first dates and small living spaces, Shaw has rolled out its 2015/16 specialty slate.
Survivor takes the week: Numeris
The finale of the reality show had the most single-night viewers for the week of May 18 to 24.
Jungle Media wins Yellow Pages
The agency becomes the MAOR for the expanding digital marketing and solutions company.
TC Media reconfigures sales team
The company’s new integrated sales team is charged with pitching the company’s one-stop-shop advantage.
Upfronts 2015: Rogers wants to go broad, and stay niche
The media co’s executives talk about plans for OMNI to break even and the strategy for City.
Paula Festas joins Postmedia
Two of Pelmorex Media’s senior sales team will be moving over to Postmedia in July.
Upfronts 2015: Shaw loads up for a ‘super’ fall
Global TV has added two new superhero shows to its lineup, picking up Supergirl and Heroes Reborn.
Upfronts 2015: City ups male targeting with sked changes
Rogers Media’s new fall slate includes the addition of Empire from OMNI, as well as Grandfathered and The Grinder.
IPG Mediabrands shuffles C-suite
New CEO Henry Tajer has announced three executive moves aimed at setting change in motion across the network.
Honda tops the chart: Media Monitors
The car company bought the most amount of radio advertising in Toronto for the week of May 25 to 31.
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- Some GroupM Canada senior executives have left the agency
- Havas Media Canada makes three senior leadership appointments
- Media leaders concerned ad spend not going to Canadian media
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