Class action lawsuit filed against Bell
The lawsuit relates to allegations stemming from Bell’s now-cancelled Relevant Advertising Program.
Postmedia to relocate Toronto Sun team
Postmedia has announced plans for all Toronto Sun staff to relocate to Postmedia’s head office.
YouTube updates TrueView
The company is making the unit available on its DoubleClick marketplace, and adding increased interactive options.
Back to Orphan Black
Bell Media is promoting this weekend’s launch of the Space ratings hit with a campaign that aims to attract a broader audience.
Keith Pelley leaving Rogers Media
The Rogers Media president will step down from the post this summer for a gig leading a global golf tour.
CBC Jian Ghomeshi inquiry calls for stronger management controls
Introducing employee training, surveys and “spot audits” and launching a confidential workplace hotline were also recommended by internal workplace probe.
CBC issues 241 more job loss notices to unionized employees
“From what we know so far, no part of the country is spared in the new cuts,” the Canadian Media Guild said in a statement, as a CBC spokesman confirmed new redundancy notices were issued.
The Globe means business this spring
Publisher and CEO Phillip Crawley on how its new iOS app will be different from La Presse+, and what’s changing in the Report on Business section.
Michael DiGiovanni joins Vibrant Media
The native ad company has hired DiGiovanni to work in Toronto as sales and operations director.
Blue Jays, OMD, Cineplex Media swing for the fences
The ball club and OMD pitched in to bring an interactive baseball experience to more than 5500 people in two Cineplex theatres in Toronto.
Spotify expands in-service ad options
The music streamer is rolling out playlist targeting, with the ability to reach people based on their demo, music preferences, or time of day.
Parlez-vous Next Issue Canada?
The platform is launching a French version next week, updating its app, and adding 20 Quebec-based titles.
TheScore posts Q2 loss but sees revenue up sharply
The loss takes into account a $1.7 million one-time charge for the company’s Q2, alongside advertising revenue up 78% year-over-year.
Air Miles puts beacons on Rexall runways
The loyalty co has rolled out beacon testing Ontario and Alberta Rexall locations, reporting over 90% open rates on offers to date.
La Voix closes on a high note
The series’ exceptionally strong ratings in Quebec have earned it a fourth season renewal.
- Is GroupM being dismantled? Reports point to rebrand and restructuring
- 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
- Upfronts 2025: Fox announces significant investment in sports
