St. Joseph adds to its executive ranks
Two former media agency execs, Robert Lewocz (pictured) and Anna Wells, are joining the company as VPs of business development.
CBC unveils new original productions, renewals for 2015/16
New titles added to the pubcaster’s lineup for 2015/2016 include The Romeo Section, from Da Vinci’s Inquest creator Chris Haddock.
Torstar revenue down in fourth quarter
The company is betting big on the launch of a tablet product later this year.
Olive Media adds audience engagement metrics
The online sales rep company says adding Moat Analytics is a step forward in moving beyond measuring click-through rates.
New native platform hits Canadian market
Details on the Toronto-based Real Content Network from founder David Benoliel.
The Oscars take the week: Numeris
CTV’s broadcast of the Academy Awards had the most single-night viewers for the week of Feb. 16 to 22.
Record number of Canadians named Cannes jurors
Ten Canadians, including Media Experts’ Penny Stevens, will sit on juries this year.
Ikea brings the kitchen sink to HGTV show
The furniture brand is leveraging its sponsorship of Open House Overhaul to promote its new kitchen system.
Bell Media heads to court over CRTC’s Super Bowl ad ruling
The broadcaster tells the federal court of appeals that the CRTC has interfered with “Bell Media’s rights and benefits under the NFL Agreement.”
AOL brings Makers to Canada
Former Dragon Arlene Dickinson, Dr. Lalita Malhotra and charity co-founder Yael Cohen Braun (pictured) are the first Canadians in the Mazda-sponsored series.
CBC cancels Strange Empire
The one-hour western drama bowed on the pubcaster this fall.
The Government of Ontario buys the top: Media Monitors
The province made a big jump to land at the top spot in Toronto for the week of Feb. 23 to March 1.
Captivate Network rebrands
The OOH video company has upgraded its on-screen features as it drops “Network” from its name.
V to rep ads for TV5 and Unis online
The media co will now be selling advertising opportunities for the specialty brands.
W Network launches an online takeover
The Corus brand is aiming to increase fan engagement (and brand interaction), with a new social media opportunity for some of the channel’s biggest stars.
- 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
