
CBC buys top spot: Media Monitors
The pubcaster bought the most radio ad time in Toronto for the week of Jan. 5 to 11.

Cottage Life launches product line
The multimedia company is moving into retail by licensing 70 products.

Pattison revamps sales structure
The OOH company has created a sales team dedicated solely to digital products.

Visible minorities overindex in smartphone use: MTM
They are also spending more time online and utilizing the second screen more than the average Canadian, according to a new report.

Alastair Taylor named Pauchuk’s ‘right hand’ at MEC
The former SVP and managing director has been promoted to a new role at the agency.

Former Bell Media VP lands at CBC
Mary Kreuk has been hired as executive director of multiplatform media sales at the pubcaster.

What you need to know about the IAB’s new ad standards
Julie Ford, VP operations at the organization, highlights changes in its guidelines for online, tablet and mobile.

Postmedia sees digital boost
After a number of quarters in the red the media co has posted a digital profit, though overall numbers at the company are still down, according to its latest financial report.

Former Shaw exec Paul Burns moves agency side
The former VP of digital media at Shaw Communications has taken a new role with New York City-based Huge.

Connectivity, smart tech and virtual worlds rule CES
Touche! and PHD Montreal’s VP digital media Charles Etienne Morier shares insights on how media buyers can leverage the latest tech innovations coming out of the show.

NCIS takes top spot: Numeris
The crime drama had the most single-night viewers for the week of Dec. 15 to 21.

New publisher at Canada Wide Media
Charlene Rooke has left her position in custom content at the Globe to join the B.C.-based company.

Jewellery, beauty take centre stage for ‘Say Yes’ sponsor slate
How Michael Hill Jewellers, Jergens and John Frieda will be incorporated into the inaugural Canadian season of the show.

Cieslok Media launches Engage Mobile
The out-of-home company’s new branch focuses exclusively on mobile advertising opportunities.

Registration open for Young Lions and Young Marketers
Details on this year’s competitions, which will send winners to Cannes to represent Canada on the world stage.