Cineplex Q3 earnings hit by soft summer box office
Higher concessions revenue offset the impact of dud movies and falling attendance.
A new name for BBM Analytics
Following the lead of sister company Numeris, the software and market research company has released a new name and forward-looking strategy.
YouTube gets personal with music service
The company is customizing its ad-supported offering and also launching Music Key, its long-awaited subscription service.
More women needed in Canadian c-suites
A new program from Shaw Communications, Women in Communications and Technology and Catalyst Canada aims to increase opportunities for female executives.
Power Sport Services selects Tag
The agency has won the creative and media business for Power Sport Services, creator of seven motorcycle and ATV shows across Canada.
Facebook’s new video unit is live in Canada
The company’s Premium Video option is launching with a one-day targeted campaign for eOne’s The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1.
Bell Media goes country in Ottawa
Country 94 launches today and takes the place of Bob FM.
Yahoo shows confidence in video with $640M BrightRoll purchase
The acquisition is expected to help boost Yahoo’s display ad revenues.
The Big Bang Theory takes the most viewers: Numeris
The comedy hit moved back to Thursday and kept its audience the week of Oct. 27 to Nov. 4.
Why freemium content is the better route to digital riches
A new Canada Media Fund report argues the freemium business model works best for digital content creators getting their product into the market.
Bell Media lays off two long-time hosts
Tanya Kim and Teri Hart have been let go while two positions have also been eliminated at a Bell Media Radio in Ottawa.
EQ Works targets locations with new partnership
The audience targeting company has teamed with location data company Factual to add a new layer to its mobile data.
CFL trades in helmets for Jenga and Battleship
The football league is producing new YouTube series to reach younger audiences.
CBC News and The Weather Network sign content deal
Weather Network personalities will appear on CBC news programs while CBC content will air on the channel.
Canadian Tire makes the biggest buy: Media Monitors
The company joined the Toronto radio ad-buying chart in the top spot for the week of Nov. 3 to 9.
