Laura Pearce moves from AOL to Blue Ant
The former marketing director for AOL will fulfill a new, consumer-facing role for the fast-growing media co.
Rogers’ mags jump the boards
From finance to fashion, the media co’s publishing arm is incorporating hockey across its magazines.
Three new board members for IAB Canada
Senior members from the Globe and Mail, Microsoft Advertising and Mcdonald’s Canada are the newest members to join the board at the organization.
4K screens hit Toronto streets
Astral will start rolling out its network of 40 digital faces on Nov. 10.
Microsoft Canada bolsters Western front
Seeking growth, Microsoft has hired a senior account executive to work out of Vancouver.
Canadian communication spending up: CRTC
Canadians spent 3.2% more on communications in 2013, with the largest piece of that pie going to wireless and internet services.
Brands, know thy creators
AsapScience founders Mitchell Moffit and Gregory Brown and YouTube’s Kathryn Friedrich give tips for getting the most out of branded content.
How Kotex became a YouTube exec producer
Why the feminine hygiene brand financed a transmedia gothic vampire series aimed at reaching millennials.
Ford Lincoln tops radio charts: Media Monitors
The car co had the most radio ad time in Toronto and Montreal for the week of Oct. 6 to 12.
Making your commute shoppable
Shoeme.ca is venturing into offline advertising with an interactive wall commuters can scan to buy shoes.
Maxus names new global CEO
Lindsay Pattison takes over at the helm of the agency from Vikram Sakhuja, who will remain in the group.
Fashion hits the catwalk with new awards show
The magazine is getting into the events biz with a show during Toronto Fashion Week.
AOL makes Android TV deal with Google
AOL’s video library is now available on 16 different connected TV devices. (True Trans with Laura Jane Grace pictured.)
The Big Bang Theory reigns supreme: Numeris
CTV’s comedy goldmine brought in the most single-night viewers for the week of Sept. 29 to Oct. 5.
Rogers’ City scores with NHL debut
The net hits a highnote with Hometown Hockey, earning over a million viewers for its pilot run.
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