GroupM shuffles its North American c-suite
Details on Harvey Goldhersz becoming the North American chief data officer at the company, and who is taking over his post at MediaCom.
OMD is top-billing agency once again
Who made the top five? Check out the rundown of the top-billing agencies in the country for 2013, according to RECMA’s latest report.
The Mission: Patrick Mazza on targeting techies
M2 Universal’s manager of communication strategies on the best new, remade and older platforms to reach the digitally savvy target.
Amazing Race Canada owns the week: Numeris
The CTV original clocks in with the most viewers for July 14 to 20.
How beacons can beckon buyers
PCG CEO Deborah Hall and Juice Mobile’s Neil Sweeney on the best practices around the emerging tech as it reaches retailers in Canada.
Why FX is changing the way it reports ratings
Details behind the decision at the US arm of the network to no longer report overnight numbers for its scripted programs, beginning with The Strain.
Parents aren’t the only ones buying big for back to school
Staples is bringing a more focused digital approach to its biggest digital media buy to date.
CBC nabs new senior creative director from Shaw
Munro Cullen has joined the pubcaster, working on its communications, marketing and brand team.
One by AOL’s new global partner
The company has signed with Havas’ global trading desk Affiperf.
The beacons have landed
Hudson’s Bay has signed a deal that will bring the mobile-connecting tech to its stores, starting today.
Modern screens at a historic site
Cieslok Media has erected a wrap of digital screens at the heritage building on the corner of Yonge and Gerrard in Toronto.
Who’s up when: Let’s Talk TV
What to expect from the big Canadian broadcasters and digital players this September, as well as when they’re presenting to the CRTC.
Kevin Johnson moves to MediaCom
Johnson is joining the c-suite at MediaCom, with Viki Alincy also moving to a new role at the GroupM agency.
Amazon launches short-form video hub
Gaming, beauty, music and movies are among the categories represented on the video site.
Rogers’ second quarter earnings slide
Overall revenue at the wireless, cable and media giant was virtually unchanged.
