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.
Metro invites food lovers to take a bite out of summer
The grocery chain launched its first multi-platform campaign, kicking off at this weekend’s Taste of Toronto Festival.
Flights of fancy: Rickard’s and enRoute search for Canada’s favourite bar
The beer co and Air Canada’s in-flight magazine have partnered for a contest with hopes that partners, passengers and establishments will say cheers.
Dentsu Aegis Network launches data offering in Canada
CEO Annette Warring on plans for the unit, which will be led by former Rogers Media research group leader Neil Weitzman.
CRTC approves DHX Media takeover of Family Channel
Few strings were attached by the regulator as it gave the Teletubbies’ owner change of ownership approval for the $170 million deal with Bell Media.
When campaigns attack: backup planning 101
Following a couple high-profile cases, execs from Mediacom and M2 Universal look at the potential costs of messages gone awry.
What does Harvey Carroll think of working in media?
The IPG Mediabrands Canadian CEO talks challenges, opportunities and why so many people still use fax machines, following his first six months on the media side of the business.
Honda buys the top: Media Monitors
The dealer association bought the most airtime in Toronto for the week of July 14 to 20.
AOL ups Marta Martinez to head of video sales
Martinez takes over the post from Charles Gabriel, who jumped to Maker Studios.
MTV show moves online, enlisting corporate sponsors
As a YouTube series The Buried Life will create inspirational, branded videos for the likes of The Weinstein Co. and Contiki.
