Shaw to apply to CRTC for all-news channel licence
Plans for a national Global News 1 service were unveiled in the cable giant’s submission to the regulator’s Let’s Talk TV consultation.
Ask yourself: “Is this content someone would pay for?”
After chairing the branded content jury in Cannes, OgilvyEntertainment’s Doug Scott says it’s time to “practice what I preach” through his new shingle, ccMF Productions.
TC Media closes content side of TV Guide Canada
The media co is keeping the online listings side operational, but the title will no longer be running original content.
Coors Light wants to rescue your summer
The beer co’s new scavenger hunt contest opens up prizing beyond those who buy its products, and is being promoted without TV spots.
HBO Canada tests binge strategy with new series
The channel is launching all six episodes of new drama Sensitive Skin online and on demand following the show’s broadcast premiere.
BrightRoll adds to exec team
The programmatic video ad platform has hired Bruce Falck as COO, appointed Guy Yalif as VP of marketing and added Mark Vranesh to its board of directors.
Ford Lincoln buys the top: Media Monitors
The car co had the most radio ads in Toronto and Montreal for the week of June 23 to 29.
Spotted! The Amazing Race Canada’s OOH experience
Decked-out transit shelters and digital screens over the Gardiner invite fans to be part of the action.
The battle’s on, everywhere
Media cos are locking up content rights, beefing up their catch-up services and launching online original content in a bid to conquer the digital space.
McDonald’s teams with Xbox’s first original program
Reality soccer series Every Street United leads Microsoft’s effort to create a presence on digital platforms and Smart TVs.
Ottawa Redblacks open the doors to TD Place
The CFL expansion franchise, playing its first game tonight, is one of three teams drawing crowds and advertisers to the new multi-purpose stadium.
DAC Group announces new VP of media
Patricia Whitney has been promoted to the new role, leading the media division at the company.
Vision7 owners open possibility to sell North American assets
Mill Road Capital is exploring “strategic alternatives” for the company.
Choose your own adventure: Specialty TV edition
With the power to pick coming soon to viewers’ hands, which broadcaster will lead the pack?
MasterChef takes the week: Numeris
The cooking show had the most daily viewers for the week of June 16 to 22.
