Global draws 1.3 million for Rookie Blue premiere
The original series was one of the top scripted shows of the night despite airing out of simulcast with its US broadcaster.
RDS adds a new English sales director
Mark Anthony Di Cio is joining the Bell Media-owned network from his current post at the Telelatino Network.
CTV unveils its LA Screenings acquisitions
The Bell Media network bought shows including Gotham, How to Get Away with Murder and Marvel’s Agent Carter.
Ford Lincoln buys the top: Media Monitors
The car co had the most advertising airtime for the week of May 12 to 18.
CBC denies reports that additional cuts are a done deal
The pubcaster says claims from a watchdog group around future cuts, including making Radio Two online-only, are incorrect.
Pick Your Platform: Armin Huska on the connected car and Amazon’s Dash
Mindshare Canada’s chief digital officer on the conundrum of predicting the next big thing, and the two innovations that are exciting him most at the moment.
CTV ending Played
Bell Media confirms that it will not be bringing back the undercover cop drama next season.
Space renews Bitten
The werewolf drama will be back for a second season following a successful inaugural run.
Tessa Sproule leaving CBC
The digital content director is leaving to pursue her own projects, following a 20-year career at the public broadcaster.
Canadian Living and Canadian Scholarship Trust strike media deal
The TC title will gain access to content and materials from the non-profit for an editorial series, while the organization will get advertising discounts.
How users differ across social networks: MTM
Twitter users are more likely to access social media on a smartphone and over-index on heavy sports and news consumption along with LinkedIn users.
IPG Mediabrands hires North American COO
Chris Loll joins the agency following 12 years with WPP.
OMAC reveals inaugural CPG award winners
The OOH organization and BrandSpark have released the names of the winners ahead of tonight’s award show.
The Big Bang Theory wins the week: BBM Canada
CTV’s Thursday night comedy took the most viewers for May 5 to 11.
Adapt Media owner launches trading desk
The company’s president Jamie Thompson talks about Chameleon, which he hopes will operate as a trading desk for small- to medium-sized agencies.
