Shaw Communications records higher Q2 earnings
The profit jump came as the cable and broadcast giant noted a $49 million gain after selling a 50% stake in the French-language Historia and Series+ channels to Corus Entertainment.
BrightRoll partners with Moat
The programmatic video advertising platform adds IAB-standard viewability measurement to its console.
Postmedia posts second quarter loss
Revenue fell by 9.1% compared to the same period in the prior year, driven by declines in print ad, digital and circulation revenues.
RBC buys the top: Media Monitors
The bank bought the most radio ad time in Toronto for the week of March 31 to April 6.
Spotted! Target springs into patio season
The retailer hosted an impromptu outdoor party in Toronto yesterday to celebrate the first nice weather days after a long winter season.
Pressboard to connect brands and publishers
The new ad platform seeks to connect brands with their ideal match in publishers through its sponsorship marketplace.
Top Cannes contenders: Media
Cossette’s Mike Rumble, SMV Group’s Bruce Neve and Pollin8’s Lauren Richards on Canada’s best chances for Media Lions in 2014.
CBC topper Hubert Lacroix on doing less with less
The pubcaster’s president and CEO broke down the cuts in a conference call, with 62 people losing jobs in sales and revenue.
CBC to cut 657 jobs
The pubcaster is cutting $130 million from its budget, but president and CEO Hubert Lacroix says financial issues can’t entirely be blamed on the loss of rights for Hockey Night in Canada.
Corus Entertainment posts higher Q2 earnings
The broadcaster showed the benefits of acquiring the former Astral Media assets Historia, Series+ and Teletoon as it unveiled its latest financial results.
Welcome to a wearable world: blog
Media Experts’ broadcast buyer Matt Lefebvre on how the wearable trend can impact media plans.
CMDC and ACA call for ads to continue on CBC
The associations made the case to the Standing Senate Committee on Transportation and Communications last night.
Mindshare wins Manulife Financial
The media co has been selected along with DentsuBos to handle work for the financial services group.
Mediacom signs with Medialets
The deal will allow buyers to centralize ad serving and track ads at scale.
Canadian income up, savings down: study
National and local income levels are up, with the exception of London, ON, according to recent RTS study numbers from BBM Analytics.
