AOL Canada adds video sales lead
Alicia Elliott is joining the team in the new position from her most recent job at BrightRoll.
Gusto TV announces launch on Telus Optik
The food and lifestyle specialty channel is now available in three million homes across Canada.
ZenithOptimedia hires new VP for Performics Canada
Sonia Carreno joins the search and performance marketing arm of the agency from her most recent position at BBDO Proximity Worldwide.
Tablet penetration growing faster than ever: MTM
The latest Media Technology Monitor data shows that tablet penetration has reached 42%, with most using the devices to watch videos.
The Exchange Lab expands
The company has announced a new office in Chicago as well as Nikki Hawke (pictured) joining the team as its marketing director.
Catalyst releases new smartphone usage study
New study from Catalyst shows smartphone users are using their devices differently at home, work and on the go.
Mindshare expands c-suite
Karen Nayler tells MiC about the people she calls her “enabling” team.
Phil King on Big Bang’s three-year renewal
The CTV programming president on the show’s popularity and plans to boost other Canadian programming using its powerful lead-in capabilities.
Ford Lincoln buys the most radio: Media Monitors
The car co is tops in Toronto and Montreal for the week of March 10 to 16.
TJX Canada launches an exclusive online lifestyle program
The company launched the first episode of STYLE+TV for HomeSense earlier this week, available online exclusively to card holding members.
National Post searches for new editor-in-chief
Stephen Meurice has left his post at the helm of the Postmedia paper, a day after a change at the top of the Globe and Mail.
BCON bits
From Red Bull’s subtle doc to the pros and cons of branded content with talent, here are some takeaways from yesterday’s BCON Expo.
Customizable integrations proposed for theme park
Marblemedia’s Mark Bishop explains how RFID bracelets and digital screens will allow brands and advertisers to activate at its proposed $60M Toronto theme park.
CRTC approves Newcap radio acquisitions
The acquisition of the five stations from Bell Media marks the radio broadcaster’s entry in the Toronto and Vancouver markets.
Canada shortlisted for four Internationalist Awards
PHD Canada is up for two at the awards, which honour innovation in media and will be handed out at the end of the month in New York City.
