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.
Shaw Media’s plans for three new shows
At yesterday’s BCON Expo, the broadcaster announced plans to bring HGTV’s Dream Home to Canada as well as a new series and a digital platform.
The Globe and Mail appoints new editor-in-chief
David Walmsley to replace outgoing EIC John Stackhouse effective March 24.
Electus’ Laura Caraccioli on the art of brand translation
At yesterday’s 2014 BCON Expo in Toronto, Electus’ president of content marketing discusses how being embedded in the writers’ room leads to better “brand-inspired” content.
102.1 The Edge unveils new roster
Dominik Diamond toplines the new morning show to replace former host Dean Blundell on the Corus-owned Toronto station.
MasterCard gets ‘Priceless’ with MLSE launch
The credit card co aims to make its longstanding campaign more personal with the launch of a new interactive zone at the Air Canada Centre.
Big Bang Theory takes top spot: BBM Canada
The CTV laugher had the most viewers for the week of March 3 to 9.
Maclean’s launches radio show
Maclean’s on the Hill will feature political commentary and analysis from Maclean’s journalists on Rogers stations across the country.
