What to take away from Netflix’s earnings report
Netflix offered a glimpse into its future on Wednesday, saying it has no plans to add ads to its service and discussing possible new pricing models.
Canadians have a healthy appetite for food programming
The numbers are in for Gusto’s launch and the premiere of MasterChef Canada on CTV.
John Intini named EIC at Sportsnet Magazine
The magazine’s former editor takes over the post, which was vacated by Steve Maich last November.
NHL’s human side on display in CBC doc series
NHL Revealed: A Season Like No Other has star hockey players unbottling pent-up emotions to promote the game and the league.
Scotiabank signs on as official bank of Edmonton Oilers
The deal will focus on activating around grassroots hockey programs like the Scotiabank Girls HockeyFest.
StackAdapt to launch in early February
New technology from Toronto start-up Collective Roll puts native advertising in real-time bidding exchange market.
Global’s Remedy gets Monday treatment
The new medical drama hopes to find a sweet spot against comedy and serial killer dramas on rival nets.
Juno Awards adds gala sponsorship
Event, official and other sponsorships are available for the Canadian music awards event to be hosted in Winnipeg this March.
Active International Canada hires SVP of media
The trade corporate consulting company has hired Susanne Morello to take on the role.
Gold ratings for Klondike premiere
The specialty channel pulled in an average 645,000 viewers for the two-hour debut episode, which aired at 9 p.m. on Monday and midnight on Tuesday morning.
The latest on the proposed PMB/NADbank merger
Presidents of both boards share details of the first meeting, as industry execs say what changes need to be made for a better future for newspaper measurement in Canada.
The Big Bang Theory takes top spot: BBM Canada
CTV’s Thursday night comedy brought in the most viewers for the week of Jan. 6 to 12, 2014.
Spotted! Disney brings Frozen to life
The media company has created a suite and activity cave at Quebec City’s Hotel de Glace to promote the upcoming DVD and Blu-ray release of its most recent animated feature.
Big Brother Canada returns March 5
The Brick returns as a sponsor for the second season, though there are still some multi-platform sponsorship opportunities available.
The Score rolls out new personalized Feed
Benjie Levy, president and COO at the company, on its new app update, which will allow The Score to start including additional native advertising options.
- Some GroupM Canada senior executives have left the agency
- Havas Media Canada makes three senior leadership appointments
- Spotted! Warner Bros. rolls out bloody stunt for new Final Destination
- CMDC launches new campaign to champion local media
- Is GroupM being dismantled? Reports point to rebrand and restructuring
