Articles Tagged ‘Canadian Media’

Sorrell steps down from WPP

The holding company’s CEO has left following an investigation into alleged misconduct.

CBC gives Frankie Drake Mysteries a second season

CBC has commissioned 10 new episodes of one of its most-watched dramas of the season.

Corner Gas toon sets a record for Comedy Network

The ratings haul makes the rebooted comedy property the most-watched Canadian series debut in the history of The Comedy Network.

Call for entries: 2018 Media Agency of the Year

Want your shop to be in the running for this year’s awards? Let us know before May 14.

Schitt’s Creek returns to CBC for a fifth season

Strong audiences and a healthy batch of award noms carry the show into a new 14-episode season.

Netflix loses exec behind Anne, Alias Grace

Elizabeth Bradley, vice-president of content, leaves the streaming service today.

Spotted! Becel’s gastro greenhouse

The margarine brand has opened a restaurant made entirely out of plants.

Media agencies blowing up on the AToMiC shortlist

Five media shops are in contention for work across beer, CPG, automotive and airline brands.

Media in the mix on Toyota’s tactical review

The automaker and regional dealer associations are looking for a single agency to handle the newly combined assignment.

Spotted: A sweet pizza pop-up

Dr. Oetker’s new desert offering gets a chocolaty unveiling.

CRTC seeks input from digital giants

The commission told Netflix, CBC, Google and others that it wants their subscriber and Cancon investment info, but promised not to share it.

Spotted! Intrepid dispenses winter relief

A charitable vending machine bids mall-goers to escape Toronto’s winter woes.

MiC’s newsletter returns Jan. 3

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Rogers Media and CBC extend NHL deal to 2026

The new seven-year agreement keeps Hockey Night in Canada on linear and digital platforms at both broadcasters.

Media In Canada’s most-read stories of 2017

From C-suite shuffles to a massive OOH acquisition, we look back at what grabbed the industry’s attention most this year.