Articles Tagged ‘UM’

Spotted! What’s going on inside Stella Artois’ tent?

Take a look at what’s under the brand’s Sensorium dome, where five dishes are inspired by the senses.

Spotted! Reese spreads out across Toronto

Hershey Canada gets its new product directly into consumers’ hands with a food-truck-focused experiential campaign.

Not to be Missed: Defy Media’s expansion

Plus: Stingray’s IPO, Vox Media’s acquisition of ReCode, and other news that might have flown under your radar this week.

Spotify creates soundtracks for the city

The music streaming site’s new Canadian campaign focuses on localized playlists for areas of Calgary, Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver.

Data Dive: Does TV make you hungry?

New statistics from IPG Mediabrands on the platforms that consumers use most to inform their grocery purchasing.

Brands look for ‘Insta’ results

Coca-Cola, TD and Ontario Tourism are all taking a run at reaching a youthful audience on the photo and video platform.

Data Dive: Do Canadians still ‘like’ Facebook?

IPG Mediabrands digs into social media usage numbers, with 16- to 24-year-olds over-indexing on two platforms.

New VPs added at UM

The agency has three new VPs, hiring Kate Mateer (pictured) and Ben Seaton, and promoting Bailey Wilson.

Game over for Super Bowl simsub: media reaction to CRTC decision

The regulator announced the change, which comes into effect in 2017, as part of a series of Let’s Talk decisions this morning.

Targeted marketing will rule in 2015: Ramella

UM’s VP of digital Matt Ramella says more powerful data-matching will drive smarter marketing in the coming year.

Maxus Canada adds new managing director

Scott Stewart (no relation to president Ann Stewart) is joining the team to head up the BMO business.

Pick your Platform: Ryan Van Dongen on the power of Google

From creating VR with cardboard to building a smarter home, UM’s director of connection planning and innovation, on the company’s latest moves.

Budweiser’s Red Light TV power play

A branded hockey channel, fantasy hockey app and pitchers that light up are among the ways the beer brand is trying to own goal-scoring moments.

Tomik ‘calls’ it at Rogers, as One Call marches on

The veteran sales exec sets to leave the company after helming the launch of the Rogers One Call sales program.