Digital
Amazon reports strong Q1 but Q2 threatened by tariffs
The company also highlights Q1 announcement of next generation James Bond film franchise.
Tinder adopts OpenAI voice tech to attract more singles
‘The Game Game’ helps generate playful scenarios, interpret user responses into scores and create shareable summaries.
COMvergence reports a slowdown of acquisitions in 2024
Acquisition of small- to mid-sized firms indicates a preference for agile teams rather than large-scale consolidations.
Meta apps reach 5% YoY increase in ad impressions for Q3
Daily active people using Meta’s family of apps – Facebook, Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp – was an average of 3.43 billion for March 2025.
Election coverage: CBC and CTV hit record-breaking viewership numbers
CTV tops conventional network ratings, while CBC digital platforms break records.
Microsoft posts positive Q3 results driven by AI and commercial cloud
The company’s revenues increased 13% to $70.1 billion during the quarter ended March 31.
Meta launches standalone AI app
According to the tech giant, the app is powered by Llama 4, the latest version of Meta’s large language model (LLM).
Snap’s Q1 marks milestone for monthly active users
The tech company also saw 14% revenue growth year-over-year
Spotify reports more subscribers with ad revenue growing
The audio streaming service has added its highest number of premium subscribers in a Q1 since 2020.
The CCCE’s new media mix reflects push for caregiver advocacy
The campaign, launched in collaboration with Pilot PMR, calls on federal government to adopt national strategy.
Yahoo integrates CAPI into its DSP
The integration allows advertisers to add offline sales into the platform and tie those sales back to an ad campaign.
The Globe goes big on OOH and Reddit to tackle misinformation
The outlet is lighting up Toronto with 90-Foot billboard campaign, supported for the first time by Reddit ads.
Starbucks launches its largest-ever national campaign in Canada
The brand is aiming for a unified message across all channels.
Meta launches test of ads in Threads feed
Fast food chain Wendy’s and the GroupM agency are a part of early testing.
BBC Studios partners with Canadian-based The Podcast Exchange
The move will see TPX serve as the exclusive third-party advertising reseller for BBC podcasts in Canada.
- Upfronts 2025: Bell Media’s Crave and TSN bundles with Disney+ in Canada
- Upfronts 2025: Corus leans into Canadian content and Peacock series
- Upfronts 2025: Rogers sets Canadian edition of The Price Is Right
- Reeb out at Corus, Gossling appointed CEO
- Bell Media’s 2025/26 lineup features robust slate of original content
