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Consolidated portfolio of broadcast networks to accelerate innovation and collaboration across platforms TORONTO–Corus Entertainment Inc. has made what it calls enhancements to its executive leadership team and business operating structure which are designed to accelerate advancement of its strategic priorities to own more content, engage audiences and expand into new …

TORONTO–The Canadian Marketing Association (CMA) and nabs Canada today announced a new partnership to increase awareness of, and support for, nabs programs that assist professionals in the marketing and communications sector who face personal, career and family challenges. “We are delighted to enter this partnership with nabs because of the …

CRTC says more can be done to ensure fair treatment of consumers OTTAWA and GATINEAU, QC–In a report published today, the CRTC found evidence of misleading or aggressive sales practices by certain telecommunications services providers and concluded that more needs to be done to protect consumers. The CRTC’s report is …

SVS Expands its Digital Gifting and Distribution Offerings Vancouver–Stored Value Solutions (SVS), a leader in gift card processing and program management, has completed the acquisition of Buyatab, a leading international provider of online gift card solutions. The acquisition further solidifies SVS’s industry leading position in the emerging digital gifting space, …

All-new and improved website solution, TAdvantage, now available to automotive retailers across Canada following major upgrades to TRADER’s technology stack TORONTO–TRADER Corporation announced today the release of the all-new and improved TAdvantage, the company’s flexible and intuitive dealership website solution designed to drive optimal consumer engagement and create website experiences …

Survey of over 18,000 Canadians reveals shifting consumer preferences for health-conscious, environmentally-friendly and natural products TORONTO–Market research firm BrandSpark International announced the results of their 16th annual Best New Product Awards (BNPA) and new research on Canadians’ shopping habits for everyday consumer products. More than 18,000 Canadians voted on the …

Google retains top spot for seventh year, rankings shift, and Tim Horton re-enters Top 10 Toronto–The Association of Canadian Advertisers (ACA) and Ipsos, in partnership with Publicis unveiled today the Ipsos Most Influential Brands in Canada – a comprehensive study measuring and ranking today’s brands in Canada and the world …

McCann Health To Offer Integrated Healthcare Communications TORONTO–McCann Health today announced that it has integrated and aligned its Canadian healthcare communications and pharmacy marketing practices under the unified brand of McCann Health Canada. The reorganization, which includes the designation of McCann Health Toronto as the countrywide headquarters, will expand both …

With 80 professionals in seven cities, Argyle strengthens capabilities in communications & reputation management, creative marketing and public engagement Argyle Public Relationships, one of Canada’s largest independent communications consulting firms, today announces a national expansion of the Argyle Group with the integration of ChangeMakers and Context, two of Western Canada’s …

Strategic Partnership Network Central to Collection of Data Points TORONTO–Cannvas MedTech Inc. , a leading digital cannabis educator and business technology company continues toward a goal of becoming the leading social and census data collection agency of the cannabis industry. With over one million cannabis consumer data points collected since …