Canadian ad spending to see continued growth in 2019 at 5.2% according to Dentsu Aegis Network
Canada continues to outpace global ad spend growth forecast of +3.8% in 2019; Digital to hit 50% of total share in Canada, 10% higher than global total; Mobile expected to see greatest growth of all digital platforms in Canada, +6% year over year hitting 70% share of total digital spend in 2019 …
Now just a brand symbol, they’ve dropped their name…
Digital Payment Company Adapts to a Digital Environment in a Move to Become a Symbol Brand Mastercard is dropping its name from its iconic brand mark in select contexts. The interlocking red and yellow circles, referred to as the Mastercard Symbol, will now stand on its own across cards using …
Canadian customers among least trusting in the world with their personal data: KPMG
Advertising among least trusted sectors; Canadians demand better digital experiences; Companies win by earning loyalty through transparency, innovation TORONTO–Nearly two-thirds of Canadians don’t trust any organization to see or hold their personal data, finds a new report from KPMG in Canada. The report Me, my Canadian life, my wallet, finds …
Manulife updates global brand, marking significant milestone in its business transformation
New brand includes refreshed logo and visual identity that underscores focus on simplifying the complex for customers TORONTO–Manulife has updated its global brand, complete with a refreshed logo and visual identity that represents the company’s transformation into a digital, customer-centric market leader. The updates reflect the company’s focus on simplifying …
The Big Shift: The old brand-building model is dead
The Big Shift: The old brand-building model is dead. A next generation planning model must start with what the customer wants: and that will take a big shift to get right By Stephen Shaw “Because I think it may be of some help to you in putting through our recommendation for …
MDC promotes Linder to global CMO
Ryan Linder to lead MDC’s growth strategy TORONTO—-MDC Partners Inc. announced Ryan Linder has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Global Chief Marketing Officer, effective immediately. Linder, charged with overseeing marketing and business development across the MDC Partners network, takes on the expanded role as part of an intensified global …
comScore to change Canadian leadership team as Bernie steps down
Bryan Segal to head comScore Canada as Brent Bernie to step down at end of year TORONTO–comScore, a major partner for planning, transacting and evaluating media across platforms, announced leadership changes to its Canada team. After 18 years in the digital measurement business, Brent Bernie, general manager of comScore Canada, …
Canadian advertising spend expected to grow by 2.3% in 2018, highest year over year growth than any other market
Overall global ad spend to grow by 3.9% in 2018 TORONTO–Leading advertising and digital communications group Dentsu Aegis Network today released its biannual forecasts, pointing to a more positive 2018 for global advertising expenditure than previously expected soy, tomatoes etc., because these components replaced byfor a better recovery, but it …
What personality is that billboard?
Clear Channel develops game-changing approach to selling outside ad space Imagine you’re a media buyer for a clothing store chain and you’re looking to buy outdoor advertising space in downtown Ottawa. You could take the easy route and turn to the usual suspects: well-known neighbourhoods like Sparks Street or around …
Cossette announces the launch of Cossette Health
TORONTO — Cossette is proud to announce the launch of Cossette Health, a new practice focusing on the healthcare sector. Cossette Health will deliver on three pillars of service to the healthcare industry: an integrated communications practice within Cossette; an accelerator for innovation with client partners; and a startup incubator, building …