Media In Canada

October 12, 2007 issue

M&S builds book buzz with geocaching

The publisher is launching an innovative online hunt for the ice fox in a bid to seed interest in The Frozen Thames. Read More

WestJet 737 circling Yonge-Dundas Square

No need to duck - the airliner is actually zooming along the surrounding video boards. Read More

CTV launches creative agency

CTV launched the CTV Creative Agency yesterday, promising to deliver an innovative and strategic approach to marketing, promos and advertising through its 28 conventional TV stations, 34 specialty nets and 34 radio stations. It unites the creative resources of CTV and the former CHUM assets.

The agency will handle design and execution of all show elements for in-house productions, including on-air promos, advertising design, street-level marketing and media buys. Internal and external clients will be able to cross-promote across the company's assets with the agency.

President of creative, content and channels Susanne Boyce made the announcement that the new agency will be led by Rick Lewchuk, SVP for CTV Creative Agency and brand strategy. He was previously SVP program planning and promotion. Reporting to Lewchuk are Jon Arklay, VP of creative services and brand; David Johnson, VP promotions; Kevin Watson, director of advertising; Alanna Barkley-Smith, director of on-air promotions; John Murphy, director of affiliate promotions; and Sandy Fraser, director of Olympic promotions.

Beautiful recycling bins?

Yes - at least in Toronto's financial district, courtesy of EcoMedia Direct and Martinrea International. Read More

Keys to the VIP asks guys with game to vote online

The Comedy Network's returning show pitting playa versus playa is getting interactive for its second season online. Read More

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