Radio
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McDonald’s decreased its buying but stayed the most active advertiser
QSRs, import SUVs and furniture stores were the highest-spending categories on radio, according to AdEase.
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McDonald’s continues to up its spend on radio: AdEase
The QSR was the most active advertiser during the week of July 15 to 21.
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McDonald’s boosts its radio buying: AdEase
Volkswagen dealers also increased their spending from July 8 to 14.
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French-language stories are growing in popularity on Spotify
Canada became the first dual language market for the platform’s Audiobooks offer.
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Rewards programs and home furnishings stores make gains: AdEase
Subway Restaurants was the most active advertiser on radio during the week of July 1 to 7.
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Zoo de Granby relies on traditional media to promote its seasonal campaign
The organization wants to highlight the zoo and its conservation efforts during the summer.
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Spotify now allows all podcasters to upload videos
Previously, creators had to register on the Spotify for Podcasters site.
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Torstar is rolling out a podcast network
The announcement coincides with the release of the latest season of the Star’s true crime show, Suspicion.
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More Canadians are tuning into streaming radio
Numeris’ Radio Listening Spring 2024 report offers a positive view of the nation’s listening habits.
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True crime, news and comedy are the favourite genres for podcast listeners
Triton Digital’s latest report shows that monthly audio listening continues to increase in Canada.
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McDonald’s boosts its purchase and takes the lead: AdEase radio
Toyota ranked second between May 13 and 19, followed by Tims, which topped the ranking the previous week.
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Tims moves to the top of radio, boosted by big buy in Calgary
Subway ranked second between May 6 to 12, followed by Rogers and Government Of Ontario.
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iHeartRadio partners with Corus to add 39 radio stations
The addition allows the audio platform to offer listeners more format choices among thousands of radio stations, playlists and podcasts.