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New post shop has eclectic mix

Post City Productions, a new full-service post shop, will open officially in the next two weeks, positioning itself in a crowded Toronto market by offering, say its principals, one-stop shopping, attractive pricing and some unusual service components….

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Asia Pacific spots get the spotlight

Canada’s Year of Asia Pacific is a many-faceted cultural and commercial celebration that is taking place throughout 1997 across Canada. Since the aim of the cyac is to further cultural and business ties, one of the components is a tv commercial…

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Up and Running: Crunch’s Stones soundscape

Crunch Recording Group of Toronto recently finished work on the soundscape that is being featured on all dates of the Rolling Stones’ Bridges to Babylon Tour. Crunch co-owner Steve Pecile, who created the soundscape with fellow sound designers Scott Murdoch and…

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Storyboards: Toon with ‘tude

Snap, Crackle and Pop step out of character for the first time, letting their true personalities shine through in the latest campaign for Kellogg’s Rice Krispies….

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Word: Damast gets his Canadian wings

International creative and directorial force Boris Damast has again found a Canadian conduit, signing on for representation here with Angel Films. Damast, who has not been represented in Canada since comm.bat films closed its doors several months ago, has most recently…

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Commercial Directions: Turner takes five for Vicks

L.T.B. Productions director Kelly Makin and dop Glen Keenan shot one day for canoe online explorer through The Creative Department. Ric Morden edited at The Post Group….

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Children’s Programming, Merchandising & Marketing: Kids TV: a licence to merchandise

In this report, Playback looks at the people and forces involved in the development of three new Canadian kids’ programs and the marketing and merchandising thrusts behind those and some other kids’ properties….

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Children’s Programming, Merchandising & Marketing: Children’s market splinters

In this report, Playback looks at the people and forces involved in the development of three new Canadian kids’ programs and the marketing and merchandising thrusts behind those and some other kids’ properties….

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Children’s Programming, Merchandising & Marketing: Shari Lewis to debut new program

In this report, Playback looks at the people and forces involved in the development of three new Canadian kids’ programs and the marketing and merchandising thrusts behind those and some other kids’ properties….

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Children’s Programming, Merchandising & Marketing: Treehouse TV takes root

In this report, Playback looks at the people and forces involved in the development of three new Canadian kids’ programs and the marketing and merchandising thrusts behind those and some other kids’ properties….

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Children’s Programming, Merchandising & Marketing: Big licensing plans for Zoboomafoo

In this report, Playback looks at the people and forces involved in the development of three new Canadian kids’ programs and the marketing and merchandising thrusts behind those and some other kids’ properties….

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Children’s Programming, Merchandising & Marketing: Mr. Men combines animation, live action

In this report, Playback looks at the people and forces involved in the development of three new Canadian kids’ programs and the marketing and merchandising thrusts behind those and some other kids’ properties….