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Zone3 expands to New York

The Montreal-based prodco has announced the opening of a new stateside office to be run by Julian Locke (pictured).

Up all night to get ratings?

From our print issue: with video viewing habits all over the map, why are we still fixated on overnight TV ratings? And are demos being missed with traditional measurement?

Continuum, Down River tops at Leo Awards

The show and film take home an armful of awards each, and short Anxious Oswald Greene almost sweeps the short drama category with 13 trophies. (Continuum pictured.)

Shaftesbury launches youth-focused digi agency

Shift2, with offices in Toronto and L.A., will specialize in creating branded content for YouTube channels.

iThentic launches simulation game at Stream Market

Launching in partnership with the David Suzuki Foundation and Earth 911, GreenYrLife is like FarmVille for the green-minded,

CBC upfront: hellos, goodbyes and ‘new directions’

The pubcaster unveils its fall lineup amidst its ongoing budget crisis, revealing the end of Doyle, a new comedy portal and details on two of its new one-hour dramas.

HGTV Canada and Ikea partner on makeover ‘mini’ series

Produced by Shaw, the two-minute Quick & Easy Room Makeover shows mark the first time Shaw Media held an open casting call for an ad campaign.

W Network looks to make waves with #RippleEffect

The two-episode sample of the digital interactive reality series will allow viewers to interact directly with the show’s subjects via social media. (#RippleEffect’s Nina pictured)

Youth Media Alliance award winners announced

The French-language Awards of Excellence recognize achievement in TV programming and digital content for youth. (Les Argonautes pictured)

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Social TV analyst Seevibes closes $1M financing

The Montreal-based company plans to use the infusion of cash to further its international expansion.

CBC News to launch multi-platform D-Day project

The project will help reach audiences who may not otherwise watch a special television broadcast, said exec producer Michael Gruzuk.

TSN leverages in-house production for Canadian Tire content deal

Nathalie Cook, TSN’s VP of sales and brand partnerships, discusses the broadcaster’s content deal for Sport Chek and the corporation’s namesake retail brand.