AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPR & Agency Deals: Montreal-based Avenir Global is buying Next 15’s Marker Collective, adding the Archetype, Nectar and Outcast agencies, 650 staff and Delve’s AI media-intelligence platform to its growing international network. Media Funding: Ottawa’s budget adds $501 million to the journalism tax credit and extends eligibility to broadcasters, while CBC/Radio-Canada receives a $300-million, two-year investment. Digital Commerce: Google has launched AI-powered shopping in Canada, intensifying the race to reshape online retail; Canadian retailers will still handle the sale. Media Business: Quebecor reported stronger third-quarter results, with growth in both telecom and media.
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