AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCRTC Watch: Corus got CRTC approval for a recapitalization plan that shifts effective control of its licensed services, with the regulator warning the broadcaster’s financial strain threatens its ongoing news role. Election & Comms: Alberta’s referendum push is getting a production hiccup fix: Elections Alberta says 313 special-ballot packages went out missing ballots, plus about 7,200 applications were delayed due to addressing/typo errors, as nearly 520,000 special-ballot applications roll in. Political Advertising: Alberta also launched a $4M multi-channel ad campaign urging “yes” on nine questions, including immigration and constitutional/judicial changes, while the separation question 10 is framed as a binding-referendum path. Media & Marketing: L’Oréal Canada named Amélie Fortier-Cyr chief digital and marketing officer and is reworking its Maybelline “Maybe It’s Maybelline” jingle with Canadian artists. Sports Streaming: SLVR will stream select Los Angeles Kings games via Samsung TV Plus, Prime Video and Plex, expanding Canadian-friendly NHL viewing options. Health Brand News: Sandoz Canada won Health Canada authorization for PrSandoz semaglutide, a generic Ozempic for type 2 diabetes.
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