AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoScreen and Music: Ottawa detailed its long-promised $600-million package for Canada’s screen and music sectors. Public Media: The federal budget also provides CBC/Radio-Canada with a two-year, $300-million investment and boosts the journalism tax credit by $501 million, extending eligibility to broadcasters. PR and Marketing: Avenir Global bought three tech-focused PR agencies—Archetype, Outcast and Nectar—in a deal reported at $94 million; Pigeon also acquired food-and-beverage marketing agency Nourish. Media Business: Quebecor reported stronger results in media and telecom, while Reuters Institute’s Nic Newman says publishers are shifting from chasing reach to building subscriber loyalty through bundles and added value. Digital Commerce: Google’s AI Checkout is now available in Canada, though retailers still control the sale. Unbounce also launched an AI-powered landing-page builder.
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