IAB and MRC Release Draft Guidelines for Attention Measurement
Attention is quickly becoming the name of the game as marketers and media buyers seek meaningful ways to evaluate advertising performance beyond traditional reach and impression metrics. With growing demand for more relevant, outcome-based signals, attention is emerging as a key component in the shift toward new media currencies.
Belgian Market Court TCF Pressure Test Concludes – Confirming Limited Role of IAB Europe in Downstream Data Controllership
IAB Canada has received encouraging news from IAB Europe with regards to the ruling handed down yesterday (May 14, 2025) by the Belgian Market Court on its appeal of the February 2022 decision by the Belgian Data Protection Authority (APD) against IAB Europe and the Transparency & Consent Framework (TCF) v2.0.
Weak Signals, Strong Consequences: Why Programmatic Needs a Reset
In late 2024, IAB Canada identified a brewing issue in the digital advertising ecosystem—one that’s quietly impacting campaign performance, publisher monetization, and buyer accountability: signal strength.
Enterprise 2025 Barometer – Industry Poised for Growth, With a Call to Clarify “Canadian Media”
At IAB Canada’s Enterprise 2025, digital advertising community gathered to take stock of where the industry is headed—and the latest Barometer Survey confirms a cautious optimism grounded in innovation, investment, and a drive to define a sustainable future for Canadian Media.
Mark Carney Elected Canada’s 24th Prime Minister
IAB Canada congratulates Prime Minister Mark Carney on his election victory and welcomes the opportunity to work with his government on innovation, privacy, and responsible AI development.
Trump Tariff Announcement & Implications for Canada’s Digital Advertising Ecosystem
Yesterday, the White House announced the dreaded new round of tariffs which were framed as retaliatory and strategic responses to what the U.S. deems “unfair” trade practices from a range […]
Unlock the Power of Multicultural Advertising with Our Visual Explainer
Canada’s population is evolving, and multicultural communities are shaping the future of advertising.
IAB Canada Prepares for 2025 Election with Elections Canada
As we gear up for the upcoming federal election, IAB Canada has re-engaged with Elections Canada to ensure our members are well-prepared and aligned with current regulatory expectations.
Navigating Retail Media in a Tariff Storm
As geopolitical tensions flare and a renewed U.S.–Canada trade conflict escalates, the retail landscape is bracing for a storm.
IAB Tech Lab Introduces Trusted Server, to Help Publishers Regain Control of Digital Advertising Amid Browser Lockdowns
IAB Tech Lab, announced today the launch of Trusted Server. This new open-source server-side ad management framework gives publishers complete control over ad monetization in an era of increasing browser restrictions and signal loss.