Media Hub

Your gateway to IAB Canada’s podcasts, event coverage and thought leadership videos.

Featured & Latest

The most recent conversations, insights, and highlights from IAB Canada.

Advertising in CTV Live Events – An IAB Canada Explainer

This video explores the evolving role of Connected TV (CTV) in live sports advertising, based on insights from the IAB Canada Skills Lab (February 2026).

The Business of Digital Podcast

Conversations exploring trends, challenges and opportunities in Canada’s digital advertising industry.

The Business of Digital: Episode 37 – AI Transformation in Media

In this episode of Business of Digital, Noel Geer (Connected Interactive), Sahil Razdan (Samsung Electronics Canada / Samsung Ads), and Philippe Kleim (Corus Entertainment) discuss how AI is being applied in practice across media and advertising. They highlight real-world use cases, the importance of strong fundamentals, and the need to balance automation with human judgment, trust, and responsible AI.

The Business of Digital: Episode 36 – Connected Commerce – What’s working right now

This episode of Business of Digital explores what’s working in Canada today for Connected Commerce and Retail Media, from clearer incrementality and in-store accountability to data collaboration and CTV expansion that drives sales. The conversation features John Fanous (Google), Melissa Savage (AIR MILES), and Michka Mancini (Canadian Tire), Chairs of IAB Canada’s Retail Media Committee, who share what the ecosystem needs next to scale responsibly.

The Business of Digital: Episode 35 – Hear Me Out – Harmonizing Your Marketing Mix with Audio Ads

This episode of Business of Digital explores the growing role of audio advertising
across streaming, radio, and podcasting, and how it drives immersive, measurable
brand engagement. The conversation features Heather Gordon (Acast) and Caroline
Gianias (Radio Connects), who discuss audio’s place in omnichannel strategies
and what’s next for the format.

Inside IAB Canada Events

Highlights from IAB Canada’s flagship events and key industry gatherings.

IAB Canada Report on Data 2025

This event featured the unveiling of the latest CMUST study, offering an in-depth look at Canadian media usage trends, alongside exclusive presentations of the year’s most impactful digital media developments and trends.

State of the Nation Toronto 2025

Highlights from State of the Nation Toronto 2025 — bold ideas, inspiring conversations, and unforgettable moments from IAB Canada’s biggest event of the year.

Enterprise 2025 – Wade’s Unfiltered Takeover

Wade Kuiken Rogers delivers an unscripted, behind-the-scenes look at Enterprise 2025: We Need to Talk — candid reactions, sharp takes, and real industry conversations.

Insights & Thought Leadership

Expert perspectives on policy, measurement, innovation and the future of digital advertising in Canada.

Advertising in CTV Live Events – An IAB Canada Explainer
IAB ALM 2026: Reflections

Sonia Carreno reflects on key discussions from the IAB Annual Leadership Meeting, sharing the most important insights shaping the future of AI, media, and the digital advertising ecosystem.

CES 2026: Key Trends and Insights

Drawing on insights from CES 2026, this video explores six shifts already underway that will shape how advertising fits into operations, ecosystems, and everyday life.

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