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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. 

Signal Check: Industry Survey Tackles Data Deficits in Programmatic 

Signal loss in the digital advertising supply chain is becoming an increasingly urgent concern — and IAB Canada is taking action. 

Agency 360: A New Lens on Partnerships and Performance 

IAB Canada has released its inaugural Agency 360 – Partnership Attributes Report, a barometer study created specifically to help agencies sharpen their competitive edge. 

Trump Tariff Announcement & Implications for Canada’s Digital Advertising Ecosystem

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.

IAB Tech Lab Expands OpenRTB with Extended Content Identifiers 

IAB Tech Lab has announced a significant update to OpenRTB, introducing Extended Content Identifiers (ECI) to enhance transparency and efficiency in programmatic advertising.

Corus (NextScreen) | Shark Ninja

Corus delivered a first-to-market shoppable innovation in Canada that extends brand storytelling through a custom second-screen experience - NextScreen. Built to support Linear, Connected TV, and Web, the format enables audiences to shop, engage, or learn more directly from video creative, reducing friction and helping drive conversion at the moment of inspiration. By combining upper-funnel impact with direct response capability, NextScreen allows brands to connect attribution to specific creative executions, supported by enhanced analytics and creative-level reporting through its custom portal.

Captivate | Dell Product Launch

Dell’s programmatic campaign delivered measurable gains in ad recall (68%), consideration (53%), and customers action (2 in 5). Captivate’s programmatic guarantee capabilities highlights DOOH’s ability to deliver predictable and reportable results. Watch the video here.

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