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TORONTO (June 12, 2023) – As CTV’s original summer mega-hit THE AMAZING RACE CANADA takes its mark to race into Season 9 this summer, the network today announced brand partners on board for the upcoming season. Broadcast details, and information on this year’s THE AMAZING RACE CANADA competing teams, are set to be announced in the coming weeks.
Extending its longstanding partnership with THE AMAZING RACE CANADA, Chevrolet returns for the ninth consecutive season. Joining Chevrolet are returning partners Expedia®, Desjardins Group, and GURU Organic Energy, alongside new partners Samsung and Staples. The majority of brands are featured via in-show integrations and across THE AMAZING RACE CANADA’s official social media platforms with custom social strategies.
As part of Chevrolet’s expansive partnership, the grand prize includes two all-new 2023 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2s. The winning team also receives an epic, trip-of-a-lifetime for two around the world courtesy of GURU Organic Energy, a $250,000 cash prize from Samsung, and the coveted title of THE AMAZING RACE CANADA.
Back for Season 9 is #TheChevroletRace quiz and contest, allowing fans to put their #AmazingRaceCanada knowledge to the test by answering a question weekly. Every correct answer earns a chance for one lucky viewer to take home the all-new 2024 Chevrolet Trax.
Expedia® returns to THE AMAZING RACE CANADA for its third consecutive season with custom in-show integrations, and exciting travel prizing for racers on each leg of the Race.
Desjardins Group returns to THE AMAZING RACE CANADA for its second year with a custom in-show execution, as well as the return of The Amazing Small Business Tour. Launched last year, the three part “tour” series celebrates Canadian small businesses and the communities they serve, with host Jon Montgomery highlighting recipients of Desjardins GoodSpark Grants, a program that shows big love for small businesses across Canada, awarding 150 entrepreneurs with a $20,000 grant.
THE AMAZING RACE CANADA also welcomes back GURU Organic Energy for its second year of partnership, providing part of the grand prize with a once-in-a-lifetime trip for two around the world, a custom challenge, and the opportunity for viewers to get in on the action with a contest for a chance to win an unforgettable trip anywhere in the world, valued up to $10,000.
New to THE AMAZING RACE CANADA this season, Samsung is contributing the $250,000 grand prize for the winning team. In addition, Samsung will showcase its newest innovations – the Galaxy S23 Ultra, Galaxy Z Flip4, Galaxy Z Fold4, and Galaxy Watch5 – in a variety of real-life scenes and experiences throughout the show.
As Canada’s trusted leader providing working and learning solutions for businesses and consumers, Staples makes its debut as a sponsor of THE AMAZING RACE CANADA this year with a custom integration highlighting its newest offering of wireless, internet and TV services through its partnership with Bell, Virgin Plus and Lucky.
“Audiences are eagerly awaiting the return of summer’s mega-hit series, THE AMAZING RACE CANADA, and we’re delighted to provide premium partnership opportunities for our returning and new partners,” said Perry MacDonald, Vice-President, Advertising Sales & Partnerships, Bell Media. “With our unique and seamless in-show integrations and activations, auxiliary content opportunities driving brand exposure across digital and social, along with exciting viewer contesting opportunities, Season 9 promises an amazing adventure for advertisers and viewers alike.”
Bell Media Brand Partnerships continues to work with partners to create innovative, engaging content across all broadcast, digital, and social platforms. Season 9 kicks off with new teams and challenges, keeping Canadians on the edge of their seats. THE AMAZING RACE CANADA is produced by Insight Productions Ltd. (a Boat Rocker Company), and hosted by Jon Montgomery.
Season 8 of THE AMAZING RACE CANADA was the top summer program and top Canadian program for the full 2021-22 broadcast year, with a season average of 1.6 million viewers. THE AMAZING RACE CANADA closed out its eighth consecutive year as Canada’s most-watched summer series among Adults 25-54.
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