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Shaw Media two years later
SVP of content Barb Williams sits down to talk about changes, challenges and new-found strengths on the media co’s second anniversary.
Bell resubmits CRTC application for Astral takeover
BCE topper George Cope says the new deal will address the CRTC’s concerns on how the takeover will benefit consumers.
Fall TV: Partners, Last Resort and 666 Park Avenue cancelled
Citytv will pre-release Happy Endings on Monday nights at 8:30 p.m., with Last Resort and 666 Park Avenue both staying on through their initial 13-episode orders.
Citytv grabs Mike & Molly for Monday night CBS comedy block
CTV released the comedy due a scheduling clash with other programming.
Quebecor posts lower Q3 profit, despite revenue rise
The company’s Sun Media division has announced a restructuring, which will mean the closure of two production plants and loss of about 500 jobs.
CRTC tells Rogers Media CJNT deal must benefit Canadians
The regulator said the deal to acquire the station from Channel Zero and convert it into a local Citytv channel must also be good for the broadcasting system overall.
Cogeco Cable posts lower Q4 earnings, despite raised revenue
Lower profits were attributed to an Ontario tax rate hike and increased depreciation expenses.
BCE posts lower Q3 results, despite ad bonus from London Olympics
The Bell Media division received an ad sales bonus from airing the Olympics, even as TV, radio and digital continues to be impacted by a soft ad market.
Astral Media posts higher Q4 earnings, as BCE takeover stalls
TV, raido and OOH revenues were up for the quarter, with CEO Ian Greenberg saying the company will continue to invest in new products.
Specialty channels siphoning lost Hockey Night in Canada viewers
The NHL lockout has Canadian eyeballs moving to Teletoon and YTV to watch movies, The Comedy Network for laughter, and Sportsnet and TSN.
CRTC’s Jean-Pierre Blais seeks trust of Canadians
The CRTC chair told the IIC conference about his list of priorities to better meet a consumer focus at the regulator.
TSN, Sportsnet to share English Premier League games
Both sport specialty channels will air 190 matches over three years, starting with the 2013-14 season, as TSN raises its annual offering from 50 games.
Shaw Communications Q4 earnings fall, despite raised revenues
Cable revenue rose 2.4% to $803 million on rate increases and customer growth in internet and digital phone, while media division revenue increased 3.3% to $217 million.
Rogers quarterly earnings up, despite soft ad market
The company’s media group saw a continued softening in the ad market in its third quarter report.
Netflix disappoints in U.S., grows in Canada
Canadian subscribers to the service are steady to slightly accelerating.
