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Nathalie Cook returns to TSN as VP
Cook, who spent three years as president at Cimoroni & Company, will oversee production and digital strategy at the sports network.
Disney+ sets Nov. 12 for Canada launch
The streaming service will cost $8.99 a month and is expected to debut with 10 original titles, in addition to a massive library of content.
Can podcasts translate to the small screen?
CBC is hoping the podcast trend translates into TV viewing.
Newspapers and magazines drive lower ad revenue for Quebecor
The company also reiterated its stance that Bell’s acquisition of V network will be damaging to Quebec’s media ecosystem.
CBC firms up fall schedule
Battle of the Blades is slated for a September return, while Family Feud Canada will hit screens four nights a week starting mid-December.
‘Staggering growth’ projected for OTT, e-sports revenues in Canada
A new report from PricewaterhouseCoopers indicates OTT revenues in Canada will grow from $2.1 billion in 2018 to $3.5 billion in 2023.
Canadian version of Drag Race coming to Crave
Through a multi-faceted deal, Bell Media and OUTtv have also acquired previous and upcoming episodes of the hit U.S. reality series.
Heritage response to “What We Heard” report hints at what’s next
Minister of Canadian Heritage Pablo Rodriguez said the government will require web giants to create Cancon and promote it on their platforms.
CBC revenue up in 2018 as private broadcasting slide continues: CRTC
Overall broadcasting revenues in Canada dipped by 1.2%, while CBC revenues jumped to $1.06 billion in its conventional TV business.
Upfronts ’19: Mike Holmes moves to Bell Media
New series starring renovation expert Holmes are headed to both the main CTV network and the rebranded CTV Life specialty.
Upfronts ’19: Bell Media inks romantic new movie deal with Harlequin
A slate of 20 made-for-TV movies will come to the soon-to-be rebranded CTV Drama.
Upfronts ’19: CTV, Discovery and more unveil Canadian pickups
New series coming to CTV include docuseries Pop Evolution and dramas Albedo and The Transplant.
Upfronts ’19: Corus pairs with Amazon for multi-channel online offering
StackTV will see specialty channels including Food Network Canada, HGTV Canada, W Network offered for the first time outside of a traditional cable package.
Upfronts ’19: Rogers Media unveils lineup, new ad partnership and more
A partnership with Toronto-based platform Contobox and a new custom content shop from Sportsnet added to the presentation.
Upfronts ’19: CBC lifts the curtain on 2019/20 roster
Programming GM Sally Catto says between Battle of the Blades and Fridge Wars, there’s a lot for sponsors to love.
