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Jeremy Clark named GM at Gusto Worldwide Media
The former CPAC director of network and programming operations joins as Gusto looks to expand its linear channel into new markets.
Falling ad dollars lead to third straight decline for BDUs: CRTC
Overall BDU revenues fell to $8.54 billion in 2017, marking the third consecutive year of losses, according to the report.
CRTC renews licences for Family Channel, others
The commission set PNI spending at 13% of the previous year’s revenues, mandating that half of that be independently produced.
Inside CBC’s digital-first strategy for Northern Rescue
The family adventure series is the first original drama to debut exclusively on CBC’s streaming platforms.
Consolidated revenues dip 4% for Corus in Q3 financials
Decreasing ad revenues in its TV business continued to weigh on the media company’s bottom line.
CTV gets The Beaverton, Jann Arden and more
A total of 42 new and returning series will hit the airwaves, including Cardinal, Corner Gas Animated and the annual Canada’s Walk of Fame ceremony.
Bell Media to rebrand four specialty nets
Plus, two new ad-supported VODs will hit the market.
Corus pulls back the curtain on its fall season
The media co’s commissions included a pair of culinary series from Proper Television, as well as a greenlight for the third and final season of Mary Kills People.
CRTC recommends an overhaul of funding system
In its report on future distribution models, the commission suggested restructuring the content funding system and replacing prescriptive licensing.
Competition Bureau rejects Corus’ sale of Historia, Series+
The Commissioner of Competition did not approve the transaction, which was valued at around $200 million.
Quebecor’s Q1 revenue up, but media down
Lower revenues from advertising with TVA Network and subscriptions on TVA Sports were offset by growth in Club Illico.
CTV will bring back The Launch
Songs released through the show have now garnered a total of around 12 million streams online, according to Bell Media.
Ad revenues decline, but subscribers up for Bell Media in Q1
Bell Media’s operating revenues dipped slightly to $749 million in Q1 as overall growth in subscriber revenues offset declines in the ad market.
Bell Media says yes to Where To I Do? season two
The inaugural project produced through the companies’ original programming pact has been renewed ahead of its season one premiere on Gusto next month.
CBC gives Frankie Drake Mysteries a second season
CBC has commissioned 10 new episodes of one of its most-watched dramas of the season.
