Television
Chanteurs masques tops the ratings: Numeris
TVA’s Masked Singer adaptation drew in more Francophone viewers than any English program.
Agency execs on how the Rogers-Shaw deal could reshape the industry
If approved, the new company would have unprecedented power in the media landscape and may impact Global News.
Rogers says objections to Shaw deal come from competitors’ ‘self-interest’
The company said BCE and Telus presented the CRTC with “manufactured concerns.”
BCE asks CRTC to deny Rogers-Shaw deal
The company said the merger’s negative impacts will “echo” throughout the broadcasting system for years to come.
Unifor urges CRTC to maintain funding for Global news
Canada’s largest private-sector union asked that Rogers be mandated to continue Shaw’s funding of the Corus network, instead of diverting it to City.
TLN and ECG now support Rogers-Shaw deal, but ask for safeguards
The independent ethnic broadcasters now accept the merger as a “necessary response” to changes in the broadcasting landscape.
Numeris rolls out first data from VAM
The measurement body is one step closer to its goal of a national, single-source panel capturing all video viewing.
Adele special tops two million: Numeris
One Night Only also topped ratings in several major English markets.
Telus says Rogers would become programming ‘gatekeeper’ with Shaw deal
The company says the proposed deal has already impacted negotiations with Disney over digital services.
Rogers tells CRTC Shaw deal is necessary to compete with global streamers
The company also said the acquisition will help build CityTV in Western news markets and invest in more coverage of Indigenous communities.
Michael Hill Jeweller turns to TV to drive new brand-driven strategy
The local buy for company’s holiday campaign is meant to provide mass reach for a more emotive, less transactional approach.
Canadian Tire expands its work with Corus for the holidays
On top of activations on Hallmark, Food Network and W, the retailer is also increasing its presence on Spotify to tap interest in seasonal music.
ICYMI: Quebecor taps Optable for privacy-safe ad options
Plus, Ideon to rep ad sales for Tribute Entertainment and The Toronto Star gets a redesign.
The Good Doctor stays on top: Numeris
CTV’s medical drama managed to hold on to its spot, despite Global’s top shows continuing to perform well.
Sportsnet picks up FIBA broadcast rights
Rogers Sports & Media adds international matchups to its roster of basketball broadcasts.
