Oscars averages 4.43 million
The preliminary numbers are in for the biggest show of the year – and all the other Oscar-related programming on CTV. As big as these numbers are, they seem to be dwindling each year.
January web rankings released by comScore
Google sites ranked as the top-visited property in Canada for the first time last month.
Strong numbers for Week; + other sked movers & shakers
The Week the Women Went is inching closer to the one-million mark after scoring 929,000 viewers last week, putting it among the top-rated of CBC’s new shows this winter.
Where to buy a Toronto Blue Jays fan
The Blue Jays broadcasters have revealed their season sked details, so advertisers can mark their time slots if baseball’s on the media plan.
Food Network unveils spring menu
Canwest’s Food Network is set to launch several new shows March 24, plated to carry the momentum of its most successful season to date.
NBC’s 52-week sked a template for the future?
Canadian media strategists weigh in on the pros and cons of unveiling a year’s programming in one fell swoop.
MediaCom promotes Shelton
The Toronto agency also known as MBS/The Media Company has made the media vet EVP and director of trading.
How many watched Dexter‘s first ep?
BBM/Nielsen Top 30 – Feb. 11-17
CTV’s premiere of the much-hyped show Dexter – leading out of Cold Case – held up strong against Global’s Knight Rider. What’s a difference of half a million when you put a series against a movie?
Captivate launches elevator screens in Montreal
The network known for reaching working professionals between floors is pushing for a bilingual future and a national reach.
Showcase puts viral touch on Damages campaign
Damages ads are everywhere, but there’s an interactive side to the show’s promo. For the first time, the net is looking for friends – evil or not – with a custom Facebook application.
Eight Canadians named judges for Cannes Lions
And entry deadlines – between March 7 and March 20 depending on category – are nigh.
Second channel for Weather Network green-lighted
The CRTC has granted the net’s application to operate the Environment Network, a Category 2 service that will broadcast climate- and science-related documentaries, drama and even comedy.
‘Kidfluence’ on family spending strong: YTV Tween Report
The latest study from Corus Entertainment’s YTV details the effects junior Canadians have on family purchasing and entertainment choices.
The Boys prepping new series
The Trailer Park Boys are working on a new project in Halifax, but they’re not leaving their Sunnyvale locale behind any time soon.
Truckful of breakfast rolling across Canada
Kellogg, Saputo, Danone, Minute Maid, Wal-Mart and Astral Media are all pitching in to support Breakfast Clubs of Canada’s community-based nutrition programs for schoolchildren.
