Layoffs and show cancellations at Much and MTV
Bell Media is focusing its in-house production strategy on a handful of shows, following news that several on Much and MTV have been cancelled.
Edmonton Oilers extend radio deal with Corus
The six-year extension will see new programming created on all of Corus’ Edmonton stations.
What Star Media Group looks like now
The media co has reworked its structure, with two COOs now responsible for all business operations at the company aside from Toronto Star editorial and Metro Media Sales.
SendtoNews scores MLB deal to syndicate web video
Short-form video clips, original long-form programming and game highlights are included in the multi-year agreement with the baseball organization (company CEO Greg Bobolo pictured).
Spotify available for Canadian download
The app is upping its presence in Canada, with country specific content rolling out in the coming months.
Third season coming for Orphan Black
Call it a cloneback? Space and BBC America greenlight a third season of the hit sci-fi series.
MasterChef takes the week: Numeris
The CTV cooking show was the most viewed daily show for the week of June 23 to 29.
Aux and Scene partner for concert series
Blue Ant Media is opening a New York City sales office to support deals like this one, which is the first to be promoted by leveraging its partnership with Omnia Media.
Scotiabank rolls out sponsored Amazing Race content program
The bank is sponsoring entertainment and travel pieces in addition to ads across Sun Media’s print and digital properties.
CBC’s World Cup ratings climb on all platforms
Ratings for the broadcaster’s soccer coverage continues to improve from 2010 as downloads for the dedicated app surpass one million.
Hollywood Suite launches Go app
The HD movie channel operator now has a digital offering, with no plans to make it available exclusively to online subscribers.
Canadian Women’s Foundation shines light on human trafficking
The organization is aiming to get people involved in the issue with its new cross-platform and interactive campaign.
Broadcast TV operating revenues dipped 1.3% in 2013: StatsCan
But specialty holds strong with a 5.3% increase in total revenues, thanks to subscription fees and steadier ad revenue.
Wimbledon finals bring big numbers
Eugenie Bouchard’s historic match and Djokovic versus Federer both had record viewers on TSN and RDS.
CTV Extend gets Blue with Julia Stiles
The network has acquired the Canadian rights to all three seasons of the web series, which is carried by Hulu, Fox.com and WIGS in the US.
