Articles Tagged ‘Astral Media’
Bell, Astral peg tangible benefits package at $174.7 M
The new application to the CRTC focuses heavily on increasing consumer choice, according to BCE president and CEO George Cope.
Competition Bureau approves new Bell/Astral deal
Corus will acquire TV and radio properties from Bell if the deal with Astral clears the CRTC, and has entered into one with Shaw Media to takeover the remaining share in ABC Spark and offload its interest in Food Network Canada.
Quebec Breast Cancer Foundation has a question for women
The charity is asking women, “How well do you know your breasts?” with a campaign that aims to educate them about the signs associated with the disease.
Astral Media and Cineplex join CPAX
The media cos have joined the RTB exchange, which also includes the CBC, Rogers Media, Shaw Media, Corus, V and Tele-Quebec.
Public Safety Canada cracks down on cybercrime
The government organization is using infographics and media partnerships with Bell Media and Astral to educate Canadians about online dangers.
Rob Farina on Astral’s radio plans for 2013
The media co’s EVP of content and platform talks ad sales, digital growth and bringing Humble and Fred back to the airwaves.
Astral, Shaw report Q1 results with TV ad revenue stability
Both media groups reported higher TV ad sales, despite an uncertain economic climate.
Astral joins the Gangster Squad
The media co uses its recently launched Cinemix package to promote the Warner Bros. film in Quebec.
Academy unveils star-studded partnerships
The Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television has teamed with Manulife Financial, Astral Media and Corus Entertainment, among others, to usher in the inaugural Canadian Screen Week.
Bell resubmits CRTC application for Astral takeover
BCE topper George Cope says the new deal will address the CRTC’s concerns on how the takeover will benefit consumers.
Astral confirms new deal with BCE in the works
The media group confirms discussions to revive BCE’s acquisition of Astral have resumed, after shares of the company halted trading this morning.
BCE posts lower Q3 results, despite ad bonus from London Olympics
The Bell Media division received an ad sales bonus from airing the Olympics, even as TV, radio and digital continues to be impacted by a soft ad market.
Astral Media posts higher Q4 earnings, as BCE takeover stalls
TV, raido and OOH revenues were up for the quarter, with CEO Ian Greenberg saying the company will continue to invest in new products.
Bell Canada slams CRTC for ignoring market realities
In a formal appeal to the feds regarding the Astral decision, the phone giant said the regulator relied on a 1978 working paper when making its decision on the deal.
It’s official: BCE to appeal to feds to acquire Astral Media
The formal request to the federal cabinet will be made Monday, and follows the CRTC denying the $3.38 billion transaction in a shock decision on Thursday.
