Articles Tagged ‘Barbara Williams’
Upfronts 2025: CBC focuses on local news coverage and ad spend
CBC’s 2025-26 programming slate features more than 50 new and returning series.
How CBC plans to widen its audience with a new content brand
EVP Barbara Williams and programming head Sally Catto discuss the new CBC Entertains brand and the possibility of expanding its FAST channels.
Ad revenue ‘two to three’ years from recovery, CBC tells CRTC
As a result, the public broadcaster is making a push behind Gem across its own platforms and digital advertising.
Fall TV strategies carry into mid-season
Our TV checkup shows most of the major networks are sticking to “escapist” programming this winter to draw viewers in.
Upfronts 2017: Six dramas, four comedies join Global schedule
Barbara Williams, EVP and COO at Corus Entertainment, on Global’s new content and how conventional TV is finding its footing again.
Corus ask for flexibility to compete against SVODs: CRTC hearings
Execs from the entertainment company cited increased competition from SVODs – for programming, not just viewers – as one of the industry’s biggest challenges.
Corus unveils new brand, leadership team
Mario Cecchini and Christine Shipton are leaving the company as part of leadership changes as the deal to acquire Shaw Media closes today.
Barbara Williams urges female execs to reach higher
Shaw Media’s president and EVP of broadcasting on why connecting with CEOs is key to advancement and her hopes for The Protege Project.
Shaw Media names new SVP content
Christine Shipton, who until now worked as VP original content for Shaw Media moves into the role previously held by Barbara Williams.
Barbara Williams named Shaw Media president
Williams takes on the new role following the passing of Paul Robertson earlier this month.
How Shomi aims to take on Netflix Canada
Top Rogers Media and Shaw Media execs on Tuesday outlined the benefits of content and curation for their new video portal to launch in November.
FYI: Shows and a launch date are out for the new channel
Shaw Media aims to target a younger female demo with the rebranded channel, with programming including shows like Epic Meal Empire.
Global’s Remedy gets Monday treatment
The new medical drama hopes to find a sweet spot against comedy and serial killer dramas on rival nets.
Robertson and Williams talk Global Go
Shaw Media’s president Paul Robertson and SVP content Barbara Williams on the ad opps and shows available on the new service.
Shaw reveals DTour rebrand details
The new specialty channel has also unveiled its primetime lineup, which includes series like Rock My RV.
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