Articles Tagged ‘Bell Media’
Bell Media adds new VP, Karine Moses takes on new duties
The news comes as Mirko Bibic officially becomes president and CEO of parent co BCE, taking over from George Cope.
Supreme Court overturns CRTC’s Super Bowl simsub ban
Canada’s highest court ruled that the Commission “went beyond [its] power” by introducing the ban, which came into effect in 2017.
ICYMI: Farewell to the Farce, Lainey Lui to helm etalk
Plus, CBC names Chris Howden the new co-host of ‘As It Happens’ and Wattpad goes east.
Scott Moore on Uninterrupted’s new TSN deal
CEO Scott Moore and CCO Vinay Virmani discuss the strategy to lead with an exclusive partner with multiplatform capabilities for their diverse content slate.
Quebecor urges CRTC to deny Bell Media’s V acquisition
The company argued the transaction would consolidate Bell’s position in the Quebec marketplace, citing concerns about advertising and the cost of content.
The Grey Cup is looking up
With a higher AMA and reach, how does Canada’s big game compare to the Super Bowl?
ICYMI: Hasbro/eOne deal under a microscope
Plus, CBC North reverses a controversial radio decision, Rogers Ignite adds Prime Video and more.
Bell Media confirms layoffs across the country
Longtime Winnipeg anchor Gord Leclerc and Niagara talk radio host Larry Fedoruk among those ousted.
Bell Media, Ski-Doo bring digital series to linear
Extreme excursion series Escape Mountain will be amplified to linear as Ski-Doo builds mass brand awareness this winter.
Five years later, TSN’s BarDown is all grown up
The digital and social brand is now signing on sponsors in its own right and expanding into events.
Bell Media partners with Facebook Watch
Now available in Canada, the social platform’s VOD service will carry a host of Bell brands in three to five-minute highlight clips.
ICYMI: A new CEO for ComScore, a new image for Facebook
Plus, senior journalists in Canada shuffle about as Andrew Coyne leaves Postmedia and Don Martin announces his retirement.
Crave growth drives good results for Bell Media
Although TV ad revenue was down due in part to the 2018 FIFA World Cup, the telco and media giant boasted a strong performance in various segments.
CRTC sets public hearing on V’s ownership change
Bell Media plans to acquire V and AVOD service Noovo.ca in a transaction valued at $25.2 million, with a tangible benefit package of around $2.5 million.
Record numbers of viewers tune into election night coverage
CTV the most-watched linear broadcast of the night while digital platforms draw millions across all major networks.
