Articles Tagged ‘CBC Sports’
CBC offers 40+ hours of World Figure Skating coverage
It is the first competition to be held in Canada in more than a decade, following the one in London in 2013.
Broadcasters banking on hometown pride with CPL season
CBC Sports’ Chris Wilson hopes the regional appeal of the Canadian Premier League will help win points with underserved markets.
CBC Sports, Red Bull expand Gem’s sports offerings
The three-year deal gives the pubcaster rights to Red Bull Media House’s Signature Series back catalogue and future live events coverage.
CBC Sports partners with the International Swimming League
A new partnership will see the ISL’s inaugural season broadcast on linear and digital platforms featuring Canadian Olympic champions competing.
ICYMI: Bruce Bowie retires, SheaMoisture goes experiential
Plus, Corus radio veteran Bruce Bowie retires in Edmonton and OMNI Television announces federal election debate coverage in four languages.
CBC ups Chris Wilson to head sports
After filling in for former executive director Greg Stremlaw in the interim, Wilson, a former director of marketing at Swimming Canada, can make it official.
CBC inks CPL deal
Of the 20 games broadcast, 10 will be exclusive to the CBC on linear.
CBC appoints new sales leader for sports
Joe Gottfried has left MLSE after five years of directing sales and global integrations.
RBC returns to the training ground
This year’s program will include more tour stops and a final competition in Calgary, allowing for more potential content.
Greg Stremlaw steps down from CBC Sports
The outgoing executive’s accomplishments include an overhaul of CBC’s sports strategy and extending Hockey Night in Canada.
CBC adds wheelchair rugby to its sports roster
Partnering with the Canadian Paralympic Committee allows the pubcaster to continue the conversation around the athletes in between Olympic Games.
CBC gears up for Little League Championship broadcast
The deal is part of CBC Sports’ ongoing strategy to invest in high-performance, amateur sport.
DAZN strikes Commonwealth deal with CBC
The pubcaster will air highlights and cover the Games on weekends while DAZN streams 400-plus hours from Australia.
CBC becomes Canada’s official rugby broadcaster
A multi-year deal with Rugby Canada will follow the country’s teams to Tokyo 2020.
CBC signs on for two more Paralympic Games
A multi-games partnership with the Paralympic Committee sees the pubcaster return in 2018 and 2020.
