Articles Tagged ‘CBC’

CRTC postpones CBC hearing

All timelines on CRTC files are being reviewed, according to a CRTC spokesperson.

ICYMI: Global News expands on Amazon, CBC and Hot Docs pair

Plus, Disney+ celebrates a milestone.

ICYMI: Programming updates from CBC, Quibi

Plus, Media Central has taken the next step in its acquisition strategy.

Tom Power heading to primetime during trying times

The new series Where You’re At With Tom Power sees the award-winning host connect virtually with artists from his living room.

Olympics officially rescheduled for July 2021

With the newest change, that means there will be two sets of Olympic Games within seven months.

CBC restores local newcasts following criticism

The pubcaster said that over the course of the next two weeks, it “will make every effort to have all of the dedicated local shows back up on the main network.”

How the country’s Olympic broadcaster dealt with every minute-by-minute change

Chris Wilson addresses the CBC’s relief, and the new challenges it’s tackling with the reality of a 2021 Summer Olympics.

Up(fronts) in the air

Most Canadian networks have not yet decided the fates of their Upfronts — but the issue is raising age-old questions about the relevance of the events.

CBC News Network adopts a new (temporary) model

Local feeds will be replaced with coverage from CBC News Network and The National.

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What measures media companies and telcos are taking amidst a crisis

Data overages are dropping, publisher paywalls are being pulled back and more.

ICYMI: Comscore partners with Twitch

Plus, Food Network Canada is set to premiere a new original featuring the chefs of tomorrow, and Schitt’s Creek says good-bye.

CBC outlines the three pillars of its updated structure

The changes include new roles for Sally Catto and Susan Marjetti, and a decentralizing of CBC’s media operations.

ICYMI: Hasbro assigns MediaCom, CBC brings on Lady Dicks

Plus, BNN Bloomberg business series Sidelines returns and Outfront celebrates one year of programmatic action.

Women’s game drives gains for All-Star Weekend

Aside from being the first Weekend to feature a women’s game (which helped lift the Skills Comp by 20%), the event also featured unique ad placements.

ICYMI: CBC switches up The National, Uber hires new global head of media

Plus, Sportsnet ratings increase at midseason and Now Magazine ups editorial staff following Media Central acquisition.