Articles Tagged ‘CBC’
ICYMI: CBC gets social for comedy contest
Plus, Publicis’ revenue comes up short of expectations.
Barb Williams to join CBC as EVP
Williams, who announced her retirement from Corus Entertainment in October, will assume the new role in May.
Returning series post strong ratings for CBC
Season two of Burden of Truth saw a 50% increase in average audience, while Coroner was the pubcaster’s most-watched drama premiere in four years.
CBC whips up more Great Canadian Baking Show
Season two of the format was the CBC’s most-watched factual entertainment series during the 2017/18 broadcast season.
Three takeaways from CBC’s winter media day
Speakers Jack Myers and Aidan McCullen talked trust, future-proofing and diversity.
ICYMI: CBC to stream digital tribute to ‘Beard Guy’
Plus, Tourism Richmond picks a new digital AOR, and a classic reality TV series returns to the airwaves.
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.
Which Canadian shows pulled in the biggest ratings in 2018?
This year’s chart is topped by long-running favourites, but a number of newer Canadian scripted series have also climbed the ranks.
ICYMI: Adapt Media inks new partnership
Plus, new features on Facebook and gifts from the Globe.
Torstar eliminates CRO role, hires two new senior execs
The changes come as Claude Galipeau accepts a new position with the CBC.
CBC goes mass for Gem launch
OOH and TV ads will be used for mass awareness while digital will focus on conversions.
CBC releases the details on streamer Gem
The pubcaster has relaunched its OTT offering under a new brand, and announced a deal with Wattpad to develop content.
CBC swaps comedies on midseason schedule
New comedy Cavendish will be the sole freshman effort on Tuesday nights.
ICYMI: Networks pitch CRTC to replace OMNI
Plus, CBC has announced its holiday programming schedule, and LinkedIn is rolling out a student-focused feature.
ICYMI: MediaCom hosts its first hackathon
Plus, Omni launches a new original.
