Articles Tagged ‘CBC’
Sally Catto named GM of programming at CBC
The scripted boss takes over the GM position, overseeing the pubcaster’s overall programming portfolio.
CBC upfront: hellos, goodbyes and ‘new directions’
The pubcaster unveils its fall lineup amidst its ongoing budget crisis, revealing the end of Doyle, a new comedy portal and details on two of its new one-hour dramas.
CBC denies reports that additional cuts are a done deal
The pubcaster says claims from a watchdog group around future cuts, including making Radio Two online-only, are incorrect.
Tessa Sproule leaving CBC
The digital content director is leaving to pursue her own projects, following a 20-year career at the public broadcaster.
RDS draws all-time record audience
The Canadiens’ game seven win attracted 2.5 million viewers, dominating the French-language primetime market.
Habs draw over two million on RDS
The Montreal Canadiens game three win took more than 50% market share in Quebec during the broadcast.
Checking in with Twitter’s president of revenue
Adam Bain on the Canadian office’s first year and the social media co’s e-commerce expansion plans.
Lacroix asks Canadians to talk about the CBC
The president and CEO of CBC/Radio-Canada said the pubcaster needs a conversation to start about its future, not where it has been.
Rogers Media hires Alan Dark
The former CBC Revenue Group GM joins the media co as its VP of national sales.
CBC topper Hubert Lacroix on doing less with less
The pubcaster’s president and CEO broke down the cuts in a conference call, with 62 people losing jobs in sales and revenue.
CBC to cut 657 jobs
The pubcaster is cutting $130 million from its budget, but president and CEO Hubert Lacroix says financial issues can’t entirely be blamed on the loss of rights for Hockey Night in Canada.
CMDC and ACA call for ads to continue on CBC
The associations made the case to the Standing Senate Committee on Transportation and Communications last night.
CRTC denies local program averaging bid by Bell Media, CBC
The twin bids sought to allow the broadcasters to spread their weekly local programming requirements on a quarterly, rather than weekly, basis throughout the broadcast year.
CBC town hall coming as ad revenue expected to dive
A report from Canadian Media Research Inc. highlights CBC’s financial situation following the loss of NHL broadcast rights.
Recipe to Riches wraps first season on CBC
The Loblaw-partnered show brought in more than 520,000 viewers for its final episode.
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