Articles Tagged ‘CBC’
Why the CBC went it alone for Olympics
Kirstine Stewart tells MiC why it made sense for the pubcaster to bid on the 2014 and 2016 Games.
CBC wins broadcast rights for 2014 and 2016 Olympic Games
The pubcaster wins the Olympics following two failed joint bids with Bell Media earlier this year.
Corus joins CPAX
MiC talks to Shaw’s Paul Burns and CBC’s Jon de la Mothe about the progression of the RTB exchange, which also includes Rogers Media.
CRTC to phase out local programming fund
The regulator has ruled that a recovered ad market and vertical integration mean LPIF contributions can be gradually reduced until it is discontinued by Aug. 31, 2014.
Canadian broadcasters quietly prep for possible NHL work stoppage
The major networks are hoping for the best, but preparing for the worst, as the NHL starts contract talks with its players union.
Fiona Conway named exec director of programming, news and centres at the CBC
She will oversee programs including Marketplace, The National and World Report in the role.
Fall TV: Digital television complaint line
MiC asked digital experts to voice some issues with digital and on-demand content from Canadian broadcasters. We then asked the broadcasters what they’re doing about it.
Remi Racine appointed as CBC/Radio-Canada board chair
The president and exec producer of Montreal-based indie videogame developer Behaviour Interactive will serve as chairperson for a five-year term.
CTV, CBC Olympic bids too low for IOC
The Bell Media-CBC partnership dissolves after two bids for the 2014 and 2016 Games were rejected by the International Olympic Committee.
Fall TV: Primetime Battlegrounds
We called in some media insiders to pick the best bets and toughest fights across the new fall schedule.
Restructuring daytime TV in a post-Oprah world
Execs from Gaggi Media, ZenithOptimedia, Media Experts and Mindshare weigh-in on the programming strategies for Fall 2012’s daytime schedule.
Women are an untapped demo in hockey: study
The report shows that a high percentage of viewers are female and prefer to watch on the CBC as opposed to a larger male audience watching on TSN.
Rookie Blue draws the most viewers: BBM, May 28 to June 03, 2012
The Global drama landed in the top spot Thursday night, while the Stanley Cup Finals topped the weekly averaged show list.
American Idol sings its way to the top: BBM, May 21 to 27, 2012
The finale of the reality show on CTV grabbed the most viewers Wednesday night, while the third round of the NHL Playoffs topped the weekly averaged show list.
Sally Catto returns to CBC, Trevor Walton becomes copro head
As Walton takes on a new role, the ex-Cineflix EVP returns to the public broadcaster as executive director, commissioned and scripted programming.
- Is GroupM being dismantled? Reports point to rebrand and restructuring
- Some GroupM Canada senior executives have left the agency
- Havas Media Canada makes three senior leadership appointments
- Media leaders concerned ad spend not going to Canadian media
- Upfronts 2025: Fox announces significant investment in sports
