Articles Tagged ‘CBC’
Industry reacts swiftly to CBC plans for job and programming cuts
Astral Media: “CBC has to decide if it wants to continue being funded by Canadians and fulfill its mandate or if it wants to operate commercial radio stations.”
TV to take brunt of painful CBC cuts
“It’s been a tough day for the broadcaster and an interesting challenge,” CBC/Radio-Canada president and CEO Hubert Lacroix told the media.
Canadian conventional TV ad revenue stays flat in 2011
Cuts in operating expenses resulted in a jump in profits of 1,300%, according to the CRTC.
CBC lets viewers choose
The broadcaster is inviting viewers of The Fifth Estate to vote on how a live-to-air investigation will pan out during tomorrow night’s episode.
CBC asks CRTC to put ads on Radio Two
The plan is to increase self-generated revenue after weighing the impact of Ottawa cutting $115 million from its annual subsidy over three years.
Ottawa imposes escalating cuts on CBC
The federal government announced escalating cuts and called for program and funding changes from Heritage Canada.
The schedule that Little Mosque built
Kirstine Stewart talks to MiC about the show, which is ending its six-season run, that proved to the CBC it could make something Canadians would watch.
Spelling Night in Canada returns
The one-hour event airs this Sunday on the CBC with an interactive play-at-home game for viewers.
CBC/Radio-Canada integrates digital sales teams
Starting in April, clients will have one point of contact for dual-language digital campaigns with the pubcaster.
Jennifer Harkness leaving Temple Street Productions
The industry veteran is headed to Jumpwire Media, which she has been associated with since she co-founded the new media consultancy in 2009.
Future talk at Digital Media Summit
The industry panel discussed everything from why Napster worked to creating content for ever-fragmenting audiences at yesterday’s event.
CBS announces renewals
Shows including new hits Person of Interest and 2 Broke Girls will be back on the Canadian schedule.
CBC/Radio Canada and Quebecor Media renew business ties
The pubcaster says it will buy ads from Quebecor Media, and the Videotron cable unit is renewing distribution deals for CBC/Radio Canada channels.
Maytag takes over Monday night at the CBC
The home appliance brand has produced co-branded spots with the broadcaster that will air during shows including Coronation Street and Redemption Inc.
Cancon champion Pierre Juneau dies
The former head of the CBC and the CRTC played a seminal role in Canadian culture, say friends and colleagues.
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