Articles Tagged ‘Corus Entertainment’
ICYMI: Law Times shutters print, Star Trek goes to Space and more
Plus, a new Property Brothers property to touch down, Torstar will provide news to students and Adult Swim’s Rick and Morty is set to return.
Shaw to sell Corus stake for $548 million
Shaw Communications will no longer hold an equity interest in Corus Entertainment once the offering closes later this month.
Corus makes a move to put social and traditional on an even keel
The Global Video Measurement Alliance is also preparing to launch two new metrics to help de-duplicate audiences.
Global TV outlines summer lineup
The final seasons of Mary Kills People and Elementary are part of the slate, as well as rising hit Private Eyes.
CCMA Awards moves to Global from CBC
The deal will include multi-year exclusive broadcast rights to the ceremony, on multiple platforms.
ICYMI: Brands take centre stage on soccer uniforms, Nurses takes shape
Plus, digital OOH tech company FrontRunner is going to MaRS.
TV spending drives growth for Corus in Q2
A continued uptick in TV ad revenue drove Corus to overall revenues of $353.5 million.
Corus bolsters unscripted slate
New programs come from unscripted powerhouses McGillivray Entertainment and Scott Brothers Entertainment.
Corus acquires Kin Canada
The two companies have had a long history, dating back to a $12 million investment in 2014.
Horizon, Cossette lead sponsorships for Adult Swim Canada
A major QSR and free-to-play gaming website will imitate Adult Swim’s signature between-show bumps.
TLN buys back its shares from Corus
The deal, valued at $19 million, will now see the specialty net operate autonomously.
Torstar, other pubs hedge bets on Apple News Plus
The legacy media company, as well as St. Joseph Communications, Corus Entertainment, Bell Media and others, are part of Apple’s new subscription product.
Adult Swim channel coming to Canada
The move will see Cartoon Network and Teletoon shift their respective programming strategies.
John Frieda extends ET Canada partnership
Cheryl Hickey will now serve as a brand ambassador for the hair care brand.
Corus, CIBC pair on new Twitter series
SVP Dervla Kelly outlines Corus’ forward-looking social strategy.
