Articles Tagged ‘Corus’

What are the biggest obstacles to programmatic TV?

Corus Entertainment’s Spencer Charters shares what the company has learned about programmatic and evolving data technology – and how far the industry still has to go.

MacGyver wins the week: Numeris

Global’s action-drama brought in the most single-night viewers of all daily programs from Jan. 9 to 15, 2017.

ICYMI: Josh Donaldson to make acting debut on History, Facebook dives into journalism

In case you missed it: History is hoping the Jays’ third-baseman is as popular on the small screen as he is on the field, Fido is delivering Viceland for free to its customers and Facebook is laying out more plans to curb fake news.

Corus ask for flexibility to compete against SVODs: CRTC hearings

Execs from the entertainment company cited increased competition from SVODs – for programming, not just viewers – as one of the industry’s biggest challenges.

ICYMI: Free For All bolsters leadership, Home to Win returns

In case you missed it: people moves at Free For All and Peloton Media, a new History SVOD and more.

Global expands local reach for Global National

The flagship news series has become available on one Newcap-owned station and three Corus stations.

Corus shuffles its deck, reorganizes

Who will staff key roles under the new, integrated sales structure at Corus.

Maya Meyouhas promoted at Corus

Meyouhas has been with Corus Media for two years as director of interactive for the caster’s specialty channels.

Corus slams Catalyst Capital claims regarding Shaw deal

Corus Entertainment has released a statement characterizing claims outlined in a recent media report as “deeply misleading.”

New iPad ‘handbook’ extends Property Brothers’ brand

From mood boards to budget trackers, The Property Brothers’ first app aims to inspire and provide practical tips for show fans.

Corus launches a slew of radio apps

The media company has launched customizable apps for 38 of its stations, targeting the nearly 74% of listeners that connect with online radio through mobile.

Corus boosts global presence with new digital offerings

The company is partnering with U.S.-based Fingerprint on a mobile platform for preschoolers and expanding its relationship with the KIN MCN.

Graph: Who landed where on the hot topics of Let’s Talk

A look at where the major players fall on the big issues to come out of the Let’s Talk TV hearing.

Corus to CRTC: more choice will ‘paralyze’ consumers

Corus took a largely anti-regulatory stance on Wednesday, arguing the broadcast system is working fine as-is, both from a revenue and customer satisfaction perspective. (Corus CEO and president John Cassaday pictured.)

Corus hires BCP GM

Carol-Ann Kairns is joining the media co as its general sales manager.