Articles Tagged ‘Hockey Night in Canada’
Boston Pizza laces up for Rogers’ NHL broadcasts
The multi-year deal takes the casual dining chain’s affiliation with the NHL to the national level for the first time.
Rogers and Scotiabank ink six-year NHL sponsorship deal
The retail bank retains its title sponsorship of Wednesday Night Hockey as well as presence on Saturday and Sunday hockey coverage.
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.
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.
Rogers’ NHL programming takes shape
Scott Moore reveals ratings expectations and fills in more details about the broadcaster’s plans following the announcement of key talent acquisitions yesterday.
How Rogers’ ad model will recoup its $5.2B bid for NHL rights in Canada
Rogers Media president Keith Pelley on how the media co will make money off its NHL hockey deal.
Rogers pays $5.2 billion for Canadian NHL rights over 12 years
Sportsnet has sent rival TSN to the sidelines as it gets all national rights to TV hockey, and offsets steep cost with sub-licensing deals with the CBC and TVA in Quebec.
Record numbers for the return of Hockey Night in Canada
The CBC reports 2.6 million Canadians watched the Leafs take on the Senators on Saturday night, breaking the record for the most-viewed Saturday night hockey premiere in the East.
CBC’s Hockey Night in Canada plans
The pubcaster’s Alan Dark tells MiC about sponsors for the new season, including new addition Lasik MD with its in-net camera.
TSN to air 150 NHL games during 2013-14 season
Rival Sportsnet, which will unveil its complete upcoming NHL season schedule today, plans to air around 250 live games.
Stanley Cup Playoffs end with top ratings: BBM
CBC’s hockey coverage netted 3.4 million viewers, while CTV Evening News was the top weekly show for June 24 to 30.
Stanley Cup Finals win top ratings: BBM
CBC’s hockey coverage netted 2.57 million viewers, while The Big Bang Theory was the top daily show for the week of June 10 to 16.
NHL Playoffs remain on top: BBM
CBC’s hockey coverage netted 2.24 million viewers for the week of June 3 to 9, while The Big Bang Theory was the top daily show.
Budweiser signs multi-season agreement with NHLPA
The deal will allow the beer brand to leverage the organization’s trademarks, as well as NHL players, in its traditional and experiential activations.
NHL Playoffs score big with viewers: BBM
CBC’s hockey coverage netted 2.04 million viewers, while TSN’s was the top weekly program for May 27 to June 2.
