Articles Tagged ‘NHL’
Fall TV: Baseball a mixed blessing for Rogers TV ratings
Hitting a high note with baseball, the media co has seen mixed results with hockey and primetime this fall.
ICYMI: Rogers/NHL cleared, Supergirl opens strong
In case you missed it: The Competition Bureau gave the green light to the Rogers/NHL deal, Virool added to its Canadian team and Twitter launched a new brand tool.
How Rogers is reaching out-of-market NHL viewers
The media co and Google are pushing video clips of NHL goals viewers might have missed online to drive subscriptions to Rogers NHL GameCentre LIVE.
Rogers tweaks hockey plans
Will scheduling changes bring higher ratings for the media co in its second year of national hockey?
Rogers rolling out 4K in 2016
The company is bringing a 4K set-top box to market, and will begin broadcasting in the higher resolution format in January.
New head named at CBC Sports
Greg Stremlaw will lead the broadcaster’s new sports strategy focused on multiplatform sports journalism, amateur sports and marquee event collaborations.
EA Sports, TSN go live for NHL 16 event
This season’s top rookies, Connor McDavid and Jack Eichel, squared-off in a EA Sports NHL 16 battle across TSN platforms.
Bell Media revenue down in Q2
Ad revenues are down for the company’s media business, but parent co BCE posted a 25% increase in profit.
NHL and MLB team up for digital deal
The unusual partnership will see the MLB’s Advanced Media division share tech across the NHL’s digital platforms.
TVA Group posts second quarter loss
TV and print ad softness lead to a net loss, but the company recorded growth in its sports division.
NHL deal contributes to Rogers Media Q2 revenue increase
While overall profits dipped, the company’s media division saw revenue growth related to NHL, Sportsnet, the Jays and Next Media Canada.
Quebecor wants the Nordiques back in Quebec City
The telco has put its hand up as interested in announced expansion plans for the NHL.
TVA Group posts Q1 loss following NHL deal
The media co reported a $14.7 million loss for the quarter ending March 31.
NHL Playoffs get Canadian boost
Ratings for the first round are up by double digits.
Rogers bets World Cup of Hockey will beat World Juniors
Sportsnet president Scott Moore is betting the tournament will post top numbers in 2016, when it returns with Rogers and TVA as exclusive rights holders in Canada.
