Articles Tagged ‘RDS’

Bell extends CFL contract to 2021
TSN and RDS renew exclusive broadcast rights for CFL, while Bell launches a new all-sports radio station in Hamilton.

TSN and RDS to serve up more French Open
The channels have secured rights to the tournament through 2024.

CTV/RDS scores with most-watched Super Bowl ever in Canada
The network reports an average audience of 9.2 million Canadians for Sunday night’s telecast, while parent co Bell Media challenges the CRTC on its simsub decision.

TSN, RDS break specialty channel record with World Juniors
The gold medal game on Monday night pulled in an average 7.1 million viewers, an all-time specialty channel audience record.

Grey Cup brings big numbers
The CFL’s championship game on Sunday saw more than 10 million unique visitors tune into the Vancouver-based game for some part of it on TSN and RDS.

Wimbledon finals bring big numbers
Eugenie Bouchard’s historic match and Djokovic versus Federer both had record viewers on TSN and RDS.

RDS adds a new English sales director
Mark Anthony Di Cio is joining the Bell Media-owned network from his current post at the Telelatino Network.

RDS draws all-time record audience
The Canadiens’ game seven win attracted 2.5 million viewers, dominating the French-language primetime market.

Habs draw over two million on RDS
The Montreal Canadiens game three win took more than 50% market share in Quebec during the broadcast.

Montreal sweeps Lightning to big numbers
The Canadiens pulled in more than 1.7 million viewers on average for Tuesday night’s NHL Playoff game.

RDS to see audience double for Montreal Canadiens’ playoff push
Patrick Jutras, SVP of sales for Bell Media in Quebec, tells MiC about the sold-out sponsorships and plans for next year when the channel no longer has NHL rights in the province.

Super Bowl posts second-best ratings performance
Sunday night’s CTV broadcast of the football game brought in an average audience of 7.3 million viewers.

Bell Media adds a new sales SVP
Patrick Jutras has been promoted to the new role from his previous position with RDS.

RDS extends NFL coverage through 2016
The Bell Media channel will air Sunday games and Monday Night Football, as well as the Pro Bowl and Super Bowl.