Articles Tagged ‘Rogers Communications’
Telus says Rogers would become programming ‘gatekeeper’ with Shaw deal
The company says the proposed deal has already impacted negotiations with Disney over digital services.
ICYMI: Boardroom drama continues at Rogers
Plus, TSN brings its 5G viewing experience to Raptors broadcasts and Torstar’s iPolitics teams with Mainstreet Research.
Rogers to acquire Shaw
If the deal is approved, it would provide Rogers with the scale to accelerate the delivery of its nation-wide 5G network.
Media revenue is resilient at Rogers
The telco has the NBA, MLB and NHL to thank for delivering with its media segment.
Rogers signs exclusive telecom deal with Toronto Pearson
The telco giant granted the rights for media, branding, advertising and in-terminal experiences.
Rogers reports slight revenue decline in Q1
Media revenues dropped 12% from Q1 2018.
Rogers picks new MAOR
Omnicom Media Group has created a custom unit, called Red Magnet, for the telco and media company.
Media revenue down for Rogers in Q2
Lower advertising revenue and lower Jays revenue drove the trend.
Media revenue up 12% for Rogers in Q1
While advertising played its part, the main driver in the revenue increase was higher distribution to the Blue Jays.
Rogers Media revenues drop 4% in Q4
Revenues decreased to $526 million from $550 million a year ago, largely due to a shorter Toronto Blue Jays playoff run.
Sports lead to revenue gains and profit drops at Rogers Media
Media revenue saw a 4% year-over-year lift, driven by a heavy appetite for sports – but Blue Jays’ salaries and the shift from print to digital contributed to a drop in profits for Q2.
Rogers posts media gains in Q1
The telco also posted a 6% bump in overall profits, thanks in part to $26 million gain in its media business.
Rogers Media revenues down 2% in Q4
Fewer Blue Jays post-season games and declining ad dollars led to the dip.
Jays and hockey fuel Q3 gains for Rogers Media
The introduction of the World Cup of Hockey gave an early hockey boost to the quarter, but played a backseat to Jays revenue.
Guy Laurence steps down at Rogers
Former Telus president and CEO Joseph Natale will move into the top role at the company.
