Articles Tagged ‘Shaw Communications’
Barbara Williams urges female execs to reach higher
Shaw Media’s president and EVP of broadcasting on why connecting with CEOs is key to advancement and her hopes for The Protege Project.
More women needed in Canadian c-suites
A new program from Shaw Communications, Women in Communications and Technology and Catalyst Canada aims to increase opportunities for female executives.
Shaw Communications reports growth
The company points to investments in programming, technology and products, combined with operational efficiencies.
Barbara Williams named Shaw Media president
Williams takes on the new role following the passing of Paul Robertson earlier this month.
TV needs guidelines, not regulations, Shaw tells CRTC
Company executives stressed allowing market forces to decide on pick-and-pay and cable unbundling in its Let’s Talk TV presentation. (Shaw Media EVP of content Barb Williams pictured)
Rdio and Shaw’s plan to get Canadians streaming
CEO Anthony Bay and Shaw’s Jim Little officially launched the service’s latest updates with a concert from Ellie Goulding over the weekend.
Paul Robertson dies at 59
The president of Shaw Media and EVP of Shaw Communications passed away yesterday after a battle with pancreatic cancer.
Rdio solidifies Canadian strategy with key hire
Michael Orrbrooke is joining the company as GM in Canada, providing more direct leadership for a market the company calls important to its global presence.
Shaw to apply to CRTC for all-news channel licence
Plans for a national Global News 1 service were unveiled in the cable giant’s submission to the regulator’s Let’s Talk TV consultation.
Rdio partners with Shaw to expand Canadian presence
The Canadian communications company will promote the music streaming service across its platforms.
Shaw Communications records higher Q2 earnings
The profit jump came as the cable and broadcast giant noted a $49 million gain after selling a 50% stake in the French-language Historia and Series+ channels to Corus Entertainment.
Shaw Communications increases earnings, despite lower cable subs
The western Canadian cable giant lost 29,619 cable subscribers and 9,323 satellite TV customers, while adding internet access customers.
Rogers, Shaw report quarterly revenue growth
Elsewhere, Corus Entertainment, which released its Q4 and fiscal year-end results Thursday, reported an increase in specialty advertising revenues.
Shaw rolls out new spots
The cable carrier promotes Shaw On Demand with a campaign featuring its rebranded look.
Rogers to pay $700M for Shaw’s spectrum, Hamilton cable system
The strategic agreements between the two telecommunications companies also see Shaw acquiring Rogers’ one-third stake in entertainment specialty TVtropolis.
