Articles Tagged ‘Shaw Media’
Jim Shaw dies at 60
Shaw Communications’ “master company builder” was an iconic presence in Canada’s broadcast industry.
Despite low TV revenue, Corus sees $102.7M profit for Q2
The media company reported consolidated revenues of $368.2 million, nearly doubled from the same period a year ago, helped largely by its acquisition of Shaw Media last year.
Kraft, Toyota and more joining Big Brother Canada as sponsors
Following its most successful season yet, Big Brother Canada has brought back key prize sponsor The Brick along with Toyota, Kraft, ParticiPaction, Oreo and Paramount Pictures.
Corus fiscal ’16 revenues up 44%
In its first full-year financial report since acquiring Shaw Media, the company’s fiscal results were in line with expectations.
Shomi to cease operations in November
The Shaw/Rogers-owned streamer is closing due to the changing online video marketplace and business climate, according to the company.
Corus releases first combined quarterly
The broadcaster’s first quarterly post its Shaw Media acquisition shows losses of $15.8 million.
Corus axes Global’s 16X9
Host Carolyn Jarvis will move to a new Global News investigative team, while its The Morning Show will also see changes.
Specialty check-in: ads down, subscribers up
How the top channels and industry overall fared in 2015, according to the CRTC’s report.
District M opens up in Toronto
The Montreal-based company has hired Emil Torma to lead programmatic solutions across the country.
Corus shuffles its deck, reorganizes
Who will staff key roles under the new, integrated sales structure at Corus.
Layoffs at Corus as merger takes effect
Sales, marketing and content are among the departments impacted as Shaw Media is integrated into Corus.
Shaw Media posts advertising drops in Q2
Reduced advertising and syndication revenues were listed as reasons for the declines.
Corus unveils new brand, leadership team
Mario Cecchini and Christine Shipton are leaving the company as part of leadership changes as the deal to acquire Shaw Media closes today.
Shaw Media orders ‘special’ serving of Chopped
The latest season of the series will be made up of special and themed episodes, targeting kids and teen demos separately.
CRTC approves Corus acquisition of Shaw Media
The regulator has said no tangible benefits will be generated from the deal, nor will any new broadcast licences be issued for any of the services.
