Articles Tagged ‘Shaw Media’

Global Television draws three million viewers for Grammys
The viewership for the 55th edition of the music awards was down from last year’s 4.6 million Canadians.

Astral Media and Cineplex join CPAX
The media cos have joined the RTB exchange, which also includes the CBC, Rogers Media, Shaw Media, Corus, V and Tele-Quebec.

Shaw partners with CIBC on Income Property
The two-year long deal includes show integrations and endorsements with its host, Scott McGillivray.

CMT goes big for its Friday lineup
The Corus Entertainment channel has launched a larger than usual campaign to promote Bayou Billionaires and My Big Redneck Vacation.

Global Television adds talent to Montreal and Maritimes morning shows
Richard Dagenais (centre) and ex-CTV Montreal News reporter Camille Ross (left) will host the new Montreal morning show, joined by weather specialist Jessica Laventure.

Big Brother Canada names host
Canadian TV personality Arisa Cox joins as the front person of the first Canadian version of the show.

Big Brother Canada previews its digital side
Shaw Media will launch an interactive platform that gives Canadians the ability to control the outcome of the show.

Strategy and Playback launch BCON Expo
The branded content conference kicks off March 28, bringing together Canadian brands and media.

Slice acquires TBS reality show King of the Nerds
The series sees 11 people compete in teams and on their own to see who’s the biggest geek.

Astral, Shaw report Q1 results with TV ad revenue stability
Both media groups reported higher TV ad sales, despite an uncertain economic climate.

CRTC approves new channels, Vancouver VOD service
The new channels consist of HGTV Canada spin-off Quest and Fight Media’s The League, which targets fantasy sports league players.

Three new faces on The Real Housewives of Vancouver
Slice seeks new on-air relationships and drama for its adaptation of the global franchise.

Shaw, Scripps grow partnership
The deal sees the broadcaster become the exclusive sales agent for Scripps’ online brands, such as Foodnetwork.com and HGTV.com.