Articles Tagged ‘Shaw Media’
History’s Vikings renewed
The top-rated specialty drama will return in 2017 with a new star in its midst.
NCIS takes the week: Numeris
The drama on Global had the most single-night viewers for the week of Feb. 29 to March 6, 2016.
Corus shareholders vote to approve Shaw acquisition
The vote took place at Corus HQ yesterday and saw shareholders vote almost 80% in favour of the deal.
OSC shuts down Catalyst application
An Ontario Securities Commission hearing held on Friday and Monday aimed to determine if Catalyst Capital had the standing to pursue an application related to the Corus/Shaw deal.
Vikings building momentum in season four
Total numbers from the History series’ February premiere are up 32% year-over-year in Canada.
Big Brother Canada posts premiere growth
The show’s Wednesday night opener was watched by just under one million viewers.
Catalyst continues campaign against Corus-Shaw
The private equity firm has increased the amount it says Corus is overpaying for Shaw, and is continuing to encourage minority shareholders to vote against the deal.
Rick Campanelli joins 102.1 the Edge
The ET Canada co-host will be part of the Toronto radio station’s morning show team.
The brands filling Big Brother Canada’s house
Houseguests are set for furniture and laundry as sponsor announcements roll out for season four of the show.
Brands on board to deck out HGTV home project
The multiplatform series, Home to Win will have Toyota, Leon’s and Benjamin Moore products integrated into its TV and web programming.
ICYMI: Grease is the word, Big Brother Canada returns
In case you missed it: Grease: Live drew big numbers, Big Brother Canada is back in March and SiriusXM is all about the Super Bowl.
Corus enters event business
The media co is launching the new division with CMT Music Fest this July.
Shaw Media greenlights new Canadian drama for Global
The drama is executive produced by Rookie Blue creator Tassie Cameron.
Shaw Media pulls back the curtain on set-top box data
SVP of sales Greg McLelland took to the FFWD Ad Week stage to share findings from the media co’s testing to date.
CRTC calls for public comment on Shaw-Corus
The regulator has opened review of the deal to public interventions until Feb. 15.
