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Ratings: Idol tops again
The reality show’s new judging panel doesn’t seem to be slowing it down this season, as it wins the week in Canada again.
Bell Media launches with Mobile TV service
The newly minted mediaco officially closed its acquisition of CTV today, with mobile a primary focus for the network under its new ownership.
Junos win their own award: best ever
It truly outdid itself: the 2011 Juno Awards were the most-watched broadcast in the show’s history, earning 2.4 million viewers according to BBM Canada overnight data.
Shaw Direct adds online VOD
The mediaco starts putting its content to work with the launch of an online TV and movie library.
HGTV digs up new spring programming
The Shaw Media channel debuts three new shows, with Canadian DIY celebs Mike Holmes and Gail Vaz-Oxlade each getting a new vehicle.
Coke goes under “covers” with Much
The beverage co wants Canadian teens to unleash their “inner superstar” with a co-branded campaign on MuchMusic and MuchMusic.com
Oscars up for CTV
James Franco’s performance as host may have underwhelmed, but preliminary data shows a boost in younger viewership.
Amazing Race gets HD boost
The we-can’t-believe-it-wasn’t-in-HD-before reality show debuts with higher-than-average viewership over last season.
DIY Net has a nice, nice Sunday night
The Shaw Media channel has its biggest ratings day yet as The Vanilla Ice Project debuts.
Brad Shaw: TV will remain the primary medium to deliver content
The Shaw Communications CEO talks about the future of TV and the company’s desire to “enthrall” Canadians with content.
Global wins with the Grammys
The broadcast pulls in its highest audience in five years.
Web, phone subscriptions outpace cable TV: StatsCan
The org’s 2009 Cable and Satellite Television Industry report shows decade-highest profits for cable operators, led by increases in telecom subscribers.
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