Michael Kolberg

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Who is watching Netflix in Canada?

New data from Media Technology Monitor offers deep demographic data on who is watching and how they are using the OTT VOD service.

Everest jump to simulcast live on Discovery

The latest worldwide megastunt event for the specialty channel will see mountain climber Joby Ogwyn glide from the summit to base camp in a wingsuit.

Disney XD starts game conversation with kids

The channel is looking for kids’ feedback on the pilot for Gaming Show (In My Parents’ Garage), which will air April 21.

CBC town hall coming as ad revenue expected to dive

A report from Canadian Media Research Inc. projects that CBC’s ad revenue will be cut in half by 2015, following the loss of NHL broadcast rights.

Bitten rates as top original Space program of all time

The werewolf drama averaged 348,000 viewers through its first season in its Saturday night timeslot.

What media execs want to see from the CBC

Media agency execs weigh in on how the pubcaster can change to meet the needs of Canadian viewers and advertisers after the loss of key programming.

Video viewing makes up 29% of all time spent online: MTM

Media Technology Monitor’s analysis of the English-language market in Canada highlights the growing popularity of streaming video.

Sportsnet unveils cross-platform Blue Jays coverage

The Rogers sports brand will be covering the team on TV, radio, online and in print, as Boston Pizza expands its sponsorship.

BeIN Sports Canada launches

The international sports network that airs La Liga, Serie A and Ligue 1 soccer is now available to Bell, Rogers and MTS customers.

Video viewing on tablets on the up: MTM

The latest Media Technology Monitor data shows that tablet penetration has reached 42%, with most using the devices to watch videos.

Sponsored twists, Divergent games on Big Brother Canada

Ratings are in for the first week of Big Brother Canada on Slice, which features sponsored content such as a game based on the eOne-distributed blockbuster Divergent.

L’Oreal partners with OMNI on Bollywood Star

The beauty brand is sponsoring the new four-part reality competition series from Rogers Media and Toronto’s Spinning Plates Entertainment.