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Corus releases first combined quarterly
In its first earnings report following the acquisition of Shaw Media, Corus has posted consolidated revenues of $360.8 million and a net loss of $15.8 million.
Conventional TV sees uptick in airtime sales in 2015: Stats Can
Despite predictable declines in revenue and sector airtime sales, there were a few bright spots in Statistics Canada’s annual television broadcasting report.
Brunico Communications acquires Achilles Media
The parent company of Playback, Realscreen and Kidscreen has acquired the assets of Toronto-based Achilles, including the operating rights to the Banff World Media Festival. (Brunico president and CEO Russell Goldstein pictured.)
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.
CRTC’s Raj Shoan dismissed from office
Updated: Raj Shoan has released a statement indicating he will appeal the government’s decision.
Stingray snaps up Bell Media’s ad-free music channels
The Montreal-based company has acquired four digital specialty channels as it builds out its TV portfolio.
Hot bot: Why Massively is going big on automated tech
The Canadian tech co has launched a new platform that allows companies to develop their own bots and bot-campaigns, capitalizing on a new trend in entertainment and brand marketing.
Private Eyes bets on brand integration
The dramedy on Global moves into a new timeslot and adds an integration with PokerStars.net.
Wattpad to push horror content into Turner pipeline
The Toronto-based company has tied up with the TV network to add spice and bring fans into its two-hour horror programming block.
Upfronts ’16: Tracey Pearce on prepping Bravo for pick and pay
Bell Media’s VP of programming for specialty and pay on how the channel is honing its focus. (Animal Kingdom pictured.)
Corus exec Tom Peddie hangs up his boots
The Corus Entertainment CFO will be replaced by veteran telecom exec John Gossling.
Upfronts ’16: Global adds 11 new series, building on hits
The Corus Entertainment channel is focusing on spinoffs and proven stars to keep Canadians tuning in for fall/winter 2016/2017, as well as Canadian dramas Mary Kills People and Ransom.
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