Val Maloney

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Wimbledon finals net record numbers for TSN, RDS

Eugenie Bouchard’s historic match and Djokovic versus Federer both had record viewers on TSN and RDS.

TC Media closes content side of TV Guide Canada

The mediaco is keeping the online listings side operational, but the title will no longer be running original content.

HBO Canada tests binge strategy with Sensitive Skin

The channel is launching all six episodes of Canadian dramedy Sensitive Skin online and on demand following the show’s broadcast premiere.

Pick-and-pay: Broadcasters tackle specialty strategies

Broadcast execs weigh in on strategies to keep specialty channels in viewer’s sights as change looms ahead.

Top five new media matchups

How these 10 companies are using strategic partnerships to create scale, buzz and reach in today’s fragmented mediascape.

2014 Upfronts: CTV, CTV Two unveil fall schedules

The channel has re-upped Spun Out for mid-season, added a new MasterChef Canada special and built a new strategy around short-run series timeslot sharing. (Spun Out pictured.)

Up all night to get ratings?

From our print issue: with video viewing habits all over the map, why are we still fixated on overnight TV ratings? And are demos being missed with traditional measurement?

CHCH launches viewer loyalty program

Called Ch-Ching!, the program will allow viewers to rack up points in exchange for prizes, and help the channel kick off its 60th anniversary efforts.

Twitter Canada adds head of brand strategy

The social media co’s Canadian office has hired Jamie Michaels from Rogers Media.

CTV unveils its LA Screenings acquisitions

The Bell Media network bought shows including Gotham (pictured), How to Get Away with Murder and Marvel’s Agent Carter.

Phil King on TSN’s next play

The Bell Media exec discusses TSN’s three new national feeds while Mindshare Canada’s Trevor Clark wonders if the sports media sector is becoming over-saturated.

Lacroix asks Canadians to talk about the CBC

The president and CEO of CBC/Radio-Canada said the pubcaster needs a conversation to start about its future, not where it has been.