Jordan Pinto
Lifestyle gurus look to extend brands via licensing deals
Kin, Corus’ influencer division, has teamed with Nelvana to add another partnership to layer to building creators’ brands.
Corus revenue up in Q3, with a slight year-to-date dip
The media company’s consolidated revenue was $403 million for the quarter, as TV ad revenue climbed 22% compared to last year’s pandemic-hit third quarter.
Upfronts ’21: CBC tables ambitious, new-look comedy and drama lineups
Newly announced greenlights The Red and Son of a Critch are among more than 35 new orders and renewals.
Upfronts ’21: Family Law, Departure renewed at Global
The scripted dramas have been renewed for second and third seasons, respectively, as part of Corus’ 2021/22 slate.
Bell Media revenue dips 5% to $713M; Crave subs up to 2.9M
The streaming service had its best quarter since the final season of Game of Thrones was on air, adding 139,000 new subscribers in Q1.
Corus’ revenue inches back up to pre-pandemic levels
Continued ad-revenue recovery in TV is helping recovery, as are increases in its subscription business.
Blue Ant launches streaming true crime channel
Crimetime is part of Blue Ant’s ambitions to find new ad-supported distribution by packaging content offerings for niche audiences.
TVA Group’s revenue fell by 10.8% in 2020
The results were partially attributed to a 13.7% decline in ad revenue due to pandemic, though digital was a bright spot.
Fashion Television and Book Television to shutter
The CRTC has approved an application filed by Bell Media in December, with the channels set to go dark on Feb. 21.
Second round of layoffs hits Bell Media
The head of Discovery Canada, the sales lead for Western Canada and the head of podcasting strategy are among the departures.
Corus revenue down in Q1, but advertising rebound continues
The media company also said it now has 400,000 paying subscribers across digital offerings.
Sweeping executive layoffs hit Bell Media
The head of the company’s content production studios are among the departures that come as its new president steps in.
Cineplex revenue down 85% in Q3
Revenue fell to $61 million in Q3, compared with $418.4 million a year ago, but a backlog of tentpole features and the potential of a vaccine is cause for optimism, said CEO Ellis Jacob.
Heritage minister proposes bill to regulate OTTs
If passed, the proposed amendments to the Broadcasting Act will see vast amounts of new money flowing through the funding system.
Tumbling ad revenue hits Corus Entertainment’s financial results
TV revenue for the most recent quarter fell 13% to $299.1 million as advertising revenue plummeted by 25%.