Tag: Corus

All things Corus from Broadcast Dialogue, Canada’s broadcast industry publication of record.

Radio & Podcast News – CBC/Radio-Canada puts branded podcast initiative on...

CBC/Radio-Canada has confirmed it’s putting its expanded branded content and promotional podcast initiative on hold pending further review. CBC/Radio-Canada Media Solutions announced the launch...

HireBIPOC web portal launches aimed at increasing diversity in TV, film...

Bell Media, CBC/Radio-Canada, Corus Entertainment, and Rogers Sports & Media are the Foundational Partners of HireBIPOC, a new industry initiative that launched Monday, aimed at changing hiring...

Global News Radio adds weekend hosts Joel Matlin, Jawn Jang

The Global News Radio network is introducing several new personalities to its weekend talk lineup. The Joel Matlin Entrepreneur Show, hosted by the former president...

Syd Smith set to retire after 24 years with Edmonton’s 630...

Syd Smith, Director of Talk and Talent at Corus Radio Edmonton, has announced he'll be retiring this fall after nearly a quarter century with...

Revolving Door

Corus Entertainment initiated restructuring last week with layoffs hitting the Global News network digital desk hard as part of a move away from supporting lifestyle, entertainment, and social media...

Corus extends reach of ‘Willy in the Morning’ to third market

Corus Radio has announced that Willy in the Morning, the Rock 101 (CFMI-FM) Vancouver-based morning show that expanded to Q107 (CFGQ-FM) Calgary last year,...

Broadcast Tech & Engineering News – Corus invests in CGI’s OpenMedia...

Corus Entertainment has invested in the OpenMedia platform from CGI to drive efficiencies in the back end of its news operations as it shifts...

Regulatory, Telecom & Media News – Conventional TV revenue grew in...

The CRTC's recently-released 2019 Broadcasting Financial Summaries reveal growth in annual conventional television revenue for the first time in eight years, while commercial radio...

TV & Film News – Networks prepare for return of major...

Sportsnet is preparing for the return of the NHL, MLB and NBA across its TV, radio and streaming platforms. Its MLB coverage begins Friday,...

Corus updates scope and mandate of Diversity Review

Corus Entertainment has released an update on its ongoing Diversity Review, announced in early June following allegations of a culture of racism and microagressions from...