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Increasing Pace of Inflation Drives 31 Percent More New Households to Seek Food and Shelter as Salvation Army Launches its Largest Public Fundraiser of the Year

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

The economic challenges posed by ongoing and rising prices have led to a 31 percent increase in new households seeking assistance from The Salvation Army's community services this year.

Key Points: 
  • The economic challenges posed by ongoing and rising prices have led to a 31 percent increase in new households seeking assistance from The Salvation Army's community services this year.
  • Notably, 34 percent of those requiring aid are children, highlighting the urgent need for support.
  • With Christmas on the horizon, there's no better moment to ignite a powerful wave of joy, kindness, and compassion through your generous giving.
  • What's even more remarkable is that your gift today will be doubled, thanks to a generous donor who will match your contribution.

TVA Group announces major changes to secure its future

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

MONTRÉAL, Nov. 2, 2023 /CNW/ - TVA Group (TSX: TVA.B) is announcing major changes to secure its future at a time of crisis for the global media industry.

Key Points: 
  • MONTRÉAL, Nov. 2, 2023 /CNW/ - TVA Group (TSX: TVA.B) is announcing major changes to secure its future at a time of crisis for the global media industry.
  • Given this situation, in the coming months TVA Group will implement a three-pronged reorganization plan approved by its Board of Directors:
    "The deficit TVA Group is currently running is simply no longer sustainable," said Pierre Karl Péladeau, acting President and CEO of TVA Group and President and CEO of Quebecor.
  • The second measure concerns the news outlets of TVA Group and Quebecor: TVA, LCN, Le Journal de Montréal, Le Journal de Québec, QUB radio, 24 heures, TVA Sports, TVA Publications magazines, and the other digital brands.
  • The plan announced today springs from a desire to restore TVA Group to a position of strength and secure its future.

BCE reports third quarter 2023 results

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

"With year-to-date consolidated financial results in line with budget, we're in a great position heading into the end of the year.

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  • "With year-to-date consolidated financial results in line with budget, we're in a great position heading into the end of the year.
  • BCE capital expenditures were $1,159 million, down 12.0% from $1,317 million last year, corresponding to a capital intensity8 of 19.1%, compared to 21.9% in Q3 2022.
  • At the end of Q3 2023, mobile connected device subscribers9 totalled 2,653,802, a 13.1% increase over last year.
  • BCE confirmed its financial guidance targets for 2023, as provided on February 2, 2023, as follows:

Bell Media and FOX Entertainment Global Announce Canadian Content Licensing and Distribution Pact with Neshama Entertainment

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Friday, October 27, 2023

TORONTO and LOS ANGELES, Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Bell Media and FOX Entertainment Global today announced a new licensing and distribution pact that sees the companies partner to support Canadian original productions for all Bell Media platforms, including CTV and Crave, and in the U.S. for FOX.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO and LOS ANGELES, Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Bell Media and FOX Entertainment Global today announced a new licensing and distribution pact that sees the companies partner to support Canadian original productions for all Bell Media platforms, including CTV and Crave, and in the U.S. for FOX.
  • The announcement further demonstrates the strength and success of Canadian original series at home and globally, and reinforces Bell Media's ongoing commitment to the creation of original Canadian content.
  • "This new partnership with FOX Entertainment Global bolsters Bell Media's commitment to the creation of original Canadian content that resonates both at home and abroad," said Justin Stockman, Vice-President, Content Development & Programming, Bell Media.
  • The ongoing licensing and distribution pact has Bell Media's CTV or Crave act as the commissioning broadcaster for all series, with content to be initially produced by Neshama Entertainment, and distributed by FOX Entertainment Global.

OUTFRONT Media to Divest its Canadian Business to Bell Media

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Monday, October 23, 2023

NEW YORK and TORONTO, Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- OUTFRONT Media Inc. (NYSE: OUT) and Bell Media announced today that they have entered into an agreement to sell the Canadian business of OUTFRONT Media to Bell Media, a wholly-owned subsidiary of BCE (TSX, NYSE: BCE).

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK and TORONTO, Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- OUTFRONT Media Inc. (NYSE: OUT) and Bell Media announced today that they have entered into an agreement to sell the Canadian business of OUTFRONT Media to Bell Media, a wholly-owned subsidiary of BCE (TSX, NYSE: BCE).
  • As of December 31, 2022, OUTFRONT Media's Canadian business operated 9,325 total displays in the country and generated revenues of U.S. $91.9 million during that year.
  • While we will miss our Canadian colleagues, we know the business we have built together will be in excellent hands with Bell Media."
  • National Bank Financial Inc. is acting as financial advisor to Bell Media and Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP is acting as legal advisor.

Bell Media Launches Addressable Audio, Available Now on Bell DSP

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

Addressable Audio, available now through Bell DSP and directly through a Bell Media sales representative, allows brands to target listeners through AM/FM streaming, on-demand tracks, and podcasts.

Key Points: 
  • Addressable Audio, available now through Bell DSP and directly through a Bell Media sales representative, allows brands to target listeners through AM/FM streaming, on-demand tracks, and podcasts.
  • "We are thrilled to launch Addressable Audio on Bell DSP, and further revolutionize how our ad partners connect with the market," said Stewart Johnston, Senior Vice-President, Sales and Sports, Bell Media.
  • Addressable Audio is now available programmatically on Bell DSP and DV360, or directly through a Bell Media sales representative as a managed service.
  • Source: Numeris PPM Data Total Canada, R03 2023, Mo-Su 2a-2a, P2+ Average Weekly Reach: Streaming Platform - Bell Media Radio Stations

Bell Media Brings More than 150 new Hours of Original Content to MIPCOM 2023

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

– CTV's new daytime series, THE GOOD STUFF WITH MARY BERG, is available for

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  • – CTV's new daytime series, THE GOOD STUFF WITH MARY BERG, is available for
    international sale, alongside returning series from CTV, CTV Life Channel, CTV Comedy
    TORONTO, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Spanning genres from lifestyle and scripted, to factual and true crime, Bell Media revealed today its slate of award-winning original programs available for international sale at MIPCOM 2023.
  • With more than 150 new hours of content, highlights include CTV's new daytime series THE GOOD STUFF WITH MARY BERG, plus new episodes of EVOLVING VEGAN, EAST HARBOUR HEROES, ACTING GOOD, and more.
  • "Bell Media Original productions are currently available in more than 100 markets around the world, and we're excited to build on that momentum at MIPCOM by continuing to shine a spotlight on our sought-after programming," said Justin Stockman, Vice-President, Content Development & Programming, Bell Media.
  • Brian Blazik, Senior Lead, Content & Sales, is set to represent Bell Media's distribution team at MIPCOM.

Bell Media President and Vice-Chair, BCE Inc. Wade Oosterman retiring from Bell at the end of the year, Sean Cohan to lead Bell Media forward

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

MONTRÉAL, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - BCE Inc. (TSX: BCE) (NYSE: BCE) announced today that Sean Cohan will assume leadership of Bell Media and join the BCE leadership team on November 1, following the retirement of Wade Oosterman.

Key Points: 
  • MONTRÉAL, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - BCE Inc. (TSX: BCE) (NYSE: BCE) announced today that Sean Cohan will assume leadership of Bell Media and join the BCE leadership team on November 1, following the retirement of Wade Oosterman.
  • "On behalf of everyone at Bell I want to thank Wade for his leadership in making Bell a strong competitor in Canadian communications and media.
  • Wade will remain in his role as Vice-Chair, BCE Inc. and Bell Canada until early January, 2024, and will provide support to the new President of Bell Media to ensure a smooth transition."
  • "I look forward to working with Sean as he leads the Bell Media team in delivering the most compelling content across every platform.

CTV Announces Comprehensive Fall Programming Slate Brimming with New Series and Returning Fan-Favourites

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

CTV's fall features new episodes throughout primetime, as well as a refreshed daytime lineup.

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  • CTV's fall features new episodes throughout primetime, as well as a refreshed daytime lineup.
  • Headlining CTV's fall schedule is thrilling new CTV Original murder mystery competition series THE TRAITORS CANADA (Mondays at 10 p.m. ET/PT, beginning Oct. 2), hosted by Karine Vanasse.
  • CTV also delivers every game of the NFL Playoffs, and the biggest broadcast event of the year, SUPER BOWL LVIII.
  • All fall series, along with other acclaimed shows, blockbuster movies, and binge-worthy collections are available for streaming on the country's #1 Canadian AVOD platform, CTV.ca and the CTV app.

Bell Media Launches Addressable TV Solution for Precision Targeting and Personalized Viewing Experience

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Addressable TV provides a personalized ad experience to specific households or devices, based on demographic and behavioural data across VOD, livestreams, and linear content and makes Bell Media the first Canadian broadcaster to offer the technology on linear channels through a Canadian broadcast distributor.

Key Points: 
  • Addressable TV provides a personalized ad experience to specific households or devices, based on demographic and behavioural data across VOD, livestreams, and linear content and makes Bell Media the first Canadian broadcaster to offer the technology on linear channels through a Canadian broadcast distributor.
  • Bell Media's ATV solution leverages the largest source of Canadian household insights, including Bell's premium first party data, for precise targeting to an advertiser's core audience.
  • "Bell Media continues to be a major innovator in Canada, consistently providing increased flexibility to our partners to target their audiences across all our platforms," said Nauby Jacob, Senior Vice-President, Consumer and Media Products, Bell Media.
  • With Bell Media's Addressable TV, advertisers gain access to premium inventory, improved efficiency of ad spend, as well as enhanced measurement capabilities.