Re: 2nd Quarter update

[Dan Say]

> sigh! Too much about television, not enough about radio.
>
> "Nevertheless he said CBC Radio has had the best summer on record,
> while on TV the numbers have �generally gone up,� based on the
> averages of the first three weeks since the fall TV season launched.
> He highlighted the ratings for Dragons� Den, Heartland, The Rick
> Mercer report, and Battle of the Blades."
>
> No mention of the death of CBCOvernight, nor the halving of
> local noon shows. Nor the dismal state of Radio 2. Or that
> the Radio 1 schedule is full of repeats, not to mention the
> restricted playlists for Radio 2
>
> And does his mother live in Vancouver?
>
> http://www.insidethecbc.com/cbcs-second-quarter-update/
>
> CBC�s Second Quarter Update:
> Advertising market facing a �structural decline�; criticism of News �Pathetic�
>
>
> At a second quarter financial update that he labelled a �non-event� today in
> Vancouver, Richard Stursberg said the CBC is weathering the economic storm.
> �It�s a better story than we had anticipated,� Stursberg said concerning the
> recession and staff layoffs. He said the advertising revenue picture has not
> been as bad as expected, �the numbers have held up and are quite good.�
>
> The Executive Vice President of English Services said it�s good when the
> updates are �non-events.� He said it indicates fewer concerns about the state
> of CBC finances.
>
> Stursberg spoke at length about the general media environment in Canada prior
> to focusing on the CBC�s situation. He said the advertising market in Canada
> is facing a �structural decline� because of the recession. He added that the
> impact of the economy has been most acutely felt at Canwest, of which some
> units are now in receivership. Stursberg said the current economic environment
>
> strengthens the argument broadcasters have been making concerning the
> fee-for-carriage debate. It�s a �very very difficult environment, very tough
> economically,� he said.
>
> Nevertheless he said CBC Radio has had the best summer on record, while on TV
> the numbers have �generally gone up,� based on the averages of the first three
>
> weeks since the fall TV season launched. He highlighted the ratings for
> Dragons� Den, Heartland, The Rick Mercer report, and Battle of the Blades.
>
> He also touched on the relaunch of CBC News, saying it has been a �gigantic
> undertaking,� while calling the criticism �pathetic� saying it �revolves
> around whether people are standing or sitting.�
>
> �One thing we should remember is that the papers are owned by our competitors�
>
> so I think you can draw your own conclusions about where they are going,�
> Stursberg said.
> ===
> 11 Responses to �CBC�s Second Quarter Update:
> Advertising market facing a �structural decline�; criticism of News
> �Pathetic��
> ....etc.