TORONTO – Julie Bristow, former CBC executive director of studio and unscripted programming, has launched her own content creation company, Bristow Global Media Inc.
BGM will specialize in and produce multiplatform content across all genres including scripted, lifestyle, reality, documentary and sports. Media companies GroupM Entertainment and Fresh One Productions have joined BGM as partners.
Bristow, who left the CBC in May, says BGM represents a new business model for a global production company and is positioned to make a significant impact on the TV and digital landscape internationally.
BGM has secured a partnership with UK chef Jamie Oliver’s production company Fresh One Productions to help expand Oliver’s brand into North America.
“We see our relationship with BGM as a wise part of our strategy – taking our ideas into Canada, and co-producing BGM ideas in Europe,” said Fresh One Productions managing director Roy Ackerman in a BGM release.
Bristow created more than 1,500 hours of original content, and garnered multiple industry and business awards. While at CBC she oversaw the 2014 and 2016 Olympic Games, Hockey Night in Canada, Dragons Den, Battle of the Blades, and George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight.
“The launch of BGM is the culmination of my life’s work,” said Bristow. “We’re entering the market at a unique time. The business opportunities are unprecedented and we have the resources and expertise to create content that speaks to directly to today’s consumer in an ever changing global landscape.”
