Banff 2019: CBC, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, sign new MOU

BANFF – The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) and CBC have announced a new creative and commercial collaboration aimed at enhancing the reach and impact of the broadcasters’ content across both countries.The two national public broadcasters said Monday at the Banff Media Fest they have signed a three-year memorandum of understanding (MOU) to co-develop English-language drama, comedy, factual, children’s and podcast content to try and maximize the value of their public funding for audiences. The deal will also provide further opportunities for co-financing and format sales of drama and children’s content.“At a time when public broadcasters are competing with the best...