CBC/Radio-Canada doubles down on kids programming

MIAMI – CBC has a picked up a slate of new kids content for its OTT platforms CBC Gem and French-language ICI Tou.tv after announcing an expanded commitment to serving young audiences.“As Canada’s public broadcaster, we want to accompany Canadians on a lifelong journey”, said CBC/Radio-Canada president and CEO Catherine Tait Tuesday from the annual international Kidscreen Summit. “To better engage young audiences beyond the preschool demographic, we are redirecting some funding to invest in programming including digital content targeted to school-aged kids, tweens and teens. This includes acquisitions and original storytelling from Canadian creators that celebrates inclusiveness, diversity, equality...