Rogers layoffs in media division (Blue Jays not affected)

[jaysfan2014]

This isn't affecting the Blue Jays, but there are some layoffs going on in Rogers' TV, radio and publishing division, due to the upcoming changes with cable/satellite bundles, and declines in traditional media--the Jays success is the only reason Rogers Media didn't lose money:

 

http://www.bnn.ca/News/2016/1/25/Rogers-Media-to-cut-200-jobs-across-TV-radio-publishing-divisions-.aspx

 

Bell also laid off people recently--it isn't just limited to Rogers. It's more due to cord-cutters.. it's also the same thing that's causing huge layoffs at ESPN.

 

Without Sportsnet and the Blue Jays, they'd be in trouble.. traditional media is dying because people are switching to online services like Netflix and/or cheaper bundles such as what's coming in March due to changes in cable/satellite rules.

[RealAccountant]

They need the money to keep producing the Anaheim Ducks vs San Jose Sharks games

 

They paid billions for this games. Now they will look to cut the Jays $$ to make up

[Inklink]

So Kevin Barker survived the cuts?

[BigRed]

This isn't affecting the Blue Jays, but there are some layoffs going on in Rogers' TV, radio and publishing division, due to the upcoming changes with cable/satellite bundles, and declines in traditional media--the Jays success is the only reason Rogers Media didn't lose money:

 

http://www.bnn.ca/News/2016/1/25/Rogers-Media-to-cut-200-jobs-across-TV-radio-publishing-divisions-.aspx

 

Bell also laid off people recently--it isn't just limited to Rogers. It's more due to cord-cutters.. it's also the same thing that's causing huge layoffs at ESPN.

 

Without Sportsnet and the Blue Jays, they'd be in trouble.. traditional media is dying because people are switching to online services like Netflix and/or cheaper bundles such as what's coming in March due to changes in cable/satellite rules.

 

I read last year that the Blue Jays represents something like less than 5% of Rogers.

 

Their cellular and internet businesses dwarfs the Blue Jays.

[sdyment]

Great opportunity to replace Buck and Tabby without embarrassing them... How much could Shulman cost compared to Buck and Tabby...?

[P2F]

Great opportunity to replace Buck and Tabby without embarrassing them... How much could Shulman cost compared to Buck and Tabby...?

 

A lot more.

[Spanky99]

A lot more.

 

Shulman's a part of the crew this year, except when he's off doing SNB, so no weekends.

[Ziggyy108]

They need the money to keep producing the Anaheim Ducks vs San Jose Sharks games

 

They paid billions for this games. Now they will look to cut the Jays $$ to make up

 

 

lol ... couldn't agree with this more

[BillBucknorslegs]

This isn't affecting the Blue Jays, but there are some layoffs going on in Rogers' TV, radio and publishing division, due to the upcoming changes with cable/satellite bundles, and declines in traditional media--the Jays success is the only reason Rogers Media didn't lose money

 

I claim no credit for this, but as this is so hilariously funny and apt, I thought I'd repost it here:

 

HERP DIGGER POSTED:

 

"Yeah, I'd like to sign up for the $25.00 per month package. That'll be $72.25.

 

$1.25 CRTC fee

$3.75 Bandwidth fee

$2.00 Emergency service fee

$4.80 Obamacare fee

$11.60 Only service provider in your area fee

$3.25 Not electing for specialty channels fee

$2.15 Cable TV membership fee

$1.00 Printed bill fee

$2.35 Server space required to store your personal information fee

$3.25 We'll see if they don't spot this one fee

$2.35 Fee mediation fee

$8.15 Convenience fee

$1.35 Clairvoyance fee"