CanWest Global Communications Corp. · Winnipeg, MB Canada ·(Toronto: CGS)
Company Description
Phone: +1-204-956-2025
Fax: +1-204-947-9841
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This link will open in a new window This company controls media serving every point on the compass. CanWest Global Communications is the largest media conglomerate in Canada with operations including television, newspapers, and interactive media. The company operates TV network Global Television, along with a portfolio of specialty cable networks including HGTV Canada, the History Channel, and Showcase. CanWest's publishing operations are anchored by its flagship newspaper the National Post, along with such local papers as The Gazette (Montreal) and The Vancouver Sun. The company, which is controlled by the founding Asper family, filed for bankruptcy in 2009. To read the full description, subscribe now.
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Key CanWest Global Communications Corp. Financials
| Company Type | Public - Toronto: CGS Headquarters |
| Fiscal Year-End | August |
| 2008 Sales (mil.) | $2,955.3 |
| 2007 Employees | 2,171 |
CanWest Global Communications Corp. Executives
33 executives listed for CanWest Global Communications Corp.'s Winnipeg, MB location.
| Title | Name & Bio | Contact |
| Chairman | Derek Burney | Network |
| President, CEO, and Director | Leonard Asper | Network |
| CFO | John Maguire | Network |
Competition
Competitive Landscape for CanWest Global Communications Corp.
Demand for advertising and marketing services comes largely from businesses that sell consumer products, entertainment, financial services, technology, and telecommunications. The profitability of individual companies depends on creative skills and maintaining client relationships. Large companies benefit from being able to serve the varied needs of major customers. Small companies can compete by focusing on niche markets or by offering lower pricing. New competition for advertising and marketing business has come from database marketing companies, systems integrators, and telemarketers. To read the full description, subscribe now.Top CanWest Global Communications Corp. Competitors
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