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Canadian Broadcasters for Sustainability formed

Canadian broadcasters have united to form Canadian Broadcasters for Sustainability, a group which is committed to working together to increase environmentally sustainable change. This is the first time such a broad and diverse group of Canadian public and private broadcasters from different linguistic and regional markets have come together for a common cause. The group […]

June 12, 2023

Potatoverse platform to help children counter climate ‘doomism’

Wind Sun Sky Entertainment, the Ontario Water Centre and its ClearWater Farm social enterprise have announced the Potatoverse, a new multi-platform digital universe designed to help children counter climate ‘doomism’ with hope, inspiration and empowerment to build a better future. The Potatoverse revolves around a time-travelling, eco-superhero chicken named Potato, also known as “Future Chicken.” […]

June 7, 2023

Fueyo joins Extreme E

Extreme E, the all-electric off-road motorsport series, has appointed a new St. Helena Explorer for Season 3, in a role dubbed ‘Greatest Job in the World’.Television presenter, Coni Fueyo, will document life on board the St. Helena, the ship that the series uses to travel between races. Living aboard the championship’s floating centrepiece, Fueyo’s arrival […]

May 9, 2023

Sefton joins Extreme E as Head of Communications

Extreme E, the electric off-road racing series, has appointed Charlotte Sefton as its new Head of Communications. Sefton brings a wealth of experience to the series, having spent almost eight years at McLaren, where she played an integral role leading the Formula 1 outfit’s communications team, as well as promoting the company’s expansion into IndyCar […]

May 4, 2023

Extreme E readies Race for the Planet Season 2

Extreme E Season 2 has been captured in the second instalment of the Race for the Planet series, offering audiences an insight into the behind the scenes of what proved to be a thrilling championship battle. Race for the Planet Season 2 is a four part docu-series, co-produced with NEO Studios that provides a comprehensive […]

April 21, 2023

WaterBear, Jack Wolfskin launching Serengeti of America to rewild Great Plains doc

New documentary, Serengeti of America, will launch on April 21st on free environmental streaming platform WaterBear in partnership with Jack Wolfskin. This comes as part of their broader initiative to inspire action through storytelling. The documentary follows Jay Tutchton and Nicole Rosmarino, two activists on a mission to rewild and restore the great plains of […]

April 13, 2023

Sky Zero Footprint Fund returns

The Sky Zero Footprint Fund returns for a third year with a new expanded format. The £2 million initiative was established to help brands accelerate their sustainable initiatives and inspire behavioural change using the power and scale of TV advertising. The campaign champions the adoption of tangible steps towards a sustainable future and is an […]

March 29, 2023

Viaplay recognised for sustainability performance

Viaplay Group has been recognised for its sustainability performance by Sustainalytics for the second consecutive year, following an analysis of over 15,000 companies around the world, and has received both a 2023 Industry Top-Rated Badge and a Regional Top-Rated Badge. In addition, Viaplay Group’s 2030 emission reduction targets for greenhouse gases (GHG) have been validated […]

March 2, 2023

Rakuten TV adds WaterBear

Streaming platform Rakuten TV has announced the addition of WaterBear, the free linear channel​ dedicated to ​the future of ​our planet. The channel us available on Rakuten TV in the UK, Ireland, Nordics and Netherlands effective immediately.  Water​B​ear ​features powerful stories from award-winning documentaries, enlightening short films and impactful series. Its content aims to bring […]

February 22, 2023

Extreme E sees 30% audience increase in Season 2

As electric racing series Extreme E gets ready for its third season, the championship as revealed it sae strong growth in its global audience figures in 2022, rising to 135 million viewers. This marks an improvement of more than 30 per cent compared to its inaugural season in 2021. Ali Russell, Chief Marketing Officer at […]

February 20, 2023