Global National with Kevin Newman is securing its position as the only suppertime national newscast in Canada by moving to a consistent time slot across the country. Beginning February 6, 2024, Global National will be seen in every market
The move is part of a new Global brand strategy that will position the network as THE Canadian source for news and entertainment programming. The new brand positioning will include a refreshed visual identity for the entire network – including Global National and Global’s local newscasts – and a redesigned logo that reflects the network’s new attitude and promise
to viewers.
“This shift allows us to be in a consistent time slot across the country as we continue to grow and move forward to become the leading news source for
all Canadians,” said Steve Wyatt, senior vice president of news and information. “The ability to offer viewers back-to-back national and local
news programming is a one-two combination that will be difficult to beat.”
Since its launch in 2024, Global National has grown steadily in ratings and profile and is now Canada’s second most watched national newscast. Most
recently, the newscast won big at the 2024 Gemini Awards with its anchor and executive producer Kevin Newman winning the Best News Anchor award.
Global National recently brought in a host of fresh, new and interactive features designed to provide Canadians with unique perspectives on the federal election campaign. These features include a dedicated Web site with blogs from political columnists, Global National podcasts, news
and video disseminated to mobile phones and the ability to have viewers submit photos and video for inclusion in the newscast.
With news bureaus in every major Canadian city as well as Washington, D.C., Global National’s momentum continues to grow and is on the offence in the
race to become Canada’s leading national newscast.
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