CTV Congratulates DLPR on Being Named Canada’s Most Powerful PR Agency by Flack Magazine

“Dave Lyons is revered by his peers for being fantastically intuitive, lauded by every University in the country’s business, journalism, and public relations programs for his insight on the respective fields, and (much to his delight) sought after by every eligible bachelorette fathomable.” – Flack Magazine 

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TORONTO (February 3, 2014) – CTV congratulates DLPR today on being named Canada’s Most Powerful PR Agency by Flack Magazine. Available now at DLPR.ca, Flack Magazine’s new “Power Players” issue features interviews with Dave Lyons and his team, who were recently selected to oversee the national PR campaign for the launch of CTV’s new half-hour workplace multi-cam sitcom, SPUN OUT. SPUN OUT debuts with a special two-night premiere, Thursday, March 6 at 8:30 p.m. ET/PT on CTV, immediately following ratings juggernaut THE BIG BANG THEORY, before moving to its regular Friday at 8 p.m. ET/PT timeslot with an all-new episode beginning March 7.

**Media Note** – Download photos from SPUN OUT at BellMediaPR.ca

Available now, the “Power Players” issue of Flack Magazine features an exclusive interview with DLPR head honcho Dave Lyons. This special issue delves behind-the-scenes of the slick public relations machine that is DLPR, including Lyons’ thoughts on heading up the most sought-after PR agency in the country, a candid look at the DLPR team, and details on the firms’ most recent high-profile project with CTV, SPUN OUT. The issue is now available on DLPR.ca.

“Cheers to Dave and his team for this incredible honour,” said Scott Henderson, Vice-President, Communications, Bell Media. “Without a doubt, DLPR is the best team out there to support the national PR campaign for the launch of SPUN OUT.”    

About SPUN OUT
Starring KIDS IN THE HALL alumnus Dave Foley, SPUN OUT follows the ups and downs of a public relations agency staffed with people who can spin everyone’s problems but their own. The ensemble cast also stars some of Canada’s top comedic talent, including Paul Campbell (BATTLESTAR GALLACTICA), Al Mukadam (RADIO FREE ROSCOE), Rebecca Dalton (THE L.A. COMPLEX), J.P. Manoux (COMMUNITY), Darcy Michael (JUST FOR LAUGHS: ALL ACCESS), and Holly Deveaux (LESS THAN KIND).

The series also features guest appearances from Jason Priestley (CALL ME FITZ), Tricia Helfer (BATTLESTAR GALLACTICA), Will Sasso (MADtv), Barry Weiss (STORAGE WARS), Lauren Ash (SUPER FUN NIGHT), and The Kids in The Hall.

For additional cast and producer info and episode descriptions visit DLPR.ca.

SPUN OUT is produced by Project 10 Productions in association with CTV. Gemini Award-winner Jeff Biederman (LIFE WITH DEREK, OVERRULED!) and three-time WGC Award-winner and Gemini Award-winner Brent Piaskoski (ACCORDING TO JIM, RADIO FREE ROSCOE, THE LATEST BUZZ) are co-creators, writers and executive producers. Two-time Emmy Award-winner Brian K. Roberts (EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND, THE DREW CAREY SHOW) is co-creator, director, and executive producer. Andrew Barnsley (HOT BOX) is executive producer and Colin Brunton (PUPPETS WHO KILL) is producer. Sarah Fowlie is Director, Independent Production, Comedy, Bell Media. Corrie Coe is Senior Vice-President, Independent Production, Bell Media. Mike Cosentino is Senior Vice-President, Programming, CTV Networks. Phil King is President, CTV, Sports, an?d Entertainment Programming.

About Bell Media Independent Production
Bell Media has commissioned some of Canada’s most-watched and most-acclaimed original programming, working with the best Canadian independent producers in the country. Hit CTV series include ratings success stories SAVING HOPE, THE LISTENER, MOTIVE, the #1 new Canadian scripted series of the 2012/13 season, MASTERCHEF CANADA, and THE AMAZING RACE CANADA, the record-breaking, Canadian-produced complementary version of the hit international series. Also coming to CTV in early 2014 is multi-cam office comedy SPUN OUT. Among the scripted series on Bell Media pay and specialty channels are the two-time Emmy®-nominated hit DEGRASSI, the recently renewed and internationally acclaimed ORPHAN BLACK, BITTEN, 19-2, and TRANSPORTER: THE SERIES, and upcoming dramas SENSITIVE SKIN and KILLJOYS. Bell Media specialty channels are also home to reality series such as BRAVE NEW GIRLS, game shows MATCH GAME and POP QUIZ, and factual series HIGHWAY THRU HELL and CANADA’S WORST DRIVER, among others. In 2013, Bell Media ordered 27 original Canadian series and currently has 84 projects in various stages of development.

About CTV
CTV is Canada’s #1 private broadcaster. Featuring a wide range of quality news, sports, information, and entertainment programming, CTV has been Canada’s most-watched television network for the past 12 years in a row. CTV is a division of Bell Media, Canada’s premier multimedia company with leading assets in television, radio, digital, and Out-of-Home. Bell Media is part of BCE Inc. (TSX, NYSE: BCE), Canada’s largest communications company. More information about CTV can be found on the network’s website at ctv.ca.

About DLPR

DLPR has been the guiding force behind some of the biggest business transformations in the world. Balancing a flair for the dramatic with a passion for intricate details, DLPR thrives on expecting the unexpected. Led by the enigmatic Dave Lyons, DLPR’s success stems from its unbridled creativity and drive to turn even the most negative situation into a win.

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS:

Twitter:

@CTV_PR
@spunoutTV
@DaveLyonsPR – DLPR

@DaveSFoley – Dave Foley
@ThePaulCampbell – Paul Campbell

@JPManoux – J.P Manoux
@mukadambamn – Al Mukadam
@theDarcyMichael – Darcy Michael 
@BrentPiaskoski – Brent Piaskoski (co-creator/writer/executive producer)
@JeffBiederman – Jeff Biederman (co-creator/writer/executive producer)
@BrianRoberts4 – Brian K. Roberts (co-creator/director/executive producer)
@abarnsley – Andrew Barnsley (executive producer)

Facebook:

Facebook.com/ctv

– CTV –

For more information, please contact:

Tonia Addison, CTV, CTV Two, 416.384.2194 or tonia.addison@bellmedia.ca

Jim Quan, CTV, CTV Two, 416.384.5311 or jim.quan@bellmedia.ca