Pia Marquard to Lead CBC in Québec

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Pia MarquardPia Marquard, who the CBC hired to bring more reality television to the network, has been appointed managing director for CBC Québec.

Marquard has worked for public broadcasters all over the world, most notably in Sweden where, as entertainment head of the country’s national broadcaster, she green-lit Expedition Robinson, a show touted as precursor to the very successful “Survivor” phenomenon.

While the show was a huge hit in Sweden, some national media accused Marquard sharply criticized Marquard, who also received bomb threats at her house. The day after the finalé aired, Marquard quit and joined the CBC to run its the Whitehorse station.

In 2004, Marquard was formally tapped to “inject new reality-style techniques into all sorts of programming,” the Globe and Mail reported then. The first show she oversaw was a two-part series called Raging Hormones.

Rob Renaud acted as managing director while the CBC completed its recruitment process. Marquard’s home is now Montréal, having put roots there after her years of globetrotting. She speaks French fluently and starts her new job February 22.

  • http://twitter.com/aboutcbc/status/9295933059 All About the CBC

    Pia Marquard to Lead CBC in Québec http://goo.gl/fb/8hRX #executives #hires

  • http://blog.fagstein.com/2010/02/20/cbc-dumps-nancy-wood-from-daybreak/ CBC dumps Nancy Wood from Daybreak – Fagstein

    [...] news also comes the same week the CBC announces a new regional manager for Quebec: Pia Marquard. Though one CBC employee told me Marquard had nothing to do with the decision to axe [...]

  • Pierre Tremblay

    My favorite program was :D isc drive i will always miss it(i have a couple of cd`s as souvenirs)
    Bring back Nancy Wood(she was doing a great job)

    ratings ratings ratings bring back the good cbc not the commercial one.

  • http://www.dianaswednesday.com/2010/03/media-matters/ Wednesday-Night – » Media matters

    [...] doing a great job It seems that she was pushed, most likely by Pia Marquard, the recently appointed Managing Director for CBC Quebec. 20 February CBC dumps Nancy Wood from Daybreak (Fagstein) To call the decision bizarre would be an [...]

  • http://www.dianaswednesday.com/2010/03/cbc-bring-back-nancy-wood/ Wednesday-Night – » CBC, Bring back Nancy Wood

    [...] 6 March Henry Aubin: Bring back Nancy Wood The CBC Radio host was sacrificed on the altar of ratings, even though she was doing a great job It seems that she was pushed, most likely by Pia Marquard, the recently appointed Managing Director for CBC Quebec. [...]

  • http://www.politicallyincorrectandproudofit.net/ Didi Miesen

    If, Ms. Marquard's – 'NO Response' Wall of Silence – to 1,000's of letters, emails and phone calls – vigorously protesting & decrying the – incredibly stupid and outrageous firing of Nancy Wood – reflects how “In Touch” she is going to be, with the community – she is working for: Then God Help Us All !! CBC Montreal's 2.5 million English speaking population – will have to demand their MONEY Back!

  • http://blog.fagstein.com/2010/03/10/nancy-wood-debate/ Nancy Wood saga isn’t going away quietly – Fagstein

    [...] reason Wood was pulled so prematurely was that the CBC was about to bring in a new regional boss – Pia Marquard – and didn't want her to be stained with this decision. That obviously backfired, and for good [...]

  • I HATE CBC

    TWIT!

    Bring back WOOD or you will see the demise of CBC radio. A bunch of stupid people work there who make decisions like that.

  • Arlyle Waring

    Shame on you. Wood is intelligent, dedicated and interesting. What else do you want?
    Disgusting handling of her “departure”. We, who enjoyed her before she went to TV, were so excited upon her return. CBC’s condescension to CBC listeners is unbelievable. She was hired for the long term as you well know. Do not insult my intelligence by “interim hire”. I LISTENED to the interviews with CBC management when she was hired.

    I am still so mad. My friends, loyal listeners to CBC are disgusted. No promo for Nancy. Billboard after Billboard for Finnerty but none for Nancy Wood. Why? What was the agenda? Because she is a woman? What the hell were you thinking of?

    Now CBC listeneres feel betrayed. Management has simply screwed up and lied to us in the process.

    There are alternatives. I will not be listening to Daybreak until she returns.

    Bring her back – Apologize and publicize Daybreak with Nancy Wood. You owe it to her.

    How do you management types sleep?

    Arlyle Waring
    514-488-5738

  • Arlyle Waring

    Bring back Wood.

    Intelligent, interesting, depth. What else do you want?

    Why don’t you give HER some publicity? Is it only for the boys? Was there an agenda here? If you want the programme to build ratings promote it. Let her build it.

    Sad and disgusting,
    BRING WOOD BACK

    Abigail

  • http://•http://politicallyincorrectandproudofit.yolasite.com DidiM

    We can’t AFFORD to let this go! Add you comments here, as well. The more sites they’re on the more people see it and know they’re not alone. Bravo Montreal !!!! http://nobullmediapersonalityreviewlist.blogspot.com/

  • http://•http://politicallyincorrectandproudofit.yolasite.com DidiM

    Jacques,
    I've discovered the entire City of Montreal seems to very very upset. CBC is now claiming she has not been fired – but is misleading everyone – with a form letter stating: She was an intermittent 'Daybreak Host' – not true; and they are STILL REFUSING to discuss the 'thousands of calls, emails, etc… with anyone.
    They're claiming, employee – confidentiality – nonsense, that makes no sense – whatsoever.
    I'm surprised you find her 'cold'. Rest assured to date: You are one of (2) TWO people – from the many thousands, who love her.. that have said – they're not fond of her. Given that: I'd say one need NOT be a rocket scientist – to agree that her popularity is not only – overwhelmingly evident, one MUST – question WHY ON EARTH – CBC – removed her!!
    What troubles me (and many others) is – CBC has clearly placed Nancy Wood's ongoing career with CBC – into a NO WIN situation for her! And it's VERY OBVIOUS – they are making her life as miserable as possible. Now WHY IS THAT? One can only – conclude – they are FORCING her into a situation – where she just can 'take anymore' and will resign!!
    That is: Illegal – NO? Here's an update: http://www.bullbullet.com

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