Zakaib appointed Larcan general manager

MISSISSAUGA – Transmitter manufacturer Larcan recently announced Steven Zakaib has been appointed general manager. Zakaib joined Larcan in 2001 as vice-president of sales and marketing and prior to joining the... Continue Reading

ITU approves PacketCable specs

LOUISVILLE, Colo. – The International Telecommunications Union (ITU) has approved a suite of CableLabs’ PacketCable specifications as standards for the international version of services including Voice over Internet Protocol (VOIP).PacketCable-based... Continue Reading

Stern overrated, says survey

CHARLESTON, S.C. - Despite all the hub-bub over superstar jock Howard Stern’s defection to satellite radio, a new U.S. survey suggests his impact on the genre has been pretty minimal.... Continue Reading

ExpressVu adds Discovery HD

TORONTO - Bell ExpressVu announced the addition of corporate cousin Discovery HD to its lineup on Friday. Discovery HD is a CTV Specialty Networks channel, which is owned by Bell... Continue Reading

Two types of future-viewers coming

BY 2012, THE TV viewing audience will consist mainly of two types of viewers, according to IBM Business Consulting. One group will be the traditional, passive set, content to vege... Continue Reading

Rogers extends media deal with MBS

TORONTO – Media planning and buying for Rogers Wireless, Rogers Cable, Rogers Telecom and Rogers Media, will continue to be done by MBS, thanks to a new agreement announced Thursday,... Continue Reading