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July 5, 2021 3 months ago

Pandemic-driven tech spending is strong in Canada, says CTA report

TORONTO — Thirty-five percent of Canadian households say they are more likely to buy tech products due to the Covid-19 pandemic, according to new research from the U.S.-based Consumer Technology... Continue Reading

July 5, 2021 3 months ago

DAZN secures international rugby and UEFA women’s soccer deals

TORONTO — In two different deal announcements last week, sports streamer DAZN announced it has landed exclusive rights to broadcast this year’s Summer Internationals rugby matches to viewers in Canada,... Continue Reading

July 5, 2021 3 months ago

Streaming first: ViacomCBS unveils new global approach to businesses

NEW YORK — ViacomCBS announced last week it is unifying its U.S. and international businesses under a simplified global leadership structure. “These changes enable a truly global approach to brand... Continue Reading

June 30, 2021 4 months ago

YouTube TV introduces 4K Plus add-on package

SAN BRUNO, Calif. — Although YouTube TV is not yet available in Canada, many of our readers will be interested to hear the streaming service announced this week it is... Continue Reading

June 30, 2021 4 months ago

Canada releases online content diversity principles

OTTAWA – The federal government today released what it is calling the “guiding principles” to pave the way for “international consensus among countries, the private sector and civil society organizations”... Continue Reading

June 30, 2021 4 months ago

MuchMusic announces next generation of VJs

TORONTO – With MuchMusic relaunching July 7 on various digital and social platforms, the Bell Media brand unveiled today its next generation of VJs. “Reimagined as a multiplatform network, the... Continue Reading

June 29, 2021 4 months ago

Corus boasts 600,000 paid streaming subscribers; revenues up 15% in Q3

TORONTO — For its fiscal third quarter ended May 31, 2021, Corus Entertainment enjoyed strong year-over-year revenue growth as the company saw recovery in its advertising revenue and also added... Continue Reading

June 28, 2021 4 months ago

Stingray celebrates homegrown talent for Canada Day

MONTREAL — To celebrate Canada Day, Stingray is putting the spotlight on Canadian talent this Thursday across its Stingray Music audio TV channels and app, music video channels, Qello Concerts... Continue Reading

June 28, 2021 4 months ago

Gusto TV launches on rlaxx TV in France

OTTAWA — Gusto TV announced today the expansion of its linear channel into France with rlaxx TV. Gusto TV is currently available on rlaxx TV in the UK, Germany, Switzerland,... Continue Reading

June 14, 2021 4 months ago

BANFF 2021: Singing from the Netflix songbook

By Bill Roberts THE LAST TIME I REALLY thought hard about Netflix was back in 2017, when then-Heritage Minister Mélanie Joly drew back the curtain on a commitment by Netflix... Continue Reading

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