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September 22, 2020 4 weeks ago

The Cartt.ca Podcast: Hamlin Grange on how Canadian media must look within and fight racism

“PEOPLE LOOK AT the news and see Black and brown faces reading the news,” says Hamlin Grange, who used to do just that for a living. It’s progress, but it’s… Continue Reading

September 21, 2020 4 weeks ago

Social media giants already liable for illegal content in Canada, says report

TORONTO — A new research report released today by industry watchdog Friends of Canadian Broadcasting argues social media companies such as Facebook and YouTube are liable for any harmful or... Continue Reading

September 21, 2020 4 weeks ago

WildBrain Spark tapped to manage Power Players’ YouTube channel

LONDON, U.K. — WildBrain Spark, the kids and family AVOD network and studio owned by Toronto’s WildBrain, announced Friday it has been appointed by ZAG and ON kids and family... Continue Reading

September 17, 2020 1 month ago

CBC now offering branded content to clients through Tandem (updated with CMG’s concerns)

TORONTO – CBC and Radio-Canada Media Solutions today announced the launch of a branded content division. Called Tandem, the CBC says it can now enhance its offer to advertisers and... Continue Reading

September 17, 2020 1 month ago

WildBrain hires Tyre as it reorganizes distribution team

TORONTO – Kids and family entertainment maker and broadcaster WildBrain, announced Thursday it has reorganized its distribution team. As part of its new structure, the company has appointed Caroline Tyre... Continue Reading

September 16, 2020 1 month ago

CTV launches all-in-one digital platform

TORONTO — Viewers are now able to stream content from the complete suite of CTV-branded channels on what Bell Media is calling its “all-in-one digital video platform”, introduced today. Streaming... Continue Reading

September 15, 2020 1 month ago

Customers can go all in with Apple One

TORONTO — Apple today unveiled several new devices, including Apple Watch Series 6 and Apple Watch SE, as well as two new iPad models and a new way to subscribe... Continue Reading

September 15, 2020 1 month ago

CBS All Access to rebrand as Paramount+ in 2021

NEW YORK — ViacomCBS announced today its upcoming global streaming service will be called Paramount+ and, in conjunction with the launch, the company’s existing CBS All Access service will also... Continue Reading

September 14, 2020 1 month ago

Podemski’s Shine Network seeking partners, donors, to help celebrate Indigenous female creators

TORONTO — Indigenous Canadian female content creators will soon have a new media platform to showcase their work, with the launch of the Shine Network, announced today. Founded by award-winning... Continue Reading

September 14, 2020 1 month ago

Gusto launches on UK’s OneHubTV OTT platform

OTTAWA — Gusto Worldwide Media announced today Gusto TV is launching worldwide on OneHubTV, a new OTT platform operated by London, U.K.-based Vision247, a digital communications and managed broadcast service... Continue Reading

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