OTTAWA and GATINEAU – Profits for conventional television stations fell by 85% in 2012, according to the CRTC’s latest statistical and financial report for this sector released Thursday. The Commission... Continue Reading
TORONTO – A year after its launch as Canada’s first interactive, tablet-exclusive magazine, Blue Ant Media’s AUX Magazine expanding its availability this week to Android devices. Winner of Best Tablet... Continue Reading
BURLINGTON, ON – Broadcast gear manufacturer Evertz Technologies reported an increase of 7.8% in revenues for fiscal year 2013, despite a 14.2% decrease in revenues in the fourth quarter. Sales... Continue Reading
TRACKING TRENDS REMINDS ME of what Henry Ford said when he was quizzed about popular trends and his new Model T, "If I had asked people about what they really... Continue Reading
BANFF – CRTC chairman Jean-Pierre Blais told Banff World Media Fest delegates it’s time for Canada to talk TV – really talk about it – in order to figure out... Continue Reading
BANFF – Industry reps from the Canada Media Fund, Telefilm Canada and the Canadian Media Production Association presented highlights to attendees at the Banff World Media Festival being held this... Continue Reading
BANFF, AB – Corus Entertainment and Telefilm Canada have joined forces to create a Family Feature Production Fund designed to help increase the production of Canadian English-language, live-action family films.... Continue Reading
OTTAWA – Shaw Communications now has 100% ownership of specialty channel TVtropolis after the CRTC approved its application in a decision Tuesday to acquire Rogers’ 33% interest in the Category... Continue Reading
TORONTO – Global hopes you’ll tune in July 3 to watch Canada’s shortest game show. At 90 seconds in length, the new program is actually a commercial featuring the grand... Continue Reading
TORONTO – Bolstering its presence in online and digital media, CHCH’s parent company Channel Zero Inc. announced this week it has acquired a controlling interest in ANDPOP Inc. and has... Continue Reading
