TORONTO – The Ontario Association of Broadcasters wrapped up its annual fall conference Thursday with the presentation of an array of awards. Target Broadcast Sales founder Richard Sienko received a lifetime achievement award from... Continue Reading
TORONTO – Score Media saw its 2011 profits cut nearly in half, despite a modest gain in revenue. For the fiscal year ended August 31, the company posted net income... Continue Reading
MONTREAL – Quebecor Media is demanding that CBC/Radio-Canada take down the page on its website that, among other allegations, accuses the Montreal-based media giant of using public subsidies for its... Continue Reading
OTTAWA – The CRTC estimates that the total amount of Part II licence fees that it will assess in 2011 is $101.8 million. The Commission said Friday that the fees, payable... Continue Reading
TORONTO – The country’s largest radio operator, Astral Media, will launch a brand new online music on demand and music streaming service on November 1st, one of its executives said... Continue Reading
OTTAWA - Quebecor Media’s CEO used an appearance at a Parliamentary committee to slam not only the CBC/Radio-Canada for its lack of accountability to Canadians, but also other media organizations... Continue Reading
TORONTO – A confirmed bear market and non-stop changes and challenges means investors are pretty nervous about the long-term future of traditional media companies, BMO analyst Tim Casey told attendees... Continue Reading
TORONTO – Popular Toronto radio morning team Humble and Fred are hoping that their new podcast series will rally their old following, while attracting some new ones along the way. Howard... Continue Reading
OTTAWA – A song called “Crazy Bitch” by Buckcherry is distasteful, but does not breach any codes, the Canadian Broadcast Standards Council (CBSC) said Wednesday. The CBSC investigated a complaint... Continue Reading
TORONTO and MONTREAL – The CBC has upped the ante in its battle with Quebecor. Quebecor's media outlets have been unrelenting in their criticism of the CBC, complaining of a... Continue Reading
