WE DON’T WANT TO SUGGEST that over-the-top programming services aren’t a potential threat to the Canadian broadcasting system or that the matter shouldn’t be taken seriously.Pelmorex is a passionate proponent... Continue Reading
LAUSANNE, Switzerland - Comcast's NBC Sports Group spent over $4 billion to hold on to the U.S. media rights to the next four Olympic Games, the network announced Tuesday.Defeating rival... Continue Reading
OTTAWA - The Canadian Association of Broadcasters is searching for a new head of the Canadian Broadcast Standards Council (CBSC) to replace Ron Cohen after he retires later this year.The... Continue Reading
TORONTO - Chapleau, ON has been crowned the 2011 winner of the country’s ultimate fishing town by the World Fishing Network (WFN).Located in central northeastern Ontario, the town of 2,500... Continue Reading
TORONTO - Re:Sound Music Licensing has asked the Copyright Board of Canada to extend the term of several of its current tariffs, which in turn could bump up costs at... Continue Reading
GATINEAU – The group of Canadian broadcasters and content creators which asked the CRTC to investigate the effects over-the-top video is having on the regulated TV industry has asked for... Continue Reading
WI-FI DIRECT-ENABLED DIGITAL TELEVISIONS will number almost 80 million by 2015, according to a new report from In-Stat.Wi-Fi Direct is a software layer that sits on top of Wi-Fi silicon and makes Wi-Fi... Continue Reading
TORONTO – Canadian Women in Communications will roll out a new program for members this Fall called ‘The Digital Convergence Executive Program’.In a series of three, full day courses and... Continue Reading
TORONTO – Shaw Media has tapped digital media measurement and research company Rentrak to provide on-demand audience measurement services for its Global Television Network and Food Network Canada."With on-demand advertising now... Continue Reading
MARKHAM - Target Broadcast Sales founder Richard Sienko will receive a lifetime achievement award from the Ontario Association of Broadcasters.After a nomination process, the OAB board awards the honour to... Continue Reading
