MONTREAL – The new BlackBerry PlayBook tablet by Research In Motion (RIM) will come pre-installed with a free app from the National Film Board of Canada (NFB), the companies…
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TORONTO – In an effort to branch out from its traditional sports properties, Score Media is getting into the music business.
The company has partnered with Warner Music Canada, EMI…
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MONTREAL – Not surprisingly, Quebecor-owned Videotron was the first TV service provider to trumpet the arrival of the Sun News Network, also owned by Quebecor, which launched nationally Monday…
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TORONTO – Corus Entertainment more than doubled its second quarter profits, citing a combination of strong growth in both advertising and revenue from subscribers.
Net income for the quarter ended…
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TORONTO – Crediting an increase in its fan base, Score Media reported second quarter financials in the black, reversing a net loss from the same period last year.
Profits for…
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TORONTO – Rogers Media has overhauled the websites of its two newest radio stations, re-building them in blog style format designed to connect listeners quickly and easily to the content…
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MONTREAL – Astral Media reported continued growth in profits and revenues for its second quarter, albeit at a slower pace than the gains that it posted in the Continue Reading
OTTAWA – The country’s television broadcasters may be a little more worried about the threat from foreign over-the-top (OTT) services than they have let on.
A group of some 35…
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BANFF – Veteran television and film actor Edward Asner will receive the lifetime achievement award at the Banff World Media Awards.
Best known for his comedic and dramatic crossover…
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TORONTO – XM Canada marked its 22nd consecutive quarter of revenue growth, posting a 13.4% in the second quarter.
The satellite radio operator, on track for a June close for…
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