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March 14, 2011 14 years ago

CRTC asks for input on review of radio regs

OTTAWA – The CRTC has called for comments on amendments to the current radio regulations. The Commission said Friday that the amendments, which would come into effect on September 1st, reflect… Continue Reading

March 14, 2011 14 years ago

Score, WWE tag team on more content across more platforms

TORONTO – Score Media has expanded its partnership with WWE to include on-line, mobile and VOD rights. The multi-year agreement builds on the exclusive television relationship between Score Media and… Continue Reading

March 14, 2011 14 years ago

Telefilm, Canada Media Fund team up to push Cancon

MONTREAL and TORONTO – Telefilm Canada and the Canada Media Fund are joining forces on a national initiative designed to stimulate demand for Canadian content. “Telefilm wants to create a… Continue Reading

March 14, 2011 14 years ago

New Disney XD channel targets boys, debuts June 1

TORONTO – Astral Media will add to its slate of child-focussed services with the launch of Disney XD on June 1, 2011. An advertiser-supported TV network and multi-platform brand, Disney… Continue Reading

March 14, 2011 14 years ago

Carriage on Bell a potential boon for community channels, says CACTUS

OTTAWA – News that Bell must carry Canada’s seven independent community TV channels as part of its basic service by next year was welcomed by the Canadian Association of… Continue Reading

March 14, 2011 14 years ago

Whitehorse, Yellowknife, Iqaluit cut from digital transition mandatory markets

OTTAWA – The CRTC has excluded Whitehorse, Yukon; Yellowknife, Northwest Territories; and Iqaluit, Nunavut from the list of mandatory markets for conversion to digital television. The Commission said Monday that broadcasters… Continue Reading

March 14, 2011 14 years ago

Canadian Music Week: It’s less fun, and a bit too gadget-focused, but radio execs voice optimism

TORONTO – Money worries and digital strategies seem to be the key business issues keeping radio industry honchos awake at night, judging by their comments during a special radio… Continue Reading

March 14, 2011 14 years ago

Canadian Music Week: Radio must act now on mobile opportunities

TORONTO – No medium is better positioned to capitalize on the opportunities presented by mobile technology than radio, says Fred Jacobs, president of radio consulting firm Jacobs Media, based… Continue Reading

March 9, 2011 14 years ago

Analog shut-off: U.S. moving to mobile TV while Canadians still talking transition

By Steven James May TORONTO – Nearly two years after its switch to digital TV, the American broadcasting industry has turned its attention to some of the new potential digital… Continue Reading

March 9, 2011 14 years ago

Private broadcasters endorse new copyright bill

OTTAWA – Representatives of Canada’s private broadcasters like the new copyright bill just as it is, and called for its passage. In an appearance before the Legislative Committee on Bill C-32,… Continue Reading