Radio / Television News

Pandoff promoted; will helm Corus Radio

TORONTO - Chris Pandoff has been promoted to executive vice-president of Corus Entertainment and president of Corus Radio, the company announced today.He replaces Hal Blackadar, president of Corus Radio, who... Continue Reading

Crull starts at CTV on Monday

TORONTO – Kevin Crull will begin his tenure at CTVglobemedia on Monday, two months earlier than originally planned.President and CEO Ivan Fecan announced the news Wednesday in a brief note... Continue Reading

Mota stepping down from CMPA

OTTAWA – Mario Mota, vice-president of broadcasting policy and regulatory affairs at the Canadian Media Production Association has decided to leave the organization, members were informed this week.After nearly five... Continue Reading

Ad market helps Corus return to the black

TORONTO – A resurgence in Canada’s advertising market helped to buoy fourth quarter and year-end results for Corus Entertainment.Consolidated revenues for the three months ended August 31, 2010 were $202.8... Continue Reading

Sun TV News hearing changed to non-appearing

GATINEAU – The CRTC has changed next month’s hearing into Quebecor’s Sun TV News application to a non-appearing hearing.Tuesday’s notice cites Quebecor’s decision to drop the “must carry” status for... Continue Reading

Annual confab marks 60 years for OAB

TORONTO - The Ontario Association of Broadcasters (OAB) celebrated 60 years as over 100 delegates packed its annual conference and awards dinner in Toronto last week.To mark the anniversary, OAB recognized... Continue Reading

Astral RadioPlus heads East

TORONTO - Astral RadioPlus kicked off their expansion into Atlantic Canada by opening of a national sales office in Halifax this week, and by hiring Karen Fryer as its new national account manager."The Atlantic... Continue Reading