Radio / Television News

Improving economy boosts Q3 revenue at Newcap

DARTMOUTH – Double-digit revenue growth continued into a third quarter for Newfoundland Capital Corporation, after the radio station owner marked a 13% year-over-year jump in revenue. For the quarter ended September… Continue Reading

Revenues up 6% at Astral for 2010

MONTREAL – Momentum in the advertising market, particularly during its fourth quarter, helped Astral Media to achieve its 14th consecutive year of growth. In Fiscal 2010, consolidated revenues totalled $961.0 million,… Continue Reading

Twist TV debuts Monday

TORONTO – When life throws curves, there’s Twist TV. Shaw Media’s newly branded specialty channel Twist TV arrived in over 2 million homes on Monday, though for the month of… Continue Reading

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,… 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… 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… 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… Continue Reading