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