Radio / Television News

AMPTP hires Wood

OTTAWA - The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers has hired Tracey Wood to represent the Canadian affiliates of the AMPTP in labour relations and government matters, it was... Continue Reading

Sirius XM exec joins XM Canada board

TORONTO - Canadian Satellite Radio Holdings today announced the appointment of Dara Altman to the company's board of directors, replacing one of the company’s founders, Gary Parsons. "Gary was a... Continue Reading

DIY launches ad campaign, free preview

TORONTO, November 16, 2009 – Last week, home improvement specialty channel DIY Network Canada launched a consumer advertising campaign to build awareness of the brand new channel and notify existing... Continue Reading

Sirius launches iPhone app

TORONTO – Sirius Canada has launched the first official satellite radio application for iPhone and iPod touch users in Canada.The Sirius App will allow subscribers with an iPhone or iPod... Continue Reading

Changes atop CBC TV

TORONTO - CBC Television announced a new senior team structure on Friday which it says will allow the public broadcaster to focus on “innovative strategies for bringing new programs to... Continue Reading

XM Canada subs near 400K

TORONTO – XM Radio’s parent company, Canadian Satellite Radio Holdings reported Friday it increased revenue by 33% to $52.5 million in fiscal year 2009, ended August 31, 2009.Self-paying subscribers rose... Continue Reading