TORONTO – As the Canada Media Fund opens its doors, at least one company has seized upon a unique business opportunity.
Media strategist Alan Sawyer, principal at Two Solitudes Consulting, has launched…
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OAKVILLE – The Weather Network’s revised mobile platforms will not just make easier for consumers to check their local forecast, they’ll also offer new ways for advertisers to reach their target…
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TORONTO – Global has thrown some serious marketing weight behind a campaign promoting the return of its popular show Glee.
In addition to Glee Club singers performing songs a capella…
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OTTAWA – The CRTC has changed its mind about accepting applications for new Category A services.
In a broadcasting public notice issued in October 2008, the Commission said that…
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TORONTO – Rogers Digital Media has re-launched its Citytv video theatre with improved search and navigation capabilities, and a quicker rate at which content is delivered.
Rogers credits technology from…
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TORONTO – An Ontario court made a number of mistakes when it approved a deal that allowed Shaw Communications to buy CanWest Global Communications’ TV assets, say documents filed…
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OTTAWA – The tightly knit nature of the telecommunications and broadcasting sectors makes it impossible to open telecom markets to greater foreign investment without negatively affecting Canadian culture in…
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TORONTO – The Documentary Organization of Canada has asked the Sasketchewan government to reconsider its decision to shutter the provincial educational broadcaster SCN.
In a letter dated March 30th, the group…
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OTTAWA – Broadcast visionary Moses Znaimer is officially back in the television business.
The CRTC approved the purchase of VisionTV’s broadcasting assets by Znaimer’s company ZoomerMedia on Tuesday. The…
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VANCOUVER – Citytv-owned CKVU debuted in high definition on Monday for viewers who receive the basic HD service from major cable operators serving the Vancouver market.
"Citytv is thrilled that…
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