Radio / Television News

New Global station CHBC cuts 11 jobs

KELOWNA – The newest member of the Global TV network issued layoff notices to 11 staff members late last week.A CHBC-TV spokesperson confirmed to Cartt.ca that the layoffs “were not unexpected”,... Continue Reading

Crystal Awards issues call for entries

TORONTO - The Radio Marketing Bureau (RMB) has opened the entries for the 2010 RMB Crystal Awards.Creatives, advertisers and producers are encouraged to collect their best radio spots from the... Continue Reading

VideoFACT now known as MuchFACT

TORONTO - VideoFACT is changing its name to MuchFACT, as CTV’s MuchMusic and MuchMore take on exclusive funding beginning immediately.The change comes as Astral Media’s MusiquePlus begins flowing music video... Continue Reading

Global kicks off ‘Big’ splash

TORONTO – Despite on-going financial challenges at its parent company, Global TV appears to have spared no expense in its month long ad campaign touting its Fall lineup.The ‘Big Fall... Continue Reading

NBA coverage tips off on TSN, TSN2 and Score

TORONTO – Sports broadcasters gave the full court press this week to their upcoming basketball broadcasts.TSN and TSN2 unveiled their “most extensive NBA broadcast schedule ever” with 50 Toronto Raptors... Continue Reading

CHEK-TV buys station from Canwest

VICTORIA – On the final day of its temporary reprieve from closure, the employees of CHEK-TV got the answer they were hoping for: Canwest has accepted their offer to buy... Continue Reading