Radio / Television News

Astral records $158M loss for 2009

MONTREAL – A fourth quarter loss and an impairment charge on its radio licences helped to drag down Astral’s financial results for the year ended August 31, 2009. The company… Continue Reading

RTNDA throws support behind local TV

TORONTO – The Radio-Television News Directors Association has waded in to the debate on local television. Saying that it is “impossible for RTNDA Canada to remain silent in the face… Continue Reading

Corus holds steady in fiscal 2009

TORONTO – Despite a slight decline in radio revenue, Corus Entertainment’s consolidated revenues and segment profit were flat for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2009. Consolidated revenues were $788.7 million,… Continue Reading

NFB premieres iPhone app

MONTREAL – The National Film Board of Canada (NFB) has launched its own iPhone application. The mobile application allows free, full viewing of hundreds of documentaries, animated films and trailers… Continue Reading

Bite TV rolls with branded skate series

TORONTO – GlassBOX Media Group has raised the bar on advertiser integrated, multi-platform reality programming with a new TV series called West 49 Ambition Skatecamp. The 8-part series, which kicks off… Continue Reading