Radio / Television News

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… 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… Continue Reading

SOCAN sues XM Canada for unpaid royalties

TORONTO – The Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN) has launched legal proceedings against satellite radio service XM Canada for non-payment of copyright royalties. SOCAN says… Continue Reading

Joytv Winnipeg hires dedicated sales rep

TORONTO – S-Vox has hired Jeff Riesen as its retail sales representative for Joytv 11 (CIIT-TV) in Winnipeg. Prior to joining S-VOX, Riesen served as sales and promotions advertising representative… Continue Reading