Radio / Television News

Shannon joins Sportsnet panel

TORONTO – Rogers Sportsnet has added former TV and NHL executive John Shannon to its Hockeycentral panel. “We have a credible ‘hockey man’, whose passion for the sport and access… Continue Reading

Corus brings Nickelodeon to Canada

TORONTO – Corus Entertainment will add popular kids entertainment brand Nickelodeon to its suite of child-focused services. In collaboration with MTV Networks International, Corus will launch a Nickelodeon channel in… Continue Reading

WireIE adds Kaichis

RICHMOND HILL, ON – WireIE Holdings International has named George Kaichis to its team as director of radio network services. Kaichis will be focusing on managing RF design, network extensions,… Continue Reading

National radio sales drop 12.7% in 2009

TORONTO – A “challenging” fourth quarter contributed to a shortfall of -12.7 % in national radio sales for the 2009 broadcast year, says Canadian Broadcast Sales (CBS). Q4 was down… Continue Reading

Canwest to sell Australian stake

WINNIPEG and SYDNEY – Canwest Global said late Wednesday it has agreed to sell its 51% ownership in Australian broadcaster Ten Network. The buyer is Macquarie Capital Advisers Limited and… Continue Reading