Radio / Television News

Scream officially fades to Dusk

TORONTO – Corus Entertainment has begun a multifaceted media campaign to promote its newly branded specialty service Dusk, formerly known as Scream. The re-launch includes a new look and an… Continue Reading

Telefilm promotes Girard

MONTREAL – Roxane Girard has been named director of the television business unit for Telefilm Canada. She was previously director of television for the French market, a position she had… Continue Reading

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… 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… 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… 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… Continue Reading