Radio / Television News

Canwest talks progress with new agreement

WINNIPEG – Canwest Global Communications subsidiary Canwest Limited Partnership has struck a forbearance agreement with its senior lenders while they continue discussions regarding a potential recapitalization transaction. Under the agreement,… Continue Reading

MoboVivo signs on with BlackBerry, iTunes

CALGARY – MoboVivo Inc. has announced platform compatibility with BlackBerry cell phones, and a secure video-on-demand (VOD) service available at the iTunes store. The Calgary-based company that licenses and distributes… Continue Reading

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