Radio / Television News

Ross names new marcom director

IROQUOIS, ON – Ross Video has promoted Jan Mills to director of marketing communications. Mills was previously Ross’ media marketing manager, and has been with the company for 31… Continue Reading

Sandra Oh to receive ACTRA award

TORONTO – Canadian actor Sandra Oh will receive the ACTRA Award of Excellence in recognition of her contribution to Canada’s film and television industry. ACTRA’s national president Richard Hardacre will… Continue Reading

Flagging ad sales pull down Q1 at Corus

TORONTO – Corus Entertainment saw consolidated revenues for its first quarter grow by only 1% to $216.8 million, while consolidated segment profit dropped 2% to $81.3 million. Net income for… Continue Reading

Canwest posts $33M loss in Q1

WINNIPEG – Saying their first quarter results reflect “the slower economy and lower advertising volume”, Canwest Global Communications posted a loss of $33 million, compared with a profit of… Continue Reading

CRTC grants CBC, CAB one month extension

OTTAWA – The CRTC has agreed to delay proceedings on a proposed regulatory framework for video-on-demand (VOD) undertakings and advertising in local availabilities, but only by a month. As reported… Continue Reading

ACTRA asks Ottawa to invest in culture

TORONTO – The Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists (ACTRA) is urging the government to give Canada’s cultural industries a leading role in stimulating the economy when… Continue Reading