TORONTO – It took eight months, but CTVglobemedia today announced the completion of its purchase of the radio assets of The Beat Broadcasting Corporation in Vancouver. The company owns and... Continue Reading
TORONTO – TSN’s vice-president of programming and production Rick Chisholm has been named vice-president of broadcasting for the CTV/Rogers Olympic consortium. The two companies are working together to broadcast the... Continue Reading
MONTREAL – With the CRTC having indicated in its upcoming review of broadcast distribution undertakings and specialty services that it is prepared to let market forces begin to dictate how... Continue Reading
TORONTO – The $375 million transaction to purchase the five Citytv conventional television stations by Rogers Media closed earlier today. it received CRTC approval last month.The stations acquired from CTVglobemedia... Continue Reading
MONTREAL – In an effort to reduce operating costs, Quebec private TV network TQS has abolished 40 jobs across the province, just as 60% owner Cogeco and its minority partner... Continue Reading
OTTAWA – The 81st annual Canadian Association of Broadcasters convention kicks off this Sunday in Ottawa and runs through Tuesday, November 6th. (Cartt.ca, which is a media sponsor, will be... Continue Reading
TORONTO - Standard Interactive announced today it has partnered with Live365 to represent the company`s on-line advertising sales in Canada. Established in 1997, Live365 (www.live365.com) is the world's largest Internet... Continue Reading
MONTREAL – Astral Media’s billion-dollar acquisition of Standard Broadcasting closed today, giving the combined company 82 radio stations across the country. "The acquisition of Standard Radio positions Astral Media as... Continue Reading
GATINEAU – Canadian sports fans will soon be able to get a far greater dose of American college games as the CRTC today approved the addition of College Sports Television... Continue Reading
TORONTO – They don’t say so directly, but The Movie Network’s upcoming marketing campaign meant to support its upcoming free preview weekend will also likely swallow up the launch of... Continue Reading
