Radio / Television News

QMI taking Nurun private

MONTREAL – Quebecor Media Inc. said today it will try to take its interactive marketing agency, Nurun, private. Following a proposal received from a large Nurun Inc. shareholder, acting… Continue Reading

Survey says keep broadcasting Canadian

CALGARY – ACTRA, Friends of Canadian Broadcasting and the Communications, Energy and Paperworkers union say most Canadians want broadcast companies to continue to be Canadian owned. The three groups… Continue Reading

Perry takes over at CTV Calgary

CALGARY – Len Perry has been promoted to vice-president and general manager, CTV Calgary, announced Elaine Ali, senior vice-president, CTV Stations Group, today. He succeeds departing vice-president and general… Continue Reading

Fall BBMs released

TORONTO – The fall ratings book (the REALLY important one) for Canadian radio stations was released this morning – and surprisingly, major ratings swings were minimal across the country…. Continue Reading

Playhouse Disney launches today

TORONTO – At 9 a.m. EST this morning, Playhouse Disney began broadcasting its neat-o educational and entertaining programming for young children. Owned and launched by Family Channel in Canada,… Continue Reading