Radio / Television News

Conway-Kelly to chair RMB

TORONTO – CTVglobemedia’s Lesley Conway-Kelley took over as the new chair of the Radio Marketing Bureau this week. Conway-Kelley of CTV’s CHUM Radio Sales is the first female chair… Continue Reading

Government delays copyright bill

OTTAWA – A new federal copyright bill was supposed to be introduced this month in the House of Commons by Industry Minister Jim Prentice, but the ruling Conservative Party… Continue Reading

Shaw hit with non-compliance decision

OTTAWA – Shaw Communications is again in hot regulatory water over the sponsorship messages that have appeared on its cable community channels out west. Last week, the CRTC issued… Continue Reading

Down Under ops move up for CanWest

WINNIPEG – At CanWest Global’s Australian operations, Ten Network Holdings, first quarter 2008 consolidated revenue increased 11% and consolidated EBITDA by 14%, driven by solid ratings from the television… Continue Reading

TSN promotes Redmond

TORONTO – Shawn Redmond has been promoted to vice-president, marketing at TSN Phil King, president of the network, announced today. Reporting to King and effective immediately, Redmond will oversee… Continue Reading

Humphreys rejoins City

TORONTO – Just a few weeks after a contract kerfuffle saw popular sportscaster Kathryn Humphreys leave her post at Citytv Toronto, Rogers Media, the new owners of the station,… Continue Reading