Radio / Television News

ACTRA whistles in election hurricane

TORONTO – With none of the three major parties articulating much about their plans for the cultural sector (not even the NDP), ACTRA’s performers tried Wednesday to inject themselves into... Continue Reading

AM 640 chopper takes flight Monday

TORONTO – The traffic dogfight begins Monday in the skies over Toronto. AM 640 Toronto (Corus) will challenge 680News’ (Rogers) “traffic on the ones” for the title as the go-to... Continue Reading

TMNOD now available to Compton customers

UTICA, Ont. - Compton Communications this week announced the launch of The Movie Network On Demand, a subscription video on-demand (SVOD) service, to Compton Digital TV subscribers. The Movie Network’s... Continue Reading

Radio and specialty TV keep Corus growing

TORONTO – With specialty TV ad rates still growing at a double-digit rate and radio stations in many markets tracking ahead of predictions, Corus Entertainment today reported increased revenue, profit... Continue Reading

Radio revenues jump 12% at Astral

MONTREAL – Radio, specialty TV and pay TV certainly are good businesses to be in. Astral Media continued its string of growing, glowing quarterly reports reporting strong revenue, EBITDA, cash... Continue Reading

Global lays off 14 in Atlantic Canada

HALIFAX - The union representing employees at Global Maritimes (CIHF) today called on the company to expand its local programming, especially news and public affairs. "Global's decision to lay off... Continue Reading