Radio / Television News

FCC speeds digital transition

WASHINGTON – While denying a request from electronics makers and sellers to put the brakes on digital television conversion, the Federal Communications Commission went a step farther by actually speeding... Continue Reading

Toronto 1 appoints a pair

TORONTO – TVA’s Sindy Preger has been named general sales manager of Toronto 1, the company reported today. “Through her leadership and expertise of the English market and achievements at... Continue Reading

RTNDA Nationals awarded

TORONTO - The Radio-Television News Directors Association of Canada honoured some excellent television and radio journalism today as the association gave out its annual awards in Toronto today for TV... Continue Reading

Beatty, Woods, take new roles at Corus

TORONTO - Corus Radio’s Deborah Beatty and Jeff Woods were named to new interactive roles by the company this week. Beatty was promoted to general manager, Corus Radio interactive group... Continue Reading

ATN will launch Bangla Television

TORONTO - Asian Television Network International said it will bring ATN Bangla to Canada, a general interest channel out of Bangladesh. ATN Bangla is a popular independent general interest satellite... Continue Reading

CanWest launches fall lineup

TORONTO – Buyers by the dozens gathered at the Carlu in Toronto this morning for CanWest MediaWorks official unveiling of its new 2005-2006 programming slate for the Global Television Network... Continue Reading