Radio / Television News

XM revenue, subs and losses grow

WASHINGTON – XM Satellite Radio ended the third quarter of 2005 with just over five million customers, doubling the 2.5 million it reported at the end of last year’s… Continue Reading

CHUM expects slower 2006

TORONTO – A fourth-quarter loss couldn’t detract from a solid 2004 for CHUM Ltd., but CEO Jay Switzer was cautious Friday when talking about 2006. As for fiscal 2005,… Continue Reading

ANALYSIS: Is CTV unstoppable?

IS CTV DESTINED FOR TOTAL Canadian television domination? Ratings currently available for the season-to-date, measuring from the first week of September, can be spun to suggest almost anything. But… Continue Reading

SIRIUS about The Score

TORONTO – Specialty TV service The Score announced a deal with SIRIUS Canada today to provide a 24/7 all-sports radio channel for the satellite radio company. The Score is… Continue Reading

TECHNOLOGY: Cartt.ca’s WABE day pass

CALGARY – This year’s WABE predicted change. Entitled “The Convergence of Change 2005,” the three-day convention took on many television, radio and IT topics in the hopes of “bringing… Continue Reading

BBM hires new v-p research

TORONTO – Ricardo Gomez-Insausti has been hired as vice-president, research at BBM Canada. Gomez-Insausti has previously held senior research and consultant positions at Ryerson University, The Canadian Bankers Association,… Continue Reading