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November 10, 2020 3 weeks ago

TLN Media Group hires new brand management lead

TORONTO — TLN Media Group today announced Lilla Stuart (above) is joining the company as brand management lead. In her new role, Stuart will focus on amplifying TLN’s traditional, digital... Continue Reading

November 9, 2020 3 weeks ago

CTV Montreal names new anchor

MONTREAL — CTV Montreal today announced Maya Johnson (above) will take over as anchor of its 5 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. newscasts, starting in March 2021. Johnson is currently CTV... Continue Reading

November 9, 2020 3 weeks ago

Directors Guild of Canada elects new national president

TORONTO — Warren P. Sonoda (above) has been elected as president of the Directors Guild of Canada (DGC). Sonoda and DGC’s new first vice-president, Tracey Deer, were acclaimed on the... Continue Reading

November 9, 2020 3 weeks ago

5G monetization depends on use cases, Quebecor says

“Just marketing for now,” says Pruneau By Ahmad Hathout MONTREAL – The monetization of next-generation mobile wireless technology will depend on what it’s used for and, currently, it’s about bringing... Continue Reading

November 6, 2020 3 weeks ago

COMMENTARY: Don’t blame the big Canadian broadcasters. We need them

And why we must address the real challenges facing Canadian broadcasting By Kevin Goldstein IN A RECENT CARTT.CA opinion piece, OUTtv CEO Brad Danks claims Canadian broadcasting policy is biased… Continue Reading

November 5, 2020 3 weeks ago

CMF getting another $525,000 from Corus

TORONTO – After a query by the CRTC about an old tangible benefits package sent Corus Entertainment back into its files for a look-see, the company discovered a payout it... Continue Reading

November 5, 2020 3 weeks ago

CMF doubles emergency funding for racialized creators

TORONTO – The Canada Media Fund (CMF) today announced it has doubled, to $8 million, the Covid emergency relief funds available to support screen-based creators, organizations and businesses from racialized... Continue Reading

November 5, 2020 3 weeks ago

Three executives depart as CBC restructures scripted content unit

Broadcaster now in search of four new directors TORONTO – CBC today said it is restructuring its scripted content team so it can “be more effective and responsive to the... Continue Reading

November 5, 2020 3 weeks ago

Broadcasting Act: Changes “needed to happen three years ago”

Briefing call shows urgency, sticking points, for large players on broadcast changes By Ahmad Hathout OTTAWA – As major Canadian broadcasters fired off rote responses to media requests saying they... Continue Reading

November 4, 2020 3 weeks ago

Stingray’s Q2 2021 revenues take Covid-19 hit; radio showing signs of recovery

MONTREAL — Broadcaster and music service provider Stingray today reported its revenues decreased 16% in the second quarter of its 2021 fiscal year, compared to the same quarter last year,... Continue Reading

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