Radio / Television News

CBC clarifies relationship with Dittybase

TORONTO – The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation says a news release sent out yesterday by Dittybase Technologies contained misleading information. The CBC has issued a press release to clarify the following: - CBC/Radio-Canada, through its Merchandising Division, has agreed to a non-exclusive license with Dittybase, effective February 1, 2008, for a term of two years; through this agreement, Dittybase may use its music-sourcing technologies to offer CBC-approved recordings for use in television programs, films, commercials, etc.; - this is specifically a business to business service and not for retail consumers; - the agreement does not include the entire CBC music catalogue;...