Radio / Television News

CMPA adds two senior staff

OTTAWA - The Canadian Media Production Association (CMPA) has named Jay Thomson as its new VP of broadcasting policy and regulatory affairs, and Katie Jeffs as its director of member development and outreach.As a former senior executive with the Canadian Association of Broadcasters, Telus Communications and the Canadian Association of Internet Providers, Thomson has extensive experience in regulatory law and policy, association management and special expertise in Internet, broadcasting and copyright issues.  He replaces Mario Mota who left the organization last week.Jeffs has more than 11 years of experience in domestic and international broadcasting and production, most recently as director of...