Latest broadcasting consultation looks into market challenges, visibility of Canadian content

Regulator looking into adapting mandatory distribution, skinny basic to online services By Ahmad Hathout The CRTC launched a proceeding Thursday to examine what types of challenges Canadian broadcasters and producers face when navigating the new broadcasting market and when trying to get their content in front of audiences. The commission is seeking answers by February 24 to questions related to the specific challenges faced by broadcasters – distinct from individual creators and producers – in having their services and content promoted and discovered; how, if applicable, does the regulatory framework help or hinder that discoverability; whether the commission, if it...