March 22, 2018 8 years ago

COMMENTARY: Canada’s production industry is booming. Let’s not forget why

FILM AND TELEVISION PRODUCTION in Canada is booming. Profile 2017, the CMPA’s latest annual economic report, finds production volume in this country at an all-time… Continue Reading

March 22, 2018 8 years ago

Bruce Power joins SWIFT in support of better broadband

WYOMING, ON – Bruce Power, the world's largest operating nuclear facility, is now a member of the SouthWestern Integrated Fibre Technology Inc. (SWIFT) initiative. By joining SWIFT, Bruce Power… Continue Reading

March 21, 2018 8 years ago

Majority of Canadians are Olympics fans (mostly on TV still), but overall engagement dips

TORONTO – The Pyeongchang Winter Olympic Games did a good job capturing imaginations this winter generating strong Canadian audiences for sponsors and advertisers on TV, digital and social… Continue Reading

March 21, 2018 8 years ago

OPC investigates alleged Facebook data leaks

GATINEAU – The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) has opened a formal investigation in response to recent media reports over the unauthorized access and use of… Continue Reading

March 21, 2018 8 years ago

Sportsnet to surf through NHL action with live streaming show on Twitter

TORONTO – Sportsnet is inviting hockey fans to join in on some Ice Surfing, a new Twitter live stream promising real-time NHL highlights from the night’s matchups. Hosts Jeff Marek… Continue Reading

March 21, 2018 8 years ago

CRTC helps fight illegitimate online marketing activities abroad

OTTAWA-GATINEAU – The CRTC is continuing in its efforts to stamp out spam after teaming up with agencies from six other countries to investigate over 900 suspect international websites. The… Continue Reading

March 21, 2018 8 years ago

Smithsonian Channel Canada to air new Stephen Hawking special Sunday

TORONTO – In celebration of a lifetime of great achievements, Smithsonian Channel Canada is premiering an hour-long special exploring Stephen Hawking’s controversial position that the survival of the species… Continue Reading

March 21, 2018 8 years ago

Anthem sells off GameTV for $6.5M

OTTAWA – The CRTC has approved the sale of GameTV from Anthem Sports and Entertainment to Remuda Media Inc. for $6.5 million. Remuda Media is jointly owned and controlled by… Continue Reading

March 21, 2018 8 years ago

Amazon Prime Video tees up sports docuseries under ‘All or Nothing’ banner

SEATTLE – Amazon Prime Video is launching new sports programming under the All or Nothing umbrella that promises unprecedented access to a team’s entire season, character-driven storytelling and compelling… Continue Reading

March 21, 2018 8 years ago

Nominations for inaugural CommTech Awards Gala due by April 1

TORONTO – There’s still time to submit a nomination for the CommTech Awards Gala for Excellence in Communications before the April 1st deadline. The awards will identify an outstanding business/organization… Continue Reading