February 4, 2017 10 years ago

CMPA Prime Time: How producers can get Canadian shows on American TV

OTTAWA – There isn’t one sure model that will get a Canadian show on American airwaves, but there are some key ingredients producers need to consider in order to… Continue Reading

February 3, 2017 10 years ago

Feds push back rural broadband funding deadline by five weeks

OTTAWA – The Federal Government has tacked five more weeks on to the deadline to submit funding applications for its new Connect to Innovate rural broadband program. Innovation, Science and Economic… Continue Reading

February 3, 2017 10 years ago

CRTC seeks feedback on message relay services for hearing/speech impaired Canadians

OTTAWA – The CRTC is calling for comments as it prepares to undertake a review of the regulatory framework for text-based message relay services. Message relay services (MRS) are text-to-voice… Continue Reading

February 3, 2017 10 years ago

Broadcasting Accessibility Fund calls for letters of intent

OTTAWA – The Broadcasting Accessibility Fund has issued its third call for letters of intent for those seeking financial support for initiatives that advance accessibility to broadcasting content for… Continue Reading

February 3, 2017 10 years ago

CMPA Prime Time: Joly says Cancon producers have to focus on exports

OTTAWA – It’s been argued that Canadian cultural content won’t earn greater success unless it’s gets seen by a wider, and global, audience. The federal government believes that and… Continue Reading

February 2, 2017 10 years ago

CMPA Prime Time: Experiments in video are risky and difficult

OTTAWA – There’s little doubt the digital sphere and alternative viewing platforms such as YouTube, Netflix, Amazon and others are changing the broadcast landscape. Broadcasters and programmers, though, say… Continue Reading

February 2, 2017 10 years ago

CMPA Prime Time: Talking points take centre stage; Can Cancon still thrive?

OTTAWA – As the CMPA’s Prime Time conference debated the economics behind who’s making and buying content in a rapidly-changing global media business, attention turned Thursday to 6 out… Continue Reading

February 2, 2017 10 years ago

Wireless gains help power 32.5% lift in Q4 profits at BCE

MONTREAL – Lower restructuring costs combined with growth in BCE’s wireless and wireline divisions helped boost fourth quarter profits by 32.5%, the company said Thursday. For the period ended December… Continue Reading

February 2, 2017 10 years ago

Cogeco Peer 1 names new VP, GM for U.S., Latin America

TORONTO – Cogeco Peer 1 has named Cynthia Jordan-Ford to the role of vice-president and general manager, U.S. and Latin America. Jordan-Ford (pictured) brings over 25 years of experience in… Continue Reading

February 2, 2017 10 years ago

Stingray credits acquisitions for 12.3% jump in Q3 revenues

MONTREAL – Acquisitions and international growth continue to pay off for Stingray Digital Group which saw its third quarter revenues climb by over 12%, the company said Thursday. For the… Continue Reading