September 9, 2015 11 years ago

Location-based technologies spark need for tighter privacy controls: PIAC report

OTTAWA – Consumers need more effective privacy rules to protect the collection, use and disclosure of their location, says a new report from the Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC). The… Continue Reading

September 9, 2015 11 years ago

Corus readies new reality series for international distribution at MIPCOM 2015

TORONTO – Corus Entertainment will be showcasing three unscripted reality series for international sale at MIPCOM as part of its strategy to own and distribute more content. The company said… Continue Reading

September 9, 2015 11 years ago

Bristow Global Media to produce Sunday’s CCMA Awards

TORONTO – Bristow Global Media Inc. (BGM) has signed a partnership with the Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) to produce the 2015 CCMA Awards Show for broadcast partners CBC-TV and… Continue Reading

September 9, 2015 11 years ago

Fenton joins CMW as VP of business development

TORONTO – Canadian Music Week has named Rick Fenton as vice-president of business development.  Most recently the executive director of Ontario's music industry association MusicOntario, Fenton (pictured) also served as… Continue Reading

September 9, 2015 11 years ago

ACTRA urges members to ‘cast our next government’ in upcoming federal election

TORONTO – The Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists (ACTRA) has launched a campaign to encourage its 22,000-plus membership to vote in the upcoming October 19 federal… Continue Reading

September 9, 2015 11 years ago

DHX Media shops two series to Disney XD in U.S., Asia, Latin America

HALIFAX – DHX Media has signed broadcast deals with Disney XD channels for two kids/tweens series commissioned by DHX Television. The children's TV producer said animated that fantasy series Fangbone!… Continue Reading

September 9, 2015 11 years ago

2015 Canadian ISP Summit announces agenda, early bird registration

TORONTO – Registration for the 2015 Canadian ISP Summit is now open. Scheduled for November 9 – 11, 2015 at Toronto Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre in Toronto, this year’s theme… Continue Reading

September 9, 2015 11 years ago

Toronto’s Digiflare helps roll out the OTT red carpet for Emmy voters

TORONTO and PLAYA VISTA, CA – Toronto-based TV apps developer Digiflare Inc. is part of a team that has created the first-of-a-kind, comprehensive video-streaming solution for the Television… Continue Reading

September 8, 2015 11 years ago

Luxton promoted to GM of World Fishing Network U.S.

TORONTO and DENVER – World Fishing Network (WFN) has named Sean Luxton as general manager of WFN US, effective immediately. Luxton (pictured) had served as SVP of digital and content… Continue Reading

September 8, 2015 11 years ago

Rogers Radio, YouTube partner on new radio show

TORONTO – Rogers Radio is teaming up with YouTube on a new radio show designed to spotlight Canadian and international YouTube stars. Hosted by Rogers Radio personalities Blake Carter and… Continue Reading