September 11, 2012 14 years ago

Indie-rock radio station Rock 95 wins 88.1 FM licence

OTTAWA-GATINEAU – In the end, indie-rock won out. The CRTC has granted a licence to Rock 95 Broadcasting to launch a new Toronto radio station on 88.1 FM. Rock… Continue Reading

September 11, 2012 14 years ago

Markham gets AC FM station with ethnic programming mandate

MARKHAM – The CRTC has approved Bhupinder Bola’s application to air a commercial FM radio station in Markham with an Adult Album Alternative/Adult Contemporary musical format. The commission denied… Continue Reading

September 11, 2012 14 years ago

Global TV set sales plummet 8% – NPD DisplaySearch

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA – Global TV shipments declined for the second straight quarter, falling 8% since last year, but demand for larger sets continues to grow. This according to… Continue Reading

September 11, 2012 14 years ago

SCTE Smart Energy Management Initiative forum call for proposals

ATLANTA, GA – The Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE) is seeking proposals for presentations that will be given during the next SEMI (Smart Energy Management Initiative) Forum… Continue Reading

September 11, 2012 14 years ago

Tech columnist Marc Saltzman to host Canadian Wireless Trade Show

TORONTO – Radio and TV personality Marc Saltzman will host Canada's biggest B2B tech, telecom, and wireless networking event, the 2012 Canadian Wireless Trade Show. The international event is… Continue Reading

September 10, 2012 14 years ago

Stingray names new VPs of sales and corporate development

MONTREAL – Stingray Digital has added cable industry veteran Melani Griffith and Kerry Ball, former VP of International New Media Sales at NBC Universal, to the corporation. Stingray’s multi-platform music… Continue Reading

September 10, 2012 14 years ago

Online workshop explores how to drive sales and engagement with social media

Over five weeks, get up and running on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Google+ at Mediabistro’s online conference and workshop. Social Media 101 is an introductory-level course beginning September… Continue Reading

September 10, 2012 14 years ago

Tri-Band signal booster covers all 3 Canadian cellular bands

FREMONT, CALIF – Cellphone-Mate, a provider of cell phone boosters/amplifiers and accessories, is launching a cellular signal booster designed for the Canadian market just ahead of this week’s Continue Reading

September 10, 2012 14 years ago

Mobile signal booster provides peak 2G, 3G and 4G performance in vehicles

TORONTO- Wilson Electronics says its latest 4G mobile signal booster, the Sleek 4G-C, provides an all-in-one solution for Canadians. The Sleek 4G-C ensures strong signals in a vehicle for… Continue Reading

September 10, 2012 14 years ago

Happy 35th anniversary Gord Martineau and 40 years broadcasting Citytv

TORONTO– Citytv is honouring award-winning veteran Toronto news anchor Gord Martineau for 35 years of dedication and service. Currently the anchor of Citytv’s flagship newscast, CityNews at Six,… Continue Reading