June 16, 2010 15 years ago

CTV’s ‘Save Local TV’ campaign did not violate codes, says CBSC

OTTAWA – CTV’s ‘Save Local TV’ spots relating to the contentious fee-for-carriage issue did not violate any code provisions, the Canadian Broadcast Standards Council (CBSC) ruled Wednesday. As Cartt.ca readers… Continue Reading

June 16, 2010 15 years ago

New technology could fuel a portability evolution: report

TORONTO – While media portability itself is not new, technological advancements such as better screens, faster processors and longer battery life could result in a full-fledged “communications evolution”, according… Continue Reading

June 15, 2010 15 years ago

CBC’s World Cup coverage nets record audiences

TORONTO – Just days into the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa, CBC’s extensive coverage has pulled in record numbers. Close to 1 million viewers watched host nation South… Continue Reading

June 15, 2010 15 years ago

Banff 2010: Partner and grow wherever you can

BANFF – Online producers should bundle their products with similar partners to increase audiences and take better advantage of advertising, concluded a panel on Monday at the Banff World… Continue Reading

June 15, 2010 15 years ago

A few pix from Banff 2010

BANFF – Our reporter in Banff, Norma Reveler, spent last night at the opening night event hosted by the CBC. Below is some of her photographic evidence.

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June 15, 2010 15 years ago

Quebecor’s new Sun TV News will “challenge media establishment”

TORONTO – Quebecor will transform Sun TV into a new “hard news/straight talk” English specialty channel called Sun TV News for television audiences tired of “being exposed to dry… Continue Reading

June 15, 2010 15 years ago

Olympic broadcast media consortium adds to executive team

TORONTO – The games may still be two years away, but Canada’s Olympic broadcast media consortium has already started to plan for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The group… Continue Reading

June 15, 2010 15 years ago

Craig Wireless sells Manitoba MCS licenses to Inukshuk

WINNIPEG – Craig Wireless has finalized the sale of its multipoint communications system licenses for the Manitoba region and its associated business to Inukshuk Wireless Partnership for $4.8 million. The… Continue Reading

June 15, 2010 15 years ago

Banff 2010: Producers association gets new name, chair

BANFF – The Canadian Film and Television Production Association announced today it is now the Canadian Media Production Association (CMPA). The change was made “to better reflect the multi-screen world… Continue Reading

June 15, 2010 15 years ago

Banff 2010: CBC wrangles movie of the week

BANFF – CBC TV has greenlit a $9 million movie of the week about cowboy Sam Steele that is currently at the script stage. Tentatively called The Life of Sam… Continue Reading