June 16, 2010 15 years ago

Commentary: SunTV News launch brilliant so far. Regulatory battle likely to play key promo role

IF EVERYONE PLAYS their expected part, Canadians may end up clamouring for the new SunTV News channel that its owner, Quebecor Media, envisions. The launch strategy, it appears, is… Continue Reading

June 16, 2010 15 years ago

Unitholders approve Bell Aliant’s conversion to corporation

HALIFAX – Unitholders of Bell Aliant Regional Communications Income Fund approved the proposed conversion from an income trust to a corporate structure. Over 87% of the votes cast… Continue Reading

June 16, 2010 15 years ago

Content, access linked to brand’s worth, say Canadian youth

BANFF – Today’s youth expect a fully integrated, holistic content experience – not just games and contests on-line, according to a Shaw Rocket Fund study. The 2010 Media and Technology… Continue Reading

June 16, 2010 15 years ago

Al Jazeera English launches on Shaw, adds to Canadian team

TORONTO – International news channel Al Jazeera English has launched on Shaw Cable and officially opened its Canadian news bureau. Available to Shaw’s digital TV subscribers on channel 175,… Continue Reading

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