Stern overrated, says survey

CHARLESTON, S.C. – Despite all the hub-bub over superstar jock Howard Stern’s defection to satellite radio, a new U.S. survey suggests his impact on the genre has been pretty… Continue Reading

ExpressVu adds Discovery HD

TORONTO – Bell ExpressVu announced the addition of corporate cousin Discovery HD to its lineup on Friday. Discovery HD is a CTV Specialty Networks channel, which is owned by… Continue Reading

Two types of future-viewers coming

BY 2012, THE TV viewing audience will consist mainly of two types of viewers, according to IBM Business Consulting. One group will be the traditional, passive set, content to… Continue Reading

Rogers extends media deal with MBS

TORONTO – Media planning and buying for Rogers Wireless, Rogers Cable, Rogers Telecom and Rogers Media, will continue to be done by MBS, thanks to a new agreement announced… Continue Reading

Aliant rebounds in ’05

SAINT JOHN – Consolidated revenues for 2005 at Aliant were up 3.1% year over year and net income increased 52.6% to $199.4 million for the twelve-month period ended December… Continue Reading

AM640 puts a copper in its chopper

TORONTO – Ontario Provincial Police Sergeant Cam Woolley is the go-to guy for Toronto media when they have traffic questions. He’s the OPP’s traffic expert. So, it only makes… Continue Reading

RTNDA Awards deadline is January 31

TORONTO – All entries for the Radio Television News Directors Association of Canada annual awards must be postmarked by January 31, 2006. That’s Tuesday, if you’re scoring at home… Continue Reading