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Rogers Media lets go of production exec Carol Commisso

TORONTO – Rogers Media has parted ways with top original programming production executive Carol Commisso, whose resume includes This Hour Has 22 Minutes and Young Drunk Punk, the broadcaster confirmed Friday to Cartt.ca.A company spokesperson said Commisso is no longer with Rogers Media. Her departure is part of the wider company restructuring unveiled at the end of January. At the time, the TV, radio, digital and magazine publishing company talked about trimming around 200 jobs, or 4% of its workforce.The cost-cutting at Rogers Media, thought to be a response to a soft advertising market and competition from new digital players...