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Radio / Television News January 25, 2012 15 years ago

CBC sole broadcaster to crack top 10 influential Canadian brands survey

TORONTO – The CBC is ranked 6th in a survey of the top ten most influential brands in Canada. In the first ever Ipsos Influence Index Study conducted last November, Ipsos Reid asked over 1,000 Canadians to rate leading brands on a variety of attributes. The data revealed six dimensions which help determine the most influential brands in the lives of Canadians – leading edge, trustworthy, relevant, presence, corporate citizenship, and engagement. The survey found that the ten most influential brands in Canada are: 1. Microsoft 2. Google 3. President’s Choice 4. Apple 5. Walmart 6. CBC 7. Facebook 8. Visa 9. YouTube 10. Air Miles Ipsos Reid Toronto president Steve Levy… Continue Reading

Radio / Television News January 24, 2012 15 years ago

CBC to launch new digital music service

TORONTO – After reaching a music licensing deal with the Audio-Video Licensing Agency (AVLA), CBC said Tuesday that it will launch a new Canadian digital music service this winter. The agreement will also allow the national broadcaster to offer more of its radio programs on-line and on demand. AVLA represents almost 1000 major and independent record companies and other copyright owners, including many independent artists. The deal marks the first negotiated collective license in Canada for on-line streaming and podcasting of radio and on-line digital music programming. “Through this new relationship with AVLA and the Canadian music labels, CBC will be able to offer… Continue Reading

Radio / Television News January 23, 2012 15 years ago

CBC debuts modern-day radio drama series

TORONTO – CBC Radio One has taken a page from radio’s past and transformed it into some interesting new programming. The station has begun airing a radio drama-satire called Trust Inc. on Thursdays at 11:30 am and 11:00 pm ET. The half hour series delves into the fast-paced media landscape and the relationships between journalists and public relations practitioners. With a focus on Leger and Pratt, a fictional Canadian media relations company whose clients consist of CEO’s, corporations, star athletes, political leaders and celebrities, the details just don’t emerge, they spin. The episodes are also available as podcasts here. www.cbc.ca/radio Continue Reading

Radio / Television News January 17, 2012 15 years ago

Toronto radio station applications flood CRTC

OTTAWA – More than 20 applicants have asked the CRTC to be awarded a spot on the FM dial in the crowded Toronto radio market. And that list includes broadcasting heavyweights such as Newcap, CBC and Astral. The Commission issued the call last September after Evanov Radio Group subsidiary Dufferin Communications applied to change the frequency of its station CIRR-FM Toronto, (also known as Proud 103.9), from 103.9 MHz to 88.1 MHz. Applications were due December 19. As Cartt.ca readers will recall, 88.1 FM is the slot formerly occupied by Ryerson University radio station CKLN which had its licence revoked by… Continue Reading

Radio / Television News January 16, 2012 15 years ago

Lalande officially heads up CBC’s French services

MONTREAL – Louis Lalande has been named as the new executive vice-president of French Services for CBC/Radio-Canada, a position that he has held on an interim basis since last September. Lalande (pictured) has worked at CBC/Radio-Canada for nearly three decades, holding positions such executive producer of special coverage and major events, executive director of technical production, and executive director of news and current affairs for Télévision de Radio-Canada. In 2006, he was appointed executive director of regional services, where he oversaw all French-language TV, radio and web programming in the regions.

Radio / Television News January 6, 2012 15 years ago

CBC to expand local service to Saskatoon

SASKATOON – CBC will introduce a new radio morning show and expanded on-line services for the Saskatoon area within the next 12-18 months. The move comes as part of the national broadcaster’s five-year strategic plan ‘Everyone, Every way’ which pledges to deliver new or expanded local service to various underserved Canadian communities. "We're very excited about expanding our relationship with the Saskatoon community with these latest additions to our service," said Kirstine Stewart, EVP of CBC English Services in the announcement. "Local service is what people tell us they want and as a public broadcaster and it's our job to meet… Continue Reading

Radio / Television News January 3, 2012 15 years ago

Sports broadcaster Williams named to Order of Canada

TORONTO – Veteran sports broadcaster Brian Williams has been named to the Order of Canada, one of the country’s highest civilian honours. The Order of Canada recognizes a lifetime of outstanding achievement and service to the nation. A decorated broadcaster for more than 30 years, Williams began calling university basketball play-by-play in 1967 before starting his professional career in radio with Toronto’s CHUM AM (now TSN Radio 1050). After a year at CFRB Radio in Toronto, Williams joined CBLT and remained with CBC where he became synonymous with broadcast coverage of the Olympics Games and other high-profile sporting events both in Canada and… Continue Reading

Radio / Television News December 21, 2011 15 years ago

CBC goes commercial-free on Christmas Day

TORONTO – CBC said Wednesday that it will celebrate the holiday season by ditching the commercials during its slate of family-friendly programming planned for December 25. The Corp, with the support of TBooth, will air limited commercial breaks starting at noon on Christmas Day for the first time ever. Its schedule will be as follows: 12:00 p.m. The Queen’s Christmas Message 12:07 p.m. Disney Parade 1:59 p.m. Forgotten Toys 2:24 p.m. Mr. Magoo’s Christmas 3:17 p.m. Booky And The Secret Santa 4:48 p.m. Lassie 6:24 p.m. Miracle On 34th Street (1947) 7:56 p.m. The Queen’s Christmas Message 8:05 p.m. Frosty Returns 8:29 p.m. A Heartland Christmas www.cbc.ca Continue Reading

Cable / Telecom News December 21, 2011 15 years ago

Merry Christmas to all, and to all an excellent 2012!

WE’LL CONTINUE TO cover industry news as it happens on Cartt.ca over the next two weeks, but our newsletters are taking a holiday break. Today's edition will be the final regular newsletter until January 10th as those of us at Cartt.ca pause to celebrate Christmas and the New Year. If there's REALLY BIG news over the holidays, we'll be on it of course, but the whole industry gets a bit quiet between now and the back-to-school week, so that’s when we schedule our break, too. We'll be pretty busy right away in the new year as Cartt.ca consumer electronics editor John… Continue Reading

Radio / Television News December 9, 2011 15 years ago

CBC backs Rogers, Bell, MLSE partnership

TORONTO – If CBC felt left out of the new Bell, Rogers and MLSE alliance, it didn’t let it show. "I would like to congratulate Bell, Rogers and Larry Tanenbaum on their deal announced today. To know the ownership of Canadian teams will be kept in Canadian hands is great news," said Kirstine Stewart, EVP of CBC English Services in a statement Friday. "Increasingly, sports rights deals are dependent on strong partnerships. We are proud of our partnerships with Rogers on the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2014 and with Bell as we prepare our joint Olympic 2014/2016 bid". www.cbcsports.ca Continue Reading

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