MONTREAL – The National Film Board of Canada (NFB) has appointed Ravida Din as the new Director General of the NFB’s English Program. She will assume her duties on February 11, 2013.
“I have worked with Ravida for many years and have always been impressed by her fierce intelligence and passionate engagement with creators and the creative process,” said Tom Perlmutter. “Among the excellent candidates interviewed for the position, Ravida stood out for her strategic vision and her ability to understand the complex issues the NFB will be facing in the coming years. With her sensitivity…
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IT SEEMS OBVIOUS NOW that the federal government’s attempt at building more competition into the Canadian wireless market has been a failure.
With the benefit of hindsight, looking back at how the Canadian wireless market has evolved since the 2008 advanced wireless spectrum auction, I keep wondering: “what did the federal government think was going to happen?” Back then, in an ill-advised attempt to foster more competition to the burgeoning wireless market in Canada, the federal government offered any Canadian-led wireless newcomer a leg-up in that auction, setting aside spectrum that was just for newbies willing to gamble on becoming…
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OTTAWA – Canadian television production had a landmark year in 2011/12 with the volume of productions hitting an all-time high and several Canadian prime-time drama series surpassing the one million audience threshold. After a decade of relatively modest growth and some instances of year-over-year declines, the Canadian television sub-sector experienced broadly based gains in production in both of the major language markets. This according to the latest figures released today in “Profile 2012: An Economic Report on the Screen-based Production Industry in Canada,” published by the Canadian Media Production Association (CMPA).
Canadian television production increased…
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TORONTO – Telus has added digital forensics capabilities to its security solutions with the acquisition of Digital Wyzdom Inc. The carrier says the acquisition complements its existing security solutions portfolio and will allow it to better serve customers with their forensics and security needs. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
Telus Security Solutions says it selected Digital Wyzdom based on its people, technology, and a shared vision of putting customers first for their security and forensic needs. Digital Wyzdom provides digital forensics, network security, E-discovery, intellectual property, and fraud advisory services to organizations…
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TORONTO – Seven outstanding women in the communications, broadcasting and information technology sectors are being honoured by Canadian Women in Communications for their contribution to their companies and as role models of leadership with its prestigious Annual Awards.
The presentations will be made at CWC’s 2013 Annual Awards Gala at the Fairmont Chateau Laurier in Ottawa on April 16th. The event, which is known for attracting hundreds of top business and government leaders, will be hosted by Juno-award-winning R&B singer/songwriter Jully Black.
“This year’s award recipients are singular contributors to the industry,” said Judith Campbell,…
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OTTAWA – Telesat today launched its new mobile-friendly website which features an improved design and enhanced satellite fleet functionality using Google Earth. Telesat says it developed the new site based on input from customers and industry experts.
The company has also released a new mobile app available for Android and iOS devices. The app provides satellite coverage maps for Telesat's fleet that are searchable by region and satellite name, EIRP and G/T contours within the satellite coverage maps, information on key satellite parameters and contact information for Telesat's headquarters, regional offices and sales offices. It…
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TORONTO – Rogers Media announced Sam Dynes has been hired as director of production for its in-house productions unit, effective immediately.
In her role, “Dynes will oversee all production logistics and operations for the entertainment and lifestyle brands at City, and work cross-functionally with Rogers Media divisions across all platforms to expand and create innovative, integrated brand productions, says the company’s press release. Dynes will report to Jordan Schwartz, vice-president, in-house productions, Rogers Media.
Dynes comes to Rogers Media with more than three decades of television industry experience, having managed large-scale projects including the 2010 Olympic Opening and Closing Ceremonies, the…
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GATINEAU – Wind Mobile has some pretty harsh words for the CRTC’s attempt at creating a wireless code of conduct for mobile service providers. The upstart carrier says the Commission completely missed the boat in not addressing three-year contracts and the de-linking of handset subsidies and service terms.
Simon Lockie, chief regulatory officer at Wind, lauds the CRTC for taking this necessary step to listen to consumers concerns and try to implement a wireless code of conduct, but by not dealing with three-year term contracts or exploring ways to separate handset subsidization from service pricing, the Commission is missing a…
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TORONTO – Most broadcasters have come to accept and embrace the Internet as a viewing platform. But how are these changes impacting today’s broadcast executives? What do they need to know in order to create a plausible roadmap for the future? A half-day seminar on Feb. 6 by Media Business Institute and Stratemedia Enterprises will examine technological advancements in the media industry through the lens of past and present disruptive technologies.
“Shining Through The Cloud: Using Disruptive Technologies to Your Advantage” will be led by Don Gaudet, founder and President of Stratemedia Enterprises Inc., and…
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OAKVILLE – BlackBerry 10 users will have access to the most up-to-date weather information thanks to a new app from The Weather Network and MétéoMédia.
"As a Canadian leader in mobile app development, The Weather Network is delighted to launch the first major weather information app for BlackBerry 10," said Gita Ashar, Director of Mobile Applications and Emerging Technologies at The Weather Network. "The team has worked closely with RIM to develop a unique and interactive app that will provide BlackBerry 10 users in Canada, the U.S. and beyond with the most up-to-date weather information direct…
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