CBC launches Local News Matters media directory
OTTAWA — To help Canadians find and support trusted local media serving their communities, CBC/Radio-Canada has launched Local News Matters, a nationwide directory which links to more than 1,000 media […]
Nelvana and Spin Master secure publishing deal for Bakugan franchise
TORONTO — Corus Entertainment’s kids content producer and distributor Nelvana, together with children’s entertainment company Spin Master, announced today a new publishing deal with Hachette Publishing for the popular Bakugan […]
5G’s energy efficiencies could help fight climate change, says CWTA report
OTTAWA — The Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association (CWTA) released Wednesday a new report it commissioned from Accenture Strategy which looks at the role 5G will play in the fight against […]
Pelmorex cuts 14 jobs
By Steve Faguy MONTREAL — Citing “changes to our business,” Pelmorex Corp. eliminated 14 jobs last week. The company, which owns The Weather Network/MétéoMédia and manages the National Alert Aggregation […]
More than one-quarter of Canadian organizations targeted by Covid-19 themed cyberattacks, says CIRA
OTTAWA — A new report from the Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) released today finds 28% of Canadian organizations who responded to the survey said they have been targeted by […]
Telus EVP Geheran, CRTC chair Scott to speak at CTS virtual summit
MARKHAM, Ont. — The Canadian Telecom Summit, which this year is a virtual event taking place November 17 to 19, announced more keynote speakers this week. Today it was confirmed […]
Gusto TV available live on Plex
OTTAWA — Gusto Worldwide Media announced today Gusto TV has launched as a linear channel on Live TV on Plex, available to users in the United States. Streaming platform Plex […]
BlackBerry introduces AI-powered mobile threat defense solution
And adds user behaviour analytics product WATERLOO — BlackBerry today added two new AI-powered solutions to its product line — BlackBerry Protect Mobile, a new mobile threat defense (MTD) solution, […]
WildBrain Spark to co-finance third season of international kids comedy series
Will launch official YouTube channel and handle AVOD ad sales outside India LONDON, UK and SINGAPORE — WildBrain’s kids and family AVOD network and studio, WildBrain Spark, announced today it […]
Ethnihub delivers multicultural insights to Canadian marketers
TORONTO — Multicultural advertising and marketing agency AV Communications (AVC) announced today the launch of Ethnihub, a reward-based platform which generates consumer insights for marketers looking to engage with diverse […]