Why it’s essential to move C-10 forward, now
An open letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Dear Prime Minister, We are Canadian broadcasting, telecommunications, and entertainment lawyers, with decades of experience advising clients on the rules and regulations […]
Upfront 2021: IndieNet pitches mature viewers to buyers
By Etan Vlessing THE INDIENET GROUP of independent TV broadcasters on Thursday unwrapped a fall 2021 programming slate designed to reach an older slice of the Canadian TV audience for […]
Former Videotron CEO Brouillette joins Verizon
NEW YORK – U.S. telecom Verizon today announced it has hired Manon Brouillette to the newly created role of Verizon Consumer Group’s (VCG) chief operating officer and deputy CEO. Brouillette, […]
Why more Canadian media consolidation is a must
Report says putting Corus and Bell together would strengthen Canadian industry By Greg O’Brien WITH DIGITAL PLAYERS already claiming the bulk of the revenue and a huge swath of viewing […]
Upfront 2021: CBC touts inclusion during virtual pitch
By Etan Vlessing TORONTO – CBC and Radio-Canada original homegrown series took center stage on Wednesday as the national public broadcaster looks to keep Canadian ad dollars coming its way. […]
Stingray posts “solid” year, despite Covid impacts
MONTREAL – Fiscal 2021 revenue decreased 18.7% to $249.5 million, primarily due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on radio revenues, broadcaster and commercial music supplier Stingray Group said […]
YouTube supports goals of C-10, but has deep concerns about the actual bill
USING GOOGLE’S OFFICIAL CANADA blog, Jeanette Patell, head of public policy for YouTube Canada, posted a statement today about Bill C-10, the bill which would modernize the Broadcasting Act, in […]
Videotron needles Bell in latest chapter of Cablevision dispute
MONTREAL — In a press release on Wednesday, Quebecor’s Videotron couldn’t resist taking a jab at Bell subsidiary Cablevision du Nord de Quebec which was ordered by the CRTC the […]
TLN launches month-long elder abuse prevention campaign
TORONTO — In recognition of Senior’s Month in Ontario, multicultural broadcaster TLN Media Group today announced it is launching its annual multilingual elder abuse prevention campaign which will run from […]
$51 million more rural broadband funding announced in Quebec and Ontario this week
QUEBEC CITY and BRUCE COUNTY — On Tuesday and Wednesday, the governments of Canada, Quebec and Ontario announced more rural broadband projects, funded through either the Canada-Quebec Operation High Speed […]