Television Articles
Game over for Super Bowl simsub: media reaction to CRTC decision
TelevisionThe regulator announced the change, which comes into effect in 2017, as part of a series of Let’s Talk decisions this morning.
CRTC shuts down Super Bowl simsub starting in 2017
TelevisionThe regulator in its latest rulings following the Let’s Talk TV hearing also supported continuing to offer OTA signals to Canadian TV viewers, despite calls by broadcasters to shut down transmitters.
Rogers Q4 earnings drop, despite higher overall revenues
DigitalRadioTelevisionGains in revenue from NHL licensing deal and Sportsnet properties offset continuing softness in print and TV advertising.
Fall TV viewing remains stable: BRC
TelevisionLevel TV viewing was coupled with high playback viewing, according to new numbers from the industry organization.
Seevibes expands to Toronto
DigitalTelevisionThe social TV audience intelligence company has hired a new SVP to split his time between its two Canadian offices.
NCIS takes the week: Numeris
TelevisionThe Global drama had the most single-night viewers for the week of Jan. 12 to 18.
Super Bowl sponsors revealed by CTV
DigitalMobileTelevisionLabatt returns as the lead sponsor for Sunday’s game, with Ford and Nissan joining as quarter sponsors.
CTV pulls Spun Out from post-Super Bowl slot after actor arrest
TelevisionThe premiere of the second season of MasterChef Canada will take the post-game spot, following the arrest of Spun Out actor Jean Paul Manoux.
Quebecor creates specialized sales teams
DigitalPrintTelevisionThe media co’s EVP media sales Donald Lizotte on the decision to split up its national sales team.
Distributel expands to TV
DigitalTelevisionDetails on the independent telco’s new launch, Distributel TV, which will be available in select areas of Ontario and Quebec.
