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John Hinnen appointed news VP for Rogers Media TV and radio
In the newly created position, the Rogers radio vet will oversee the direction for all Rogers TV and radio news brands nationally.
CTV, CBC Olympic bids too low for IOC
The Bell Media-CBC partnership dissolves after two bids for the 2014 and 2016 Games were rejected by the International Olympic Committee.
New TV audience measurements needed: report
The report released by the Canada Media Fund notes that audience census agencies must learn to measure traffic generated by multiple content platforms.
Secret Location launches FanViewr app
The launch cuts steps out of creating brand pages by eliminating the need for third-party apps on Facebook.
Google Canada on how Canadians view 300 videos a month
Ahead of her WIFT-T International Women in Digital Media keynote, Google’s Sabrina Geremia talks about how to monetize online audiences.
Sally Catto returns to CBC, Trevor Walton becomes copro head
As Walton takes on a new role, the ex-Cineflix EVP returns to the public broadcaster as executive director, commissioned and scripted programming.
Global focuses on 10 p.m. for fall
Shaw Media has announced a renewed focus on Thursday night programming for the channel, buying bigger than it did last year.
Shaw Media to launch two new specialty channels
Lifetime and H2 are slated to launch in fall 2012, with Shaw announcing new shows for the rest of its specialty fleet.
Citytv gunning for number two nationally: Pelley
The media co will be simulcasting New Girl and The Middle across all platforms as part of one CPM buy this fall.
Videotron tricks technicians with new ad campaign
The Montreal-based telecom co caught its technicians on hidden cameras to highlight their customer service skills.
Upfronts 2012: What’s back, what’s not
Check out the holes left by non-returning US shows in the Canadian schedules, as execs head to LA to buy up new programs.
Rogers Media weighing second season of Canada’s Got Talent
The network is running the numbers on a sophomore run after Sagkeeng’s Finest won the first season of the reality talent search series on Monday night.
CMF launches digital media measurement tool
The framework will measure performance of convergent and experimental stream projects using defined metrics.
The CBC is first out of the gate with its fall slate
Alan Dark, exec director at CBC’s Revenue Group, tells MiC the pubcaster wanted to beat industry fatigue by getting its 2012-2013 preview out before the NYC upfronts.
Former CBS exec joins Toronto video stream manager mDialog
Jeff Clark will oversee the opening of the company’s new San Francisco headquarters.
