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CRTC unveils new pay-per-view policy
The regulator is giving PPV services more “flexibility” in their program offerings, including ending a one-week limitation on programming packages.
CBC faced lower revenues due to NHL lockout in 2012
Suzanne Morris, VP and CFO, told the annual public meeting in Toronto about how the CBC fared in the fiscal year to June 30, 2013.
Netflix: Q4 growth of Canadian subscribers will be ‘steady or up’
The US video streaming giant, releasing its latest financial results, said customer growth here will continue as it rolls out more original content.
Rogers VP shares vision for pick-and-pay regime
Ken Engelhart, VP of regulatory at Rogers Communications, talks about the potential fallout from this week’s Speech from the Throne.
The potential impact of cable package unbundling
ZenithOptimedia’s Sunni Boot and Starcom MediaVest’s Bruce Neve weigh in on what the possible shift to a pick-and-pay subscription model as outlined in yesterday’s Speech from the Throne would mean in the market.
Nataline Rodrigues named original programming head at Rogers Media
The former CBC exec replaces Claire Freeland, and will report to Hayden Mindell, the newly named VP of programming and content, broadcast.
Sunday’s Emmys telecast brings in 2.4 million viewers
The TV awards saw its biggest Canadian audience since 2010 for CTV, which aired the CBS feed north of the border.
Showcase and BBC America cancel Copper
The show is being cancelled after two seasons and a total of 23 episodes.
Rogers Media names Hayden Mindell to top TV post
Mindell takes over the VP of TV programming and content post from Malcolm Dunlop, whose departure was announced in late August.
The Shopping Channel gets into e-commerce
TSC president Steven Goldsmith talks about the rebrand of the Rogers Media network that will include the roll-out of a new moblie shopping app.
Ex-CBC exec Julie Bristow launches Bristow Global Media
The new venture will explore branded content opportunities with GroupM Entertainment.
Bell Media sells five radio stations to Newcap
The $112 million deal comes as the media group has to divest properties to comply with the CRTC’s common ownership policy.
TSN to air 150 NHL games during 2013-14 season
Rival Sportsnet, which will unveil its complete upcoming NHL season schedule today, plans to air around 250 live games.
Malcolm Dunlop leaving Rogers Media
The EVP of TV programming’s departure follows on the heels of news that fellow programming exec Claire Freeland is also set to leave.
Cord-cutting in Canada continues, gathers pace
Continuing subscriber losses by Canadian cable, satellite and phone carriers mirrors the U.S. market, according to the latest research from Boon Dog Professional Services.
