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CBC asks CRTC to put ads on Radio Two
The plan is to increase self-generated revenue after weighing the impact of Ottawa cutting $115 million from its annual subsidy over three years.
Ottawa imposes escalating cuts on CBC
The federal government announced escalating cuts and called for program and funding changes from Heritage Canada.
Ontario budget chops extend to local media sector
The Entertainment and Creative Cluster Partnerships Fund is to be phased out one year earlier than scheduled.
Canadian industry reacts to Saskatchewan film tax credit cut
Rogers Media broadcast topper Scott Moore says he’s still committed to launching Citytv Saskatchewan, with a host of new shows from local producers.
Analyst predicts job cuts after BCE acquires Astral Media
UBS analyst Phillip Huang pointed to a major “overlap” between Bell Media and Astral Media, leading to likely head office cost savings.
Jennifer Harkness leaving Temple Street Productions
The industry veteran is headed to Jumpwire Media, which she has been associated with since she co-founded the new media consultancy in 2009.
George Cope: Astral deal helps BCE bulk up in Quebec
Astral CEO Ian Greenberg said the phone giant was chosen to buy the media empire in part to preserve as much of his 2,800-strong workforce as possible.
Changes to foreign ownership rules for small wireless firms
Industry members will be assessing the impact of changes to the Telecommunications Act for possible equal treatment in the Broadcasting Act down the road.
BCE to pay $3.38 billion for Astral Media
Montreal’s Greenberg family is cashing out after over 50 years of building the Canadian TV, radio and outdoor advertising giant.
Barb Williams on feeding interest in the Titanic anniversary
The top Shaw Media programmer talks about the cross-channel scheduling strategy to recognize the 100th anniversary of the doomed ship’s sinking.
CBC/Radio Canada and Quebecor Media renew business ties
The pubcaster says it will buy ads from Quebecor Media, and the Videotron cable unit is renewing distribution deals for CBC/Radio Canada channels.
Kevin Crull: broadcasters need to mend fences with carriers to fend off Netflix
The Bell Media topper told the Prime Time conference in Ottawa that Netflix has a superior offering, and Canadian players need to up their game.
NBC and CTV to air Saving Hope in summer 2012
Entertainment One has inked a stateside deal for the fast-paced medical drama ahead of production getting underway in Toronto on March 12.
Prime Time 2012: Why TV doesn’t make any sense, and Google and Facebook do
Interactive guru Robert Tercek told the conference that broadcasters need to get their heads out of the sand and embrace social media and other emerging digital platforms.
TVA Group posts reduced Q4 earnings on Sun News launch costs
The Quebec broadcaster, a division of Quebecor Media, absorbed losses after starting up TVA Sports and Mlle last year.
