Radio
Rogers Communications sees Q1 earnings fall
The media giant said more cable TV and phone subscribers headed to the exits due to the CRTC’s new contract cancellation notification policy.
Hudson’s Bay buys the top: Media Monitors
The retailer bought the most radio advertising in Toronto and Montreal for the week of April 13 to 19.
CBC Jian Ghomeshi inquiry calls for stronger management controls
Introducing employee training, surveys and “spot audits” and launching a confidential workplace hotline were also recommended by internal workplace probe.
CBC issues 241 more job loss notices to unionized employees
“From what we know so far, no part of the country is spared in the new cuts,” the Canadian Media Guild said in a statement, as a CBC spokesman confirmed new redundancy notices were issued.
RBC buys the top: Media Monitors
The bank bought the most radio advertising in Toronto for the week of April 6 to 12.
Corus Entertainment swings to second quarter loss
The broadcaster posted a non-cash radio impairment charge of $130 million, while lowering earnings guidance due to “further economic headwinds” impacting advertising market confidence.
Ford Dealer Association buys the top: Media Monitors
The automotive dealer association bought the most advertising time in Toronto for the week of March 30 to April 5.
V goes to the dogs for MIRA
The Quebec TV channel has partnered with the MIRA Foundation for an all-day telethon fundraiser.
Corus Media president expands role
Mario Cecchini has also been named president of Corus Radio.
Chevy buys top spot: Media Monitors
The car co took the top spot in Toronto for the week of March 23 to 29.
More than 140 jobs cut in CBC English local news
These latest cuts are part of a broader plan to reduce local news costs by $15 million, including cutting 90-minute shows to 30- or 60-minute formats in major markets.
Chevrolet drives off with the top spot: Media Monitors
The dealer association bought the most advertising time in Toronto for the week of March 16 to 22.
ZenithOptimedia’s Blue 449 to open in Canada
The new global media agency network will span 16 countries, with a new Canadian office to be launched by Frank Friedman.
Chevrolet buys the top: Media Monitors
Car companies took the first four spots in Toronto for the week of March 9 to 15.
Numeris overview: New PPM ratings
Bray and Partners president David Bray breaks down which radio stations are on top in Toronto, Montreal, Edmonton, Calgary and Vancouver.
