Television
Graph: Who landed where on the hot topics of Let’s Talk
A look at where the major players fall on the big issues to come out of the Let’s Talk TV hearing.
Amazing Race Canada ends on season high
The CTV program brought in an average audience of 2.7 million viewers Sunday night, the most for any episode of the second season.
Going hyperlocal with Global News 1
Shaw Media hopes a focus on local news programming and innovative technology can make its proposed Global News 1 channel a hit, says Troy Reeb, SVP news and station operations.
US TV stations pitch the CRTC on retransmission fees
“Why would we import just this fraction of your system,” regulatory chair Jean-Pierre Blais asked the Americans during the Let’s Talk TV hearing.
Advertisers take a stand for sim sub at Let’s Talk
Representatives from the ACA and CMDC said removing the policy would result in substantial revenue being diverted to other platforms.
More Amazing Race Canada coming to CTV
A third season of the show was announced last night during the second season finale, where Muskoka, ON’s Mickey and Pete took the top prize.
CRTC clashes with stonewalling Netflix at Let’s Talk TV hearing
Regulatory chair Jean-Pierre Blais repeatedly ordered the US video streaming giant to confidentially provide key business data on its Canadian operations.
Telus Optik gets GO-ing
CTV GO is now available to more subscribers in Alberta and British Columbia, reaching 50% penetration Canada-wide.
Numeris broadcasts its name change
The TV and radio measurement company’s CEO Jim MacLeod on the new campaign, which pokes fun at itself while spreading the word on its new moniker.
Stingray Digital cries foul on CRTC’s proposed skinny basic
Company head Eric Boyko told the regulator during Thursday’s Let’s Talk TV hearing that its Galaxy audio service could sink if the new proposed package goes through.
Groupe V Media completes takeover of music channels
New Quebec financial partners have boarded the media company as it completes its acquisition of MusiquePlus and MusiMax.
Include children’s programming in basic, DHX tells CRTC
The new operator of Family, Disney XD and Disney Junior argued that not including the channels in a skinny basic option would diminish the quality of Canadian children’s content.
Gusto TV urges CRTC to level the playing field
Executives from the food and lifestyle channel argued that changes to the broadcast system should include greater access for indies.
The Amazing Race Canada takes top spot: Numeris
CTV’s hit reality show had the most viewers for the week of Sept. 1 to 7.
Barbara Williams named Shaw Media president
Williams takes on the new role following the passing of Paul Robertson earlier this month.
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