
AOL spins out its NXNE app
The media co and its music site, Spinner.ca, step onto the social contesting platform with a Shweet.com-created festival app.

Doctor Who tops at Space
The season six finale numbers boost the time travelling doctor’s show to number one for the network.

PwC reveals media spend forecast
Canada is set to outpace the US over the next five years, according to the report.

CRTC on regulating Netflix: more research is needed
A fact-finding consultation appears to be the main item on the regulator’s menu, says chair Konrad von Finckenstein.

Rogers, Netflix square off in Banff
Rogers Cable VP David Purdy warns US-based OTT digital platforms don’t have Canadian content creators’ best interests at heart.

Sportsnet gets ‘Rugged’ with BFGoodrich
The tire company-pitched show for adventure lovers is set to launch this fall.

Astral renews four Canadian series
Astral’s Family Channel and Disney Junior have ordered up new episodes of four Canadian original productions for the 2011/2012 season.

Stanley Cup playoffs win: BBM Canada, May 30 – June 5, 2011
The hockey finals brought in record high ratings of 5.6 million viewers.

Talking about the future in the wild west
MiC talks digital (and watches some bull riding) with Olive Media president Simon Jennings at its annual party in this video interview.

MMVAs boost branded content
This Sunday’s show features the most sponsors ever for the awards, including Coca-Cola, H&M and RIM.

CBC scoring with hockey ratings
The net continues to rake in the ratings as the series heads into Game Six tonight.

Next Media Stars: Steven Kim
The Starcom digital strategist talks reaching youth, Pokemon and Nintendo.