Articles Tagged ‘CRTC’
Rogers hires an exec from Google
Jacob Glick joins the media co as its chief corporate affairs officer, replacing Phil Lind.
US networks threaten to go online to avoid pick-and-pay cable
AMC and A&E Networks have submitted comments saying they are weighing OTT options should the CRTC move forward with unbundling.
CRTC backs down in regulatory tussle with Netflix and Google
After Netflix and Google refused to provide the CRTC with business data, the regulator will write the US video portals out of the Let’s Talk TV proceedings.
Set-top box measurement is good for business: blog
Media Experts’ Ian MacLean says Canadian media cos will fall behind if a local update to TV metrics doesn’t come soon.
Canadian internet use spikes: CRTC
According to new numbers released from the regulator, Canadians used an average of 58% more gigabytes per month in 2013 than the previous year.
Netflix offers sneak peek at business in standoff with CRTC
It’s no tell-all, but Netflix provides partial answers to certain regulatory orders in a Sept. 22 letter. (Netflix’s Corie Wright pictured)
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.
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.
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.
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.
Measurement takes centre stage at CRTC Let’s Talk
Numeris and Rentrak on the timelines, potential and pitfalls of bringing set-top box measurement to the market.
Walt Disney warns CRTC against unbundling, ending simsub
Unbundling will mean long-term losses for the consumer with less programming variety in Canada, Disney exec Susan Fox told the regulator on Monday morning.
CRTC grills CBC on proposed new fees
The CBC requested new revenue tools, including carriage fees for conventional and a new Local News Fund for content at the Let’s Talk hearing.
