Articles Tagged ‘CRTC’
CRTC seeks input from digital giants
The commission told Netflix, CBC, Google and others that it wants their subscriber and Cancon investment info, but promised not to share it.
Bell Media’s Super Bowl audience still smaller, but stable
Overnights show only a slight AMA drop across CTV, CTV2 and TSN2 from last year, but audiences are still far lower than the simsub heyday.
Supreme Court shuts down Bell simsub appeal
With the big game now one week away, it is now highly unlikely that Bell Media will be able to substitute Canadian ads during the breaks.
Bell takes simsub dispute to Supreme Court
With Super Bowl LII less than three weeks away, Bell has requested a suspension of the CRTC’s simsub decision for the 2018 game and a reversal going forward.
CRTC launches survey into content consumption
As the commission embarks on a quest to determine the future of Canada’s content distribution system, it’s asking Canadians why they watch content the way they do.
Bell Media’s simsub federal court appeal is dismissed
The media company is “considering all options” on how to proceed.
CRTC report shows audiences declining across TV, radio
The updated info in the Communications Monitoring Report shows online TV viewing is on the rise.
First Peoples Radio stations to launch in Ontario
As Indigenous reconciliation enters the national conversation, APTN’s affiliate readies its Indigenous variety format for Toronto and Ottawa.
Which specialty networks got the biggest boost in 2016?
The CRTC has released its stats on specialty TV revenue and expenses for 2016, revealing that sports were the biggest winners in ad revenue.
The CRTC’s TV code comes into effect today
Cable cos must now make things like promotional offers and pricing changes clear to customers.
Skinny basic’s appeal is still slim: report
The MTM’s newest report shows that awareness of the offering is moderate, and it’s not winning back cord-cutters.
Broadcasters’ Cancon investment back in the spotlight
Herritage Canada has asked the CRTC to review its 5% decision on minimum investment.
ICYMI: Ad fires back over CRTC appeal
In case you missed it: Postmedia will use the money from its sold printing facility to pay down debt, Instagram Stories releases usage stats one year in and Will & Grace get more episodes.
Specialty sees increase in ad and subscription rev: report
Plus, VOD subscription revenue, which includes subscription services like CraveTV and Netflix, went down more than 9%.
Bell offers up new solution, asks CRTC to reverse simsub ban
Accompanying the application was a Bell Media-commissioned report arguing the decision has already cost the Canadian economy an estimated $158 million.
