Articles Tagged ‘CRTC’
Broadcaster data sharing gets a deadline
BDUs must be ready to lift the lid on their set-top boxes by September 2019.
CRTC issues $250,000 fines to Sunlight Media, Datablocks
The companies were fined for allegedly aiding the installation of malware through online ads.
Falling ad dollars lead to third straight decline for BDUs: CRTC
Overall BDU revenues fell to $8.54 billion in 2017, marking the third consecutive year of losses, according to the report.
CRTC recommends an overhaul of funding system
In its report on future distribution models, the commission suggested restructuring the content funding system and replacing prescriptive licensing.
Supreme Court to hear Bell Media’s simsub appeal
Canada’s top court said the appeal gives it an opportunity to consider judicial review of actions taken by administrative bodies like the CRTC.
CRTC and global partners go spam hunting
While details remain thin, industry groups praise progress in the search for bad actors.
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.
