Articles Tagged ‘Let’s Talk TV’
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.
Canada ripe for new streaming option
Netflix has more than doubled its evening traffic from three years ago, according to new research from broadband and network solutions company Sandvine, but a lack of a strong competitor makes Canada a prime market for a new entry.
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.
Telus backs a la carte, targets Shomi at CRTC hearing
The telco said vertically integrated carriers were using programming services to show undue preference for their distribution platforms.
Why Rogers told CRTC to keep the kid gloves on for US channels
“…I don’t want to lose these folks from the ecosystem,” Rogers’ SVP David Purdy told regulators during Thursday’s Let’s Talk TV hearing.
TV needs guidelines, not regulations, Shaw tells CRTC
Company executives stressed allowing market forces to decide on pick-and-pay and cable unbundling in its Let’s Talk TV presentation. (Shaw Media EVP of content Barb Williams pictured)
Rogers backs pick-pack cable packaging in CRTC hearings
The cable and mobile giant also opposed the end of simultaneous substitution. (Rogers Media president Keith Pelley pictured)
Corus to CRTC: more choice will ‘paralyze’ consumers
Corus took a largely anti-regulatory stance on Wednesday, arguing the broadcast system is working fine as-is, both from a revenue and customer satisfaction perspective. (Corus CEO and president John Cassaday pictured.)
Give indies a fair fight, Blue Ant urges CRTC
Raja Khanna, CEO of TV and digital at the company told the regulator seven of its eight channels would likely fold under pick-and-pay.
BCE calls for skinny basic, retaining simsub at CRTC hearing
The telco’s execs, including Kevin Crull urged pick-and-pay to allow consumers to purchase any service not included in a skinny basic package.
GroupM urges CRTC to keep sim sub
Stuart Garvie’s Let’s Talk TV presentation focused on the negative impact of removing the practice, and on the need for greater measurement and access to STB data from broadcasters.
