Josh Kolm

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Media revenue dips at BCE as it names new CFO

The company continues to see low ad demand, though it was offset by growth in digital and telco subscriptions.

Rogers makes several c-suite appointments

The leadership team additions follow the company’s approved merger with Shaw.

CBC pauses Twitter activity due to ‘government-funded media’ label

The tag has been criticized by news outlets, which claim it unfairly undermines their credibility.

Cossette signs letter of continuance with ACTRA

The agreement will allow the agency to work with unionized performers through the end of the year amid Ontario Labour Relations Board hearings.

Egale asks CRTC to consider removing Fox News in Canada

The non-profit says the potential for segments that encourage anti-2SLGBTQ+ hate means it is in the public interest to hold consultations.

Rogers-Shaw merger receives final federal approval

Ottawa has signed off on Freedom Mobile’s sale to Videotron, the final condition for the merger to go through, though it comes with a list of conditions.

ACTRA calls for boycott of ‘union-busting brands’

The actors union is targeting Canadian Tire, M&M Food Market, McDonald’s, Rogers, Walmart and H&R Block for working with agencies it says are engaged in a lockout.

Layoffs hit Global News amid ‘cost review’ at Corus

The company says it is looking at all expenses and operations to manage itself during economic uncertainty.

Corus rebrands its animation networks, including Teletoon

The brand is now off linear TV and being used exclusively in the streaming space, as the company also brings Boomerang to Canada for the first time.

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TVA announces layoffs following Q4 loss

A total of 240 jobs are expected to be eliminated across TVA and parentco Quebecor entities.

Deadline extended for Rogers-Shaw merger, again

As the companies continue to await final approval, the outside closing date has now been pushed past the two-year mark from when it was first announced.

Bell and Rogers report growth in ad revenue for Q4

Canada’s two biggest telcos have different outlooks on how a possible recession would impact their performance throughout the year.