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Kelly Townsend

Kelly Townsend is the editor at Playback, with previous experience in B2B and entertainment journalism. Before joining the Playback team in 2018, she worked in the editorial, marketing and communication departments at B2B publisher Dovetail Communications. She has a bachelor's degree in English from York University and is a graduate of Humber College’s journalism program. Her byline has appeared in IndieWire and she spent several years covering Canadian TV as associate editor of The TV Junkies.

Posts by Kelly Townsend

Rogers Sports & Media expands Citytv+ to direct-to-consumer

Rogers has also bundled the streaming service with Sportsnet+’s standard plan.

September 23, 2025

Citytv gets in holiday spirit with Bryan Adams special

The Vancouver-shot special Bryan Adams and Friends: A Great Big Holiday Jam is part of Citytv’s holiday programming slate.

September 19, 2025

Canadian Academy adds major rule change to 2026 CSAs

The Canadian Screen Awards are also moving forward in the digital age with new streamer-friendly awards and a prize for content creators.

September 18, 2025

Genre offers path to commercial success in scary sales market

Canadian indie horror The Undertone sold to A24 for millions. Can its Cinderella story be replicated?

September 15, 2025

CRTC approves Anthem’s acquisition of Hollywood Suite

The Commission also ruled on the tangible benefits package generated by the sale.

September 12, 2025

CTV gives early renewal for The Amazing Race Canada

The reality competition series continued to amass more than a million viewers in its recent season.

September 11, 2025

Virginia Rankin sets first-look with Blink49 Studios, exits EP role

Rankin first joined Blink49 in 2021, shortly after the company was founded.

September 9, 2025

EAVE report outlines framework for inclusive, equitable productions

Co-author Tamara Dawit led a panel discussion on the recommendations during TIFF on Saturday.

September 8, 2025

Group Effort expands Canadian reach with Dark Slope

Founded by Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively, the organization helps members of underrepresented groups enter the film and TV industry.

September 4, 2025

‘Fundamental reset’ in motion for content biz, says CMF’s Creighton

Canada Media Fund president and CEO Valerie Creighton discusses the funder’s path forward while celebrating its 15th anniversary.

September 3, 2025

Discreet leads nominees for T.O. Webfest awards

The ICI Tou.tv short-form series picked up 10 nominations overall, including Best Series and Best Drama.

August 29, 2025

Inside Out executive director Elie Chivi to exit festival

EXCLUSIVE: A search committee is now in place to find the 2SLGBTQ+ Toronto festival’s next leader.

August 28, 2025