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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

Government orders TikTok to dissolve Canadian operations

A spokesperson for TikTok said it will challenge the order in court.

November 7, 2024

Inaugural Pink Awards pay it forward with charitable format

The new awards program recognizing Canadian 2SLGBTQIA+ media figures has also tapped queer creatives for a content series.

November 5, 2024

CMPA, Nabet 700-M Unifor reach tentative agreement

The new collective agreement is subject to ratification from Ontario crews under the union and the CMPA board of directors.

November 1, 2024

Crave renews Canada’s Drag Race for season six

The new season was announced ahead of the season five premiere on Nov. 21.

October 31, 2024

Playback’s 10 to Watch 2024: Adam Garnet Jones

The APTN content executive has used his creative skills as a filmmaker to raise the bar for the network’s programming strategy.

October 29, 2024

Two Sphere projects selected for CMF, NIS development incentive

Four projects received a combined $184,408 in development funding via the Canada-Northern Ireland Co-Development Incentive for Audiovisual Projects.

October 28, 2024

Industry leaders talk optimism, need for flexibility at SJIWFF

Execs at the Canada Media Fund, Telefilm and the CMPA spoke about the structural issues plaguing the domestic screen industry.

October 25, 2024

Corus extends debt agreement into March 2025

The broadcaster reported a 16% decrease in consolidated revenue for fiscal 2024.

October 25, 2024

CRTC orders mandatory distribution for Uvagut TV

The Commission denied mandatory distribution for Inuit TV, which prompted a dissenting opinion from commissioner Claire Anderson.

October 24, 2024

CBC orders U.S. election special for This Hour Has 22 Minutes

The special airs on Nov. 4, one day before Americans head to the polls.

October 23, 2024

Trio of projects lead winners for 50th Rosie Awards

Magic Hours, Secret History: Women Warriors and Hey, Viktor! won three awards apiece at the Calgary awards ceremony.

October 23, 2024

CMF to administer portion of $10M cultural diversity fund

The Changing Narratives Fund was created to support the training of diverse voices in Canada’s media sector.

October 22, 2024