Val Maloney

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Cracking the audience code

From Playback magazine: Big data is a big buzzword, but is it of any use to indie filmmakers and distributors?

Premiere week: CTV kills with How to Get Away with Murder

The new show’s premiere brought in over two million viewers, with a new season of Grey’s Anatomy coming in just under that number.

Amazing Race Canada ends on season high

The CTV program brought in an average audience of 2.7 million viewers Sunday night, the most for any episode of the second season.

Amazing Race Canada re-upped by CTV

A third season of the show was announced last night during the second-season finale.

Kirstine Stewart upped to VP role at Twitter

The Canadian head of operations has been named VP of North American media at the company.

Canada ripe for new streaming option: Sandvine

Netflix has more than doubled its evening traffic from three years ago, according to the broadband and network solutions company.

TV needs guidelines, not regulations, Shaw tells CRTC

At the Let’s Talk TV hearing, company executives stressed allowing market forces to decide on pick-and-pay and cable unbundling. (Shaw Media EVP of content Barb Williams pictured)

Playback’s 5 to Watch: Abby Ho

Interactive producer. Digital media whiz. Abby Ho is on the frontlines of today’s new media business.

TV viewing increases across platforms: CRTC

The regulator has released its annual broadcast report, with numbers pointing to more Canadians consuming content across multiple screens.

Spotted! Corner Gas’ TIFF singalong

Creators of Corner Gas: The Movie are asking people to sing the show’s theme song for a chance to be part of the film’s upcoming release.

Bell Media sales exec Luc Sabbatini to depart

The former Astral Media exec will be leaving his post at the end of 2014.

CBC names new digital lead

Richard Kanee (pictured) has joined the pubcaster as its head of digital following the departure of Tessa Sproule.