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The dilemma over TV analytics

A check-in with players from the measurement, broadcast and media sides on whether Canada is any closer to a true cross-platform measurement solution.

July 2, 2014

How the Vancouver film industry went from bust to boom

“The feeling of the business is quite positive. There is a lot of activity and has been for some time,” Creative B.C. president and CEO Richard Brownsey told Playback.

June 26, 2014

Corus expands investment in Fingerprint Digital

The Canadian mediaco has boosted its investment in California-based Fingerprint’s proprietary learning and entertainment platform Play.

June 25, 2014

CMF awards $7.2M through Francophone Minority Program

The program aims to support productions that reflect the interests and realities of French communities outside of Quebec.

June 23, 2014

Tackling transmedia at Ryerson University

Charles Falzon on how Ryerson is taking on an area he says too few broadcasters, prodcos and agencies have invested in, putting them at risk of being “the Kodaks of tomorrow.”

June 13, 2014

eOne reveals growth plans for SO SO Happy

Entertainment One and its licensing arm are expanding its teen pop culture property SO SO Happy, with new comedy shorts and a line of cosmetics.

June 13, 2014

NFB, Guardian explore digital ‘Sins’ with interactive doc

The National Film Board of Canada is teaming up The Guardian to combat digital fatigue with the interactive project Seven Digital Deadly Sins (pictured).

June 10, 2014

Tricon Films to create Stage TEN channel (exclusive)

Under the agreement, Tricon Films & Television will create a digital media channel using Stage TEN’s virtual TV studio web app.

June 3, 2014

CHCH launches viewer loyalty program

Called Ch-Ching!, the program will allow viewers to rack up points in exchange for prizes, and help the channel kick off its 60th anniversary efforts.

June 2, 2014