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Rogers posts lower Q2 earnings on stiff competition
The media giant is facing increasing headwinds, including lower smartphone bills and a soft radio and TV ad market.
Multiscreen devices to overtake set-top boxes by 2016: study
Research firm IHS says that Bell Media is leading the charge in providing pay-tv services on PCs, smart phones and tablets.
Astral and Corus raise Q3 earnings, despite revenue falls
Both pay, specialty TV and radio broadcasters faced a soft advertising market as the companies managed to squeeze out higher profit lines during the quarter to May 31.
CMF invests $14M in 25 digital media projects
Investments in digital projects like games, apps and interactive websites range from $175,000 to $1 million in the latest round of the Experimental Stream production support program.
APTN goes cross-platform for national chief election coverage
The initiative is an attempt to tap into the fast growing and heavy portable device-using, young aboriginal demographic, says network CEO Jean LaRose (pictured).
Daniel Dales and Jarrett Sherman exit Smokebomb Entertainment
The co-founders of the digital producer, acquired by Shaftesbury Films in 2008, are “moving on from their roles in order to pursue other opportunities.”
Canada’s Olympic Consortium unveils sponsored segments
The Consortium is bringing back its broadcast features, which debuted during the 2010 Vancouver Games, to be aired on multiple platforms.
Photo gallery: CFC Worldwide Short Film Festival – June 5-10, 2012
The six-day fest showcased 244 shorts from around the world, plus a programming lineup including industry roundtables and a masterclass with Jean Marc Vallee.
Shaw Communications posts higher Q3 earnings
Higher rates charged for cable and satellite TV services helped the western Canadian cable giant fend off stiff competition from rival Telus Corp.
Olympic Consortium unveils its digital plans
The broadcast group says its digital side is more tightly integrated into plans for the London games than it was for Vancouver.
Google TV to hit Canada in August
The Sony Internet Player will act like “buddy box” to bring Google functions to home TV users.
Sinking Ship Ent’s Dino Dan TV show gets iReader treatment
Books apps publisher Ruckus Media is releasing three story-driven digital apps based on the popular Canadian TV show about dinosaurs.
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