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Adam Ivers to head of Highway Entertainment
Omnicom Media Group has named former Canwest Global Communications Corp. programming topper Adam Ivers president and CEO of ad agency Highway Entertainment.
CRTC approves three new specialty channels
The CRTC approved three television stations last week, awarding Category 2 licenses for channels devoted to golf, Mandarin-language programming and Christian entertainment.
ToonBox hires Disney scribe for new feature
Toronto’s ToonBox Entertainment has brought veteran animation screenwriter Lorne Cameron on board to pen its upcoming S3D feature film The Nut Job.
Rogers offers conditional support for BCE/CTV takeover
In its brief to the CRTC regarding the takeover, Rogers’ exec Phil Lind says it’s all good – as long as fee-for-carriage is not brought up again.
Shaw Q1 earnings down as result of Canwest takeover
Acquiring the former Canwest Global Communications Corp.’s TV assets has put a big dent in Shaw Communications’ bottom line.
Stable subscriber growth drives Cogeco Cable Q1 results
Impressive subscriber growth led Cogeco Cable to increased first quarter revenue, despite a reduced profit line due to a year-earlier income tax recovery.
MuchMusic and MTV see digital and social growth in 2010
It was a banner year for CTV’s digital music brands in 2010, as muchmusic.com and mtv.ca saw a combined 298 million video views, a 67% spike over 2009.
Astral reports strong TV ad market rebound
Despite lowered earnings due to 2009 one-time gains, Astral Media rode a Canadian ad market rebound to increased first quarter radio and TV revenues.
Family Channel refreshes brand identity
Astral Media-owned Canadian kidnet Family Channel is donning a new look both on-air and online.
Banff adds to keynote speaker lineup
Margaret Loesch, head of a new kids and family entertainment channel from Discovery Communications and toy maker Hasbro, is to deliver a keynote speech at the upcoming Banff World Media Festival.
Global News appoints Mike Omelus
Mike Omelus has been appointed the new eastern regional director for Global News.
Lemyk makes sales Breakthrough
Laura Lemyk has joined the Breakthrough Entertainment team as an international sales executive. Lemyk will focus on distribution in Scandinavia and some European territories.
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