CAB’s Kevin Desjardins called for a “prominence rule,” while Blue Ant Media cautioned against weakening BDU regulation as the CRTC’s market dynamics hearing came to a close.
Netflix’s Squid Game rose to No. 2 in digital and overall demand following its season three premiere on June 27.
While Amazon Canada insisted Prime Video should not be regulated like a BDU, others argued that regulating online is essential to level the playing field.
CBC/Radio-Canada warned against reducing regulations for domestic BDUs and offered its recommendations on bringing foreign streamers into the system.
From developing Roblox activations to building OTT channels, Canadian producers are shaping their own digital strategies to amp up eyeballs and revenue.
Eyes in the Woods, the scripted series from Calgary’s Numera Films, is among the commissions.
Netflix’s Ontario-shot Ginny & Georgia remained No. 1 in overall demand.
Commissioners also heard arguments for increased fair market access for BDU competitors like Telus (pictured) and Eastlink.
APTN raised concerns about the level of collaboration within the Canadian media industry, while WildBrain called the children’s content decline the “canary in the coal mine.”
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