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Audience numbers key in showing digital ROI success, developers say
The so-called freemium model, which provide free trials of content with online properties, is showing great promise as a marketing and sales tool.
John Barrack leaves Canadian Media Production Association as COO
The producer association’s top negotiator has left “to pursue other opportunities,” a spokesman confirmed Tuesday.
Nova Scotia film industry releases new industry guidelines
The new document sets clear standards for responsibility on set, but allegedly introduces no changes that will up production costs.
Specialty TV services generated $2.9 billion in revenue in 2011: CRTC
According to 2011 financial results from the CRTC, specialty, pay and pay-per-view TV and VOD services have grown their revenues by 36.7% in the last five years.
TV subscriptions grow despite increasing popularity of Netflix
Canadian TV subscriptions were up 10% in 2011, perhaps calling into question claims that the rise of Netflix means the death of cable service providers.
W Network bolsters Wednesday night schedule
The network is adding entrepreneurial series Backyard Inventors and the hidden camera game show Deal With It (pictured) to its spring lineup.
What Flashpoint fans are saying as Canadian cop drama goes off duty
“Thanks to the success of flashpoint, we have Rookie Blue,” Indiana-based Flashpoint fan Chuck Snitchler said on Twitter Tuesday on news the Canadian police procedural will end after five seasons.
Writers Guild of Canada unveils new council
Jill Golick will continue to serve as the organization’s president, supported by Andrew Wreggit as VP and Mark Ellis as treasurer for the next two-year term.
Flashpoint to end after fifth season
The primetime drama about an elite Toronto SWAT team, which airs on CTV and ION Television stateside, will go off-duty after 75 episodes.
Geminis and Genies folded into single industry event
The consolidated industry event, slated for March 2013, will now include English-language TV and digital awards with the English and French-language film competition.
Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy not returning to CBC fall lineup
The pubcaster no longer needs the pricey licensed U.S. game shows to drive audiences to its primetime Canadian programming, says CBC’s Christine Wilson.
Shaw launches Nat Geo Wild
The spin-off channel is to start with Nat Geo International content but may eventually include original Canadian programming, according to a spokesperson.
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