Monday, September 25, 2023

General, Regulatory, Telecom & Media News

Mediation talks break down between ACTRA and ICA

Two months of mediation talks between ACTRA ((Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists) and ICA (Institute of Canadian Agencies) have ended as...

Regulatory, Telecom & Media News – ZoomerMedia acquires digital marketing agency TitusOne

ZoomerMedia has announced its acquisition of Toronto-based digital marketing agency TitusOne, including its software IP hosted video platform, as the legacy media company continues...

CRTC to open consultations on non-Canadian TV services following Fox News debate

The CRTC will hold public consultations on its regulatory approach governing non-Canadian TV services, following a review of over 7,000 submissions in response to...

More detailed viewer advisories necessary, CBSC tells Crave

The Canadian Broadcast Standards Council (CBSC) has reminded Crave that it cannot necessarily put the equivalent theatrical release rating on films it broadcasts on...

CMF to enact ‘modern, more agile’ funding approach

The Canada Media Fund (CMF) says it's embracing a future model that focuses on supporting creators and stories regardless of platform, following calls for...

Brandi Morin recognized with PEN Canada’s Ken Filkow Prize

Brandi Morin, an award-winning Cree/Iroquois/French journalist and author, has won the 2023 PEN Canada Ken Filkow Prize for advancing freedom of expression. Hailing from Treaty 6...

Regulatory, Telecom & Media News – RTDNA and Webster Awards announce finalists

RTDNA Canada has announced the finalists for its National Awards of Excellence and Best Canadian Local News Awards in digital and broadcast journalism. The...

ZoomerMedia acquires Toronto digital marketing agency TitusOne

ZoomerMedia has announced the acquisition of Toronto-based digital marketing agency TitusOne, including its software IP hosted video platform, as the legacy media company continues...

Regulatory, Telecom & Media News – Canadian Heritage clarifies Online News Act exemptions

Canadian Heritage has provided more clarity on which platforms will be subject to the Online News Act and what they will need to do...

CBSC upholds complaints about inaccuracies broadcast by CTV’s W5, CFRA

The Canadian Broadcast Standards Council (CBSC) has released two decisions upholding viewer complaints about incomplete and inaccurate information broadcast on CTV investigative program, W5,...

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