All things Weekly Briefing from Broadcast Dialogue, Canada’s broadcast industry publication of record.
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The Weekly Briefing
REVOLVING DOOR:
Barb Williams, executive vice-president and COO, Corus Entertainment is retiring effective Oct. 31. Williams joined Corus as part of the company's acquisition of...
The Weekly Briefing
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The CRTC has approved Stingray Digital Group’s purchase of Newfoundland Capital Corporation Limited (NCCL) and its radio and television stations for $523,949,242. Stingray will...
The Weekly Briefing
REVOLVING DOOR:
Manon Brouillette is stepping down after 14 years with Quebecor, the last five as president and CEO of Videotron. Brouillette will leave at...
The Weekly Briefing
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Bryan Hall celebrated 65 years in broadcasting on Wednesday. “Hallsy” was celebrated at an Edmonton Broadcasters Club luncheon with 170 guests in attendance. Mayor...
The Weekly Briefing
REVOLVING DOOR:
Mirko Bibic has been named the new Chief Operating Officer for BCE Inc. and Bell Canada. Current CEO and president George Cope was...
The Weekly Briefing
RADIO/AUDIO/PODCAST:
Quebecor has announced the launch of new digital platform QUB radio that will feature live radio shows as well as a podcast library, with...
The Weekly Briefing
REVOLVING DOOR:
Scott Moore will step down from his role as president of Sportsnet and NHL Properties at the end of October. During his eight...
The Weekly Briefing
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CBC Radio One satirical current affairs show This Is That will end its nine-year run following this season. Creators and hosts Pat Kelly and...
The Weekly Briefing
REVOLVING DOOR:
Hélène Laurendeau will be the new deputy minister at Canadian Heritage, starting Oct. 9. Laurendeau has been deputy minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and...
The Weekly Briefing
RADIO/AUDIO/PODCAST:
Dave Wheeler, the former 92 CITI FM Winnipeg morning man fired by Rogers in July after controversial on-air comments about transgender people, is suing...
