Tag: COVID-19

CMPA says $2.5B in film and TV production at risk as...

The Canadian Media Producers Association (CMPA) has released new numbers suggesting the COVID-19 pandemic is projected to negatively impact the country’s film and television...

Pandemic shines spotlight on role of Hamilton community channel

Submitted by Bill Custers, Senior Manager, Broadcast, Cable 14 Cable 14 in Hamilton, ON was in the midst of celebrating its 50th Anniversary Broadcast Season...

$500M in federal relief earmarked for arts, culture and sports sectors

The Canada Media Fund (CMF), is among the organizations welcoming $500 million in emergency COVID-19 relief for the arts, culture, sports, and media sectors,...

Apocalypse Now? David Bray explores AM/FM’s silver lining amid a revenue...

David Bray is President of Bray & Partners Communications. Feel free to forward questions and inquiries: Phone:  (416)431-5792  E-mail: davidbray@brayandpartners.com  Web sites: brayandpartners.com, davidbray.ca   I am rarely...

TV & Film News – Corus & Rogers join Bell to...

Corus Entertainment and Rogers Sports & Media are joining foundational Canadian partner Bell Media in broadcasting worldwide TV and streaming special One World: Together...

Regulatory, Telecom & Media News – Shaw temporarily lays off 10%...

Shaw Communications has temporarily laid off approximately 10% of its workforce, mostly those in retail and sales roles, effective Apr. 16. President and CEO...

CIRA survey suggests 38% of Canadians experiencing slower internet speeds

The Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) has released new data offering insight into how technology and internet use has changed in Canada since the...

Bell Media staff hours, pay reduced for next four weeks

Bell Media has confirmed that some employees are working reduced hours at 75% of their regular salary to match a change in workload due...

Shaw temporarily lays off 10% of workforce

Shaw Communications says it's made the difficult decision to temporarily lay off approximately 10% of its workforce, mostly those in retail and sales roles,...

Eric Blais’ Rethinking Media: What’s next?

Who knew my last column would be prescient? It focused on fear, especially fear’s role in the quality of transitional moments. As a refresher,...