Tag: Digital

All things Digital from Broadcast Dialogue, Canada’s broadcast industry publication of record.

Broadcasting and Telecommunications review kicks off public consultations

The panel reviewing the Broadcasting and Telecommunications Acts has officially kicked off its public consultations with a call for comments from stakeholders and interested...

Google issues baseline for data protection legislation

Google's recently-named Chief Privacy Officer has posted a proposed framework for data protection legislation as the U.S. Congress prepares to write legislation governing how digital...

Torstar poised to acquire digital news site iPolitics

Torstar Corporation has announced that through one of its subsidiaries, it has signed an agreement to purchase the assets of iPolitics Inc., the Ottawa-based online...

Youth-focused CBC Kids News and CBC News Snapchat Discovery launched

CBC News is doubling down on boosting its youth-focused content with the launch of two new digital-first news platforms for kids and young adults - CBC...

Digital News – CBC unveils plans to launch CBC Gem streaming...

CBC has unveiled plans to launch streaming service CBC Gem, promising a less commercial, Canadian experience. Speaking at industry event Content Canada in Toronto...

Astral strikes new partnership with Montreal’s Campsite

Bell Media’s out-of-home advertising division, Astral, has struck a new partnership with Campsite, a Montréal based leader in programmatic out-of-home campaigns. The agreement is...

Digital Media News – Humbolt “ethical music streaming” has launched

Humbolt, a platform dedicated solely to independent music has launched, self-described as “ethical music streaming.” Subscription rates start at $2.99/month, with Humbolt claiming that...

Netflix hires CMF VP Cardin as first Canadian employee

Netflix has hired Stéphane Cardin, VP of Industry and Public Affairs for the Canada Media Fund (CMF), as its first Canadian employee. According to La...

Facebook, Instagram to start charging sales tax in Canada

Facebook will start charging sales tax on ads purchased through its physical offices in Canada, becoming the first technology giant to do so. The...

Facebook, Instagram to start charging sales tax in Canada

Facebook will start charging sales tax on ads purchased through its physical offices in Canada, becoming the first technology giant to do so. The move...