Tag: Rod Schween

OP-ED: Canadian broadcasting doesn’t need a bailout. It needs a system...

Submitted by Rod Schween, President, Pattison Media This week’s federal announcement will be welcomed by many as a sign that Ottawa understands the seriousness of...

Private broadcasters seeking more collaboration from CBC

Golden West Broadcasting CEO Elmer Hildebrand is among the private broadcast executives who aren't happy with the CBC's recent bureau expansion. The public broadcaster announced...

Radiodays North America 2026 recap

Radiodays North America was dominated by discussion of regulatory challenges, overcoming measurement hurdles, meaningfully reaching media buyers, and the impact of AI, among other...

OP-ED: If Canada believes in Canadian content, it must also believe...

Submitted by Rod Schween, President, Pattison Media If Canada believes in Canadian content, it must also believe in Canadian media. Canada’s broadcasting system has rules for...

Challenging ratings, national revenues behind staff cuts, says Pattison Media president

A slow to rebound post-pandemic national advertising climate and challenging ratings are behind a three per cent workforce reduction at Pattison Media this week,...

Jimmy Pattison in conversation with Pattison Media President Rod Schween at...

On this special edition of Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast, we bring you the opportunity to listen in on a  conversation from the recent...