All things Weekly Briefing from Broadcast Dialogue, Canada’s broadcast industry publication of record.
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The Weekly Briefing
REVOLVING DOOR:
Heather Conway, EVP and head of English Services at CBC, has announced her departure from the public broadcaster to pursue other opportunities. She...
The Weekly Briefing
RADIO/AUDIO/PODCAST:
Harry Steele, the former chairman and founder of Newcap, has bought $25 million in Stingray Digital Group stock, the Montreal-based multi-platform music entertainment company...
The Weekly Briefing
REVOLVING DOOR:
Roger Ashby has announced his retirement from the CHUM 104.5 morning show after a half-century with the CHUM stations. Ashby’s last broadcast will...
The Weekly Briefing
RADIO/AUDIO/PODCAST:
News Talk Sauga 960 AM (CKNT-AM) Mississauga officially launched daily programming Monday morning, with its on-air lineup featuring Mike Bullard and former CRTC commissioner...
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
RADIO/AUDIO/PODCAST:
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
RADIO/AUDIO/PODCAST:
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...
