A curated selection of stories covering Canadian and international media, television, broadcasting, streaming, design and inspiration.
Minister Rodriguez selects Bram Abramson as CRTC’s Ontario commissioner
The Minister of Canadian Heritage has appointed Bram Abramson as Ontario's Regional Commissioner at the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC).Abramson is a lawyer with 20 years of experience in the communications and technology sectors. According to his Linkedin profile,
Former CBC journalist dies of medical complications following 'random assault' in Toronto's east end
A longtime CBC radio producer who was the victim of a random assault in Toronto’s Greektown neighbourhood last week has died, the public broadcaster confirms.
New CRTC chair promises revamped internet pricing model coming soon
Canadians pay some of the highest internet prices in the world, and Vicky Eatrides wants to change that.It's a lofty goal, but in her new position as the chair of the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC), Eatrides wants Canadians to know the plan has precedence."It's a....
'It's quiet in here now': Saying goodbye to the historic, treasure-packed StarPhoenix newsroom
I’m sitting, as I write this, in the Saskatoon StarPhoenix newsroom on a weekday afternoon, at the desk I’ve occupied for a quarter century. Read More
Tiktok’s enshittification - Here is how platforms die: first, they are good to their users; then they abuse their users to make things better for their business customers; finally, they abuse those business customers to claw back all the value...
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Watch: CBS mic'd up Max Homa during the Farmers Insurance Open, and it was a great viewing experience
Thanks to Max Homa and CBS, golf fans were treated to a spectacular 15 minutes of television on Friday.During the third round of the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines in California, Homa agreed to let CBS mic him up on the par-5 13th hole. Homa, who was in fourth at the time at 7 under, spoke w...
Chris Fowler’s remote broadcast honesty is much appreciated
It's somewhat understandable why networks go to remote broadcasting. But they should tell viewers.The numbers of remote broadcasts today are far higher than they were five years ago, and that can …
Journalism, media, and technology trends and predictions 2023
This will be a year of heightened concerns about the sustainability of some news media against a backdrop of rampant inflation, and a deep squeeze on household spending. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the increasingly destructive impact of global warming, along with the after-effects of the COVID p...
'It brought a real added dimension to life on the prairies': Prince Albert TV station turns 65
When CKBI television launched in 1958, a little piece of Hollywood came to Prince Albert.
Vinyl fans eager for first pick at 98-year-old Newfoundland radio station’s sale
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. - Record collectors in Newfoundland will have a chance Saturday to paw through selections from the vast vinyl library belonging to 98...
What LIV Golf's TV deal means
LIV Golf hails it as a victory. LIV detractors view it as defeat. Those polar responses should not surprise; the past year of civil war in professional golf has proven reality varies depending on the beholder. To an extent that sentiment applies to LIV’s recent announcement of a multiyear media ag...
Sludge content is consuming TikTok. Why aren't we talking about it?
Billy Oberman was using TikTok as a means to an end. Instead of looking for his own entertainment, the New Jersey musician had downloaded the app as a way to promote his content, only browsing …
Lisa LaFlamme Is Just Getting Started
The face of Canadian national news was unceremoniously dropped from CTV’s anchor seat last summer. But she hasn’t stopped chasing stories.
Buck Martinez to return to Blue Jays broadcast booth for 2023 season: report
Baseball broadcaster Buck Martinez will return as Sportsnet’s play-by-play announcer for the Toronto Blue Jays for the 2023 season, according to Bob Elliott.Martinez has been with Sportsnet calling …
Noah Cowan, former co-director of TIFF and influential global film industry presence, dies at 55
Noah Cowan, the former co-director of the Toronto International Film Festival and inaugural artistic director of the TIFF Bell Lightbox, has died at the age of 55 after a year-long battle with glioblastoma.The highly influential programmer was a widely respected presence in the international film co...
Postmedia laying off 11% of editorial staff in latest round of cuts | Canada
The media company is laying off another round of journalists from its outlets across Canada, further gutting the already sparse newsrooms.
Sesame Street co-creator Lloyd Morrisett dead at 93 | CBC News
Lloyd Morrisett, the co-creator of the beloved children's education TV series Sesame Street, featuring fuzzy monsters like Abby Cadabby, Elmo and Cookie Monster, has died. He was 93.
How ChatGPT and Lensa AI are transforming creative work
Generative AI holds huge potential for brands seeking to make innovative creative content, writes Epsilon senior vice president of creative Stacy Ward.AI-generated images are making a stir across …
Rogers and Shaw win merger case at Federal Court of Appeal
Three-judge panel dismissed an appeal by the Competition Tribunal, which was seeking to block the $26-billion merger.
‘SNL’ Postproduction Workers Authorize Strike as Contract Negotiations Stall
The group, which is attempting to reach its first agreement with management after unionizing in October, is responsible for pre-recorded segments on the iconic NBC show.A recently unionized group of …
Netflix set for slowest revenue growth as ad plan struggles to gain traction
Netflix Inc is expected to report its slowest quarterly revenue growth on Thursday as its ad-supported plan struggles to attract customers in the saturating U.S. market, which could pressure the company to pull back on content spending this year.
Everything Everywhere All at Once — How to Shoot a Sci-Fi Kung Fu Epic (on a Budget)
Everything Everywhere All At Once Breakdown — how the Daniels made an action movie VFX spectacle with low-budget tricks and a limited crew.Everything Everywh...
Awards shows are losing viewers. Could a move to streaming be the ultimate prize? | CBC News
Awards shows have been in plight for years, as tanking viewership coincides with a drastically evolved industry. But the ceremonies — which traditionally call broadcast television their home — could finally be making a mass exodus to streaming.
Netflix earnings show streaming giant is adding customers once again
Netflix's subscriber growth is surging again, providing an early sign that its shift to include ads in a cheaper version of its video streaming service is helping to combat tougher competition and …
CRTC wants public input on controversial online streaming bill, says new chair
The CRTC has done “a lot of work” internally to prepare for its new role administering Bill C-18, Eatrides said. The bill would force Google and Facebook parent company Meta to share revenues with …
‘What has the CRTC done for me?’ New chair of telecom regulator takes aim at Canada’s high internet prices
Vicky Eatrides, a lawyer and bureaucrat who held senior roles with the Competition Bureau and federal department of Innovation, said she plans new rules for the internet market
Alec Baldwin to be charged with involuntary manslaughter in fatal movie set shooting
Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins died shortly after being wounded by a gunshot during setup for a scene at the ranch on the outskirts of Santa Fe on Oct. 21, 2021.