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Radio’s dead? Not according to this new Canadian study

The CRTC has a new study for everyone concerned with radio. Called Attitude and Opinions Towards Commercial Radio in Canada,

At some point in the not-too-distant future, the CRTC is going to open discussion on the Broadcast Act, the set

I gotta stop buying the stuff advertised in Instagram. My record is Pieces of Crap 5, Actually Useful Stuff 1.

Note: Beach bodies have been canceled for 2020. That takes the pressure off, right? You can play with this umlat

Flying back from CES today on Air Canada Rouge Rough. It’s the only airline where you can get LESS legroom

Wikileaks was born on this day in 2006. Good thing? Bad thing? I guess it all depends. And now, music

Every year about this time, the CRTC issues a report on how broadcast radio and television is doing in this

In a smart, essential and crucial move, the Canadian Parliament voted in support of net neutrality, protecting the ability of

When we pay for Netflix, Spotify, Apple Music, Britbox or any other streaming service for audio or video, we pay

If telecom companies in Canada have their way, it’s possible net neutrality will be limited in the Great White North

Every year around this time, the CRTC has a data dump about how Canadians listen to the radio, watch TV

Leading the pack in the Sports Betting Race – Jim Lawson in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 028 April 20, 2021
For several years, the legalization of single-event sports betting and the planned provincially controlled roll-out has been a hot topic. During that time, Woodbine Entertainment‘s astute executives have been watching and waiting while investing in the media and digital technologies that will be needed in a Canadian landscape where offshore behemoths are permitted to operate […]
Mark Silver
Delivering Reach for the Biggest Brands – Alan Dark in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 027 April 12, 2021
In a world obsessed with digital and mobile engagement, as well as the rise of subscription streaming entertainment services, like Netflix and now Disney+, it’s easy to overlook the going’s on in the broadcast media business. The reality is, the 75-year-old business is having a moment. Perhaps it is due, in part, to a global […]
Mark Silver
Making “The End of The Storm” – James Erskine in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 026 March 24, 2021
This week’s guest — director James Erskine — joins us from England where he has just released his latest feature-length documentary, The End of The Storm. The documentary follows Liverpool Football Club and their fans as they navigate the covid-interrupted 2019-2020 Premier League winning season. James expertly weaves together the voice of Jürgen Klopp, the […]
Andrew Dick