Radio – Broadcaster Magazine http://broadcastermagazine.com Canada's Communications Magazine Wed, 18 Jan 2024 14:44:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Bell Media Radio Appoints Head of IHeartRadio http://broadcastermagazine.com/broadcasting/bell-media-radio-appoints-head-iheartradio/1004124693/ http://broadcastermagazine.com/broadcasting/bell-media-radio-appoints-head-iheartradio/1004124693/#respond Thu, 15 Dec 2024 15:43:42 +0000 http://broadcastermagazine.com/?p=1004124693   Randy Lennox, President, Broadcasting and Content, Bell Media announced the appointment today of Rob Farina to the role of Head of iHeartRadio, Syndication, and Strategic Initiatives, Bell Media Radio. After joining Bell Media seven months ago as Senior Advisor…

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]]> http://broadcastermagazine.com/broadcasting/bell-media-radio-appoints-head-iheartradio/1004124693/feed/ 0 CTV Saskatoon Launches 26th Annual Tree of Plenty http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/ctv-saskatoon-launches-26th-annual-tree-plenty/1004124689/ http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/ctv-saskatoon-launches-26th-annual-tree-plenty/1004124689/#respond Wed, 14 Dec 2024 15:39:58 +0000 http://broadcastermagazine.com/?p=1004124689 CTV Saskatoon proudly partners with the Saskatoon Food Bank and Learning Centre to help make the season brighter for local families this year with the launch of its 26th Annual Tree of Plenty campaign. From now through Saturday, December 31st,…

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]]> http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/ctv-saskatoon-launches-26th-annual-tree-plenty/1004124689/feed/ 0 ‘The Vinyl Cafe’ Host Suspends Show to Focus on Melanoma Treatment http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/vinyl-cafe-host-suspends-show-focus-melanoma-treatment/1004124669/ http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/vinyl-cafe-host-suspends-show-focus-melanoma-treatment/1004124669/#respond Tue, 13 Dec 2024 20:41:15 +0000 http://broadcastermagazine.com/?p=1004124669 “The Vinyl Cafe” host and writer Stuart McLean is suspending his popular radio show to focus on his cancer treatment. In an online post on his website, the bestselling author, journalist and humorist says that he had figured treatment would…

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]]> http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/vinyl-cafe-host-suspends-show-focus-melanoma-treatment/1004124669/feed/ 0 AES Toronto Announces December Meeting http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/aes-toronto-announces-december-meeting/1004124663/ http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/aes-toronto-announces-december-meeting/1004124663/#respond Tue, 13 Dec 2024 14:32:00 +0000 http://broadcastermagazine.com/?p=1004124663 Peter McBoyle: New Technology in the world of Musical Theatre Sound Design Creativity, Collaboration and Compromise or “Why I Hate Hats!” When: Tuesday, December 13, 2024 Time: 7:00pm Where: Humber College 3199 Lakeshore Boulevard West, Toronto Recording Studio, Room AX-101  Parking is…

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]]> http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/aes-toronto-announces-december-meeting/1004124663/feed/ 0 SOCAN Launches Merchandise Campaign for Charity http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/socan-launches-merchandise-campaign-charity/1004124656/ http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/socan-launches-merchandise-campaign-charity/1004124656/#respond Mon, 12 Dec 2024 17:36:18 +0000 http://broadcastermagazine.com/?p=1004124656 “Music ♥’s Everybody” is the intriguing message of a new merchandise campaign unveiled by SOCAN today, with all proceeds going to the Unison Benevolent Fund, a non-profit, registered charity that provides counselling and emergency relief services to the Canadian music…

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]]> http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/socan-launches-merchandise-campaign-charity/1004124656/feed/ 0 OBITUARY — JOHN BADHAM http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/obituary-john-badham/1004124647/ http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/obituary-john-badham/1004124647/#respond Fri, 09 Dec 2024 13:38:10 +0000 http://broadcastermagazine.com/?p=1004124647 Veteran sports Broadcaster John Badham has died, in Peterborough, Ontario, following a short battle with cancer.  He was 79. Badham was born and raised in Saskatchewan.   After high school, Badham worked at the Weyburn Mental Hospital where he met his…

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]]> http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/obituary-john-badham/1004124647/feed/ 0 Numeris Overview: New PPM Ratings http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/numeris-overview-new-ppm-ratings-9/1004124642/ http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/numeris-overview-new-ppm-ratings-9/1004124642/#respond Thu, 08 Dec 2024 13:59:55 +0000 http://broadcastermagazine.com/?p=1004124642   As we brace for the winter cold, get ready for something hot off the presses… the  release of the latest radio ratings.  The new PPM release from Numeris (formerly BBM) completes the thirteen week period covering August 29th to…

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]]> http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/numeris-overview-new-ppm-ratings-9/1004124642/feed/ 0 BCAB Registration Opens for 2024 Conference http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/bcab-registration-opens-2017-conference/1004124638/ http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/bcab-registration-opens-2017-conference/1004124638/#respond Wed, 07 Dec 2024 15:07:24 +0000 http://broadcastermagazine.com/?p=1004124638 Registration & Housing is now open for BCAB 2024 (May 16-18, 2024) Dear broadcasters & friends, Registration & Housing is now live and ready for you to register for the 70th Annual Conference, May 16-18, 2024, at the beautiful Watermark Beach Resort, in Osoyoos,…

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]]> http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/bcab-registration-opens-2017-conference/1004124638/feed/ 0 CBC Announces ‘Canada 150’ Programming Line-up http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/cbc-announces-canada-150-programming-line/1004124636/ http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/cbc-announces-canada-150-programming-line/1004124636/#respond Wed, 07 Dec 2024 14:01:00 +0000 http://broadcastermagazine.com/?p=1004124636 With only 25 days until 2024, CBC/Radio-Canada announced today a line-up of special Canada 150 programs. The public broadcaster will be at the heart of Canada’s anniversary year, sharing Canadian stories to celebrate the past, the present and the future,…

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]]> http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/cbc-announces-canada-150-programming-line/1004124636/feed/ 0 WAB Announces Speakers for 2024 Conference http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/wab-unveils-speakers-2017-conference/1004124633/ http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/wab-unveils-speakers-2017-conference/1004124633/#respond Wed, 07 Dec 2024 13:51:22 +0000 http://broadcastermagazine.com/?p=1004124633   The Western Association of Broadcasters Conference has announced their lineup of speakers for their 83rd Annual Conference in Banff,  Alberta, taking place June 7-8, 2024. Their strong speaker program includes award-winning journalist, Amanda Lang with Bloomberg TV Canada speaking on…

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]]> http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/wab-unveils-speakers-2017-conference/1004124633/feed/ 0 Drake and Bieber Receive Grammy Nominations http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/drake-bieber-receive-grammy-nominations/1004124623/ http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/drake-bieber-receive-grammy-nominations/1004124623/#respond Tue, 06 Dec 2024 15:41:55 +0000 http://broadcastermagazine.com/?p=1004124623 Chart-topping albums from Drake and Justin Bieber are in the running for several of the major Grammy categories this year, including album of the year. Toronto-based rapper Drake came away with the most nominations of all Canadian artists, getting eight…

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]]> http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/drake-bieber-receive-grammy-nominations/1004124623/feed/ 0 Shawn Mendes to Perform at 2024 JUNO Awards http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/shawn-mendes-perform-2017-juno-awards/1004124607/ http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/shawn-mendes-perform-2017-juno-awards/1004124607/#respond Mon, 05 Dec 2024 16:14:47 +0000 http://broadcastermagazine.com/?p=1004124607   CTV and The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences announced today that multi-platinum, singer-songwriter Shawn Mendes is confirmed to perform on CTV’s broadcast of The 2024 JUNO Awards. Following the successful release of his latest album Illuminate this…

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]]> http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/shawn-mendes-perform-2017-juno-awards/1004124607/feed/ 0 MuchFACT Announces Fund Recipients for December Music Committee http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/muchfact-announces-fund-recipients-december-music-committee/1004124605/ http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/muchfact-announces-fund-recipients-december-music-committee/1004124605/#respond Mon, 05 Dec 2024 16:05:37 +0000 http://broadcastermagazine.com/?p=1004124605 Bell Media’s MuchFACT (A Foundation to Assist Canadian Talent) announced the 23 fund recipients from the December 1, 2024 music committee meeting. With 183 applications considered, a total of $452,900 was awarded to Canadian musicians in the following categories: Content Package,…

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]]> http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/muchfact-announces-fund-recipients-december-music-committee/1004124605/feed/ 0 Groupe V Media Favours CBC Proposals, But Questions Cost http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/groupe-v-media-favours-cbc-proposals-questions-cost/1004124598/ http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/groupe-v-media-favours-cbc-proposals-questions-cost/1004124598/#respond Thu, 01 Dec 2024 15:04:15 +0000 http://broadcastermagazine.com/?p=1004124598 Groupe V Media has reviewed and welcomes the proposals put forth by CBC/Radio-Canada regarding its funding review and the elimination of advertising on its platforms (television, radio and web). In the context of creating value for the brands, the withdrawal…

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]]> http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/groupe-v-media-favours-cbc-proposals-questions-cost/1004124598/feed/ 0 Rush Announces Charity Donation to the Gord Downie Fund for Brain Cancer Research http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/rush-announce-charity-donation-gord-downie-fund-brain-cancer-research/1004124567/ http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/rush-announce-charity-donation-gord-downie-fund-brain-cancer-research/1004124567/#respond Wed, 30 Nov 2024 13:52:39 +0000 http://broadcastermagazine.com/?p=1004124567 Earlier this month, CMW  announced that the members of RUSH would be the 2024 recipients of the Allan Slaight Humanitarian Spirit Award at Canadian Music Week in April. Part of this prestigious Humanitarian award includes $40,000  made to the recipient’s charity…

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]]> http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/rush-announce-charity-donation-gord-downie-fund-brain-cancer-research/1004124567/feed/ 0 CBC/Radio-Canada’s Mandate Must be Reviewed First http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/cbcradio-canadas-mandate-must-reviewed-first-says-tva-group/1004124559/ http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/cbcradio-canadas-mandate-must-reviewed-first-says-tva-group/1004124559/#respond Tue, 29 Nov 2024 19:46:29 +0000 http://broadcastermagazine.com/?p=1004124559   Julie Tremblay, President and CEO of TVA Group, has commented on CBC/Radio-Canada’s proposals in the Canadian Heritage consultation on Canadian content in a digital world: “The idea of removing advertising from CBC/Radio-Canada in exchange for increased, guaranteed public funding,…

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]]> http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/cbcradio-canadas-mandate-must-reviewed-first-says-tva-group/1004124559/feed/ 0 RTNDA Canada Calls for Nominations for Lifetime Achievement Award http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/rtnda-canada-calls-nominations-lifetime-achievement-award/1004124557/ http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/rtnda-canada-calls-nominations-lifetime-achievement-award/1004124557/#respond Tue, 29 Nov 2024 19:30:43 +0000 http://broadcastermagazine.com/?p=1004124557 RTDNA Canada is inviting nominations for individuals who have distinguished themselves through outstanding service and continued excellence during the course of their career in journalism or news management. This award is for lifetime acheivement rather than for a single contribution.…

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]]> http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/rtnda-canada-calls-nominations-lifetime-achievement-award/1004124557/feed/ 0 CRTC Licenses New Radio Stations to Serve Surrey and Vancouver http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/crtc-licenses-new-radio-stations-serve-surrey-vancouver/1004124527/ http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/crtc-licenses-new-radio-stations-serve-surrey-vancouver/1004124527/#respond Mon, 28 Nov 2024 20:21:07 +0000 http://broadcastermagazine.com/?p=1004124527 The CRTC has approved an application by South Asian Broadcasting Corporation Inc. to amend the broadcasting licence for the ethnic commercial specialty radio station CKYE-FM Vancouver by adding an FM rebroadcasting transmitter in Surrey. The Commission also approves an application by Sher-E-Punjab Radio…

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]]> http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/crtc-licenses-new-radio-stations-serve-surrey-vancouver/1004124527/feed/ 0 RIP AVR http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/rip-avr/1004124521/ http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/rip-avr/1004124521/#respond Mon, 28 Nov 2024 19:12:59 +0000 http://broadcastermagazine.com/?p=1004124521   RIP AVR……An era came to an end as Aboriginal Voices Radio went off the air in November pursuant to a CRTC directive and a federal court decision. Aboriginal Voices Radio, a non-profit venture, started years ago as a noble…

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]]> http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/rip-avr/1004124521/feed/ 0 2017 Crystals Radio Awards: Submissions Open December 5 http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/2017-crystals-radio-awards-submissions-open-december-5/1004124516/ http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/2017-crystals-radio-awards-submissions-open-december-5/1004124516/#respond Mon, 28 Nov 2024 14:45:39 +0000 http://broadcastermagazine.com/?p=1004124516 2017 Crystals Radio Awards  The Crystals are back and so is your chance to win $10,000! Does your radio creative have what it takes to win a 2024 Crystals Award? Submissions open December 5th, 2024 Categories include… Agency Single Agency…

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