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    OBITUARY — GERRY ACTON

    October 24, 2024 Gerry Acton, former Vice President of the Canadian Association of Broadcasters passed away on October 12th, 2024 in Nepean, Ontario. Born at home in Acton’s Corners, Ontario, Gerry was raised on the farm, attending local schools and church. Seeking his…
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    OAB Announces Session on Broadcasters’ Digital Advantage

    October 24, 2024 Daniel Anstandig, CEO, Futuri will discuss the Broadcasters’ Digital Advantage at the OAB fall conference, CONNECTION 2024. Since 2024, Futuri Media has monitored millions of posts on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram with its TopicPulse social monitoring system; entertained millions of…
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    Global BC and CKNW AM 980 to Join Forces

    October 20, 2024 Global BC and CKNW AM 980 are pleased to announce that Global News Hour at 6, BC’s longest-running and best-known news program will be simulcast on the radio station beginning Monday, November 7. The addition of the hour-long wrap-up of the day’s…
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    Corus’ AM 640, Toronto, Unveils New Lineup

    October 20, 2024 AM 640 is introducing a dynamic lineup of hosts to Toronto’s airwaves. Beginning Monday, November 7, some of the country’s brightest minds and most engaging personalities will be joined by new faces and new voices – along with regular contributions from Global News. Kicking off…
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    CBC Confirms Re-launch of Q

    October 17, 2024   CBC Radio has confirmed it’s offering a “fresh format” for “Q” when its prominent arts program relaunches next week. Under new host Tom Power, the CBC  says the show will include both long and shorter interviews, new story treatments, a…
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    Rogers Reports Q3 Results

    October 17, 2024 Rogers Communications Inc., a leading diversified Canadian communications and media company, today announced its unaudited financial and operating results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024. Consolidated Financial Highlights Three months ended September 30 Nine months ended September 30 (In…
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    OAB Awards Deadline is Friday,October 21st.

    October 17, 2024 Enter your station’s best Community Service AND Station Promotion campaigns now!  The deadline for entries is Friday, October 21st. The Ontario Association of Broadcasters also invites broadcasters to submit their application for Broadcast Order of Achievement.   The Broadcast Order of…
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    CRTC Finds Sudbury Cannot Support Additional Radio Station

    October 14, 2024 The CRTC  finds that the Sudbury radio market cannot sustain any additional commercial radio stations at this time. Consequently, the Commission will not issue a call for applications for new commercial radio stations to serve that radio market. In light of this, the…
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    RCS and Marketron Collaborate on New Open Interface

    October 13, 2024 RCS and Marketron are coming together to create a unified set of tools for broadcasters. RCS and Marketron are forging a link between automation playback and advertising revenue and data by building an open interface. Nearly 50% of Marketron’s customers use…
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    Corus’ News Talk Radio Stations Now Available on Apple Music

    October 11, 2024 Starting today, Corus Radio is proud to announce that seven news talk stations across Canada are available to audiences for free on Apple Music. Listeners in over 100 countries can now stream CKNW AM 980 (Vancouver), News Talk 770 (Calgary),630…