Radio World

Canadian Radio Broadcast Licenses Will No Longer Expire

Previously, the maximum license term in Canada was seven years, regardless of the type of station. The CRTC said “the renewal ...
RBR

Canadian Broadcast Sales to rep SparkNetworks

SparkNetworks, a newly formed, Toronto-based content development and syndication division of SparkNet Communications, has partnered with Canadian Broadcast Sales for representation beginning 3/1.
Radio Ink

Canada Ends Radio Renewals as FCC Eyes Reform

Canada’s elimination of radio license renewals reflects a growing cross-border movement toward deregulation with FCC Chair ...
Radio Ink

FCC Advances EAS Reform, DIRS Update, Broadcast Rule Repeal

As expected, the FCC advanced several items impacting broadcasters at its August Open Meeting, including reform of the Emergency Alert System, modernization of the Disaster Information Reporting ...
Cartoon Brew

Canada Loses A Kids’ TV Landmark As WildBrain Winds Down Broadcast Division, But Company Promises ‘Minimal’ Impact On Broader Business

Toronto-based WildBrain Ltd. announced it will shutter its Canadian broadcast business — including Family Channel, Family Jr., WildBrainTV, and Télémagino — after failing to secure renewed carriage ...
Radio World

Sage Supports “Software EAS” — If Not the Name

Key participants in alerting technology circles continue to discuss the proposed changes for EAS alerting, as put forth by the National Association of Broadcasters. As we have reported, the NAB has ...