Archived News and Articles - December 2007
Archive Date - December 31, 2007
BYRNESMEDIA CLIENT'S SURVIVAL CAMPOUT
Bayshore Broadcasting Release
Mix 106 morning show co-host Bob Wallace braved below freezing temperatures for a 24-hour period all in support of the Children’s Aid Society of Owen Sound. This holiday season there are approximately 90 families depending on the CAS to help them with holiday needs such as meals and gifts. This is in addition to the over 200 children who are in the care of the CAS in our area.
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Archive Date - December 31, 2007
CMW INDUSTRY AWARDS NOMINATIONS OPEN
Greg Simpson – Canadian Music Week
It's time to start the nomination process for this year's edition of the Canadian Music Industry Awards and we would appreciate your participation on the Nomination Jury.
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Archive Date - December 31, 2007
RADIO CLIMBS 9.5% IN Q1
Broadcaster
National radio sales climbed 9.5% in Q1 and are on track to post strong annual growth of 8.7% according to information supplied by Canadian Broadcast Sales.
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Archive Date - December 18, 2007
RMB ANNOUNCES NEW CHAIR
RMB Release
At last week's Annual General Meeting of the Radio Marketing Bureau, Lesley Conway-Kelley of CHUM Radio Sales/CTVglobemedia took over as the new Chair.
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Archive Date - December 18, 2007
BROADCASTING DECISION CRTC 2007-427
CIQX-FM Calgary – Licence amendment and renewal
CRTC Release
The Commission renews the broadcasting licence for the English-language commercial FM radio station CIQX-FM Calgary from 1 March 2008 to 31 August 2014. The Commission also approves the licensee’s request to amend CIQX-FM’s licence by deleting the conditions of licence related to its operation within the Specialty FM format.
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Archive Date - December 18, 2007
DELAY IN REFORMS CONCERNS MUSIC INDUSTRY
CRIA Release
A broad coalition of Canadian music industry organizations today expressed growing concern with the federal government's postponement of copyright reform legislation.
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Archive Date - December 17, 2007
COMPETITOR FOR XM AND SIRIUS?
Barbara Shecter – National Post
CTVglobemedia picked up a licence to operate a subscription radio service with the acquisition of CHUM Ltd. last year, and has been quietly testing the appetite for a rival for the XM and Sirius.
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Archive Date - December 17, 2007
BROADCASTING DECISION CRTC 2007-416
CHNK-FM – Technical change
CRTC Release
The Commission approves the application by Newcap Radio Manitoba Inc. (Newcap) to change the authorized contours of the radio programming undertaking CHNK-FM Winnipeg by increasing the effective radiated power from 1,300 watts to an average effective radiated power of 60,200 watts, by increasing the effective antenna height to 176.1 metres, and by relocating the transmitter.
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Archive Date - December 17, 2007
XM BASE GROWS TO 350,000
Strong double-digit growth continues with almost all growth in self paying subscribers
CNW
Canadian Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. ("CSR"), through its XM Canada satellite radio service, announced today it has achieved 350,000 subscribers as of the end of its first quarter ended November 30, 2007. The number of subscribers increased by 86 per cent over the first quarter of last year.
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Archive Date - December 17, 2007
STRONG CANADIAN GRAMMY SHOWING
Guy Dixon – Globe and Mail
Feist, Nelly Furtado and Joni Mitchell were just three of the Canadian musicians making a significant showing in the annual contest of find the Canadians among the Grammy nominees yesterday.
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Archive Date - December 17, 2007
CANADIANS OPPOSE FOREIGN CONTROL OF MEDIA
CBC
A majority of Canadians oppose foreign ownership of the media, telephone and cable firms, and believe the government should play a role in preserving Canada's cultural identity, according to a Harris/Decima poll released Wednesday.
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Archive Date - December 17, 2007
S4-07 TOPLINES
BBM Release
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Archive Date - December 7, 2007
ASTRAL STILL POISED FOR GROWTH
Strong platform for organic growth - Accretive acquisition - Increased Dividend Payment - Renewal of Share Buy-Back Program
CNW
Astral Media Inc. today held its 2007 Annual Meeting of Shareholders at which Mr. Ian Greenberg, President and Chief Executive Officer, explained that Astral Media's platform for organic growth was stronger than ever. "We are very much present in the four fastest-growing media categories in Canada: specialty and pay TV, radio, outdoor advertising and interactive media. All our business units are recording strong performance quarter after quarter and are contributing healthy results achieved primarily through organic growth." Mr. Greenberg added: "Astral Media will create additional opportunities for organic growth and profit by being innovative with technology while remaining focused on value."
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Archive Date - December 7, 2007
BYRNESMEDIA CLIENT WINS TORONTO SUN AWARDS
Evanov Radio Group Release
The Jewel 88.5 the only radio station playing The Greatest Hits of All Time is proud to announce that Stacey Englehart morning news anchor and co-host has won The Toronto Sun Readers Choice Awards in the Category of Radio Reporter.
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Archive Date - December 7, 2007
MITSUBISHI SIGNS AGREEMENT WITH SIRIUS
Mitsubishi to offer Sirius Satellite Radio as standard equipment on key models
CNW
Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada Inc. (MMSCAN) and Sirius Canada, the country's number one choice for satellite radio, today announced an exclusive agreement that will make Sirius Satellite Radio receivers standard equipment on many of Mitsubishi's 2008 model year vehicles.
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Archive Date - December 6, 2007
IMUS RETURNS
All Access
Don Imus returned to the air Monday morning on Citadel Talk WABC-A/New York and in syndication with a live broadcast from New York's Town Hall, introducing the members of his broadcast crew and guest performer Levon Helm, who opened the show with "Ashes of Love." Charles McCord, Bernard McGuirk, and, back at the studio, Lou Rufino were introduced as returning to Imus' show, and Hackensack Medical Center aired a special spot as the first returning advertiser.
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Archive Date - December 6, 2007
BROADCASTING DECISION CRTC 2007-406
CIWV-FM Hamilton/Burlington – New transmitter at Peterborough
CRTC Release
In this decision, the Commission denies an application to amend the broadcasting licence for CIWV-FM Hamilton/Burlington in order to operate a rebroadcasting transmitter at Peterborough.
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Archive Date - December 6, 2007
BROADCASTING DECISION CRTC 2007-407
CIWV-FM Hamilton/Burlington – New transmitter at Ottawa
CRTC Release
In this decision, the Commission denies an application to amend the broadcasting licence for CIWV-FM Hamilton/Burlington in order to operate a rebroadcasting transmitter at Ottawa.
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Archive Date - December 5, 2007
CAB SALUTES RECIPIENTS OF SHOLARSHIPS
CAB Release
Several talented students were recognized for their hard work and dedication on November 6 with the presentation of industry-sponsored scholarships at the Canadian Association of Broadcasters’ (CAB) 81st Annual Convention.
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Archive Date - December 5, 2007
WARNER MUSIC PROFIT FALLS
Ed Christman – Billboard
Warner Music Group on Thursday (Nov. 29) revealed a fall in quarterly profits. The company posted $5 million in net income, or 3 cents per diluted share, on revenues of $869 million in its fiscal fourth quarter ended Sept. 30. That figure is down 62% from the $12 million in net income, or 8 cents per diluted share, the company posted in the fiscal fourth quarter last year.
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Archive Date - December 3, 2007
A NEW COPYRIGHT LAW IS COMING
Jack Kapica – Globe and Mail
Ottawa copyright circles are buzzing with hints that the government is preparing its new revised copyright bill, and will be tabling it soon, perhaps as early as next week.
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Archive Date - December 2, 2007
MY JERRY MAGUIRE MOMENT
Mike Stiles – All Access
This is my Jerry Maguire moment... a mission statement that will probably make me a pariah in my industry. But I think that's okay, because in a way, I'm switching industries.
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