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Quebecor acquires advertising business, expands ad reach in Canada

Telecom | 10/02/2024 4:23 pm EDT

Quebecor logo graphic for The Wire ReportQuebecor Inc. has finalized a deal to acquire the Canada-wide out-of-home advertising business of NEO-OOH, as it looks to expand its ad market footprint. The company said...

Directors Guild census shows strong racial, gender diversity

Broadcast | 02/02/2026 1:39 pm EST

Canadian Media Fund CEO suggests advancing tax credits for film and televisionThe Directors Guild of Canada (DGC) is touting its recently-issued 2025 census report as showing progress in the Canadian film and television industry, highlighted by strong representation from various ethnicities in the directing profession. Along with directors and...

Canada-U.S. trade, AI top concerns for media industry players at Prime Time

Broadcast | 01/30/2026 7:15 pm EST

Canada-U.S. trade, AI top concerns for media industry players at Prime TimeHundreds of film and television producers, union leaders, and other...

Ottawa, Alberta announce nearly $225M in funding to improve rural connectivity

Telecom | 01/30/2026 6:50 pm EST

Ottawa, Alberta announce nearly $225M in funding to improve rural connectivityThe federal government has teamed up with Alberta to announce $224.8...

Canadian Media Fund CEO suggests advancing tax credits for film and television

Broadcast | 01/30/2026 4:43 pm EST

Canadian Media Fund CEO suggests advancing tax credits for film and televisionCanadian Media Fund (CMF) CEO Valerie Creighton is calling for advanced tax...

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