CRTC Hearings: Old Regulatory Models Stifle Innovation, Google Argues

‘I reckon radio is going to go the same way as print, but it’ll just take longer’ – Broadcasters feel the pinch as big operators buy up local stations

Kevin Branigan won’t say precisely how much his company paid for Galway Bay FM. A “seven-figure sum” is the only guidance he offers.

Telus wants equal access to content held by large BDUs

By Ahmad Hathout Telus is asking the CRTC to ensure that all Canadian distributors get a fair shot at negotiating carriage of content held by Rogers and Bell. “It ensures that Canadians nationwide will have competitively priced access to readily discoverable Canadian content that should be accessible to Canadians across the country at fair prices... Read more »

CRTC hearings: Old regulatory models stifle innovation, Google argues

Plus, Corus, Rogers and Bell make their cases during the first week of hearings.

Eastlink to CRTC: Big broadcasters should not dominate rivals

“Due to increased vertical integration, the vast majority of our BDU’s content costs are now driven by our direct competitors,” Eastlink's Marielle Wilson told the CRTC. The post Big broadcasters should not dominate over smaller rivals, Eastlink tells CRTC appeared first on The Wire Report.