According to a Los Angeles Times/Bloomberg survey, the kids these days, they're not all that enthralled with watching video on their cell phones and other small screen devices.

Welcome to the site of the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC). The CRTC is an independent agency responsible for regulating Canada's broadcasting and telecommunications systems. We report to Parliament through the Minister

1. Broadcast news is telling - not chronicling - what happened. The style should be conversational, informal but not cozy. 2. No array of facts - especially figures -- can be thrown at the listener all at once. The fewer figures the better. 3. Each senten

This site represents the largest resource of '80s television history on the internet. More than anything, it is a place for the nitty gritty...like an obscure advertising jingle that has more sap than a Vermont tree, but is a priceless reflection of the z

A quia timet application in passing off by US TV company AETN to restrain use of the word ‘Intervention’ by Channel 4 and Betty TV in respect of programmes concerning psychological intervention failed, the trial judge holding that the law of passing o

Recent years have seen an astonishing growth in the adaptation of program formats in television systems across the world. Under the new market conditions of the multi-channel cluster brought about by new technologies and increased privatisation of service

The success of TV shows like 'Big Brother' has generated a thriving global licensing industry and envy on the part of other players eager to get a slice of the action. Ben Challis and Jonathan Coad, of the Simkins Partnership, examine whether programme fo

Most people who are involved in exploitation, global licensing and merchandising of television programmes know the value of a television format – whether it is Who Wants To Be a Millionaire?, Big Brother, Wheel of Fortune, Pop Idol or Family Fortunes. L

The rise and rise of reality television has once again put the issue of format rights into the spotlight.