New TV ratings devices know what you're watching

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BBM Canada is using the Personal Portable Meter (PPM) to compile its television ratings in Montreal and Quebec City. The new system, in which ratings are compiled through small devices that listen for audio queues in broadcasts, enables BBM to measure television viewing outside the home and reduces human error.

Cable Television Systems, Cable Networks, Cable and other pay TV services, Quebec, Cable television broadcasting industry, Television programs, Technology application, Television audience ratings

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Classifieds king finds riches in charity

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Worlds largest classified media firm Trader Classified Media NV is planning to raise 1billion dollars for its charity programs in Saharan African countries. The firm will be using 80 percent of its net income for its charitable foundations.

Strategy & planning, Services information, PRINTING AND PUBLISHING, Radio and Television Broadcasting, Planning, Services, Mass media industry, Company business planning, Charitable contributions, Charitable donations, Trader Classified Media

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Alliance Atlantis takes a cheekier attitude to Life

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Alliance Atlantis Communications Inc. is re-branding its human life ministry Life Network specialty channel as Slice. The new channel is being promoted with an advertisement campaign.

Advertising, Advertising Activity, Motion picture & video production, Organizational nomenclature, Canada, Motion picture industry, Names, Video production companies, Film and video production companies, Alliance Atlantis Communications Inc.

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