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The ever-present CityTV

Evidence of the ever-exanding Chum network. I didn't realise they had such international ambitions. For how long has CityTV operated in Bogota?

For those unaware CityTV is just one label in the chum network, which runs a huge portion of Canadian media. I'm amazed that they would have spread to Colombia of all places.

By adrimm on Oct 31, 2005, 00:02 in Friendly Talkzone.

Tinto (Moderator) (Trustee board) says on Oct 31, 2005, 05:00:

I think they are different CityTV (Colombia) is one of the media holdings of VP Santos and his family.

www.comercial-eltiempo.com/nav_hor/television/television/index.html

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vicshere says on Oct 31, 2005, 09:36:

nope back in the good old days (late 70s I think) Mosses Zimmer (spelling) did start up CITY TV in Bogotá......it make have changed hands over the years but I bet Morse still has some controlling hand in it.....or at least receive royalties for those who don't know him he one of the more successful entrepreneur in Toronto....and very smart

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Vic

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Rubiazo says on Oct 31, 2005, 10:07:

I knew it My gf didn't think so, but yeah the logo is the same.
And it's 'Moses Znaimer'.

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Miamigo says on Oct 31, 2005, 10:24:

Just a license El Tiempo paid to use the name, that's all. I don't think there's any other connection.

This is a good opportunity to post a picture of Jessica Cediel, who hosts the Bogotaniando segment on Bravissimo on CityTV weekend mornings.

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pepster says on Oct 31, 2005, 10:26:

wow She is gorgeous

The Pepster

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The Pepster ColombianBlog.com

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Rubiazo says on Oct 31, 2005, 10:43:

She needs to eat more ajiaco! So she can look less like 'sopa de huesos'!

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adrimm (☼Travelguide writer) says on Oct 31, 2005, 10:43:

Yup Here is the website:
http://www.citytv.com/ They have 11 local TV channels, 21 specialty TV channel, and over 30 radio stations in Canada.

International liscenses for:
Citytv Barcelona
Citytv Bogotá
MuchMusic Argentina
MuchMusic Malaysia
MuchMusic Mexico (programming block on Canal Once)
Star! Scandinavia (programming is a mix of several CHUM channels, such as Star!, FashionTelevisionChannel and MoreMoreMusic)

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pegwin says on Oct 31, 2005, 14:00:

electric circus stupid question but are they still running this show in TO? (Electric Circus). CityTV here in Bogota is getting worse and worse. It started out with a bit of urban potential but it is really starting to smell.

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vicshere says on Oct 31, 2005, 15:14:

I remember Miamigo....they just don't use the name CITY TV they use the same formats for there presentation of programs and especially the news.....CITY TV was started on a premises geared to a younger audience....maybe the younger audience here don't like format..... I grew up with CITY TV in Toronto and always found them better than CBC or CTV .....which was for the old folks

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xkss2002 says on Mar 16, 2006, 08:16:

Hi Vicshere Sorry for posting this here, but without PMs working there was no other way of contacting you. I am back in B'manga, but can't reach you at your old #. Call me at 3118810164. Cheers,
Stefan

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