The metaverse is buzzing today that David Kines, the Senior Vice President of MuchMusic and MTV Canada at CTVglobemedia resigned today. Kines was the driving-force behind MuchMusic for years, and carried on his role after the 2007 purchase of CHUM Ltd. (the MuchMusic mother-company) by CTV.
More details are still emerging, but needless to say, the face of music television in Canada will certainly change without Kines at its helm.
UPDATE 10/5/2008: Here’s an excerpt from his letter to staff:
I started at The NewMusic almost 25 years ago and it’s been non-stop challenges and fun ever since…It has been a privilege to have worked as part of an amazing team to create, build and nurture some of the most successful and best-loved brands in television and new media. You should be proud of all you’ve accomplished, and excited for what the future holds. (source)
Nardwuar and Kines – (photo source)
Tags: ctv, david kines, muchmusic
Much was going down hill for a long time anyway. It’s dribble now.
Why are these guys almost naked?
Photo Source: Kyle Joe and let me tell you… it was not pretty! haha.
@kyle: Why, exactly, are they not wearing shirts?
I think Nardwuar wanted a picture and I suggested adding Britney to the pic. Then Kines naturally took his shirt off (he likes doing that in pics) and then Nardwuar followed suit! eeeek!