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Comedy executives discuss Internet strategy


July 17, 2008 The role of the Internet in today's comedy world was one key topic of debate on various panels here on the first day of the inaugural Just Comedy industry conference. Comedy executives said the Web is a great addition to their arsenal when it comes to reaching fans, but making money remains a challenge. "(The Web) is a bit of development, a bit of promotion and brand - and, I'd assume, no money," offered Anton Leo, creative head of TV comedy, TV arts & entertainment at the CBC and Radio Canada.

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