Greg O'Brien, Author at Cartt.ca

October 26, 2020 5 years ago

Telus Ventures invests in customer service AI

VANCOUVER, NEW YORK and TEL AVIV — Telus Ventures today announced it has invested in Tel Aviv-based TechSee, a developer of visual assistance artificial intelligence technology. TechSee says it has… Continue Reading

October 26, 2020 5 years ago

Digital and TV ad spend fuel summer rebound

Radio, other media, still suffering NEW YORK – The Canadian advertising market saw considerable growth in the third quarter of the year, as compared to Q2, according to market data… Continue Reading

October 26, 2020 5 years ago

Love Nature expands into Nordic region

LONDON, U.K. — Love Nature, Blue Ant Media’s wildlife and nature brand, today announced it has expanded into the Nordic region with its debut as a linear channel on… Continue Reading

October 26, 2020 5 years ago

Former national team goalie Rhéaume joins RDS hockey experts

MONTREAL — Bell Media’s RDS today announced former Canadian women’s hockey goaltender Manon Rhéaume (above) is joining the French-language sports broadcaster’s team of experts. Every Monday, starting today at 7… Continue Reading

October 26, 2020 5 years ago

Quebecor will adapt Love Island for French market

MONTREAL — Quebecor Content today announced it has acquired ITV’s Love Island reality TV format, which has already been adapted in 18 countries, including the U.S., Australia and France. The… Continue Reading

October 26, 2020 5 years ago

Banff Spark receives additional federal Covid-19 relief funding

TORONTO — The Banff Spark Accelerator for Women in the Business of Media today announced it has received additional funding through the government of Canada’s Women Entrepreneurship Strategy (WES)… Continue Reading

October 26, 2020 5 years ago

Firstlight Media hires new execs

TORONTO — Toronto’s Firstlight Media, a provider of cloud-based OTT infrastructure to streaming service operators, today announced it is adding three executives to its sales and business development team. Bal… Continue Reading

October 26, 2020 5 years ago

WABE convention registration closes Tuesday

CALGARY — The Western Association of Broadcast Engineers (WABE) today issued a reminder that registration for exhibitor booths and sponsorship opportunities for its annual convention will close on Tuesday,… Continue Reading

October 23, 2020 5 years ago

TVA Sports moves newscasts online, cuts 17 jobs

By Steve Faguy

MONTREAL — Quebecor Media’s TVA Sports is “transforming” its newscasts to a digital-only offering, a move that has resulted in the elimination of 17 jobs. “Over… Continue Reading

October 23, 2020 5 years ago

Game+ adds Spanish pro hoops

TORONTO – Anthem Sports & Entertainment announced this week its specialty service game+ will begin airing games from Liga Endesa, Spain’s top professional basketball division. Beginning Saturday, October 24, the… Continue Reading