Bell Media taps Bannister Lake for amalgamation of news content, channel branding

TORONTO and CAMBRIDGE – Bell Media is consolidating its news content management and channel branding for all 18 CTV stations and its host of speciality networks and channels.Using broadcast software supplied by Bannister Lake, the move aims to simplify production workflows across Canada by centralizing the news content management and channel branding at hubs including Vancouver, Calgary and Toronto.The contract also includes licenses for BL SuperTicker, which Bell Media will use to manage news content production, and Brando for automated channel branding across SD and HD broadcasts. Both solutions offer the flexibility to regionalize content across the various stations, and support playout across...