CALGARY – In a full page ad which is slated to run in tomorrow’s Globe and Mail, Shaw Communications says it believes over-the-air television has a bright future and it... Continue Reading
TORONTO – About two hours after having been informed by Cartt.ca that an offer to buy three troubled TV stations was coming from Shaw Communications, CTV said it will accept... Continue Reading
CALGARY – Shaw is bulking up its video-on-demand (VOD) lineup and offering “value-based rental programs” for its digital boxes “as consumers nest at home during the economic slow-down”. Shaw says... Continue Reading
LAS VEGAS – Being the primary video source for customers is a far different thing than being there for them as a wireline, wireless or data provider. Cable companies know... Continue Reading
CALGARY – Shaw Communications has officially renamed its direct to home satellite subsidiary Star Choice to Shaw Direct, as Cartt.ca reported last week. The move builds upon the extension of... Continue Reading
CALGARY – This year the Star Choice brand will begin to disappear altogether, Shaw Communications executives said today. In its place will come a new brand, Shaw Direct, which directly... Continue Reading
CALGARY – “Solid” subscriber growth, including a “record” quarterly gain in digital subs, helped Shaw recognize a 10% jump in consolidated service revenue for its second quarter, compared to the... Continue Reading
CALGARY – Shaw Communications last week upped the responsibilities for five of its key executives. Brad Shaw has been appointed senior vice president, operations for Shaw Communications, with responsibility for... Continue Reading
CALGARY – Shaw has added ‘Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) On Demand’ to its video-on-demand lineup. The service features live events, single fights, classic programming, behind the scenes specials and athlete profiles.... Continue Reading
TORONTO – Revenue from television subscriptions in Canada will grow by 8% in 2009, forecasts Toronto’s Convergence Consulting Group. “TV access revenue”, says a key portion of one of its... Continue Reading
