QUISPAMSIS – The CCSA has completed a master affiliation agreement with World Fishing Network for the distribution of WFN, WFN HD and WFN VOD.
WFN: World Fishing Network is the only 24/7 fishing television network dedicated to all segments of fishing with programming that covers instruction, tips, tournaments, travel, food, boating and the outdoor lifestyle.
“CCSA is pleased to partner with World Fishing Network in bringing these services to the customers of CCSA member companies”, said president and CEO Alyson Townsend, in Wednesday’s announcement. “Their dedication and enthusiasm for the sport of fishing is clearly demonstrated by the high quality and…
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QUISPAMSIS – The CCSA and Quebecor have finalized a master affiliate agreement for the distribution of Sun News.
Sun News, which bills itself as the home for hard news and straight talk, is a category two digital channel that is a joint venture between Quebecor’s TVA Group Inc. and Sun Media Corporation.
“We look forward to our partnership with Sun News and are pleased to promote this service to the CCSA membership,” said CCSA president and CEO Alyson Townsend, in the announcement. “Sun News will be a welcome addition in the channel line-up of CCSA member companies.”
“We’re very pleased to have an…
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QUISPAMSIS – The CCSA and Stingray Digital Group have completed a master affiliate agreement for the distribution of the Concert TV VOD service.
Concert TV is a video on demand television service delivering recordings of live music performances and music related video programming to 30 million homes in the US and in Canada.
“We are delighted to have an agreement with Stingray Digital for the distribution of their Concert TV VOD offering,” said CCSA president and CEO Alyson Townsend, in the announcement. “The ability to offer live concert experiences to customers benefits our Members tremendously in today’s competitive market.”
“Because of our…
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QUISPAMSIS – CCSA members can bulk up their sports programming after the completion of a master affiliation agreement with CBS Sports Network.
A division of CBS Sports, CBS Sports Network is dedicated to U.S. college sports and covers more than 300 live men’s and women’s games annually, in addition to a variety of studio shows, documentaries and original programs.
“We are pleased to have reached an agreement with CBS Sports Network,” said CCSA president and CEO Alyson Townsend, in Friday’s announcement. “A dedicated college sports service with exciting and diverse programming provides a valuable enhancement to our Members’ current offerings.”
“We are…
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WHILE SAYING HIS company has not yet decided on a course of action, Bell Canada’s regulatory chief says thanks to the CRTC’s new vertical integration policy, he wants to start over when it comes to our broadcasting laws and its regulation.
(Explained here, the new policy: prohibits exclusives on linear TV content when it comes to mobile and online platforms; bans tied selling of specialty services ensuring BDUs can buy them from programmers one at a time; calls for consumers to be able to buy more specialties one at a time in a pick-and-pay format; outlines a specific code…
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MONT TREMBLANT – Wandering around (and around) the small, but sold-out trade show floor at the Canadian Cable Systems Alliance on Monday yielded many tales of growth and development, some of which are new, others a bit better-known.
Then in the evening, the Alliance handed out its annual supplier of the year and member of the year awards and honoured a couple of others as well. The CCSA’s 2011 member of the year, a company which “stood above the crowd,” said CCSA president and CEO Alyson Townsend is Co-operative de Cablodistribution de l’Arriere Pays (which serves the Charlesbourg and Lac-Saint-Charles…
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MONT TREMBLANT – While it may look like the direct, immediate threat of over-the-top video has hit a plateau, don’t be fooled, Clearcable’s Rob McCann told Canadian Cable Systems Alliance delegates this morning.
As the first speaker of the day at the CCSA’s annual Connect conference, McCann woke the independent TV, internet and telecom distributors to news that online video’s growth shows little sign of slowing and that constant network investment is required to keep up with what the likes of Google and Apple are doing.
When companies the size of those two (approximate combined market capitalization, $570 billion) decide to…
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THE COUNT DOWN is on for the 18th annual general meeting of the Canadian Cable Systems Alliance which opens Sunday at the Fairmont Tremblant in Mont Tremblant, Quebec.
Over 250 attendees from Canadian independent cable operators, suppliers, and other industry delegates from both sides of the border will enjoy an expanded trade show, sessions on innovative technologies featuring speakers such as Terry O’Reilly and Fred Reichheld, and networking opportunities throughout the conference. The CCSA will also announce its Member and Supplier of the Year awards during the Board of Directors’ dinner on September 19th.
To register to attend Connect 2011, which Cartt.ca…
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LINDSAY, Ont. – Cable Cable vice-president and general manager Michael Fiorini, his family and supporters are turning a tragedy into triumph.
In March of 2010, the Fiorini family lost their youngest daughter, Stefanie Fiorini-Kinley, when she died suddenly at the age of 36. Her family, led by her brother Michael, has decided to make sure her name and her ideals live on. “We all still think about her every day as soon as we wake up in the mornings,” he said.
So earlier this year, Michael, an avid cyclist, created Team Steffie – a team of cycling and fitness enthusiasts who…
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THERE’S LESS THAN THREE weeks to go until the Canadian Cable Systems Alliance’s annual general meeting which this year will take place September 18 – 20 at the Fairmont Tremblant in Mont Tremblant, Quebec.
Open to all CCSA members, their supporters and suppliers, Connect 2011 opens Sunday at 1:00 pm with a shareholders meeting, followed by CCSA members-only sessions beginning at 2:30. Monday’s agenda includes a technical session hosted by Clearcable Networks’ Rob McCann, the popular Click Trade Show, and the CCSA’s Board of Directors’ Dinner, while Tuesday is the fun day with a golf or spa option. Click here…
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