TORONTO – Rogers Media's OMNI Television plans to deliver even more hit Bollywood programming, community-focused multilingual newscasts, and exclusive cultural event coverage with the re-launch of OMNI.2 in Ontario. Beginning January 21, the new schedule for OMNI.2 will include an additional 35 hours of ethnic-focused programming featuring original multilingual documentaries, exclusive Canadian coverage of such favourites as the Indian Film Industry Awards, and of course more Bollywood shows. OMNI.2 is the only conventional station in the Ontario market to deliver all ethnic-focused programming says the company.
With an increased focus on content geared towards the…
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TORONTO – The Canada Media Fund (CMF) is providing more than $4.2 million to innovative projects receiving development and marketing support as part of the second round of its 2012-2013 Experimental Stream. In November 2012, the CMF announced a contribution of more than $10 million to 15 projects who received production support.
The Experimental Stream encourages the development of innovative, interactive digital media content and software applications. Projects funded under the Experimental Program are to be developed for commercial potential by the Canadian media industry or public use by Canadians. Funding is allocated…
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TORONTO and CALGARY – Rogers Communications said late Monday afternoon it plans to pay Shaw Communications $700 million to acquire Hamilton Ontario-based Mountain Cablevision and to secure Shaw’s AWS spectrum holdings in 2014.
The deal will also see Shaw purchase Rogers' one-third interest in TVtropolis for $59 million, giving it 100% of the specialty channel, and Shaw will enter into negotiations with Rogers for the provision of certain services in Western Canada. The press release did not specify what those services will be although Shaw CEO Brad Shaw hinted where some co-operation is being worked on.
The decision to option the…
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IROQUOIS, ON – Ross Video has moved to improve its sales management capacity in the USA with the promotions of both Jared Schatz and Pete Ross to director of sales each with responsibility for half the country. It also announced the promotion of Julian Fraser to director of sales, Canada.
Jared Schatz moves to director of sales, U.S. Central & Southern. Schatz has held various sales positions with Ross, most recently working in a national capacity as senior systems sales manager, helping put together complex systems solutions for Ross’ clients. In addition to his deep…
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TORONTO – New Chrysler vehicles will feature 12-month pre-paid subscriptions to SiriusXM Canada after the companies signed a long-term factory installation agreement. As part of the five-year agreement, all new SiriusXM equipped Chrysler vehicles will include a pre-paid 12-month subscription to SiriusXM Canada featuring 120 channels of commercial-free music, major league sports, news, talk and entertainment.
"We are excited to continue our agreement with Chrysler Canada and provide drivers with the very best in audio entertainment," said Mark Redmond, President and CEO, SiriusXM Canada. "SiriusXM is a great fit for Chrysler and complements its exciting…
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TORONTO – With an investment of $115,000, Bell Media has become the official lead partner of the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television's inaugural Canadian Screen Awards. Canadian Screen Week, the annual celebration of excellence in Canadian film, television, and digital media productions, begins in Toronto on February 27 and culminates in a televised award broadcast on March 3, 2013. Nominations will be announced tomorrow during a live webcast at 10 am (EST).
The comprehensive partnership, amounting to an investment of at least $115,000, includes naming…
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WATERLOO- Sandvine has reported revenues of $27.5 million U.S. in its fourth quarter, up 31% from the same period a year earlier. The company’s shares jumped 9.6% on Thursday closing at $1.70.
Sandvine attributes its success in part to the development of solutions that enable ISPs to create new methods of charging for increased bandwidth usage.
During the quarter the company recorded a one-time, $3.8 million reduction in operating expenses for Ontario government funding related to its ongoing project under the Next Generation of Jobs Fund.
"We are pleased with fourth quarter results as…
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TORONTO – Building on an idea that was dubbed “Watch Canada” back in October, the Canada Media Fund, Telefilm Canada and the CRTC on Wednesday announced the creation of a working group of leading industry executives whose goal will be to “promote the increasing success of Canadian film, television and digital media with a principal focus on the Canadian market,” says a press release.
The creation of the group grew from industry leaders’ feedback at the Symposium on the Promotion of Canadian Films and Television Programs in Canada and Internationally which was held in Ottawa in conjunction with the International…
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TORONTO – CTAM Canada invites members to come out on January 23 for its 2013 President's Reception (6-9 p.m.) where it will reveal its plans for the New Year. The popular event also provides a great opportunity to reconnect with industry friends and colleagues.
It will take place at the Roof Salon of the Park Hyatt Hotel in Toronto. Go to www.ctam.ca for more information or click here to register for the event.
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A NEW REPORT FROM BMO Capital Markets, which dives deep into what will affect investment in the telecom and media space in Canada in 2013, takes a good look at the possibilities and assumptions heading into the auction of the 700 MHz spectrum everyone assumes will take place mid-year.
The report, by analyst Tim Casey, says what most believe – that the big winners in the auction, which will be expensive. will be the big three of Rogers, Telus and Bell, but that the latter two have an advantage over Rogers since Bell and Telus share the operation of their…
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