TORONTO – Telus has teamed up with Fleet Complete and Intact Insurance to create a fleet-management insurance offer for Canadian businesses.
The easy-to-use GPS fleet tracking solution from Telus provides realtime visibility into the location of fleet vehicles and integrates with the Intact Insurance platform to report on performance that may result in reduced insurance costs, while also encouraging safer driving.
"Telus Fleet Tracker is one of the most comprehensive and widely used fleet tracking solutions in Canada," said Telus’ VP of the Internet of Things Shawn Sanderson, in the news release. "my Fleet Solution takes this offering one step further…
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OTTAWA – A look ahead at Canada’s broadcast industry is just one of the sessions confirmed for the upcoming Prime Time In Ottawa conference.
Shaw EVP and Shaw Media president Barbara Williams and CBC English services EVP Heather Conway will share what impact the recent changes to Canada’s TV industry have had and will continue to have on their businesses, plus detail what’s next in programming strategies for multiple broadcast and digital platforms in the session entitled ‘Broadcast – A Look Ahead’. Other confirmed sessions include ‘Digital Buyers’, ‘Accessing the Global Marketplace’, ‘Brand Funded Entertainment’ and ‘Evolution of Advertising’.
Scheduled for February 3-5, 2016…
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TORONTO – CBC has named Tara Ellis as executive director of scripted content effective October 19.
Ellis, (pictured), was most recently senior director of original drama content for Shaw Media. Prior to that, she was Alliance Atlantis's VP of content for Showcase, and executive in charge of production for CBC.
In her new role, Ellis will lead CBC's scripted content teams as they continue to raise the bar in comedy and drama, kids programming and digital originals, reads the announcement. Ellis will report to programming GM Sally Catto and reporting to her will be the senior directors of drama, comedy and…
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TORONTO – On Monday, Rogers Communications made a commitment to 4K, ultra-high definition TV that no one else on the globe has yet made.
Beginning in 2016, the company will broadcast over 100 live sporting events (300 hours at least) in 4K, including all Toronto Blue Jays home games and at least 20 NHL games. It is also bringing to market a brand new Cisco 4K set top box for its cable customers, upon which Netflix will ride as an app, the company announced Monday.
Speaking of the global OTT video leader, Rogers has also signed a…
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TORONTO – With millions of customers between them, you'd expect that customer service would be shining stars for Canada's biggest cablecos.
However, at a communications conference executives from Shaw Communications and Rogers Communications admitted they aren't there yet.
“I think we have a lot of work to do," Jim Pitt, vice-president enterprise, wholesale and tracking," said at a panel on leadership at the annual Capacity North America conference in Toronto. "I don’t think incumbents in general are well known for providing great customer service. We work very hard at it but we have work to do." Company surveys show that after…
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TORONTO – Shaw Media revealed a number of new organizational changes to its original content team Wednesday, a combination of promotions and new hires.
Led by SVP and chief creative officer Christine Shipton, the division is responsible for the development of original series and co-productions, the creation of multiplatform content, and domestic and international strategic partnerships.
According to an internal memo, the changes are as follows:
Lisa Godfrey, Head of Original Content
Godfrey (pictured) has over 25 years experience in the television industry both in production and broadcasting. As head of original content at Shaw Media, she oversees all Canadian programming for Global…
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TORONTO – TSN will be the home of every tackle and scrum of this year’s Rugby World Cup which kicks off Friday, live from England.
The network’s exclusive coverage of the event runs September 18 – October 31 and will include all 48 games of the tournament, including in-depth coverage of every Canada matchup, plus the playoffs and final. Coverage begins Friday at 2:00 PM ET with the opening ceremonies, followed by the tournament’s opening game featuring hosts England vs. Fiji.
French-language coverage of all 48 tournament games is available on RDS. TSN subscribers can access live streaming and on-demand viewing…
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TORONTO – Today Hollywood Suite announced that its four HD movie channels will be relaunched on November 2nd as Hollywood Suite 70s Movies, Hollywood Suite 80s Movies, Hollywood Suite 90s Movies and Hollywood Suite 2000s Movies.
Right now, the channel branding is Warner Films, MGM Channel Sony Movie Channel and AXN Movies.
“With a focus on consumer choice in an era of vigorous competition and regulatory change, the new unified and simplified Hollywood Suite brands will create an emotional connection with consumers by leveraging the nostalgic value of the greatest films of the 70s, 80s, 90s and 2000s,” said Hollywood Suite…
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CALGARY – Shaw Communications has launched a number of new programs designed to bring sports fans even closer to their favourite Canadian Football League teams and players.
The initiatives include:
– Team Shaw: a weekly player spotlight program that gives fans greater access to their favourite CFL stars. Calgary Stampeders' quarterback and reigning Grey Cup MVP Bo Levi Mitchell (pictured) has been named the first member;
– ShawRoadtotheGreyCup.ca: a digital hub that will serve as a central point for CFL content, plus permit fans to contribute and share their own content; and
– Shaw CFL Top Performers Program: a weekly and monthly player achievement…
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TORONTO – Telus has joined forces with a network of more than 70 carriers to offer a global SIM card that offers customers seamless connectivity and simplified billing across more than 200 networks around the world.
The company said Wednesday that its new Global IoT Connectivity Platform makes it easier for customers to scale their Internet of Things (IoT) businesses globally by connecting internet-enabled devices around the world at simplified rates without roaming charges or currency risk. For example, a shipping company with a fleet tracking solution can continue to monitor its vehicles when they travel to the U.S., Mexico…
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