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Cable / Telecom News May 2, 2013 13 years ago

Tangible benefits, wireless code, among priorities in CRTC’s three-year plan

OTTAWA – In its updated three-year plan released today, the CRTC said it will give top priority to projects such as revamping its tangible benefits policy, developing a national broadband performance testing program, and creating a new mandatory code for wireless providers. Those initiatives are among a number of goals that the Commission has outlined for completion during 2013-16 under three key pillars it has identified as “connect,” “create” and “protect.” The Commission's activities under the "Create" pillar ensure that Canadians have access to compelling creative content, from diverse sources, on a variety of… Continue Reading

Cable / Telecom News May 2, 2013 13 years ago

Shaw warns customers of scam phone calls

CALGARY, ALTA. – Shaw says a spate of recent phone calls to its customers that claim to be from the company are fraudulent and warns customers should not provide any personal information. The company has received numerous complaints from customers saying they have received phone calls from someone posing as a Shaw agent. The calls, which usually originate from a blocked caller ID or from overseas, claim to be calling for various reasons. From account information requiring an update, to billing issues or a customer… Continue Reading

Radio / Television News May 1, 2013 13 years ago

CWC: Linear TV is still primetime for broadcasters

TORONTO – Canada’s biggest broadcasters still haven’t found a way to make their digital ventures pay off in this on-demand world, and continue to rely on their linear television channels to drive the bottom line. Speaking Tuesday evening at a Canadian Women In Communications-sponsored panel entitled ‘Perspective on the Broadcast Landscape Revolution’, Christina Litz, vice president of digital content and engagement for Corus Entertainment, said that her department’s mandate is to leverage social media specifically to drive live tuning to the company’s women and children-focused television channels. “And we don’t see that going away any time soon”, she said, adding that… Continue Reading

Cable / Telecom News May 1, 2013 13 years ago

Shaw adds online content partners to shawconnect.ca

TORONTO – Shaw Media announced yesterday that it has created content partnerships for its website, ShawConnect.ca, with sportsnet.ca, Auto123.com and 49st.com. Sportnet.ca is now Shawconnect.ca’s official sports channel, while Auto123.com is its new Autos channel. The partnership with 49st.com connects users visiting events.shawconnect.ca with information on concerts, sports, performing arts and community activities in their local area as well as other Canadian cities “ShawConnect.ca has proven to be one of our fastest growing sites across our network” said Paul Burns, vice-president, digital media for Shaw Media, in a release. “The addition… Continue Reading

Cable / Telecom News May 1, 2013 13 years ago

Shaw closes $225 million deal to buy fibre net provider Enmax

CALGARY – Shaw Communications announced yesterday it has completed its acquisition of fibre-optics network provider Enmax Envision Inc. from Enmax Corp. for approximately $225 million. The transaction, announced by Shaw on April 8, expands the company’s business initiatives in Calgary and the surrounding area. “The combination of Enmax Envision and Shaw Business will create a strong value proposition for Calgary’s business community,” said Shaw CEO Brad Shaw in a release. “The addition of the Envision team and their expertise significantly enhances the profile of Shaw Business in the competitive Calgary business marketplace and demonstrates our… Continue Reading

Radio / Television News April 29, 2013 13 years ago

CTV gets Satisfaction with new series

TORONTO – CTV announced that production began today on a new half-hour, original comedy series that the network will premiere this summer. Luke Macfarlane (left) and Ryan Belleville star in a CTV’s new comedy series called Satisfaction. Satisfaction, produced by DHX Media Ltd. in association with CTV and Lionsgate, stars award-winning comic Ryan Belleville, Luke Macfarlane, and Leah Renee. From creator Tim McAuliffe, the 13-episode new series will be shooting in and around Toronto until July 2013.

Radio / Television News April 29, 2013 13 years ago

Tangible benefits spending triples in 2011-2012: report

OTTAWA – Canadian broadcasters spent a record $177 million on public benefits related to the acquisition of regulated Canadian broadcast television assets in the 2011-2012 broadcast year ended August 31, 2012, according to new research from consulting firm Boon Dog Professional Services. The level of English-language television benefits spending by various Canadian broadcasters in 2011-2012 more than tripled from the amount ($52 million) spent in the previous year. That $177 million is roughly the same amount as what was spent on tangible benefits in the previous four years combined – or almost as much as… Continue Reading

Cable / Telecom News April 29, 2013 13 years ago

9(1)(h) Hearing: Distributors want no more must-carries (corrected)

GATINEAU – Shaw Communications was the first broadcast distributor to take the stand before the CRTC?s 9(1)(h) hearing on Monday and it appealed to the Commission to ensure that it maintained high standards when considering additional channels for mandatory carriage. Jean Brazeau, senior VP of regulatory at Shaw, noted during his opening remarks that exceptional importance should be the minimum threshold that channels need to meet to achieve mandatory carriage status. ?Once satisfied, the applicant still must meet the additional criteria. This includes demonstrating ?extraordinary? need among an intended audience and widespread acceptance by Canadians of an increase in the… Continue Reading

In-Depth April 24, 2013 13 years ago

Cartt.ca IN-DEPTH: Margot Micallef, Vista Radio CEO. From zero to 60 (stations) in nine years

IT MIGHT SURPRISE SOME to learn that one of the fastest growing Canadian media companies is not some sexy, new media, web based disruptor, but in fact built on the oldest electronic media we have: radio. In about nine years, Vista Radio has grown from a single station in Duncan, B.C. to a national power with over 60 stations spread from the west coast to Ontario. It really jumped in size in 2012 when it agreed to purchase Haliburton Radio and its 24 Ontario stations for $32 million (backed by Westerkirk Capital, an investment arm of the powerful Thomson Family)…. Continue Reading

Radio / Television News April 23, 2013 13 years ago

9(1)(h): Sun News says it needs to be set aside from the rest as a must-carry

GATINEAU – Quebecor Media’s Sun News compared itself to a wireless new entrant Tuesday saying it needs to benefit from a regulatory mechanism in order for it to compete against the established news players, company executives argued before the CRTC on the first day of the Commission’s 9(1)(h) hearing. Kory Teneycke, vice-president of Sun News, told the commissioners under questioning that the news service is suffering from a market he believes isn’t functioning properly and is open to abuse by some of its competitors. He referred to the 2008 advanced wireless spectrum auction as an instance where the government recognized… Continue Reading

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