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Cable / Telecom News January 16, 2012 14 years ago

Bell hit with class action suit over “abusive” late fees

MONTREAL – Bell TV is facing a class action lawsuit over its late fees. According to a statement by Montreal-based law firm Paquette Gadler Inc., the suit is open to all persons who have paid late fees since June 1, 2010 as part of a contract for television services with Bell ExpressVu. The statement claims that Bell ExpressVu levied an annual interest rate of 42.58% on late payments, a 58% increase compared to the annual interest rate of 26.82% charged to customers prior to June 1, 2010. Describing the new late fee interest rate as “abusive”, the statement continues that this suit… Continue Reading

Cable / Telecom News January 12, 2012 14 years ago

Revenue and profits rise, but basic subs fall, media softens, at Shaw

CALGARY – Revenue and profits at Shaw Communications are on the rise for the first quarter of 2012. Consolidated revenue for the three month period ended November 30, 2011 was up 19% to $1.28 billion, while total operating income before amortization was $566 million, an 18% increase over the same period last year. Net income was $202 million for the quarter compared to $16 million for the same period last year, though the company did record a $139 million charge related to its acquisition of Shaw Media, plus restructuring expenses of $58 million. Excluding the non-operating items, net income for the… Continue Reading

Radio / Television News January 11, 2012 14 years ago

Canadian series ‘Endgame’ debuts on Hulu

VANCOUVER – Canadian crime drama series Endgame premiered for U.S. audiences this week on Hulu and the Hulu Plus subscription service. Produced by Thunderbird Films in association with Front Street Pictures, the series stars Shawn Doyle as a former world chess champion who uses his analytical skills to solve crimes.  It premiered in March 2011 on Shaw Media-owned Showcase and earned five Gemini nominations, but was not renewed for a second season. Lionsgate acquired the series for North American distribution, and Endgame is distributed internationally by Endemol. "The emergence of new digital partners like Hulu has dramatically extended the longevity and significantly increased the syndication… Continue Reading

Cable / Telecom News January 11, 2012 14 years ago

Shaw Direct adds NBA League Pass

CALGARY – Shaw Direct customers can now sign up for NBA League Pass to catch every dribble and pass from up to 100 out-of-market NBA games each month. The service is available in both high-definition and standard-definition for $5.06 per month, and the NBA League Pass channels are also available as part of Shaw Direct’s HD Sports theme package. "As sports fans, we're excited to deliver NBA League Pass, bringing Shaw Direct customers the best in high-definition basketball and sports entertainment," said president Peter Bissonnette, in the announcement.  "Customers can look forward to more HD channels and offerings with the launch… Continue Reading

Radio / Television News January 11, 2012 14 years ago

Nikitopoulos heads up new revenue, strategy team at Rogers Media

TORONTO – Rogers Media has named Christos Nikitopoulos as vice-president of revenue planning and strategy, effective immediately.  Nikitopoulos was most recently VP of sports at Shaw Media, and VP of programming and revenue planning at Canada’s Olympic Broadcast Media Consortium.  Reporting to Shannon Valliant, VP of financial operations, he will lead the development of a centralized revenue planning and strategy team that will work across Rogers Media’s television, publishing, digital and radio platforms to deliver maximum yield and growth for the company’s assets. “As Rogers Media continues to drive the individual and collective expansion of our powerful brands, Christos brings added… Continue Reading

Radio / Television News January 11, 2012 14 years ago

Shaw Media eyes all-news channel in BC

VANCOUVER – Shaw Media is hoping to launch British Columbia’s first all-news channel this summer, the company said Wednesday.
 
The company confirmed that it has filed an application with the CRTC for a regional, Global BC-driven all-news specialty channel to provide viewers across the province with the day’s top local, national and international headlines 24-hours-a-day.  The yet-to-be-named news network will also feature a primetime talk show hosted by veteran Global BC anchor Jill Krop.
 
“The creation of an all-news channel in B.C. demonstrates our commitment to help grow and develop Global News in new and exciting ways,” said Paul Robertson, group… Continue Reading

Radio / Television News January 10, 2012 14 years ago

History updates ‘Born To’ campaign with winter shows

TORONTO – History Television has rolled out a new marketing campaign around three of its top series and one new one using its “Born to” tagline. The four week, national campaign targets adults 25-54 across multiple platforms in Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton.  Building on the channel’s Fall marketing blitz, the campaign centres around the new series Around the World in 80 Ways plus Canadian Pickers, American Restoration, and IRT Deadliest Roads: Andes.  The creative features the series’ hosts in their natural environments and the consistent use of the headline “Born to…” across all executions. It also an on-air component across… Continue Reading

Radio / Television News January 9, 2012 14 years ago

CES 2012: Great user interfaces is the next era in consumer electronics

LAS VEGAS – The last decade in consumer electronics (CE) has been one dominated by the digital transition of music, film, and tape. The next era in CE will be characterized by leveraging the potential of these digital devices by creating vastly improved user interfaces (UI). This was one of the key predictions made by Shawn DuBravac, the Consumer Electronic Association’s chief economist, during the CES 2012 pre-show press event in Las Vegas on Sunday. Ironically it was Microsoft’s Steve Ballmer who made a very similar prediction two full years ago as the keynote speakers at CES 2010. At the time… Continue Reading

Cable / Telecom News January 9, 2012 14 years ago

Shaw launches 15 new Galaxie music channels

CALGARY – Shaw has become the first provider in Canada to launch the 15 new music channels from Galaxie which offer music from around the world. The new channels have a focus on cultural music, with stations ranging from Bollywood Hits, to Arabic, to Guangdong. They also include Canadian Indie, Today’s Latin Pop and Classical India, among others, and may be accessed by tuning into channels in the 400 range, or by streaming them on-line. "Our objective is to ensure that Galaxie remains the preferred source of music for Canadians," said Eric Boyko, president and CEO of Stingray Digital, owners and operators… Continue Reading

Cable / Telecom News January 6, 2012 14 years ago

Shaw to provide voice services to City of Calgary

CALGARY – Shaw Communications has signed a three-year agreement to provide the City of Calgary with local telephone services and an advanced custom 311 configuration. The new contract, which will complement Shaw's existing agreement for the delivery of data services, will service the City's three main locations of City Hall, Manchester and Whitehorn with more than 8,000 direct inward dial numbers and a call routing and management platform for the City's 311 services.    "Shaw looks forward to expanding our relationship with the City of Calgary," said president Peter Bissonnette, in the announcement.  "Shaw Business delivers a number of scalable, reliable products… Continue Reading
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