CALGARY – Despite an increase in revenue, Shaw Communications saw first quarter profits drop by 4%.
For the three month period ended November 30, 2015, Shaw posted net income of $218 million, down from $227 in the prior year, primarily from higher income taxes and amortization, partially offset by an improvement in operating income before restructuring costs and amortization.
Revenue for the quarter of $1.42 billion was up 2.2% from $1.39 billion year-over-over, reflecting growth in its Consumer, Business Network Services and Business Infrastructure Services divisions. The improvement is primarily attributed to customer growth in both the Business Network Services and Business…
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Terms of Trade even more essential
TORONTO – The Canadian Media Production Association (CMPA) is today calling for a formal review of the need for enhanced Terms of Trade between broadcasters and producers in light of Corus Entertainment’s proposed acquisition of Shaw Media.
“This acquisition has troubling implications for the independent production sector,” said Reynolds Mastin, president and CEO of the CMPA, in the organization’s press release. “If approved, it will lead to even greater consolidation of control in an already exceptionally consolidated broadcasting industry. It will mean that two players – the merged Corus/Shaw and Bell Media – would control…
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Shaw to use cash to fund Wind buy; Corus scales up for pick and pay
TORONTO – While many often assumed the opposite would happen, Corus Entertainment and Shaw Communications this morning announced the former would buy the latter’s media properties for $2.65 billion.
The two companies have been planning the transaction for a while. “For a few months now, we’ve been hard at it,” Corus CEO Doug Murphy told Cartt.ca Wednesday in an interview. “Many felt it might go the other way, but the industrial logic, if you would, of bringing these two businesses together make a lot of sense…
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CALGARY – Shaw Communications has added top-ranked Canadian golfer David Hearn to its roster of brand ambassadors, and agreed to multi-year contract extensions with fellow Canadians and PGA Tour stars Graham DeLaet and Adam Hadwin.
With this sponsorship, Hearn (pictured), DeLaet, and Hadwin will wear the Shaw logo on their golf apparel on this year’s PGA Tour, beginning with the Sony Open in Hawaii from January 11-17, 2016.
Shaw's renewed commitments to DeLaet and Hadwin also include significant donations to the players' charitable causes in Saskatchewan and British Columbia, respectively.
"Shaw's golf sponsorship portfolio has provided us with a powerful branding platform…
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CALGARY and LAS VEGAS – Shaw Communications has announced the launch of FreeRange TV, a new service which provides its 2.6 million subscribers access to live broadcasts of their favourite programming in one app, whenever and wherever they want to watch. It’s a free service for Shaw customers.
All Shaw Cable and Shaw Direct customers can download the FreeRange TV app at no additional cost for iOS (8.0 and up) and Android (4.0.3 and up) devices. Subscribers can choose from over 80 live channels, 30,000 on-demand titles, and an all-in-one content integration that combines both cable subscription and streaming services….
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VANCOUVER – Shaw Communications has finalized a new a new partnership with TransLink to provide WiFi connectivity to its SeaBus ferry route in Metro Vancouver.
Shaw Go WiFi will be available to all SeaBus passengers at both the Waterfront and Lonsdale Quay terminals for free starting this week, and will be installed on all TransLink SeaBus ferries in the coming months.
Passengers who are not Shaw customers may use Shaw Go WiFi access by selecting 'ShawGuest' from the list of available WiFi settings and following the on-screen instructions to connect. All Shaw Internet customers have complimentary access to all SeaBus…
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CALGARY and TORONTO – Shaw Communications announced late Wednesday it has agreed to purchase Wind Mobile.
After spending a number of years contemplating wireless, buying spectrum and then starting to build, then stopping and finally divesting its spectrum earlier this year (which it will now re-take ownership of with this deal), Shaw Communications will be the seventh Canadian communications carrier offering a quad-play of TV, internet, home phone and wireless (in its larger Alberta and B.C. centres, that is).
(Officially, Shaw has agreed to acquire a 100% interest in Mid-Bowline Group Corp. and…
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CALGARY – Shaw Communications unveiled much higher speeds of its Shaw Go WiFi network for customers who have Shaw’s mid- and higher tier Internet plans.
Effective immediately customers on these plans will enjoy download speeds that are six times faster at nearly 75,000 Shaw Go WiFi hotspots across Western Canada, with included data that far exceeds cell phone plans, says the company.
“At these speeds, customers can expect even better online experiences, including better picture quality, quicker start times and fewer interruptions when streaming services like shomi or Netflix, at home or on the go,” said Chris Kucharski, SVP…
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MISSION, BC – Shaw Communications is now offering free WiFi service with guest access to visitors to the Mission Leisure Centre and many other public spaces in Mission.
Shaw Go WiFi service hotspots will also soon be installed at locations including Heritage Park Common, Municipal Hall Council Chambers and Conference Room, and Fire Station 1 Emergency Operations Centre and Training Room, plus the Mission Rotary Sports Park once construction of the artificial turf field is complete.
"We live in an increasingly online world, with more and more people wanting access to a reliable Internet connection wherever they are," said Shaw VP Operations…
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CALGARY – Shaw Communications has rolled out two new connectivity solutions for small and medium businesses called SmartWiFi and SmartSecurity.
According to the news release, SmartSecurity enables companies with limited IT resources to enjoy industry-leading network security with an easy-to-use system. SmartSecurity, scheduled to launch in the spring, will also have tiered pricing and feature packages to meet the specific needs of Canadian businesses.
SmartWiFi provides small businesses with solutions that help employees stay connected, including seamless integration between wireless and wired networks, uninterrupted access to shared printers and servers, and access to built-in analytics provide monitoring and insights so business owners…
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