Acquisition – Broadcaster Magazine http://broadcastermagazine.com Canada's Communications Magazine Wed, 18 Jan 2024 14:44:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Rogers EnRoute Launches in New Brunswick http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/rogers-enroute-launches-new-brunswick/1004124700/ http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/rogers-enroute-launches-new-brunswick/1004124700/#respond Thu, 15 Dec 2024 18:20:56 +0000 http://broadcastermagazine.com/?p=1004124700 Today in New Brunswick, Rogers Communications launched Rogers EnRoute a new tool that saves customers time by giving them the ability to track on their phone when a technician will arrive for an installation or service call. Every year Rogers receives more…

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]]> http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/rogers-enroute-launches-new-brunswick/1004124700/feed/ 0 The Weather Network Launches Severe Weather Outlook http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/weather-network-launches-severe-weather-outlook/1004124698/ http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/weather-network-launches-severe-weather-outlook/1004124698/#respond Thu, 15 Dec 2024 16:15:21 +0000 http://broadcastermagazine.com/?p=1004124698 The Weather Network has launched the Severe Weather Outlook tool, a supplementary information resource for local forecasts on desktop and mobile web. This product will help users prepare for significant or severe weather, such as thunderstorms, heavy rain, snow and…

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]]> http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/weather-network-launches-severe-weather-outlook/1004124698/feed/ 0 CSA Announces 2024 Host http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/csa-announces-2017-host/1004124696/ http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/csa-announces-2017-host/1004124696/#respond Thu, 15 Dec 2024 16:05:40 +0000 http://broadcastermagazine.com/?p=1004124696 Toronto native Howie Mandel is returning home to host the 2024 Canadian Screen Awards. The show, which will air live on CBC -TV on March 12, 2024, honours the best in Canadian film and television. On the film side, last…

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]]> http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/csa-announces-2017-host/1004124696/feed/ 0 Bell Media Radio Appoints Head of IHeartRadio http://broadcastermagazine.com/broadcasting/bell-media-radio-appoints-head-iheartradio/1004124693/ http://broadcastermagazine.com/broadcasting/bell-media-radio-appoints-head-iheartradio/1004124693/#respond Thu, 15 Dec 2024 15:43:42 +0000 http://broadcastermagazine.com/?p=1004124693   Randy Lennox, President, Broadcasting and Content, Bell Media announced the appointment today of Rob Farina to the role of Head of iHeartRadio, Syndication, and Strategic Initiatives, Bell Media Radio. After joining Bell Media seven months ago as Senior Advisor…

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]]> http://broadcastermagazine.com/broadcasting/bell-media-radio-appoints-head-iheartradio/1004124693/feed/ 0 BravoFACTUAL Award Recipients from December 9 Jury Meeting http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/bravofactual-award-recipients-december-9-jury-meeting/1004124691/ http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/bravofactual-award-recipients-december-9-jury-meeting/1004124691/#respond Wed, 14 Dec 2024 19:13:25 +0000 http://broadcastermagazine.com/?p=1004124691     Bell Media’s BravoFACT (Foundation to Assist Canadian Talent) announced today the 11 BravoFACTUAL award recipients from the December 9 jury meeting. Selected from 65 applications, a total of $501,341 was awarded to Canadian filmmakers for the production of…

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]]> http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/bravofactual-award-recipients-december-9-jury-meeting/1004124691/feed/ 0 CTV Saskatoon Launches 26th Annual Tree of Plenty http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/ctv-saskatoon-launches-26th-annual-tree-plenty/1004124689/ http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/ctv-saskatoon-launches-26th-annual-tree-plenty/1004124689/#respond Wed, 14 Dec 2024 15:39:58 +0000 http://broadcastermagazine.com/?p=1004124689 CTV Saskatoon proudly partners with the Saskatoon Food Bank and Learning Centre to help make the season brighter for local families this year with the launch of its 26th Annual Tree of Plenty campaign. From now through Saturday, December 31st,…

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]]> http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/ctv-saskatoon-launches-26th-annual-tree-plenty/1004124689/feed/ 0 Amazon Prime Video Launches in Canada http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/amazon-prime-video-launches-canada/1004124687/ http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/amazon-prime-video-launches-canada/1004124687/#respond Wed, 14 Dec 2024 15:36:06 +0000 http://broadcastermagazine.com/?p=1004124687 Amazon today announced that Amazon Prime Video is now available to customers in more than 200 countries,  including Canada. Customers around the world can now enjoy popular new original series like The Grand Tour from Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and…

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]]> http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/amazon-prime-video-launches-canada/1004124687/feed/ 0 Blue Ant Media Appoints New CEO of Omnia Media http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/blue-ant-media-appoints-new-ceo-omnia-media/1004124681/ http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/blue-ant-media-appoints-new-ceo-omnia-media/1004124681/#respond Wed, 14 Dec 2024 14:34:10 +0000 http://broadcastermagazine.com/?p=1004124681 Blue Ant Media  announced today the appointment of David Brown to CEO of Omnia Media. The announcement arrives after Blue Ant Media’s 100% acquisition of the digital video network earlier in 2024. Brown is a former YouTube executive, who served…

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]]> http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/blue-ant-media-appoints-new-ceo-omnia-media/1004124681/feed/ 0 Roland Canada Announces Streaming Presentation by Uvision http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/roland-canada-announces-streaming-presentation-uvision/1004124679/ http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/roland-canada-announces-streaming-presentation-uvision/1004124679/#respond Wed, 14 Dec 2024 14:24:21 +0000 http://broadcastermagazine.com/?p=1004124679 Learn to mix HD video, record high quality files, and stream live to YouTube, Facebook, or to 3rd party streaming providers. Join us December 14th between 1 – 4 PM ET for a hands-on session in Roland’s new Toronto offices.…

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]]> http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/roland-canada-announces-streaming-presentation-uvision/1004124679/feed/ 0 OBITUARY — ALAN THICKE http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/obituary-alan-thicke/1004124673/ http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/obituary-alan-thicke/1004124673/#comments Wed, 14 Dec 2024 14:10:35 +0000 http://broadcastermagazine.com/?p=1004124673 Veteran Canadian actor Alan Thicke has died at the age of 69.   Thicke was playing hockey with his youngest son Carter when he suffered a fatal heart attack. Thicke was born in Kirkland Lake, Ontario in 1947.    After graduating from Western…

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]]> http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/obituary-alan-thicke/1004124673/feed/ 1 ‘The Vinyl Cafe’ Host Suspends Show to Focus on Melanoma Treatment http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/vinyl-cafe-host-suspends-show-focus-melanoma-treatment/1004124669/ http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/vinyl-cafe-host-suspends-show-focus-melanoma-treatment/1004124669/#respond Tue, 13 Dec 2024 20:41:15 +0000 http://broadcastermagazine.com/?p=1004124669 “The Vinyl Cafe” host and writer Stuart McLean is suspending his popular radio show to focus on his cancer treatment. In an online post on his website, the bestselling author, journalist and humorist says that he had figured treatment would…

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]]> http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/vinyl-cafe-host-suspends-show-focus-melanoma-treatment/1004124669/feed/ 0 Petition to Support Community Media Presented in House of Commons http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/petition-support-community-media-presented-house-commons/1004124667/ http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/petition-support-community-media-presented-house-commons/1004124667/#respond Tue, 13 Dec 2024 15:56:31 +0000 http://broadcastermagazine.com/?p=1004124667 Canadians in five federal ridings have so far petitioned Parliament for support for community-operated TV and media centres. The petition was presented first by Rodger Cuzner of Cape-Breton-Canso on December 2nd, and then last week by two other Liberals (Karen…

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]]> http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/petition-support-community-media-presented-house-commons/1004124667/feed/ 0 CTV Winnipeg Announces New Co-Host of Morning Show http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/ctv-winnipeg-announces-new-co-host-morning-show/1004124665/ http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/ctv-winnipeg-announces-new-co-host-morning-show/1004124665/#respond Tue, 13 Dec 2024 15:44:11 +0000 http://broadcastermagazine.com/?p=1004124665 CTV Winnipeg today announced that Rahim Ladhani has been named Co-Host of Winnipeg’s local morning show CTV Morning Live, joining Gabby Marchand who is currently filling in for Nicole Dubé during her maternity leave. Already a familiar face to viewers across Manitoba…

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]]> http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/ctv-winnipeg-announces-new-co-host-morning-show/1004124665/feed/ 0 AES Toronto Announces December Meeting http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/aes-toronto-announces-december-meeting/1004124663/ http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/aes-toronto-announces-december-meeting/1004124663/#respond Tue, 13 Dec 2024 14:32:00 +0000 http://broadcastermagazine.com/?p=1004124663 Peter McBoyle: New Technology in the world of Musical Theatre Sound Design Creativity, Collaboration and Compromise or “Why I Hate Hats!” When: Tuesday, December 13, 2024 Time: 7:00pm Where: Humber College 3199 Lakeshore Boulevard West, Toronto Recording Studio, Room AX-101  Parking is…

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]]> http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/aes-toronto-announces-december-meeting/1004124663/feed/ 0 Evertz Receives Emmy Award for Technology & Engineering http://broadcastermagazine.com/products/evertz-receives-emmy-award-technology-engineering/ http://broadcastermagazine.com/products/evertz-receives-emmy-award-technology-engineering/#respond Mon, 12 Dec 2024 19:39:18 +0000 http://broadcastermagazine.com/?post_type=product&p=1004124662 Evertz today announced that they have earned an Emmy Award for Technology and Engineering from the The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. The award acknowledges Evertz’s work in Live Production Beyond HD to Achieve Non-Interpolated Video for Instant…

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]]> http://broadcastermagazine.com/products/evertz-receives-emmy-award-technology-engineering/feed/ 0 DHX Launches Telemagino App http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/dhx-launches-telemagino-app/1004124660/ http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/dhx-launches-telemagino-app/1004124660/#respond Mon, 12 Dec 2024 17:46:13 +0000 http://broadcastermagazine.com/?p=1004124660 DHX Television, home to Family Channel, Family CHRGD, Family Jr. and Télémagino, announced today the expansion of its multiplatform offering to French-language viewers with the release of The Télémagino App, available now. Delivering more than 500 episodes across 20 series to preschool…

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]]> http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/dhx-launches-telemagino-app/1004124660/feed/ 0 Lionsgate Receives 17 Golden Globe Nominations http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/lionsgate-receives-17-golden-globe-nominations/1004124658/ http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/lionsgate-receives-17-golden-globe-nominations/1004124658/#respond Mon, 12 Dec 2024 17:41:27 +0000 http://broadcastermagazine.com/?p=1004124658 Lionsgate  earned 17 Golden Globe nominations, spanning its feature film and television businesses this morning, led by an industry-best seven nominations, including Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, for Damien Chazelle’scritically-acclaimed La La Land. Lionsgate’s Hacksaw Ridge received three…

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]]> http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/lionsgate-receives-17-golden-globe-nominations/1004124658/feed/ 0 SOCAN Launches Merchandise Campaign for Charity http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/socan-launches-merchandise-campaign-charity/1004124656/ http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/socan-launches-merchandise-campaign-charity/1004124656/#respond Mon, 12 Dec 2024 17:36:18 +0000 http://broadcastermagazine.com/?p=1004124656 “Music ♥’s Everybody” is the intriguing message of a new merchandise campaign unveiled by SOCAN today, with all proceeds going to the Unison Benevolent Fund, a non-profit, registered charity that provides counselling and emergency relief services to the Canadian music…

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]]> http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/socan-launches-merchandise-campaign-charity/1004124656/feed/ 0 New Streaming Service Offers Content for Visually Impaired http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/new-streaming-service-offers-content-visually-impaired/1004124654/ http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/new-streaming-service-offers-content-visually-impaired/1004124654/#respond Fri, 09 Dec 2024 18:08:17 +0000 http://broadcastermagazine.com/?p=1004124654   “They kiss; we tell.”  That’s the cheeky motto behind TellMe TV, a new streaming service aimed at providing Described Video on-demand to visually impaired Canadians.  The service, which costs $6.99 a month, launched in November and is currently available…

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]]> http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/new-streaming-service-offers-content-visually-impaired/1004124654/feed/ 0 BravoFACT Partners with WIFT-T for Pitch Competition http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/bravofact-partners-wift-t-pitch-competition/1004124652/ http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/bravofact-partners-wift-t-pitch-competition/1004124652/#respond Fri, 09 Dec 2024 15:54:18 +0000 http://broadcastermagazine.com/?p=1004124652   Bell Media’s BravoFACT (Foundation to Assist Canadian Talent) announced today their continued partnership with Women in Film & Television  – Toronto (WIFT-T) for the second annual WIFT-T BravoFACT pitch competition. An exciting initiative exclusive to WIFT-T members, the contest…

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