Internet – Broadcaster Magazine http://broadcastermagazine.com Canada's Communications Magazine Wed, 18 Jan 2024 14:44:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 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/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 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 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 SCTE Foundation Launches New Campaign to Fund Education Programs http://broadcastermagazine.com/television/scte-foundation-launches-new-campaign-fund-education-programs/1004124645/ http://broadcastermagazine.com/television/scte-foundation-launches-new-campaign-fund-education-programs/1004124645/#respond Thu, 08 Dec 2024 14:14:50 +0000 http://broadcastermagazine.com/?p=1004124645 The SCTE Foundation today announced the launch of a new campaign that is intended to build a fund of $10 million or more—money that can be used to sustain educational, training, and diversity initiatives for the cable telecommunications workforce indefinitely…

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]]> http://broadcastermagazine.com/television/scte-foundation-launches-new-campaign-fund-education-programs/1004124645/feed/ 0 CBC Announces ‘Canada 150’ Programming Line-up http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/cbc-announces-canada-150-programming-line/1004124636/ http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/cbc-announces-canada-150-programming-line/1004124636/#respond Wed, 07 Dec 2024 14:01:00 +0000 http://broadcastermagazine.com/?p=1004124636 With only 25 days until 2024, CBC/Radio-Canada announced today a line-up of special Canada 150 programs. The public broadcaster will be at the heart of Canada’s anniversary year, sharing Canadian stories to celebrate the past, the present and the future,…

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]]> http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/cbc-announces-canada-150-programming-line/1004124636/feed/ 0 Videotron Adds Napster and Tidal to Music Streaming Service http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/videotron-adds-napster-tidal-music-streaming-service/1004124630/ http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/videotron-adds-napster-tidal-music-streaming-service/1004124630/#respond Tue, 06 Dec 2024 19:37:41 +0000 http://broadcastermagazine.com/?p=1004124630 A few days after announcing the addition of another music streaming service to its catalogue, Videotron’s Unlimited Music service has announced two more additions, Napster and global music and entertainment platform, Tidal, bringing the total number of supported apps to…

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]]> http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/videotron-adds-napster-tidal-music-streaming-service/1004124630/feed/ 0 Drake and Bieber Receive Grammy Nominations http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/drake-bieber-receive-grammy-nominations/1004124623/ http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/drake-bieber-receive-grammy-nominations/1004124623/#respond Tue, 06 Dec 2024 15:41:55 +0000 http://broadcastermagazine.com/?p=1004124623 Chart-topping albums from Drake and Justin Bieber are in the running for several of the major Grammy categories this year, including album of the year. Toronto-based rapper Drake came away with the most nominations of all Canadian artists, getting eight…

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]]> http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/drake-bieber-receive-grammy-nominations/1004124623/feed/ 0 Global Announces 2024 Canada’s Walk of Fame Broadcast http://broadcastermagazine.com/broadcasting/global-announces-2016-canadas-walk-fame-broadcast/1004124620/ http://broadcastermagazine.com/broadcasting/global-announces-2016-canadas-walk-fame-broadcast/1004124620/#respond Tue, 06 Dec 2024 15:33:05 +0000 http://broadcastermagazine.com/?p=1004124620 Global rolls out the red carpet in celebration of Canadian excellence with the 2024 Canada’s Walk of Fame broadcast special, airing on Monday, December 19. The network’s annual tribute to extraordinary Canadians delivers viewers an exceptional night featuring electrifying performances…

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]]> http://broadcastermagazine.com/broadcasting/global-announces-2016-canadas-walk-fame-broadcast/1004124620/feed/ 0 CRTC To Review & Make Major Rulings in 2024 http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/crtc-review-make-major-rulings-2017/1004124618/ http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/crtc-review-make-major-rulings-2017/1004124618/#respond Tue, 06 Dec 2024 15:29:11 +0000 http://broadcastermagazine.com/?p=1004124618 Canadians pay some of the highest prices in the world for their cellphone, Internet and TV services, but those bills could change depending on how Canada’s broadcast regulator handles some major issues it’s expected to decide on next year. The…

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]]> http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/crtc-review-make-major-rulings-2017/1004124618/feed/ 0 Stingray Unveils New Look and Website http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/stingray-unveils-new-look-website/1004124615/ http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/stingray-unveils-new-look-website/1004124615/#respond Tue, 06 Dec 2024 14:31:35 +0000 http://broadcastermagazine.com/?p=1004124615 Stingray today rolled out a new look, campaign and website for the Stingray Music brand. The fashionable and resolutely contemporary design celebrates every listener’s unique musical tastes while showcasing the wide variety of music styles available free through Stingray Music…

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]]> http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/stingray-unveils-new-look-website/1004124615/feed/ 0 MuchFACT Announces Fund Recipients for December Music Committee http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/muchfact-announces-fund-recipients-december-music-committee/1004124605/ http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/muchfact-announces-fund-recipients-december-music-committee/1004124605/#respond Mon, 05 Dec 2024 16:05:37 +0000 http://broadcastermagazine.com/?p=1004124605 Bell Media’s MuchFACT (A Foundation to Assist Canadian Talent) announced the 23 fund recipients from the December 1, 2024 music committee meeting. With 183 applications considered, a total of $452,900 was awarded to Canadian musicians in the following categories: Content Package,…

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]]> http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/muchfact-announces-fund-recipients-december-music-committee/1004124605/feed/ 0 Groupe V Media Favours CBC Proposals, But Questions Cost http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/groupe-v-media-favours-cbc-proposals-questions-cost/1004124598/ http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/groupe-v-media-favours-cbc-proposals-questions-cost/1004124598/#respond Thu, 01 Dec 2024 15:04:15 +0000 http://broadcastermagazine.com/?p=1004124598 Groupe V Media has reviewed and welcomes the proposals put forth by CBC/Radio-Canada regarding its funding review and the elimination of advertising on its platforms (television, radio and web). In the context of creating value for the brands, the withdrawal…

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]]> http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/groupe-v-media-favours-cbc-proposals-questions-cost/1004124598/feed/ 0 Stingray Launches Online Music Player http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/stingray-launches-online-music-player/1004124592/ http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/stingray-launches-online-music-player/1004124592/#respond Thu, 01 Dec 2024 14:48:56 +0000 http://broadcastermagazine.com/?p=1004124592 Stingray today launched the Stingray Music online music player; available free to everyone with a subscription to a provider that carries Stingray Music. A complement to the popular Stingray Music mobile app, the music player offers unlimited ad-free streaming of…

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]]> http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/netflix-launches-netflix-go/1004124586/feed/ 0 CRTC Calls for Submissions on Sirius XM Canada Changes in Ownership Structure http://broadcastermagazine.com/broadcasting/crtc-calls-submissions-sirius-xm-canada-changes-ownership-structure/1004124574/ http://broadcastermagazine.com/broadcasting/crtc-calls-submissions-sirius-xm-canada-changes-ownership-structure/1004124574/#respond Wed, 30 Nov 2024 17:02:37 +0000 http://broadcastermagazine.com/?p=1004124574 The CRTC has received an application by Sirius XM Canada Holdings Inc., on behalf of Sirius XM Canada Inc., for authority to effect changes in its ownership structure.  Sirius XM Canada Inc. is the licensee of the satellite subscription radio…

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]]> http://broadcastermagazine.com/broadcasting/crtc-calls-submissions-sirius-xm-canada-changes-ownership-structure/1004124574/feed/ 0 Lionsgate Signs Licensing Agreement with Chinese Streaming Platform http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/lionsgate-signs-licensing-agreement-chinese-streaming-platform/1004124547/ http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/lionsgate-signs-licensing-agreement-chinese-streaming-platform/1004124547/#respond Tue, 29 Nov 2024 14:27:12 +0000 http://broadcastermagazine.com/?p=1004124547 Lionsgate has signed a new long-term output deal for a broad range of commercial feature films and a number of Lionsgate library titles with China’s largest comprehensive online video platform, iQIYI, the two companies announced today. The agreement covers subscription…

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]]> http://broadcastermagazine.com/acquisition/lionsgate-signs-licensing-agreement-chinese-streaming-platform/1004124547/feed/ 0 Sandvine Unveils Advanced QoE Metrics for Encrypted Video http://broadcastermagazine.com/products/sandvine-unveils-advanced-qoe-metrics-encrypted-video/ http://broadcastermagazine.com/products/sandvine-unveils-advanced-qoe-metrics-encrypted-video/#respond Tue, 29 Nov 2024 14:21:04 +0000 http://broadcastermagazine.com/?post_type=product&p=1004124546 Sandvine,  a provider of intelligent broadband network solutions for fixed and mobile operators, today announced the launch of advanced quality of experience (QoE) metrics for encrypted video that will allow communications service providers (CSPs) to accurately measure the many factors that…

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