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Big Brothers Big Sisters Wins ICA and Bell Media's 2022 Inclusivity, Diversity, and Equity in Advertising (IDEA) Competition

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Thursday, October 27, 2022

Big Brothers Big Sisters, in partnership with its agency Humanity, are awarded $1 million worth of inventory on Bell Media platforms for moving "Bigger Together - A Celebration of Self-Expression" campaign

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  • Big Brothers Big Sisters, in partnership with its agency Humanity, are awarded $1 million worth of inventory on Bell Media platforms for moving "Bigger Together - A Celebration of Self-Expression" campaign
    TORONTO, Oct. 27, 2022 /CNW/ -The Institute of Canadian Agencies (ICA) and Bell Media announced today that Big Brothers Big Sisters and its agency, Humanity, have won the 2022 Inclusivity, Diversity, and Equity in Advertising (IDEA) Competition.
  • The 2022 competition focused on campaigns highlighting LGBTQ+ communities with the winner awarded $1 million worth of inventory on Bell Media platforms.
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters, a non-profit federation that has been championing the health and wellbeing of youth for more than 100 years, will debut the winning campaign in the coming months.
  • "Big Brothers Big Sisters' winning proposal showed creative excellence and ingenuity, in addition to a boldness to lead the way in inclusive branding and storytelling.

Bidding opens today for the 2022 Ontario Science Centre eAuction

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Thursday, September 29, 2022

Bidding opens today for the 2022 Ontario Science Centre eAuction, proudly sponsored by RBC, in support of innovative, inspiring and accessible science learning experiences.

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  • Bidding opens today for the 2022 Ontario Science Centre eAuction, proudly sponsored by RBC, in support of innovative, inspiring and accessible science learning experiences.
  • The eAuction closes on October 6 during the RBC Innovators Ball, the Ontario Science Centre's 15th annual fundraising gala.
  • "Whether it's a memorable visit to our Space Hall, building a roller coaster in KidSpark or learning from science educators during a school program, the Ontario Science Centre is inspiring young minds and sparking innovation," says Paul Kortenaar, CEO of the Ontario Science Centre.
  • "I encourage everyone to take part in the Ontario Science Centre eAuction and the RBC Innovators Ball.

Great Pacific Media’s Highway Thru Hell Captures Epic Disaster in Unprecedented 11th Season

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Thursday, September 22, 2022

Recently announced new series include Deadmans Curse (History, Hulu), Dr. Savannah: Wild Rose Vet (APTN, Cottage Life) and Styled (HGTV, Hulu).

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  • Recently announced new series include Deadmans Curse (History, Hulu), Dr. Savannah: Wild Rose Vet (APTN, Cottage Life) and Styled (HGTV, Hulu).
  • Thunderbird creates award-winning scripted, factual, and animated programming for the worlds leading direct-to-consumer platforms, as well as Canadian and international broadcasters.
  • The Company develops, produces, and distributes its content through its various divisions, including Thunderbird Kids & Family (Atomic Cartoons), Thunderbird Unscripted (Great Pacific Media), Thunderbird Scripted and Thunderbird Distribution.
  • Productions under the Thunderbird umbrella include The Last Kids on Earth, Molly of Denali, Highway Thru Hell, Reginald the Vampire, Strays and Kims Convenience, among others.

Vibrant Cultures, Food, and People Await in Richmond, BC on the Season 8 Finale of CTV’s The Amazing Race Canada

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022

RICHMOND, British Columbia, Sept. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The rich culture and true coastal lifestyle of Richmond, British Columbia is on full display in the upcoming Season 8 finale of CTVs The Amazing Race Canada.

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  • RICHMOND, British Columbia, Sept. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The rich culture and true coastal lifestyle of Richmond, British Columbia is on full display in the upcoming Season 8 finale of CTVs The Amazing Race Canada.
  • Working with The Amazing Race Canada to showcase the vibrant experiences, flavours and diversity of Richmond has been a fantastic experience.
  • Enter to win an amazing getaway for two to Richmond, BC
    To celebrate the upcoming Season 8 finale of The Amazing Race Canada filmed in Richmond, Tourism Richmond has partnered with CTV and Bell Media on an amazing contest open to all legal residents of Canada.
  • Tune in to the Season 8 finale of The Amazing Race Canada featuring the best of the west coast in Richmond, BC, airing next Tuesday, September 20th at 9pm PT/ET on CTV, CTV.ca, and the CTV app.

LIONSGATE AND BELL MEDIA TEAM UP IN CO-DEVELOPMENT DEAL

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022

The multiyear partnership enables Lionsgate to act as the global distributor outside Canada for select Bell Media original programming that is produced locally in English and French, including projects Bell Media co-develops with Lionsgate.

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  • The multiyear partnership enables Lionsgate to act as the global distributor outside Canada for select Bell Media original programming that is produced locally in English and French, including projects Bell Media co-develops with Lionsgate.
  • In Canada, Bell Media distributes projects developed under the pact.
  • "We're delighted to expand our longstanding partnership with Bell Media, the team behind some of Canada's most-acclaimed original programming," said Lionsgate President of Worldwide Television Distribution Jim Packer.
  • "Canadianseries areresonating with a global audience, and Bell Media is a leader increatingshows that work in Canada, the U.S. and around the world.

ATN to launch two more channels from Sony Pictures Networks India

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Monday, September 12, 2022

"We are very proud of our long association with Sony Pictures Networks, a world leader in Entertainment."

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  • "We are very proud of our long association with Sony Pictures Networks, a world leader in Entertainment."
  • Our partnership with ATN goes a long way and will further help in taking our channels to the right audiences.
  • ATN already has a long-lasting association with Sony Pictures Networks India and distributes five channels across Canada namely SET HD, Sony SAB, Sony MAX, Sony MAX2 and Sony AATH.
  • Sony Pictures Networks is the consumer-facing identity of Culver Max Entertainment Private Limited, which is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation, Japan.

Astral Expands in Alberta with Imagine Outdoors Premium Digital Network

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022

TORONTO, Sept. 6, 2022 /CNW/ - Astral, Canada's leading out-of-home advertising solution provider, announced today that it has acquired Imagine Outdoor's entire digital out-of-home advertising network in Alberta, as of Sept. 1, 2022.

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  • TORONTO, Sept. 6, 2022 /CNW/ - Astral, Canada's leading out-of-home advertising solution provider, announced today that it has acquired Imagine Outdoor's entire digital out-of-home advertising network in Alberta, as of Sept. 1, 2022.
  • The new digital screens are bringing Astral's total digital inventory in Alberta to 39 faces, allowing more opportunities for clients to launch impactful and seamless campaigns across the province.
  • "This exciting acquisition reinforces our focus on continued expansion and innovation in digital out-of-home markets in Canada," said Farshad Kajouii, VP, Pricing, Operations, and OOH at Bell Media.
  • Astral's cutting-edge digital network offers advertisers flexible options including the ability to customize content by time, day, location, or specific event; the option to show different messages on a single face or on the network, audience targeting, and more.

New TVOkids Original Sunny's Quest showcases the stories of Black children across Canada

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Thursday, September 1, 2022

Sunnys Quest is an exciting opportunity to spotlight Black children doing what they love most at home and in their communities, says Kirsten Hurd, executive producer of TVOkids.

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  • Sunnys Quest is an exciting opportunity to spotlight Black children doing what they love most at home and in their communities, says Kirsten Hurd, executive producer of TVOkids.
  • In Sunny's Quest, Afro-descendant children celebrate their culture and heritage, inspiring relevant discussions on the Black experience in Canada.
  • TVOkids Original Sunnys Quest features trailblazing children from cross-cultural communities.
  • Follow TVOkids Original Sunnys Quest on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter for new episodes and fun learning from the series.

Scotiabank Partnering with UNINTERRUPTED Canada as Presenting Sponsor of Original Documentary "BLACK ICE"

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Thursday, August 25, 2022

TORONTO, Aug. 25, 2022 /CNW/ - Scotiabank today announced a new collaboration with athleteempowerment brand UNINTERRUPTED Canada,a subsidiary of Good Karma Productions,as presenting sponsor of their original documentary feature,BLACK ICE.

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  • TORONTO, Aug. 25, 2022 /CNW/ - Scotiabank today announced a new collaboration with athleteempowerment brand UNINTERRUPTED Canada,a subsidiary of Good Karma Productions,as presenting sponsor of their original documentary feature,BLACK ICE.
  • "We are thrilled to partner with UNINTERRUPTED Canada as the Presenting Sponsor of BLACK ICE to help share the stories of a community that is so often overlooked in the history of the game."
  • In addition to the sponsorship, UNITERRUPTED Canada has brought on athlete, activist, entrepreneur, and Scotiabank Teammate, Akim Aliu as Associate Producer on the project.
  • UNINTERRUPTED is upending the world of sports media by working with athletes to tell unique, human stories from their point of view.

ATN studios to offer space for various Productions

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022

ATN has over 40,000 sq.

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  • ATN has over 40,000 sq.
  • ft of Studio and office space which is ideal for small and large productions on a short & long term basis and offers various Studio Spaces i.e Full Studio Space, Studio with Green Screen & a Dry Studio with high ceiling.
  • ATN serves Canada's diverse cultural communities with over 50 specialty television channels.
  • ATN has its own State Of The Art Digital Broadcast facilities.