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TELUS selects Rethink, WPP and Carat adding depth to its roster of agency partners

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Friday, April 28, 2023

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TORONTO, April 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, TELUS announced the appointment of Rethink, WPP and Carat (Dentsu) as its new agency partners, supporting its evolving and growing creative and media needs.

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TORONTO, April 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, TELUS announced the appointment of Rethink, WPP and Carat (Dentsu) as its new agency partners, supporting its evolving and growing creative and media needs.
Carat (Dentsu) will manage TELUS’ integrated media strategy, partner with TELUS on its digital media transformation strategy and lead the implementation of TELUS’ digital media Extended Workbench, bringing talent into the business units they support.
“After a rigorous review process, we are excited to welcome these world-class agencies to the TELUS family,” said Jill Schnarr, Chief Communications and Brand Officer at TELUS.
Along with the above-mentioned agencies, TELUS will continue to work with its existing roster of best-in-class partners including The&Partnership, Response, Behaviour, Camp Jefferson and National Public Relations.

TELUS introduces the next generation of Optik TV

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023

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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, TELUS introduced its next generation of Optik TV, unleashing a revolutionary content experience and simplifying the way customers find, stream and interact with their favourite content.

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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, TELUS introduced its next generation of Optik TV, unleashing a revolutionary content experience and simplifying the way customers find, stream and interact with their favourite content.
Powered by a sleek TELUS TV Digital Box with Bluetooth voice remote that takes only minutes to set up, the new Optik TV provides customers with an immersive entertainment experience.
Voice remote: Powered by Google Assistant, customers can control their TV and search for shows using the built-in microphone on the TELUS Remote.
To learn more about TELUS Optik TV, visit www.telus.com/optiktv .

TELUS survey shows 80% of Canadians feel happier after watching animal videos online

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Monday, February 20, 2023

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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- New survey data from TELUS reveals that, 80 per cent of Canadians feel happier after watching animal videos online and 63 per cent of respondents said that their mood improved after watching animal content online. The study also found that half of respondents prefer watching animal content online over other types of media. TELUS, known globally for its iconic brand featuring both nature and animals, is uniquely positioned to help bring Canadians joy by giving them more of the content they crave through its Critter Comforts video playlist on YouTube and Optik TV.

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Feel good, do good: For every view of the Critter Comforts video on YouTube, TELUS will donate $1, up to $100,000, to charities supporting service animals, wildlife rehabilitation and animal therapy
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- New survey data from TELUS reveals that, 80 per cent of Canadians feel happier after watching animal videos online and 63 per cent of respondents said that their mood improved after watching animal content online .
The study also found that half of respondents prefer watching animal content online over other types of media.
The TELUS survey found that 70 per cent of pet owners were motivated to get a pet to help with their anxiety, depression, help battle loneliness, or reduce stress levels.
and rolling out to more provinces throughout the year, this platform is free to download on iOS and Android devices.

YBVR, TELUS, and MEDIAPRO Canada join forces to deliver a cutting-edge immersive viewing experience for Canadian Premier League soccer fans

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Thursday, October 6, 2022

YBVR is proud to partner with TELUS and MEDIAPRO Canada to offer a one-of-a-kind viewing experience to Canadian soccer fans, said Hector Prieto, Co-Founder and CEO at YBVR.

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YBVR is proud to partner with TELUS and MEDIAPRO Canada to offer a one-of-a-kind viewing experience to Canadian soccer fans, said Hector Prieto, Co-Founder and CEO at YBVR.
It is an interactive and flexible solution that will be available for all October Canadian Premier League games.
By partnering together with YBVR and MEDIAPRO Canada, TELUS is piloting next-generation technology for the Canadian Premier League and enhancing soccers impact on the Canadian landscape.
The expansive expertise of these companies brings about a fantastic opportunity for the Canadian Premier League and its fans.

Ten years of maCommunauté: $10 million invested in content showcasing local communities

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022

Since maCommunauts launch in 2012, $10 million has been invested in producing original shows locally by creators from different regions of eastern Quebec.

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Since maCommunauts launch in 2012, $10 million has been invested in producing original shows locally by creators from different regions of eastern Quebec.
It creates quality time with our families, whether were watching youth content together or shows that introduce us to local talent.
With maCommunaut, we no longer have to feel like were on the outside looking in at the content we watch.
Its both an inside perspective and a high-visibility platform for showcasing the talent of Quebec content creators.

ATN to launch two more channels from Sony Pictures Networks India

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Monday, September 12, 2022

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"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.

For the 11th year in a row, TELUS maintains our leadership position with fewest complaints amongst national carriers

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Monday, April 4, 2022

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TELUS continues to lead the industry with the fewest complaints amongst national carriers, confirmed by the 2021/2022 mid-year report from the Commission for Complaints for Telecom-Television Services (CCTS).

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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TELUS continues to lead the industry with the fewest complaints amongst national carriers, confirmed by the 2021/2022 mid-year report from the Commission for Complaints for Telecom-Television Services (CCTS).
In the reporting period from August 1, 2021 to January 31, 2022, complaints about TELUS decreased by 16.9 per cent year-over-year.
The investments we make in our network and industry-leading customer service team year after year continue to set us apart from our national peers.
For more information about TELUS, please visit telus.com , follow us @TELUSNews on Twitter and @Darren_Entwistle on Instagram.

Premiering on National Pink Shirt Day, TELUS’ animated short film Skookum and Chums explores importance of inclusivity and anti-bullying

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Tuesday, February 22, 2022

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, TELUS announced the premiere of its first short animated childrens film, Skookum and Chums, which spotlights the importance of inclusivity and anti-bullying.

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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, TELUS announced the premiere of its first short animated childrens film, Skookum and Chums, which spotlights the importance of inclusivity and anti-bullying.
The animated short premieres on February 23 in support of Pink Shirt Day, and will be available for free on TELUS.com, channel 611 on TELUS Optik TV, and the TELUS Youtube channel .
Skookum and Chums is an extension of our ongoing efforts to #EndBullying and help Canadians stay safe online.
Produced with the support of TELUS, the 11-minute animated film features Skookum, a flying turtle, who takes their critter friends on a trip into a magical forest.

For every Black History Month movie rental, TELUS is donating the full cost to the Black Health Alliance

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Tuesday, February 1, 2022

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TELUS is honouring Black History Month by donating the full cost of rentals from the Celebrating Black History collection, up to $10,000 to The Black Health Alliance , a community-led charity working to improve the health and wellbeing of Black communities in Canada.

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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TELUS is honouring Black History Month by donating the full cost of rentals from the Celebrating Black History collection, up to $10,000 to The Black Health Alliance , a community-led charity working to improve the health and wellbeing of Black communities in Canada.
Black History Month is an important opportunity to learn about and reflect upon the stories, experiences and accomplishments of Black leaders, past and present.
TELUS is proud to support the important work of the Black Health Alliance and to amplify the voices and powerful stories of Black artists and producers through our curated Celebrating Black History collection on Optik TV.
TELUS Health is Canadas leader in digital health technology, improving access to health and wellness services and revolutionizing the flow of health information across the continuum of care.

Optik TV customers can now watch the best of British television from Acorn TV

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Thursday, September 16, 2021

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, TELUS announced that Optik TV customers can now access top-rated British and international programming from AMC Networks’ Acorn TV. Customers can access the free preview of Acorn TV on channel 377 and through the On Demand library now until September 21, and can add Acorn TV to their Optik TV subscription through the Variety theme pack.

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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, TELUS announced that Optik TV customers can now access top-rated British and international programming from AMC Networks Acorn TV.
Customers can access the free preview of Acorn TV on channel 377 and through the On Demand library now until September 21, and can add Acorn TV to their Optik TV subscription through the Variety theme pack.
We are excited to be the first content provider in Canada to bring Acorn TV in a theme pack and its top-rated British and international shows to our Optik TV customers.
AMC Networks Acorn TV is the leading streaming service specializing in British and international television with subscribers worldwide including in Canada, the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia.