Rogers Sports & Media

In The Black Network Taps Brightcove to Power Its AVOD Streaming Platform

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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Brightcove (NASDAQ: BCOV), the world’s most trusted streaming technology company, today announced it was selected by In The Black Network (ITBN) to power its AVOD streaming service expected to launch this October.

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  • Brightcove (NASDAQ: BCOV), the world’s most trusted streaming technology company, today announced it was selected by In The Black Network (ITBN) to power its AVOD streaming service expected to launch this October.
  • The new network focuses on streaming content that showcases and amplifies Black storytellers and culture.
  • ITBN will leverage Brightcove’s industry-leading technology to power its OTT service across all major connected TV devices and operating platforms.
  • By partnering with Brightcove, ITBN will be able to deliver its content globally on demand with the best-in-class, highest quality, most scalable, and secure streaming technology platform.

Citytv Announces Greenlight of LAW & ORDER TORONTO: CRIMINAL INTENT from Lark Productions and Cameron Pictures Inc.

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Monday, June 5, 2023
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TORONTO, June 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Citytv today announces the all-new, one-hour crime drama Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent, an adaptation of the legendary Law & Order brand, slated to air on Citytv in Spring 2024. Produced by Lark Productions and Cameron Pictures Inc., in association with Citytv, Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent consists of 10 one-hour episodes, with production taking place this fall in Toronto. Based on the classic series created by Dick Wolf for Universal Television, Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent will showcase original Canadian stories written and produced by, and starring, Canadians. As a psychological thriller wrapped in a criminal investigation, Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent follows an elite squad of detectives who investigate high-profile crime and corruption in metro Toronto.   “The timeless appeal of the cases explored in the globally successful Law & Order franchise continue to draw in Citytv audiences week after week,” said Hayden Mindell, Senior Vice President, Television, Rogers Sports & Media. “We’re thrilled to be in partnership with Lark Productions and Cameron Pictures Inc., to bring Canadian stories to this iconic format.”

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  • Produced by Lark Productions and Cameron Pictures Inc., in association with Citytv, Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent consists of 10 one-hour episodes, with production taking place this fall in Toronto.
  • Based on the classic series created by Dick Wolf for Universal Television, Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent will showcase original Canadian stories written and produced by, and starring, Canadians.
  • As a psychological thriller wrapped in a criminal investigation, Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent follows an elite squad of detectives who investigate high-profile crime and corruption in metro Toronto.
  • Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent is produced by Lark Productions and Cameron Pictures Inc. in association with Citytv with distribution by Universal Television.

CONVERSION From TROIS-RIVIÈRES, QC Crowned Season 2 Champion of Citytv’s Canada’s Got Talent

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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CONVERSION (Trois-Rivières, QC) won Canada’s hearts and votes with their emotionally-driven performances and powerful storytelling.

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  • CONVERSION (Trois-Rivières, QC) won Canada’s hearts and votes with their emotionally-driven performances and powerful storytelling.
  • Hot off the heels of CONVERSION’s (Trois-Rivières, QC) win, Citytv has greenlit the series for Season 3 in partnership with McGillivray Entertainment Media Inc., Fremantle, and SYCO Entertainment.
  • New for next season, the winner of Canada’s Got Talent Season 3 will receive $1,000,000 – the biggest cash prize in Canadian television history – courtesy of Rogers.
  • We’ve seen dazzling performances, crowned the amazing dance crew Conversion as this season’s winner and have a third season to look forward to!

The Jank Guitar Store Records Releases New Single, Worn Tires, by North American Duo Le Jank

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Monday, May 15, 2023
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St. Charles, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - May 15, 2023) - The Jank Guitar Store Records releases the latest single by Le Jank, titled "Worn Tires."

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  • St. Charles, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - May 15, 2023) - The Jank Guitar Store Records releases the latest single by Le Jank, titled "Worn Tires."
  • Le Jank, the North American duo known for their guitar-driven Jank music, has released their sixth studio single, " Worn Tires ," paying tribute to the resilience of a Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team driver.
  • Le Jank says, "Every true business mogul has to learn how to drive on their worn tires.
  • Le Jank is a North American duo that makes music telling unexpected stories that captivate listeners.

Rogers Together with Shaw Supports Communities Impacted by Wildfires in Alberta

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
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CALGARY, Alberta, May 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rogers Communications Inc. today announced support for Alberta residents impacted by devastating wildfires. Together with Shaw, the company is committed to keeping customers connected to critical resources and loved ones, while contributing to immediate disaster relief efforts on the ground.

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  • Making Shaw Go WiFi network available to all impacted Canadians, regardless of carrier
    CALGARY, Alberta, May 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rogers Communications Inc. today announced support for Alberta residents impacted by devastating wildfires.
  • Together with Shaw, the company is committed to keeping customers connected to critical resources and loved ones, while contributing to immediate disaster relief efforts on the ground.
  • Rogers together with Shaw support includes:
    Matching donations to the Canadian Red Cross 2023 Alberta Fires Appeal up to $1 million.
  • Donate by texting the word ROGERS to 20222 to make a $5 donation to the appeal which will be matched by Rogers
    Opening up the Shaw Go WiFi network to all affected communities and evacuation centres where available, so impacted residents can stay connected regardless of carrier
    Waiving Canadian long-distance, SMS and data overage charges for impacted Rogers, Fido and Shaw customers from May 4, 2023, until customers return home
    Proactively crediting Shaw internet, landline phone and television customers who experience loss of service or are evacuated, during the period they cannot access their service
    Providing up-to-the-minute news and coverage across Rogers Sports & Media outlets in Alberta, including CityNews Edmonton, CityNews Calgary, CityNews 660 and CityNews 24/7 West
    Together with Shaw, Rogers is with you all the way and is committed to supporting relief efforts across Alberta.

Futuri Launches RadioGPT™, The World's First AI-Driven Localized Radio Content

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Thursday, February 23, 2023
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CLEVELAND, Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Futuri is revolutionizing the audio industry with the launch of RadioGPT™ — the world's first AI-driven localized radio content solution. RadioGPT™ combines the power of GPT-3 technology with Futuri's AI-driven targeted story discovery and social content system, TopicPulse, as well as AI voice tech to provide an unmatched localized radio experience for any market, any format.

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  • CLEVELAND, Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Futuri is revolutionizing the audio industry with the launch of RadioGPT ™ — the world's first AI-driven localized radio content solution.
  • RadioGPT™ combines the power of GPT-3 technology with Futuri's AI-driven targeted story discovery and social content system, TopicPulse , as well as AI voice tech to provide an unmatched localized radio experience for any market, any format.
  • Then, using GPT-3 technology, RadioGPT™ creates a script for on-air use, and AI voices turn that script into compelling audio.
  • RadioGPT™ also generates social posts, blogs, and other content for digital platforms related to the content on the air in real-time.

Small Alberta company making waves with what is shaping up to be the largest gaming convention in Western Canada

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Thursday, February 16, 2023
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Meibel Consulting has announced Game Con Canada (GCC) Powered By TELUS will have over 250,000 square feet of floor space at the BMO Centre.

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  • Meibel Consulting has announced Game Con Canada (GCC) Powered By TELUS will have over 250,000 square feet of floor space at the BMO Centre.
  • Games Workshop (WARHAMMER) global events team will be coming to Canada for the first time.
  • GCC hopes that gaming fans will join them for this incredible event as they celebrate diversity and inclusiveness in gaming.
  • In the Video Games segment, the number of users is expected to amount to 14.3m users by 2027.

Vecima Announces Annual General Meeting to be held on December 12, 2022 at 10 am PT

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Tuesday, November 22, 2022
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Vecima Networks Inc. (TSX: VCM) (Vecima or the Company) filed its Annual General Meeting (the AGM) materials, including its notice of meeting and management information circular (the Circular), announcing that its AGM will be held virtually on Monday, December 12, 2022 at 10am PT.

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  • Vecima Networks Inc. (TSX: VCM) (Vecima or the Company) filed its Annual General Meeting (the AGM) materials, including its notice of meeting and management information circular (the Circular), announcing that its AGM will be held virtually on Monday, December 12, 2022 at 10am PT.
  • As noted in the Circular, Vecima is nominating Mr. Rick Brace as a director nominee for Vecimas board of directors (the Board).
  • Following the AGM, current Vecima director Scott Edmonds will serve as Lead Independent Director and Chair of the Audit Committee.
  • Mr. Edmonds previously served as a director of Vecima from April 2015 to September 2017 and rejoined Vecimas Board in June 2022.

Great Canadian Appoints Matthew Anfinson as CEO, Jordan Banks as Executive Chairperson

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Monday, November 21, 2022
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Great Canadian has also appointed Jordan Banks, a highly respected Canadian business leader as its first Executive Chairperson.

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  • Great Canadian has also appointed Jordan Banks, a highly respected Canadian business leader as its first Executive Chairperson.
  • His contributions to Great Canadian will be valued by the Company, our team members and our guests for many years to come."
  • "We are also pleased to name Matthew as CEO, whom we are excited to have lead Great Canadian in its next chapter," continued van Hoek.
  • Jordan Banks will also be appointed as the first Executive Chairperson of Great Canadian Entertainment.

Bidding opens today for the 2022 Ontario Science Centre eAuction

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Thursday, September 29, 2022
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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.

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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.