Shaw Communications


Netflix rival Shomi launches today

Subscription on-demand service Shomi is launching today in Canada. The service has been widely regarded as Canadian cable giants Rogers Communications and Shaw Communication’s response to the growth of Netflix in the territory. Shomi will go live in beta today offering Shaw and Rogers customers access to programming from the likes of Sony Pictures Television, […]

Shaw Media appoints new president

Shaw Media has appointed Barbara Williams as its president following the passing of Paul Robertson earlier this month. Williams has also been named executive VP, broadcasting by Shaw Communications, the parent company of Canadian networks group Shaw Media. She was previously senior VP, content at Shaw Media, a role that saw her responsible for creating […]

Shaw takes control of cable channel TVtropolis

Rogers Wireless has entered into an agreement to exchange assets with one of the country’s largest broadcast firms, Shaw Communications, in a deal that will give Shaw full control of cable channel TVtropolis. Under the terms of an agreement between Shaw and Rogers, the former will transfer spectrum licenses for advanced wireless service to Rogers […]