chum and ubs/look? chum and Mobi-tv?Wasn't there a memorandum of understanding between Chum and UBS/Look?
So why did they go forward with mobi-tv first?
https://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/July2006/31/c1500.html
Attention Business, Entertainment And Technology Editors:
MobiTV and CHUM Interactive Announce New Entertainment Channels for Canadian Line-up
Popular New Channels Target Young Adults With Premier Music & Entertainment
Content
EMERYVILLE, Calif. and TORONTO, July 31 /CNW/ -- MobiTV, Inc., the
global leader in television and digital radio services for cellular, WiFi and
broadband enabled devices, and CHUM Limited, Canada's premier media company
and content provider, today announced the addition of four new music and
entertainment channels for the MobiTV(TM) Canada line-up. The channels
bolster the existing content, with an emphasis on programming that appeals
strongly to viewers of mobile television, who are interested in compelling
"bite-sized" content such as music videos and entertainment news.
"CHUM's content is perfectly suited for MobiTV Canada's viewers, who can
tune in Live anytime, anywhere to catch the best music videos or get up to
speed on the latest celebrity gossip," said Erik Smith, Vice President of
Business Development and Programming for MobiTV.
"We are constantly looking at new ways to reach our audiences with our
exclusive and engaging content. With MobiTV, audiences on the go can now watch
some of their favourite CHUM stations via their cell phones," said Maria Hale,
Vice President, Content Business Development, CHUM Limited.
Available today in the MobiTV program guide in Canada, subscribers will
find the following new channels:
MuchMusic: An integral part of today's pop culture landscape, "The
Nation's Music Station" has been delivering fans an unparalleled music
television experience since 1984. Direct from our famed streetlevel
studios in downtown Toronto, each and every program day not only hits the
best in top musicvideo, but creates a destination where fans can stay
connected to exclusive live performance and interview from today's hottest
musical artists and celebrity guests, the latest entertainment buzz and
specialty programming. Check out Canada's favourite web destination for
teens, www.muchmusic.com .
Star!: Canada's only specialty television channel dedicated to the world
of entertainment news and information. Star! brings you all the latest in
the world of show biz, including red carpet coverage and in-depth
interviews with the biggest names in entertainment. www.star-tv.com
MuchVibe: Designed to superserve urban music fans across Canada, MuchVibe
is the source for top music videos, interviews, concert specials, concert
listings and classic clips from the CHUM music video archive. Hip hop, rap,
r&b, old school, reggae and more -- MuchVibe has it covered.
www.muchvibe.ca
MuchMoreRetro: Dedicated to the music videos of the 80s and 90s,
MuchMoreRetro is uniquely styled for those who grew up watching their
music on television. From the artform's early, experimental years to the
big-budget extravaganzas of the last decade, MuchMoreRetro is the source
for 24/7 classic video flow from artists from Madonna to Nirvana and more.
www.muchmoreretro.com
The addition of the CHUM properties for MobiTV Canada follows the launch
of other key programming content earlier this summer: The Learning Channel,
Toonworld TV Classics, FOX Sports, Comedy Time, MAXX Sports, MAXX LOOK and
SPEED Channel were made available to viewers in May and June of this year.
This now brings the total number of channels to 22, ranging from news, sports
and weather to premier music and entertainment content, available on 16
handsets on the three major carriers in Canada.
About MobiTV
MobiTV, Inc. is the first mobile television and digital radio service
provider for cellular, WiFi and broadband enabled devices worldwide. The
MobiTV(R) service for mobile is available in the US through Sprint, Cingular
and Alltel; in the United Kingdom through 3 and Orange UK; to Canadian
customers through Bell Canada, Rogers and TELUS Mobility; through America
Movil in Latin America; and other regional carriers around the world. MobiTV
can be accessed on laptops via the AT&T WiFi network. The Emmy(R) Award
winning service has more than one million paying subscribers and offers many
popular TV channels from content providers such as MSNBC, ABC News Now, CNN,
Fox News, Fox Sports, ESPN 3GTV, NBC Mobile, CNBC, The Discovery Channel, TLC
and The Weather Channel, along with cartoons, music videos, comedy and more.
Founded in 1999, MobiTV is a privately-held company headquartered in
Emeryville, CA. For more information please visit www.mobitv.com .
About CHUM Limited
CHUM Limited (TSX: CHM/CHM.B, www.chumlimited.com ), one of Canada's
leading media companies and content providers, owns and operates 33 radio
stations, 12 local television stations and 21 specialty channels, as well as
an environmental music distribution division. Through international format
licences and program sales, CHUM's original content is seen in over 130
countries worldwide and is distributed via new media platforms, including
interactive television, wireless services and exclusive CHUM-branded Internet
properties.
/Web Site: https://www.chumlimited.com
https://www.mobitv.com /
For further information: Barb Matheson of CHUM Limited, +1-416-591-7400,
ext. 2599, or barbma@chumtv.com; or Susan George of SutherlandGold Group,
1-866-262-7373, ext. 113, or sgeorge@sutherlandgold.com, for