Multichannel Newswire Oct 20, 2009
Rogers Communications has been recognized as one of greater Toronto's top employers by Mediacorp Canada. You are receiving this email because you have requested either an eNewsletter or a magazine from Reed Business Information. (Multichannel News)
RIM to Release New Blackberry Storm Oct 16, 2009
For example, until recently, Rogers Communications was the only large Canadian carrier that offered the iPhone. However, BCE Inc and Telus Corp -- the country's other two main telecom companies -- announced earlier this month they will be able to offer the device in November. (Datamation)
BCE's Bell Unit, Telus to Offer IPhone to Canadian Customers in November Oct 7, 2009
Oct. 6 (Bloomberg) -- s Bell Canada and reached agreements with Apple Inc. to sell the iPhone, stepping up competition with Rogers Communications Inc., which had held the exclusive right to sell the device in Canada. BCE, Canadas largest phone company, and Vancouver-based wireless carrier Telus will begin offering the iPhone 3G and 3GS in November, the companies said in statements today. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
We May Also Need a National Punctuation Day Oct 7, 2009
That happens to be the experience of Rogers Communications Inc., a Canadian telecommunications company whose misplacement of a comma in a contract earned her $2. 13million debt and a cancellation of a lucrative contract. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
BCE's Bell Canada, Telus to Sell IPhones Next Month, Globe and Mail Says Oct 6, 2009
Rogers Communications Inc., rival to BCE and Telus, has had a the exclusive right to sell iPhones in Canada for more than a year, the Globe and Mail said. Last Updated: October 5, 2009 17:22 EDT. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Anthopoulos faces decisions with Jays Oct 4, 2009
Tony Viner, president and CEO of Rogers Media, the division of Rogers Communications Inc. that operates the ballclub, was in Baltimore on Saturday. Without getting into specifics, Viner noted that the search for the new president was going well. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
Ricciardi out as Blue Jays GM Oct 4, 2009
Tony Viner, the president and CEO of Rogers Media, which is the division of Rogers Communications Inc. that oversees the Blue Jays, was also at Camden Yards. Beeston and Viner met with Ricciardi and then held a meeting with the team at the stadium to talk about the front-office move. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
Follow-Up: iPhone Service Irks Users Sep 25, 2009
Several Canada iPhone users said they get good reception from Rogers Communications, but one U.K.-based reader said that on the network of iPhone carrier O2 he can't make calls at peak times and voice mails and texts can take more than an hour to arrive. Not everyone who provided feedback reported a negative experience, but the ratio was about 5-to-1 in agreement with my experience or similar problems. (CBS News)
Rogers Names Edward Rogers Deputy Chairman, Combines Wireless, Cable Units Sep 17, 2009
Sept. 16 (Bloomberg) -- Rogers Communications Inc., Canadas largest wireless carrier, named deputy chairman and said it will further integrate its mobile-phone and cable businesses. The appointment will allow Rogers, the son of late founder and the head of the cable unit, to play a bigger role in strategic decisions and board oversight, , chairman of the Toronto-based company, said in a statement. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Rogers Asks Ontario Judge to Stop Shaw Purchase of Hamilton Cable Provider Sep 10, 2009
The case is Rogers Communications v. Shaw Communications, 09-8305-00CL, Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Toronto). To contact the reporter on this story: in Toronto at. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Canadian Website Promises Fun While Searching for Homes Sep 1, 2009
a real estate website featuring homes for sale across Canada and funded by a subsidiary of Rogers Communications, will be "the Realtors' best friend," promises the company's head of magic, Saul Colt. Yes, that's really his title. (RealtyTimes)
Canadian Stocks Advance as Energy Producers, Bank Shares Climb on Economy Aug 13, 2009
Rogers Communications Inc., the countrys largest wireless carrier, added 1. 3 percent to C$29. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
WebTech Wireless Announces First Sales to Alberta's Oil & Gas Industry Under the NelTrak Partnership Jul 30, 2009
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - July 30, 2009) - WebTech Wireless Inc. (TSX: - ), a leading provider of location-based and fleet telematics services, announces that it has confirmed a number of sales through NelTrak, the oil and gas industry partnership between NelCorp Inc., Foster Park Baskett Insurance, Noralta Technologies, Rogers Communications, and WebTech Wireless ... NelTrak is a partnership formed in September 2008 between NelCorp, Foster Park Baskett Insurance, Noralta... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Halladays still a Blue Jay, but will it last? Jul 29, 2009
Additionally, Rogers Communications, the company that owns the Blue Jays, said Tuesday it needs to control costs. Halladay signed contract extensions with Toronto before the 2004 and 2006 seasons, and is scheduled to make $15. (MSNBC -- Sports)
No Turning Back For JaysWhy Jon Heyman believes the Jays will trade Roy Halladay, the latest on Cliff Lee and more. Jul 29, 2009
There's pressure on the Jays, as Rogers Communications recently announced they were cost-cutting. And there's pressure on Philly, which badly wants to repeat as World Series winners. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Company that owns Jays wants to control costs Jul 29, 2009
Rogers Communications remains committed to the , CEO Nadir Mohamed said Tuesday on a conference call discussing the company's quarterly earnings. The team has put ace on the trading block. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
CableLabs Media Advisory Jul 28, 2009
Mike Lee, Chief Strategy Officer, Rogers Communications. Louis Toth, Senior Managing Director, Comcast Interactive Capital. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Public Mobile, Wal-Mart in Talks on Selling Unlimited Call Plans in Canada Jul 10, 2009
July 9 (Bloomberg) -- , a new Canadian wireless carrier, is talking to and other retailers about selling phones with unlimited call plans to lure users who have shunned Rogers Communications Inc.. The Toronto-based startup plans to sell through its own stores and independent outlets, as well as big drugstore and grocery chains, Chief Executive Officer said. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Blue Jays release struggling Ryan Jul 9, 2009
" Ricciardi said Rogers Communications -- the team's owner -- was understanding of the decision to release Ryan. "Our ownership has been great," Ricciardi said in the radio interview. "They understand that this is part of the game. It is a big chunk of change, but the money was being spent from the day we signed him, and at this point, we're trying to do what's best for our organization going forward. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
Bills owner in no hurry to add games in Toronto Jun 30, 2009
Wilson told The Associated Press on Sunday he'd prefer waiting "two or three years" to determine whether the northern experiment is a success before he'd consider reworking the contract reached last year with Toronto-based Rogers Communications ... Rogers Communications, which also owns the Toronto Blue Jays and Rogers Centre, remains committed to the series following Ted Rogers' death. (MSNBC -- Sports)
T-Mobile's myTouch 3G Is Its Second Android Phone Jun 27, 2009
He pointed out that, for instance, Rogers Communications in Canada, which is also releasing a HTC Magic, has a custom dialer and other customized features particular to the phone. Greengart said he understands why T-Mobile is emphasizing Google, "because the most exciting part of Android is the implementation of Google services," and the use of the powerful brand. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
CTAM Summons CTOs, Strategists For Summit Panel Jun 25, 2009
Moderated by executive editor Molly Wood, the session will feature Fox National Cable Networks president Rich Battista, Bright House Networks president Nomi Bergman, Time Warner Cable CTO Mike LaJoie, Rogers Communications chief strategy officer Mike Lee and Comcast CTO Tony Werner. "Everyone can be more successful for their companies by understanding how cable and competitive technologies are changing," said Time Warner Cable executive vice president, media sales and The Summit co-chair in a... (Multichannel News)
Rogers Agrees to Purchase 930,000 Class B Non-Voting Shares for Cancellation in Private Purchase Jun 16, 2009
TORONTO, June 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Rogers Communications Inc. ("Rogers") announced today that it has agreed to purchase for cancellation 930,000 of its outstanding Class B Non-Voting shares ("Class B shares"), or approximately 0 ... SOURCE Rogers Communications Inc.. (PR Newswire)
IBM Signs IT Services Agreement with Rogers Jun 16, 2009
TORONTO, June 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- IBM (NYSE: ) has signed a seven-year contract with Rogers Communications, Inc (TSX: RCI.B) for information technology (IT) services and support. (Logo: ). (PR Newswire)
Imaging & Audio: Sony Ericsson and Rogers Wireless deliver the real deal May 28, 2009
5G handsets, on our 7. 2 HSPA network: Canada's fastest mobile network, 2 times faster than any other competitor," says John Boynton, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Rogers Wireless. "These full-featured devices will appeal to our customers looking for a full suite of entertainment and imaging capabilities on-the-go. (Canada Newswire)
Fitch Publishes U.S. Telecom and Cable Stats Quarterly May 28, 2009
Capital market access has been available to many operators to date in 2009 within this sector with offerings from AT, Verizon Communications, Inc., Verizon Wireless Capital LLC (and Cellco Partnership), TELUS Corp., Qwest Corp., Frontier Communications Corp., Cox Communications, Rogers Communications, Inc. and CSC Holdings. As a result, most companies are successfully meeting maturity requirements and maintaining sufficient liquidity to meet future obligations. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Rogers Communications to Participate at Barclays Telecom Conference May 23, 2009
TORONTO, May 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Rogers Communications Inc. will be participating in the Barclays Capital Worldwide Wireless and Wireline Conference being held in New York City on May 27 and 28, 2009 ... Rogers Communications is a diversified Canadian communications and media company ... SOURCE Rogers Communications Inc.. (PR Newswire)
Amazon.com Tops BusinessWeek's 11th Annual InfoTech100 May 22, 2009
18 SAIC U.S. 19 APPLE U.S. 20 HEWLETT-PACKARD U.S. 21 DIMENSION DATA HOLDINGS S. Africa 22 MICROSOFT U.S. 23 CHINA MOBILE China 24 ILIAD France 25 INFOSYS TECHNOLOGIES India 26 ASUSTEK COMPUTER Taiwan 27 NETFLIX U.S. 28 SK TELECOM Korea 29 ERICSSON (LM) TELEFON Sweden 30 TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES India 31 TELSTRA Australia 32 VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS U.S. 33 BYD China 34 QUALCOMM U.S. 35 TURKCELL ILETISIM HIZMETLERI Turkey 36 VODAFONE GROUP Britain 37 GOOGLE U.S. 38 DELL U.S. 39 ZTE China 40 HON... (PR Newswire)
Rogers Increasing Share Buyback Program and Setting Target Leverage Range May 20, 2009
TORONTO, May 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Rogers Communications Inc. ("Rogers") announced today that the Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX") has accepted a notice filed by Rogers of its intention to amend upwards its current normal course issuer bid ("NCIB") for its Class B Non-Voting shares ("Class B shares") to repurchase additional shares ... Rogers Communications is a diversified Canadian communications and media company ... SOURCE Rogers Communications Inc.. (PR Newswire)
Sentry Select Capital Inc. Announces Exchange Ratios for Sentry Select Canadian Income Exchange Fund May 16, 2009
4314 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rogers Communications Inc. RCI.B 30. 4009 3. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
CRTC delays new rules for buying U.S. TV shows May 16, 2009
Ken Englehart, vice-president of regulatory affairs at Rogers Communications Inc., which owns the CITY-TV network, said the idea of a one-to-one ratio on program spending could work, but should not have been rushed. I think it's a really good idea, it's just given the economic turmoil that the recession has caused in the short term, it seems like a difficult thing to put in this year, he said. (Globe and Mail)
Quebecor and Les Habs: Is Péladeau on thin ice? May 15, 2009
Rogers Communications Inc. has baseball's Toronto Blue Jays and the Rogers Centre stadium, while New York's Cablevision Systems Corp. is proprietor of the NBA's Knicks and the NHL's Rangers, along with Madison Square Garden. However, other media companies, such as Walt Disney Co., dumped pro sports teams in recent years as player salaries skyrocketed, leaving the field to wealthy individual owners. (Globe and Mail)
CRTC urges networks to change tack on fees May 15, 2009
An official from Canada's largest cable company, Rogers Communications Inc., RCI.B said executives had not read the transcripts and reserved comment. Ivan Fecan, the chief executive officer of CTVglobemedia Inc., did not respond in detail to the proposal, according to the transcripts, but indicated he would consider the idea. (Globe and Mail)
BCE buying rest of Virgin Mobile Canada May 10, 2009
A week ago, Rogers Communications Inc. said it added 72,000 new cellphone accounts in the first quarter. Bell said average revenue per user (ARPU) amounted to $51. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Globe's Pitts wins National Business Book Award May 8, 2009
Ms. Atwood was nominated for Payback: Debt and the Shadow Side of Wealth; Mr. Newman for Izzy: The Passionate Life and Turbulent Times of Izzy Asper, Canada's Media Mogul; Mr. Rogers, with business writer Robert Brehl, for Relentless: The True Story of the Man behind Rogers Communications; and Mr. Whyte for The Uncrowned King: The Sensational Rise of William Randolph Hearst. (). (Globe and Mail)
BCE, Telus join forces on satellite TV May 8, 2009
Last October, Bell and Telus teamed up to overhaul their wireless networks and convert to a new global standard to better compete with Rogers Communications Inc. and several new mobile operators expected to launch service within the year. Bell said that network will be running early next year, before the Vancouver Olympics, of which Bell is a sponsor. (Globe and Mail)
BCE Profit Beats Estimates After Clients Spent More on Phone, Internet May 8, 2009
Cope has cut jobs and used the savings to improve the companys Bell premium wireless service in a fight with Rogers Communications Inc. and Today, Telus cut its full-year earnings and revenue forecasts. Weve not seen anything that tells us that the economy is at a turning point, Cope told reporters after todays annual shareholder meeting. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Shaw's TV deal is all about the optics May 2, 2009
Shaw and Rogers Communications, meanwhile, portray the broadcasters as incompetent boobs, as incapable of balancing a chequebook as they are of controlling themselves when they're bidding for hot U.S. shows. The spat is more entertaining than most of what you see on TV.. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Rogers CEO warns of tough times May 1, 2009
The new head of Rogers Communications Inc. warned Wednesday of tougher times for his industry, but vowed to stick to the vision and strategy formed under the leadership of the late Ted Rogers ... Rogers Communications ... Rogers Communications has the best collection of products and services in the country and he does not plan to radically shift the asset mix that Mr. Rogers assembled, Mr. Mohamed said. (Globe and Mail -- Technology)
Maybe it's time to regulate cable bills: CTV May 1, 2009
Cable operators such as Rogers Communications Inc., which appeared at the hearings earlier in the week, said they see no reason why they should shoulder the cost of paying networks for the signals, given certain conditions currently granted the networks such as guaranteed placement on the dial. I might ask, why everyone here in Canada is so afraid of cable. (Globe and Mail)
Rogers Agrees to Purchase 1,300,000 Class B Non-Voting Shares for Cancellation in Private Purchase May 1, 2009
ROGERS COMMUNICATIONS INC. ... TORONTO, May 1 /CNW/ - Rogers Communications Inc. ("Rogers") announced today that it has agreed to purchase for cancellation 1,300,000 of its outstanding Class B Non-Voting shares ("Class B shares"), or approximately 0 ... ROGERS COMMUNICATIONS INC. - More on this organization. (Canada Newswire)
Recession, debt not to blame for TV woes: Asper Apr 29, 2009
Rogers Communications ... Earlier in the day, Canada's largest cable carrier, Rogers Communications Inc., said the networks were exaggerating their woes and that a downturn in profit would rebound when the recession ends and advertising sales return. (Globe and Mail)
Networks risk dial placement, Rogers warns Apr 29, 2009
If Canada's biggest television networks want to charge cable and satellite carriers for their signals, CTV and Global must be willing to surrender their guaranteed placement on the dial and potentially be dropped from service as any smaller cable channel could be, says Rogers Communications Inc. It's fee-for-carriage or mandatory carriage but not both, Rogers vice-chairman Phil Lind told the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission Tuesday ... Rogers Communications. (Globe and Mail -- Technology)
CRTC debates end of conventional TV Apr 28, 2009
The CRTC's estimates show the proposal would be worth $56-million in new revenue to CTV, $72-million to CanWest Global Communications Corp. CGS-T and $57-million for Rogers Communications Inc., RCI.B-T which owns the CITY-TV network. They would be the three largest benefactors of about a dozen conventional broadcasters in total, the CRTC estimates. (Globe and Mail -- Technology)
Petro-Canada reports earnings, Tuesday Apr 28, 2009
Rogers Communications Inc. reports. Analysts expect first-quarter share profit of 44 cents, up from 42 cents last year. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
TV networks seek $352-million in fees, CRTC says Apr 28, 2009
However, the fee idea has been a controversial one, since the cable and satellite carriers have vowed to pass those charges to consumers, rather than absorb them if they are approved by the CRTC. Cable companies such as Rogers Communications Inc. And Shaw Communications Inc. are fighting the proposal, saying the networks are overstating their financial woes amid a recession and downturn in ad revenue ... Rogers Communications ... The CRTC's estimates show the proposal would be worth $56-million... (Globe and Mail)
Bills drop ticket prices for T.O. dates Apr 15, 2009
Those who paid previous prices up-front and whose seats have gone down in price for 2009 will be compensated by Rogers Communications, which is hosting the series ... This price adjustment, developed in conjunction with the NFL and the Bills, is a result of that feedback, said Phil Lind, vice-chairman of Rogers Communications Inc. Sports leagues and teams around the world are taking similar steps to make their products more accessible. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Bills tickets to be more affordable in Toronto Apr 15, 2009
Citing challenging economic times, Rogers Communications announced Monday that it is increasing the number of tickets priced at under $100 (Canadian currency), from 4,700 last season to 11,000 this year. The top ticket price will be $275 at the Rogers Centre, which seats about 54,000 seats for football. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
A daredevil portfolio for (highly) risk-tolerant investors Apr 12, 2009
These dividend growers in tough times include TransCanada, Enbridge, Canadian National Railway, SNC-Lavalin, Rogers Communications and Atco, as well as smaller companies likeCCL Industries, Metro Inc. and Enghouse Systems. It's standard investing wisdom for investors to seek out dividend-growth companies like these for exposure to the stock markets. (Globe and Mail)
Cellphone subscriber growth tanks, Telus says Apr 11, 2009
Telus's stock price declined 10 per cent in afternoon trading, Rogers Communications Inc.'s fell 6 per cent and shares of Bell Canada's parent BCE Inc. dipped 1 per cent.. Telus, the nation's No. 2 phone company, said it netted 48,000 new cellphone customers in the quarter, 46 per cent fewer than the 88,000 added a year earlier. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Time Warner Cable Tweaks Bandwidth-Billing Plans Apr 10, 2009
Consumption-based billing has been instituted by , including Rogers Communications and Cogeco Cable. Hobbs noted that the practice is also used by ISPs in other countries, including the U.K. and New Zealand. (Multichannel News)
No fire sale around this fireballer Apr 7, 2009
TORONTO There are rumours already, and there will be more because of the change at the top of Rogers Communications brought on by the passing of Ted Rogers and the interim status of Paul Beeston considered a major sports domo-in-waiting for years. But with Opening Night a little more than an hour away last night, Beeston perched himself in the corner of the empty Toronto Blue Jays dugout and made it clear that the team would not be in the position this year of embarking on a distress sale of... (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Cable Show 2009: Panel Verbatim: 'I Agree With Mike' Apr 5, 2009
LaJoie responded: "You must mean Mike Lee."Mike Lee, the Rogers Communications chief strategy officer, paused then said: "I agree with Mike."Added Comcast CTO Tony Werner: "Ditto.". More Content. (Multichannel News)
Bills Notebook: Hardy's rehab coming along Apr 4, 2009
--Rogers Communications, which negotiated a five-year deal to bring a series of eight Bills games to Toronto, would like to increase the deal to two regular-season games through 2012. This is especially true if the NFL increases its schedule to 18 games. (BillsReport.com)
If Network DVR Prevails, Would Set-Top DVRs Die Off? Apr 3, 2009
Mike Lee, Rogers Communications chief strategy officer, paused then said: ;I agree with Mike. . (Multichannel News)
Skype on iPhone gives carriers a taste of future Apr 2, 2009
In effect, services such as Skype mark the beginning of a transition that will see consumers subscribe to smart phones in a fashion similar to how they use computers - by paying providers such as Rogers Communications Inc. or Bell Mobility Inc. one price for Internet access on the mobile device and then using that service to use various applications, instead of paying for multiple services. Rogers, which is the exclusive Canadian carrier for the iPhone, said it would not seek to block its... (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Rogers Communications Names Nadir Mohamed as Chief Executive Officer Apr 1, 2009
TORONTO, March 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Rogers Communications Inc. (Rogers) today announced the appointment of Nadir Mohamed, 52, as President and Chief Executive Officer ... "To succeed a visionary business titan like Ted Rogers and to lead a company that has an asset mix as unique and powerful as Rogers' is a rare and exciting opportunity," said Nadir Mohamed, President and Chief Executive Officer, Rogers Communications Inc. "We have the brand, the technology platforms, the financial... (PR Newswire)
Sportsman Channel Taps InterMedia Outdoor's Burkhardt As President Mar 25, 2009
From 2004-2005, he was at Team Canada 2010, where he led a successful effort to secure the Canadian media rights to the 2010 (Vancouver) and 2012 Olympic Games for Bell Globemedia and Rogers Communications. Before that, he was president and COO of Wicks Business Information, LLC, an information and media company. (Multichannel News)
Rogers to Host First Quarter 2009 Earnings Analyst Teleconference April 29, 2009 Mar 21, 2009
TORONTO, March 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Rogers Communications Inc. ("Rogers"), Canada's leading diversified communications and media company, plans to release its first quarter 2009 financial results before North American markets open the morning of Wednesday, April 29, 2009 ... Rogers Communications is a diversified Canadian communications and media company ... SOURCE Rogers Communications Inc.. (PR Newswire)
Roger's new steady hand Mar 17, 2009
Rogers Communications Inc.'s late chief executive officer, Ted Rogers, was known for micromanaging and driving senior managers hard. Nadir Mohamed not only survived, but thrived. (Globe and Mail)
TSX rallies for fifth day as Wall Street's optimism fades Mar 17, 2009
Shares in Rogers Communications Inc. were up 84 cents to $29. 13 following a report that Nadir Mohamed will become the next CEO, elevating the long-time telecom executive to the position left open by the death of Ted Rogers. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Media Companies See Soft Fourth Quarter Mar 15, 2009
Rogers Communications blamed slow ad sales for its latest fourth-quarter net loss of $109. 9 million, or 22 cents a share, compared with a profit of $202. (Multichannel News)
The skinny on pay cuts: Six perspectives Mar 14, 2009
Rogers Communications Inc.. The cut: Voluntary four-day week at reduced pay at the company's publishing arm, which employs 450. (Globe and Mail)
Cable companies call Internet levy unlawful Mar 11, 2009
The challenge from Rogers Communications Inc., later echoed by Shaw Communications Inc., came during the third week of hearings being held by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission into the future of new media. The regulator is contemplating whether small fees should be added to monthly Internet bills to support the creation of Canadian programming online. (Globe and Mail)
Discussing the new media hearings Mar 11, 2009
On Tuesday the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission hears submissions from Rogers Communications Inc. and Shaw Communications Inc., among others. On hand once again to make sense of the proceedings is the Globe and Mail's Technology Reporter Matt Hartley and columnist Ivor Tossell. (Globe and Mail -- Technology)
