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Cision Canada
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Cision Canada
Bell Media Launches Innovative Advertising Pilot with Autonomous City Delivery Program in Toronto
– Astral becomes the exclusive sales agent of unique advertising opportunities on Magna's autonomous delivery vehicles – – Magna's City Delivery pilot program to be powered with Environics Analytics' MobileScapes, Canada's most comprehensive mobile movement database – TORONTO, June 5, 2025 /CNW/ - Bell Media announced today that it is collaborating with Magna, a global leader in mobility technology, on innovative out-of-home (OOH) advertising opportunities. Astral, a division of Bell Media and Canada's leading out-of-home advertising solutions provider, will offer exclusive advertising placements on vehicles used in Magna's recently launched City Delivery pilot program in Toronto. This unique offering gives advertisers access to a dynamic and highly visible emerging goods delivery platform. It creates fresh opportunities for brands to engage with audiences in core areas across the city in an innovative and memorable way. "Bell Media and Astral provides its clients with innovative ways to connect brands with consumers," said Kevin Cluett, SVP of Distribution, Out of Home, Direct to Consumer, and Product Platforms, Bell Media. "Our collaboration with Magna exemplifies our dedication to embracing new technologies and providing clients with cutting-edge opportunities. The autonomous delivery vehicles present a unique canvas for creativity, allowing us to offer one-of-a-kind advertising experiences in Canada." In addition to the advertising component of the partnership with Astral, the City Delivery program leverages a data partnership with Environics Analytics, a Bell Canada company. Magna's electric autonomous delivery vehicles will be optimally routed on city streets in part by using Environics Analytics' MobileScapes, Canada's most comprehensive anonymized mobile movement database. Magna's City Delivery pilot program is a test of small, autonomous delivery vehicles operating at low speeds on public roads in designated areas of Toronto under the Province of Ontario's Automated Vehicle Pilot Program. Magna's program is designed to help reduce delivery costs, increase road safety and reduce CO2 emissions. This collaboration underscores Bell Media's dedication to providing advertisers with the most effective and engaging advertising solutions and furthers its involvement in emerging technology. X: @BellMediaPR @TheLede_CA LinkedIn: The Lede About Bell Media Bell Media is Canada's leading media and entertainment company with a portfolio of assets in premium video, audio, out-of-home advertising, and digital media. This includes Canada's most-watched television network, CTV; the largest Canadian-owned video streamer, Crave, with a premium add-on to include STARZ; a powerful suite of specialty channels; the most-trusted news brand, CTV News; Canada's cross-platform sports leaders, TSN and RDS; leading out-of-home advertising network, Astral; Québec's fast-growing conventional French-language network, Noovo; the country's leading radio and podcast app, iHeartRadio Canada; and a range of award-winning original productions, brands, and services. As a content leader and partner in Sphere Media, Sphere Abacus, Montréal's Grande Studios, and Dome Productions, one of North America's leading production facilities providers, Bell Media is committed to keeping Canadians entertained and informed. Bell Media also offers best-in-class technology, marketing, and analytics support through Bell Marketing Platform, an omnichannel self-serve platform which includes Bell Audience Manager, Strategic Audience Management (SAM), and Bell Attribution Insights, in addition to advanced advertising solutions, including Live Connected TV and ads on Crave. Bell Media is part of BCE Inc. (TSX, NYSE: BCE), Canada's largest communications company. 1 Learn more at
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Bell Media Launches Innovative Advertising Pilot with Autonomous City Delivery Program in Toronto
– Astral becomes the exclusive sales agent of unique advertising opportunities on Magna's autonomous delivery vehicles –– Magna's City Delivery pilot program to be powered with Environics Analytics' MobileScapes, Canada's most comprehensive mobile movement database – Key Tags: @BellMediaPR, @TheLede_CA TORONTO, June 5, 2025 /CNW/ - Bell Media announced today that it is collaborating with Magna, a global leader in mobility technology, on innovative out-of-home (OOH) advertising opportunities. Astral, a division of Bell Media and Canada's leading out-of-home advertising solutions provider, will offer exclusive advertising placements on vehicles used in Magna's recently launched City Delivery pilot program in Toronto. This unique offering gives advertisers access to a dynamic and highly visible emerging goods delivery platform. It creates fresh opportunities for brands to engage with audiences in core areas across the city in an innovative and memorable way. "Bell Media and Astral provides its clients with innovative ways to connect brands with consumers," said Kevin Cluett, SVP of Distribution, Out of Home, Direct to Consumer, and Product Platforms, Bell Media. "Our collaboration with Magna exemplifies our dedication to embracing new technologies and providing clients with cutting-edge opportunities. The autonomous delivery vehicles present a unique canvas for creativity, allowing us to offer one-of-a-kind advertising experiences in Canada." In addition to the advertising component of the partnership with Astral, the City Delivery program leverages a data partnership with Environics Analytics, a Bell Canada company. Magna's electric autonomous delivery vehicles will be optimally routed on city streets in part by using Environics Analytics' MobileScapes, Canada's most comprehensive anonymized mobile movement database. Magna's City Delivery pilot program is a test of small, autonomous delivery vehicles operating at low speeds on public roads in designated areas of Toronto under the Province of Ontario's Automated Vehicle Pilot Program. Magna's program is designed to help reduce delivery costs, increase road safety and reduce CO2 emissions. This collaboration underscores Bell Media's dedication to providing advertisers with the most effective and engaging advertising solutions and furthers its involvement in emerging technology. SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS X:@BellMediaPR@TheLede_CA LinkedIn:Bell Media Advertising SalesThe Lede About Bell MediaBell Media is Canada's leading media and entertainment company with a portfolio of assets in premium video, audio, out-of-home advertising, and digital media. This includes Canada's most-watched television network, CTV; the largest Canadian-owned video streamer, Crave, with a premium add-on to include STARZ; a powerful suite of specialty channels; the most-trusted news brand, CTV News; Canada's cross-platform sports leaders, TSN and RDS; leading out-of-home advertising network, Astral; Québec's fast-growing conventional French-language network, Noovo; the country's leading radio and podcast app, iHeartRadio Canada; and a range of award-winning original productions, brands, and services. As a content leader and partner in Sphere Media, Sphere Abacus, Montréal's Grande Studios, and Dome Productions, one of North America's leading production facilities providers, Bell Media is committed to keeping Canadians entertained and informed. Bell Media also offers best-in-class technology, marketing, and analytics support through Bell Marketing Platform, an omnichannel self-serve platform which includes Bell Audience Manager, Strategic Audience Management (SAM), and Bell Attribution Insights, in addition to advanced advertising solutions, including Live Connected TV and ads on Crave. Bell Media is part of BCE Inc. (TSX, NYSE: BCE), Canada's largest communications company. 1 Learn more at 1 Based on total revenue and total combined customer connections. SOURCE Bell Media View original content:
Cision Canada
5 days ago
- Business
- Cision Canada
Endlessly Entertaining. Bell Media Expands Crave to Offer More Leading Content in One Powerful Service
- For the first time ever, CTV, Noovo, content from Bell Media's extensive entertainment portfolio, news, select sports, and larger kids collection become available directly through a Crave subscription – - Expansion adds 10,000+ hours of new content to Crave's current library of 30,000 hours – - The enhanced Crave platform, which will feature numerous improvements to user experience, is scheduled to launch by the end of 2025 - TORONTO, June 5, 2025 /CNW/ - Bell Media, Canada's leading media and entertainment company, today announced a game-changing evolution of its flagship streaming service, Crave. Slated to launch by the end of 2025, the newly enhanced Crave platform is set to offer unprecedented access to Bell Media's vast library of English and French-language content. All accessible within a single subscription, Crave's content portfolio will grow by more than 30%. At launch, a subscription to the enhanced Crave service gives Canadian viewers wide-ranging choice and convenience, providing direct-to-consumer access to HBO and Max Originals, Crave Originals, CTV, Noovo, news, select sporting events, a deeper collection of programming for kids, and content from Bell Media's suite of entertainment specialty channels including USA Network, and Canal D. The expanded platform will also offer the option to register through a free account, providing ad-supported access to content from CTV, CTV 2, and Noovo including CTV Movies and CTV Throwback. "Bell Media continues to charge forward with investment in Crave, dramatically broadening content available across entertainment, news, and sports" said Sean Cohan, President of Bell Media. "Our focus is unwavering: to deliver the best storytelling, enhanced discoverability, and an enjoyable user experience to our over 4 million subscribers." "Crave's evolution reflects our commitment to putting customers first," added Kevin Cluett, SVP, Distribution, Out of Home, Direct to Consumer, and Product Platforms, Bell Media. "By integrating enhanced user features, and with the most sought-after content, we're making it easier than ever for audiences to discover and enjoy their favourite entertainment." The enhanced Crave platform is set to feature numerous improvements to the user experience and interface, including improved personalization and recommendation features, multi-language capabilities, advertising experience, and enhanced Connected TV design, while providing subscribers with access to: CTV, CTV 2, and Noovo: Including national and local newscasts from CTV News and Noovo Info, plus select sporting events. Expanded Entertainment Choices: Content from Bell Media's vast entertainment specialty portfolio, including USA Network, Oxygen True Crime, and Canal Vie. Extensive Free Catalogue: A vast catalog of movies and shows, including CTV Movies and CTV Throwback, previously only available on and The Best Content: Crave's premium slate of programming in both English and French, including HBO and Max Originals, the DC Universe, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, blockbuster movies, and an ever-growing slate of Crave Originals such as CANADA'S DRAG RACE, EMPATHIE, LETTERKENNY, OD TENTATIONS AU SOLEIL, SHORESY, SO LONG MARIANNE, VIE$ DE RÊVE and BILLIONAIRE MURDERS. A Wide Selection of Kids Content: A deep catalogue of popular kids programming, including a wide selection from Nickelodeon. Content through TV provider: Customers who subscribe to CTV and Noovo through a television provider can access the enhanced platform by authenticating their accounts. They will continue to enjoy their existing subscribed content, as well as have access to free content from CTV, CTV 2, and Noovo, including CTV Movies and CTV Throwback. Additional details, including packages, supporting platforms, pricing, and launch date to be announced in the coming months. About Bell Media Bell Media is Canada's leading media and entertainment company with a portfolio of assets in premium video, audio, out-of-home advertising, and digital media. This includes Canada's most-watched television network, CTV; the largest Canadian-owned video streamer, Crave, with a premium add-on to include STARZ; a powerful suite of specialty channels; the most-trusted news brand, CTV News; Canada's cross-platform sports leaders, TSN and RDS; leading out-of-home advertising network, Astral; Québec's fast-growing conventional French-language network, Noovo; the country's leading radio and podcast app, iHeartRadio Canada; and a range of award-winning original productions, brands, and services. As a content leader and partner in Sphere Media, Sphere Abacus, Montréal's Grande Studios, and Dome Productions, one of North America's leading production facilities providers, Bell Media is committed to keeping Canadians entertained and informed. Bell Media also offers best-in-class technology, marketing, and analytics support through Bell Marketing Platform, an omnichannel self-serve platform which includes Bell Audience Manager, Strategic Audience Management (SAM), and Bell Attribution Insights, in addition to advanced advertising solutions, including Live Connected TV and ads on Crave. Bell Media is part of BCE Inc. (TSX, NYSE: BCE), Canada's largest communications company. 1 Learn more at
Cision Canada
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Cision Canada
Bell Media and Disney Entertainment Announce Disney+, Crave, and TSN Bundles in Canada
– New bundle offerings are set to launch later this year – Key Tags: @TheLede_CA, @Crave_PR, @CraveCanada, @tsn_official, @tsn_pr, @disneyplusca TORONTO, June 5, 2025 /CNW/ - Bell Media and Disney Entertainment today announced new streaming bundle offers for the Canadian market that include Disney+, Crave, and TSN, slated to launch later this year. At launch, the new bundles provide savings for viewers when they combine services together, giving customers access to a vast selection of premium content, including HBO and Max Originals, Crave Originals, Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and TSN's deep and diverse roster of live and on demand sports programming, and much more. Additional details about the bundle offers, including pricing and launch date, will be announced in the coming weeks. "This collaboration with Disney+ marks a significant step in expanding our reach, and offering Canadian consumers greater choice and flexibility in their streaming options," said Kevin Cluett, SVP, Distribution, Out of Home, Direct to Consumer, and Product Platforms, Bell Media. "By combining three of the most popular content offerings, we are delivering incredible value, and an unmatched selection of entertainment to subscribers." "We're excited to expand our longstanding relationship with Bell Media, through these new offerings, making Disney+ even more accessible across Canada," said Shawn Praskey, Vice President, Content Sales & Distribution, Disney Platform Distribution Canada. "This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to deliver both value and world-class entertainment to consumers." With this comprehensive package, subscribers will have access to some of the most sought-after content including HBO Originals THE LAST OF US and THE WHITE LOTUS, Max Originals AND JUST LIKE THAT…, HACKS, and THE PITT, Crave Originals SHORESY, CANADA'S DRAG RACE, and LATE BLOOMER, and favorites on Disney+ like MOANA 2, ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING, Lucasfilm's ANDOR, PARADISE and Marvel Studios' CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD. Subscribers can also enjoy an upcoming slate of highly anticipated new content, including HBO's A NIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS, Season 3 of HBO's EUPHORIA, and the new Crave Original PROJECT RUNWAY CANADA, plus new Disney+ series Marvel Television's IRONHEART, as well as new episodes of PHINEAS AND FERB and FX's THE BEAR. In addition, TSN provides subscribers with an unmatched roster of live sports programming and some of the biggest championship events, including NFL, CFL, NBA, FIFA World Cup™, F1 ®, regional broadcast rights for the Winnipeg Jets, Toronto Maple Leafs, Ottawa Senators, and Montreal Canadiens, PWHL, IIHF Women's Worlds, Men's Worlds, and World Junior Championship, Hockey Canada events, UEFA WOMEN'S EURO 2025, UEFA EURO 2028, Season of Champions Curling, MLB, Golf's Majors, Grand Slam Tennis, NASCAR, NCAA March Madness, CHL, NLL, CEBL, Northern Super League, and more. Bundle subscribers can enjoy programming on a variety of platforms and media players, depending on the bundle, including Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Roku, select LG Smart TVs, and select Samsung Smart TVs. About Crave Crave is the largest Canadian-owned streamer delivering an unparalleled content offering with HBO and Max Originals, STARZ, Hollywood-hit movies, and iconic series including FRIENDS, THE OFFICE, and more. It also boasts an ever-growing, and globally renowned slate of English and French original series. Crave is available directly to all Canadians with access to the Internet at via iOS and Android, and other platforms such as Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Prime Video Channels, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, select LG Smart TVs, PlayStation, Roku, select Samsung Smart TVs, and Xbox One. It's also available through participating service providers across ten, 24-hour High Definition linear and on demand channels. Crave is from Bell Media, Canada's leading media and entertainment company. Visit our website at About TSN TSN is Canada's Sports Leader and provides world-class content across its industry-leading platforms including five national television feeds, TSN+, TSN Radio stations, and the TSN app, featuring 5G capabilities. With a broad portfolio of multimedia sports assets, TSN delivers more championship events than any broadcaster in the country. The network's deep and diverse roster of live sports programming includes the Grey Cup, IIHF Women's Worlds, Men's Worlds, and World Junior Championship, Spengler Cup, Hockey Canada events, CFL, NFL, NBA, MLS, Toronto Maple Leafs, Ottawa Senators, Montreal Canadiens, Winnipeg Jets, Season of Champions Curling, FIFA World Cup™, UEFA EURO, MLB, Golf's Majors, Grand Slam Tennis, NASCAR, F1, IndyCar Series, CEBL, CHL, and NCAA March Madness. TSN is part of Bell Media, Canada's premier multimedia company with leading assets in television, radio, digital, and Out-of-Home. More information about TSN is available at About Disney+ Disney+ is the dedicated streaming home for movies and shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic, along with The Simpsons and much more. In Canada, it also includes the general entertainment content brand, Star. The flagship direct-to-consumer streaming service from The Walt Disney Company, Disney+ offers an unmatched collection of exclusive originals, including feature-length films, next day TV, documentaries, live-action and animated series, short-form content, and live events. With unprecedented access to Disney's long history of incredible film and television entertainment, Disney+ is also the exclusive streaming home for the newest releases from The Walt Disney Studios. For more, visit or find the Disney+ app on most mobile and connected TV devices.
