Smiithsonian Channel Launches with a free 2 month preview

[DJdish]

"The Smithsonian Channel launched today in Canada with a two month national free preview, making its exclusive content available in over 5.5 million homes. To support it, a launch campaign has begun to drive sampling to the new commercial-free specialty channel."

http://www.broadcastermagazine.com/...to-launch-with-promotion-campaign/1002723630/

For Shaw subscribers this channel is on Anik G1.

This same national free preview until January 13 applies to HiFi channel and Rad X, the other channels of the family along with Oasis HD.

P.S.
For Shaw subs, HiFi ch, and RadX are also on Anik G1.

 

[Slartibartfarst]

So a re-named Equator then?

 

[DJdish]

Blue Ant Media is rebranding the channel derived from the agreement with Smithsonian Networks.


“Our agreement with Smithsonian Channel allows one of the most unique U.S. television networks to provide the Canadian market with programming that we feel our viewers will really respond to,” said MacMillan. “This channel will be a significant addition to our premium high definition specialty television services as we continue to build a strong, independent media company.”
“Partnering with Blue Ant Media to bring Smithsonian Channel to Canada is something we could not be more pleased with,” said Hayden. “We are excited to bring our entertaining brand of storytelling to a new international audience.”
“Smithsonian Channel is one of the fastest growing channels in America and we anticipate considerable interest for this brand in the Canadian market,” said Raja Khanna, CEO Television and Digital, Blue Ant Media. “Audiences can expect to have Smithsonian Channel’s distinct, quality programming across all platforms when we launch this fall.”
“Smithsonian Channel will carry a robust selection of exclusive titles with new content being added regularly to provide our viewers with the very best programming,” said Vanessa Case, EVP Programming, Blue Ant Media. “We intend on making this a uniquely Canadian offering by building on the outstanding programming provided by our partner.”

http://blueantmedia.ca/2013/07/smit...unch-smithsonian-channel-in-canada-this-fall/