BBTV News
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BBTV Appoints Blake Corbet as VP Corporate Development
Wednesday, February 24th 2021
BBTV Holdings Inc. announces the appointment of seasoned financial executive Blake Corbet as VP, Corporate Development of the Company’s wholly-owned operating subsidiary, BroadbandTV Corp. (“BBTV Corp”).
BBTV Holdings Inc to Host Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2020 Results Conference Call
Tuesday, February 23rd 2021
BBTV announces that it will release its financial results for the fourth quarter and the full financial year ended December 31, 2020 after market close on Thursday, March 4, 2021.
BBTV Activates US Capital Markets Strategy and Commences Trading on the OTCQX Best Market
Monday, February 15th 2021
The OTCQX is designed for established, investor-focused U.S. and international companies.
BBTV’s YoBoHo Teams up with Allroll to Launch Content on Roku TV and Amazon Fire TV
Thursday, February 11th 2021
YoBoHo launches proprietary original content in kids, knowledge and cooking genres for worldwide audiences on popular top streaming platforms Roku TV and Amazon Fire TV.
BBTV Launches ‘VISO Score’, an Innovative and Comprehensive Video Rating Solution for Content Creators and Marketers
Thursday, February 4th 2021
BBTV’s new Video Scoring System analyzes and scores key video performance metrics.
BBTV Signs New Contracts with Top Entertainment and Sports Influencers
Tuesday, February 2nd 2021
Content Creator Partner Signings Include JackSucksAtLife, Clepton, Jordan Yeoh Fitness, and D’Vontay Friga, adding 270M Million Monthly Views and 12 Million Subscribers Organically.
BBTV Reaches Nearly Half A Trillion Annual Views
Thursday, January 28th 2021
Annual views grew to 473 billion in 2020.
BBTV Provides Q4 2020 Corporate Update Demonstrating Significant YoY Growth and Expects Record Quarterly Revenues
Tuesday, January 26th 2021
BBTV expects Q4 results to reflect YoY Revenue Growth of more than 35% and YoY Gross Profit growth exceeding 10%.
BBTV Holdings Sees Strong Growth in Music Content with 162 Billion views and 391 Million Unique Viewers
Tuesday, January 19th 2021
BBTV and VEVO are the top music video properties in audience size globally in terms of unique viewers.
BBTV Renews its NBA Playmakers Partnership
Thursday, January 14th 2021
BBTV to Expand NBA Playmakers Beyond YouTube to Platforms Including TikTok, Facebook and Instagram.
BBTV Launches New Service Offerings to Instagram and TikTok Influencers
Monday, January 11th 2021
BBTV Helps Influencers Boost their Brand, Grow their Audience, and Drive Monetization.
BBTV Launches Video Comparison Solution for Content Creators to Increase Viewership Growth and Monetization at Scale By Providing Actionable Insights
Friday, January 8th 2021
The new Video Comparison solution analyzes metrics including views, engagement, viewer retention and revenue for video content.
BBTV Launches New Mobile Game Offering with Fernanfloo, a Major Influencer
Monday, December 28th 2020
BBTV Capitalizes on Popular Holiday Season with Mobile Game Launch.
BBTV’s YoBoHo to Distribute Premium Content Across Pluto TV In Latin America
Tuesday, December 22nd 2020
YoBoHo New Media Private Limited, a subsidiary of BBTV Holdings Inc., home to the popular kids IP HooplaKidz, is excited to announce that its premium kids content is now available for streaming, across Pluto TV users in Latin America (LATAM).
BBTV Launches New Mobile Game Offering with Key Content Creators The Dobre Brothers
Thursday, December 17th 2020
BBTV new mobile game launch “Dobre Duel” is a commercial partnership with The Dobre Brothers, who are known globally for their stunts, sibling-fueled pranks, and original music.
BBTV Provides Business Update Demonstrating Acceleration of High Margin Direct Advertising Sales
Monday, December 14th 2020
BBTV and NBA Sign New Content Management Agreement.
BBTV to Present at The 13th Annual LD Micro Main Event Conference
Thursday, December 10th 2020
Presentation: Monday, December 14th at 11:40am PST/2:40 PM EST.
BBTV Provides Content Management Solutions to the Canada Media Fund, Canada’s largest Media Content Funding Agency supporting Canadian Content Creators
Tuesday, December 8th 2020
CMF is a not-for-profit corporation that delivers $353 million in funding annually to support the Canadian television and digital media industries.
BBTV Showcases Direct Advertising Branded Entertainment Achievements Across its Diverse Network of Content Owners and Brands
Wednesday, December 2nd 2020
BBTV has secured a number of paid direct advertising branded entertainment campaigns across consumer verticals including gaming, entertainment, fashion and food, for brands including: Veritone, Garena, Barnes and Noble, The RealReal, AMC Shudder, ThriveMarket, Hybe, and Complex.com.
BBTV Signs Major International Gaming Content Partners and Expands Global Footprint with Additional 217 Million Monthly Views
Sunday, November 29th 2020
BBTV signs new international gaming partners L'étoile Noire, Acenix, Games EduUu, Mustafa GAME OVER, and VinhMC, who collectively achieve 217 million monthly YouTube views and boast over 23 million YouTube subscribers.
BBTV Holdings’ Music Division “Opposition” Releases New Album for Pop Duo ‘Terror Jr’
Thursday, November 26th 2020
“Opposition”, BBTV's music division, releases “Rancho Catastrophe” a new album for Terror Jr a talented pop duo that has achieved over 500M streams to date across major streaming platforms.
BBTV Provides Corporate Update Demonstrating Acceleration of Business and a Successful App Launch with #1 Family Game on the US Apple iOS App Store
Tuesday, November 24th 2020
BBTV Holdings Inc. (TSX: BBTV) today provided a corporate update on its Q4 2020 activity to date.
BBTV Holdings Reports Record Revenues and Q3 2020 Results
Friday, November 13th, 2020
BBTV achieved record quarterly revenues of $120.7 Million, a 31% increase in revenues on a YoY basis, driven by growth in Views and improved ad sell through rates.
BBTV Puts Independent Content Owners Back in Control of Their Content with Powerful Enterprise Grade Content Management Solutions
Thursday, November 12th, 2020
BBTV’s Content Management Plus Solution helps manage unauthorized fan uploaded copies of content.
Shahrzad Rafati, Chairperson & CEO, BBTV Wins the 2020 Business in Vancouver BC CEO Award in the Large Company Category
Tuesday, November 10th, 2020
The awards recognize British Columbia’s outstanding CEOs in private, public sector, and charitable organizations.
BBTV Signs New Contracts with Major Content Partners
Thursday, November 5th, 2020
BBTV signs new partners Nick Pro, penguinz0, Jack Denmo and Francesca Farago, adding 267.8M monthly views and 12.5M subscribers organically.
BBTV Provides Corporate Update Post IPO
Tuesday, November 3rd, 2020
BBTV will report fiscal Q3 2020 results on Friday November 13, 2020.
BBTV Launches New Mobile Game Offering with Key Content Partner James Rallison, TheOdd1sOut
Monday, November 2nd, 2020
BBTV new mobile game launch “TheOdd1sOut: Let’s Bounce” is a commercial partnership with James Rallison, creator of one of YouTube’s most popular channels.
BBTV Completes The Largest TSX IPO With Sole Female Founder & CEO
Wednesday, October 28th, 2020
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BBTV Files Final Prospectus and Announces Pricing of Initial Public Offering
Friday, October 23rd, 2020
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BBTV Files Prospectus for Initial Public Offering
Thursday, October 8th, 2020
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BroadbandTV Corp Unveils Voices of Color Program For Socially Conscious Brands and Advertisers
Thursday, September 24th, 2020
BBTV Targets Brands and Advertisers Looking to Support its Creators of Color and reach Multicultural Consumers.
Shahrzad Rafati, Founder & CEO, BroadbandTV Corp. Named A 2020 RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Award Finalist
Friday, September 18th, 2020
The RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards Shines a Light On Canadian Women Entrepreneurs Whose Accomplishments Are Worthy of Recognition and Celebration.
Jukin Media Announces First-Ever Self-Service Offering For Content Creators, Publishers to License User-Generated Content
Tuesday, August 11th, 2020
Partnerships with BroadbandTV and Fullscreen Give Influencers and YouTubers Access to Viral Content at Scale.
BBTV Interactive Launches its Newest Mobile Game, Morgz Ultimate Challenge
Thursday, August 6th, 2020
Compete in Morgz’ All-time Favourite YouTube Challenges.
BBTV Interactive Launches Stephen Sharer’s Rocket Slide
Monday, July 27th, 2020
Stephen Sharer’s Rocket Slide is the ultimate YouTube fantasy game for his fans.
Shahrzad Rafati, Founder & CEO, BroadbandTV Corp. Selected as Finalist for The KPMG in Canada Award for HR Champion (CEO) in the 2020 Canadian HR Awards.
Thursday, July 23rd, 2020
The Canadian HR Awards celebrates the outstanding HR teams, leaders, employers and service providers across the nation for their achievements and best practices.
YoBoHo and Rivet collaborate to launch e-books for children
Thursday, May 28th, 2020
YoBoHo to Create E-Books for Kids Ages Two to Nine Years Old.
BroadbandTV Corp. Awarded TAG Certified Against Fraud Seal
Thursday, May 21st, 2020
TAG Certification Confirms BBTV’s Continued Efforts Against Digital Advertising Fraud.
BroadbandTV Corp. Signs Matt Stonie, Jesse Wellens, Crainer, Cole Walliser, mrfreshasian, Mully, Josh Neuman, and Ricky Berwick
Thursday, May 7th, 2020
BBTV Adds Major Content Partners to its Leading Creator Network.
BroadbandTV Unveils Advertising Program to Support Companies Focused on COVID-19 Relief
Wednesday, April 8th, 2020
BBTV Works With WELL Health Technologies to Raise Awareness for Patients Who Require Access to On-demand Healthcare.
BroadbandTV Corp. Launches #FunIndoors Movement to Raise Funds for Doctors Without Borders
Tuesday, March 31st, 2020
The Initiative Will Support Doctors Without Borders As They Continue to Work on the Frontlines, Treating and Slowing the Spread of COVID-19 Around the World.
BBTV Launches New 3D Puzzle Game, Burrito Blast by Mariale
Monday, March 23rd, 2020
BBTV launches its next casual game with Top Latin American Influencer Mariale.
Kiva partners with Mari Malek, Shahrzad Rafati and others to redefine what a “powerful woman” is and drive loans to over 12,000 women during International Women's Day
Sunday, March 8th, 2020
Kiva partners with influential women and aims to fund every loan to women on Kiva.org.
YoBoHo to License Sunny Bunnies Distributed by Media I.M.
Thursday, February 27th, 2020
The show will be featured on the HooplaKidz Network across Asia, Latin America and Caribbean regions.
BroadbandTV Corp. Signs Strategic Partnership with Grumedo Corp.
Wednesday, February 19th, 2020
BBTV to Work with Grumedo Corp and its Platform Uconnec to Further Strengthen Influencer Marketing.
Shahrzad Rafati, Founder & CEO, BroadbandTV Corp. Named CanadianSME Magazine’s Business Woman of the Year
Wednesday, January 29th, 2020
The awards recognize and applaud the contributions of business owners to Canada’s economy.
YoBoHo and Bromelia Productions Signs Agreement to Localize the Popular Kids Show Lottie Dottie Chicken
Monday, January 20th, 2020
YoBoHo will translate Lottie Dottie Chicken into the Hindi Language for Indian Audiences.
Dobre Brothers Featured in BBTV’s New Mobile Game, Dobre Dunk
Monday, December 16th, 2019
BBTV launches its next digital talent mobile game with the Dobre Brothers.
BroadbandTV’s Opposition Delivers Success for Music Artists Through New Business Model
Friday, December 6th, 2019
Opposition Provides Artists With An Alternative to Major Music Labels Through A Growing Suite of Services and Support.
BroadbandTV Corp. Signs Max Holloway, Roy Purdy, ThatWasEpic, IAmSanna and WearTesters
Tuesday, December 3rd, 2019
BBTV Adds Five Major Content Partners to its Leading Creator Network.
BroadbandTV Corp. Ranked Number 257 Fastest Growing Company in North America on Deloitte’s 2019 Technology Fast 500™and Number 5 on Deloitte’s Enterprise Fast 15™
Thursday, November 7th, 2019
BBTV attributes 429% Revenue Growth to Global Reach, Active and Highly Engaged Audience and Large Addressable Market Which is Powered by Scalable Technology and Leading Services.
Shahrzad Rafati, Founder & CEO, BroadbandTV Corp. Named One of Canada’s Top 19 Tech Titans
Wednesday, November 6th, 2019
Canada's Tech Titans: Top 19 of 2019 annual award honours Canada's top 19 most prominent innovative technology leaders.
Chad Wild Clay and Vy Qwaint’s Mobile Game, Spy Ninja Network, Celebrates 3 Million Installs with Major Update
Monday, November 4th, 2019
BBTV launched Spy Ninja Network in January 2019, entertaining Chad Wild Clay and Vy Qwaint’s fans as the mobile game reflected the duo’s scripted content.
BroadbandTV Content Partners Nominated for The 9th Annual Streamy Awards Which Honor Excellence in Online Video
Thursday, October 17th, 2019
Brandon Rogers, 21 Savage, Cole Bennett, H3H3 Productions, Brad Mondo, Kristopher London, Enaldinho, Tiền Zombie v4, and Mikecrack are nominated for a combined 12 Streamys.
BroadbandTV Corp. places No. 106 on The Globe and Mail’s brand-new ranking of Canada’s Top Growing Companies
Friday, September 27th, 2019
BroadbandTV is pleased to announce it placed No. 106 on the inaugural Report on Business ranking of Canada’s Top Growing Companies.
BroadbandTV Partners with Taking Root and GHG Accounting to Become Carbon Responsible And Fight Deforestation Through Female Empowerment
Wednesday, September 11th, 2019
BroadbandTV has partnered with Taking Root, a social organization that is fighting deforestation, one of the largest contributors to climate change, by building sustainable farming practices with family farmers in Nicaragua through carbon offsets.
Bhad Bhabie featured in BBTV’s new mobile game, Ride or Die!
Thursday, August 22nd, 2019
BBTV launches new joyriding mobile game with ‘Bhad Bhabie’ Danielle Bregoli.
BroadbandTV Corp. Partners with Snapchat to bring new Creator Shows to Life
Monday, July 15th, 2019
BBTV announces partnership with Snapchat for new Creator Shows with BBTV creators Chris Staples and Sheamus.
Kidoodle.TV® Welcomes YoBoHo New Media With Raft of New Content
Friday, June 28th, 2019
"HooplaKidz", "All Babies Channel", "Kidscamp" and others join the Safe Streaming™ platform.
BroadbandTV Signs Kwebbelkop, Jelly, Family Fun Pack, Flume, Anthony Adams and Tristan Jass
Tuesday, June 25th, 2019
BBTV secures partnerships with six major digital content partners and musical talent to its leading creator network.
BroadbandTV Corp. is Now Viewed by More Than 575 Million Unique Viewers Each Month and achieves 46.9 Billion Minutes of Watchtime
Tuesday, June 11th, 2019
BBTV Now Represents 56% of Google’s Unique Viewership Across Top 12 Countries.
Shahrzad Rafati Appointed as Vice-Chairperson of Invest In Canada
Monday, May 20th, 2019
Investor, entrepreneur, and Founder & CEO of BroadbandTV, Shahrzad Rafati, joins Invest In Canada as Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors.
Cyber Group Studios and YoBoHo sign a multi production and distribution agreement of brand-new animated digital series
Monday, April 8th, 2019
Paris and Los Angeles based producer and distributor Cyber Group Studios and major kids’ content producer and digital media company YoBoHo, have joined forces to coproduce and distribute key original content, aimed at toddlers and preschoolers, across digital and traditional media outlets.
BBTV and NBA Launch NBA Playmakers YouTube Channel
Wednesday, December 5th, 2018
Channel to feature original shows starring some of the most talented digital influencers.
BroadbandTV Launches Brand Safety Video Solution VISO Prism
Thursday, November 8th, 2018
Proprietary technology solution scans hundreds of thousands of videos daily providing safer content to brands and advertisers, while informing the decision making of creators and media companies.
Vancouver School District and City of Vancouver Launch FuturePLAY, a STEAM Program with BroadbandTV
Friday, November 2nd, 2018
FuturePLAY provides technology, modular learning environments, and professional development for teachers to facilitate STEAM learning.
BroadbandTV Unveils Distribution & Label Services for Music Artists
Tuesday, October 2nd, 2018
BBTV Distribution & Label Services is a new offering for both established and up-and-coming music artists that will secure distribution across all major streaming platforms.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appoints Shahrzad Rafati to represent Canada on G20 Business Women Leaders task force
Thursday, September 20th, 2018
G20 Business Women Leaders task force will focus on women’s economic empowerment.
BroadbandTV and PBS Collaborate on YouTube Content Management
Thursday, August 9th, 2018
BBTV actively monitoring hundreds of PBS titles on YouTube.
BBTV Interactive Launches Squad Rivals
Wednesday, June 13th, 2018
New mobile game features 15 major digital influencers.
BroadbandTV Announces Interactive Division at CES 2018
Tuesday, January 9th, 2018
BBTV Interactive builds original games and mobile apps for top digital talent.