Canada’s broadcasting industry is gaining momentum with a plethora of innovative startups emerging in recent years. Specifically, London-based startups have been making a significant impact in this sector, utilizing cutting-edge technology, creative approaches and new business models to create impressive value in the realms of broadcasting, content delivery, podcasting and more. In this article, we would like to bring attention to some of these remarkable startups, launched in 2020 or later, that are making strides and offering unique services.
In navigating this new wave of broadcasting startups, key areas of interest include their innovative approaches to content delivery and their use of novel technologies that offer interactive, immersive, and responsive media experiences. As such, these startups are defining new ways of producing, delivering and consuming content that differ greatly from traditional broadcasting schemes.
These companies signify a vibrant startup ecosystem evolving within Canada, navigating the disruption caused by the digital revolution, and successfully establishing themselves in the new normal. Each startup has a unique story – about its founders, its mission, and its journey to success. Let’s dive into this pool of innovation to learn more about them:
Auddy
Auddy was founded by Andrew Craissati, Chris Ancliff, Cliff Plumer, and Howie Singer. Positioned in the sectors of Advertising, Audio, Broadcasting, Content Delivery Network, Content Marketing, Internet Radio, and Podcast, the company operates to solve the problem of fragmented and large ecosystem of creators. Through a mix of editorial input, data insights, analytics, marketing, and promotional services, the company successfully rewards creators with significant royalty rates.
Follow them on Twitter, Facebook, and on LinkedIn.
urFeed
urFeed is a broadcasting startup founded by Gareth Ingham offering a unique service in the industry.
Follow the company on Twitter and on LinkedIn.
Turbine Studios
Turbine Studios is a broadcasting and video streaming company which focuses on creating high-quality returning drama for both U.K. broadcasters and global streaming platforms.
Remote Filming
Remote Filming is a startup putting a unique spin on broadcasting and film industry.
Follow the company’s progress on Facebook and LinkedIn.
Laminar Global
Laminar Global, co-founded by Kumar Shorav, Narendra Nag, Raheel Khursheed, and Tirthraj Singh, is operating in the Advertising, Broadcasting, PaaS, Software, Video, Video Streaming sectors. The company offers an enterprise-class video-streaming PAAS that enables a media company to launch a full-featured, global, OTT/Streaming Service in weeks.
Follow the company on Twitter and on LinkedIn.
Virgin Media O2
Virgin Media O2 is a startup providing support to the public sector and businesses of all sizes with a variety of managed connectivity services and flexible working capabilities, security, data insight, 5G private networks and cloud solutions, as well as wholesale services to other operators and partners.
You can follow them on Twitter and LinkedIn.
Teacher Hug Radio
Teacher Hug Radio is an educational discussion radio station that broadcasts online, founded by Paul Dix. It brings together teachers, leaders, and education disruptors to present thought-provoking content.
Follow them on Twitter, Facebook, and on LinkedIn.
World News Index
World News Index is a news aggregator and media publisher launched in 2022, providing the latest breaking headlines and global stories on a range of topics including business, tech, current affairs, science, health, entertainment and more.
You can follow them on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
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