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Astral Media Inc. was a Canadian media conglomerate. It was Canada's largest radio broadcaster, with 84 radio stations in eight provinces. Astral was also a major player in premium and specialty television in Canada, with 23 specialty channels and two conventional stations.
Bell announced a $3.38-billion deal to buy Astral Media, Québec's leading media company, in March 2012. The transaction made Bell the leader in French-language media and strengthened its position in broadband networks and content.
Mar 16, 2012 · BCE Inc. has agreed to acquire Astral Media Inc. in a blockbuster $3.38-billion deal that cements the telecom giant's media unit as the owner of the deepest and most lucrative roster of television assets in the country.
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Jan 11, 2022 · Ian Greenberg, the media mogul who alongside his brothers helped turn Astral Media into a Canadian radio and television powerhouse, has died at 79. Media giant BCE Inc., where Mr. Greenberg...
Mar 16, 2012 · OTTAWA — Bell Canada, Canada’s largest telecommunications company, extended its move into the media business on Friday by agreeing to pay 3.38 billion Canadian dollars (about $3.4 billion) for Astral Media, the owner of several prominent cable television channels including HBO Canada.
Bell Media announced the completion of the $3.2-billion acquisition of Astral Media in July 2013, creating a leading multimedia company in Canada. The press release outlines the new leadership team, the benefits for audiences and the industry, and the transaction details.
Jan 11, 2022 · Greenberg, the media mogul who alongside his brothers helped turn Astral Media into a Canadian radio and television powerhouse, has died at 79.
