CATA Supports Local Television; calls for “Virtual Protest”!
Ottawa, May 18, 2009 -- The Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance (CATA) has joined the call of Ottawa TV station CTV, to support local TV by calling for a review of how cable and satellite companies misuse content from TV stations.
“Basically, our local TV stations create the content, and the cable and satellite companies take it for nothing and get paid to do so,” said John Reid, CATA President. “This is a disaster for local High Tech companies, which often rely on their TV station for that all-important first piece of profile. Coverage is hugely important in establishing a reputation and product awareness. If the local TV companies falter, we will be facing another blow against High Tech -- which is already weak because of the economic climate. This system has to be fixed.”
CATA is calling on local High Tech companies to join the CTV petition, and to gather for a “virtual protest meeting” in Second Life. Second Life is a virtual 3D world where people can socialize, gather, chat and explore. CATA’s Second Life community is being championed by Helix Commerce International Inc.
In Second Life you can join us in front of the Parliament building at the newly opened, Helix CATA Canadian Innovation Center on Friday, May 22nd from12 Noon – 1:00 PM
SLURL: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Bountiful/195/189/26 Be sure to join the CTV group to receive updates and show your support.
In the meantime, CATA is urging its High Tech members to join CTV Ottawa’s Open House at 1500 Merivale Road in Ottawa on May 23, 2009 between 10am and 1pm. This is the community’s opportunity to tour the facilities and meet the professionals who deliver local television, both in front of the cameras and behind the scenes.
“If you want to continue to have access to a powerful media platform, sign the online petition,” said Mr. Reid. He asked his members to visit www.savelocal.ctv.ca/ottawa to help keep local TV news and programming available in the community.
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