Aaj Tak expands presence in Ontario, Canada

Aaj Tak expands presence in Ontario, Canada

Aaj Tak

MUMBAI: TV Today Network has launched its Hindi news channel Aaj Tak on Cogeco Cable, a Canada-based cable telecommunications company.

With this launch, Aaj Tak will now be accessible to viewers in Ontario, expanding Aaj Tak’s presence in the Ontario market.

The launch boosts the synergies between Aaj Tak and Cogeco, as Cogeco builds on its cable distribution base offering analogue and digital television, high speed internet and telephony services, the company said.
The channel will be sold in the following package- ATN + Zee Cinema + Big Magic + Aaj Tak + Headlines Today for $25 per month.

India Today Group CEO Ashish Bagga said, “It is a step in our endeavor to expand our presence in key markets across the globe. We want to be easily accessible to all our viewers worldwide at economical prices.

Moreover, Cogeco is a perfect choice for broadcasting Aaj Tak in Ontario. Cogeco is a very capable group and they are doing an excellent work in Cable communications industry. We are hopeful this launch will strengthen and benefit both Aaj Tak and Cogeco.”

TV Today’s exclusive partner in Canada Ethnic Channels Group CEO Slava Levin said that this launch will help more viewers connect with the brand.

Cogeco Cable is the second largest hybrid fibre coaxial cable system operator in Ontario, adding The Aaj Tak Channel allows Cogeco Cable to respond to a variety of customer tastes and needs and to enhance our already engaging multicultural TV offering,” Cogeco Cable vice-president, marketing and strategic planning Ron Perrotta added.