The Mediastats Simulcast Service includes the compilation, verification and distribution of simultaneous substitution information to all Canadian cable operators required to perform substitution as a condition of license, on behalf of Canadian broadcasters eligible to request substitution. Individual broadcaster requests are compiled on a weekly basis and distributed to cable operators on a single coordinated request log. Cable operators can request the simulcast programming information in a variety of formats including automatically uploaded switches, email, or fax broadcast. All station contours, studios and transmitter towers as well as all applicable cable boundaries are included. This task is performed on an annual basis and a map is produced.
Variables included in the analysis are time zone adjustments, episode and syndication data.
The services utilizes the programming material of our American partner, Tribune Media. Data can be prepared for real time weekly data, historical data or future, hypothetical data. This material is excellent for the preparation of data for hearings, license renewals, and strategic planning. This service is available for BBM sweep weeks only. It includes the compilation of an aggregated report, showing the percentage of simulcasts completed, per Canadian broadcaster, over the base of all requested simulcasts for that broadcaster, from all cable operators.