Music Technology

Do you want your MTV ?

Vevo had created a new service for internet connected televisions, mobile devices and tablets called VevoTV, on which music videos are played randomly.

New and classic music videos from multiple genres are featured on this 24 hour service, whose is currently available to American and Canadian Facebook members. And yes, it can also be viewed on your computer.

Shopper’s Drug Mart Offer

Select Shopper’s Drug Marts are offering $6 off $30 iTunesicon multi-packs.

This offer, which will expire on March 22nd, 2013, was advertised on page 5 of my local flyer. Consult your local flyer for details.

Gift Card Offer

Select Sobey’s stores are offering $50 iTunesicon gift cards for $40.

A coupon can be found in today’s flyer, which expires on Feb 28th, 2013.

Tim Hortons – Music Downloads

Roll Up The Rim To Win” starts today at Tim Hortons. And if you play online you’ll have a chance to instantly win music downloads from the Universal Music Store.

350 download packs of three music downloads each will be given away daily online until March 17th, 2013. And I believe this contest is open to Americans as well.

Enjoy !


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Canada Post Says No Reduction In Deliveries

The Ottawa Business Journal reports that Canada Post will not be reducing their deliveries from 5 to 3 a week.

“To address our challenges Canada Post has launched several initiatives … but no other major changes to operations are being made at this time.”

Canada Post had not mentioned whether they will close outlets or not in their statements to The Canadian Press.

Mail Deliveries To Be Reduced ?

It appears that Canada Post is considering a reduction in mail deliveries, down to 3 days a week.

The crown corporation is facing a $327 million dollar operation loss due to advances in technology, like e-mail and online bill payments, and like most national postal services they are trying to adapt as fewer letters and parcels make their way through their system.

Most Canadian consumers these days have their parcels delivered either via courier or to stores for pick-up so reductions in service are likely unavoidable. But I suspect they might need to have a full five day schedule during the Christmas rush in November and December.

Rural residents will likely be the most affected by these reductions, especially those with little to no internet access. But Canada Post is also considering a reduction in postal outlets, so many city residents will also be inconvenienced.


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