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Glassbox Television

Glassbox Television Inc. was a Canadian broadcasting and digital media company specializing in interactive television, digital publishing, and cross-platform broadcasting. Founded in 2001 by Jeffrey Elliott, the company operated specialty television channels including BiteTV, AUX, and Travel + Escape. Glassbox Television was headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario.2 It ceased to exist in 2012.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

2005Founded1
  • Industrymass media1
  • HeadquartersMississauga1

Glassbox Television Inc. was a Canadian broadcasting and digital media company specializing in interactive television, digital publishing, and cross-platform broadcasting.2

The story

2001: Company is founded by Jeffrey Elliott.

2003: Jeffrey Elliott signed a deal to launch BiteTV.

March 5, 2005: The company was made into a TV company and BiteTV launches.

2006: BiteTV wins a Pixel Award.

2007: BiteTV wins an International Emmy.

2009: Aux TV launches.

October 22, 2010: BiteTV undergoes a format logo and change.

November 2010: Acquisition of Travel+Escape from CTVglobemedia

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July 5, 2013: The company is acquired by Blue Ant Media and its 3 channels are now part of Blue Ant Media.

Closure

On April 11, 2011, it was announced that Blue Ant Media, an upstart media company headed by former Alliance Atlantis executive Michael MacMillan, would acquire Glassbox Television. Blue Ant Media would require Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) approval, which was approved on September 14, 2011. The company would later be purchased outright by Blue Ant Media in the summer of 2012. As of 2013, the company no longer exists, its 3 channels are now part of Blue Ant Media.

From Wikipedia’s article on Glassbox Television, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.3

Products and brands

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Timeline

  1. 2012Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 2005Founded Founded1

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