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At Canstream, we are community broadcasters ourselves. We know how exciting it is to run your first RSL, and we have supported the community radio sector since the first days of Access Radio. We have been delivering on-demand media for community broadcasters before podcasting was invented.
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Canstream is the brand name for the online media services from the Community Media Association (CMA). We specialise in delivering streaming media solutions to the voluntary and community sector, to social enterprises and to not-for-profit organisations.
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By choosing Canstream, you will know that you have the support of a dedicated technical team with more than 10 years experience of streaming media provision for the community broadcasting sector. Our advice and support package is second to none, and we include the option of remote assistance.
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Community Media News

Booking for Radio Fast Train now open 10/01/2012
The booking site for the unmissable Radio Fast Train event is now open. […]
Regulatory Framework for Community Radio – workshops with DCMS 06/01/2012
DCMS is holding a series of regional workshops in Manchester, London and Glasgow to explore the future regulatory framework for community radio. […]
“No Impact of Community Radio on Commercial Radio” concludes US Goverment 06/01/2012
A US Government report has concluded that LPFM radio stations do not have a negative economic impact on commercial FM radio stations and nor are they expected to do so in the future. […]
Oxford Media Convention 2012 03/01/2012
The Oxford Media Convention takes place at the Saïd Business School, Oxford University on 25th January 2012. […]
New guidance for radio broadcasters on offensive language 20/12/2011
Ofcom has published new guidance for radio broadcasters on the use of offensive language: […]
Four new community radio licences awarded 08/12/2011
Ofcom has announced the award of four new community radio licences for south west England in the third round of licensing. […]
Ofcom consults on Draft Annual Plan 2012/13 08/12/2011
Ofcom has published its draft annual plan 2012/13 and is holding a series of public meetings to hear people's views. […]

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Culture Minister @edvaizey backs @guardian campaign to get more women on @BBCr4today http://t.co/VgOrbp3m #radionews /cc @LouiseMensch 03:49:30 PM January 26, 2012
RT @DCMS: Read @edvaizey 's speech to #OMC2012 incl potential plans for the Electronic Programme Guide http://t.co/uf8jxCqs #commsreview ... 02:54:53 PM January 25, 2012
RT @BroughtonMicova: Lord Patton: #BBC reverses cuts to local radio funding & rethink on super-regions idea. (So local content provision ... 02:52:33 PM January 25, 2012
RT @BroughtonMicova: Vaizey: green paper will broaden definition of #PSB. Lots outside main PSB investing in public service content. #om ... 10:32:15 AM January 25, 2012
RT @PVMill: Vaizey says he expects the Comms Green Paper in February #omc2012 10:27:53 AM January 25, 2012
RT @Jake_Kanter: Vaizey hints at shakeup of PSBs. Says comms green paper will include plans to use EPG to encourage investment in UK con ... 10:27:13 AM January 25, 2012
Broadcast Licensing Executive vacancy @Ofcom deadline 06/02/12 http://t.co/vOCe8Xk0 #ukjobs #radionews #mediajobs #londonjobs 11:47:57 AM January 24, 2012

CMA Mailing List

Phil Shepherd > 3D Helmet Invention let¹s you see through someone else¹s eyes 26/11/2011
From: Phil Shepherd. Josh Randall, a 23 year old freelance filmmaker from Somerset is soon to be exhibiting an extraordinary new invention at the Bridgwater Engine Room. Josh¹s free exhibition will be open for anyone and everyone to walk in and become a guinea pig for his invention described as ³a stereophonic headset using binaural audio with 3D HD camera […]
Martin Steers > localgiving.com 24/11/2011
From: Martin Steers. Hi all, Not sure how many of you will have heard of localgiving.com as from what I can understand its a new thing, but its a online giving / donation portal similar to other ones like justgiving, however from what I can see its cheaper and better service. I would recommend having a look and getting in touch of your local community networ […]
stanton at streetliferadio.com > Radio Sound 24/11/2011
From: stanton at streetliferadio.com. Dear Colleagues I trust this meets you well on what looks and feels more like a spring day. I'm after some information if anyone could help - I'm look for documentation on Radio Sound - a definition, elements of, how you create or anything along those lines. Anything you can offer would be greatly appreciated […]
CMA-L > Westminster Hall debate 23 Nov 2011: Public Service Broadcasting (North-East) 24/11/2011
From: CMA-L. Chi Onwurah MP (Newcastle upon Tyne Central, Labour): > I simply want to assure the Minister that no trap was intended > when I invited him to endorse the important principles behind > the purposes and characteristics of public service broadcasting. > They are incredibly important at a time when the BBC’s actions > would seem to u […]

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