Blue Ant Media, also known as blue ant, is a privately owned media and TV services company headquartered in Canada. Founded in 2011 and operating with approximately 310 employees, the company is also recognized as a tier 1 media tech buyer. Blue Ant Media functions as a Canadian content producer, distributor, and channel operator, owning and operating production companies across North America and Asia-Pacific. It specializes in creating content for broadcasters and streaming platforms, spanning multiple genres including factual entertainment, natural history, documentary, and adult animation. The company operates Blue Ant International, its arm for international distribution and licensing, and Blue Ant Media, which oversees its linear and streaming channels.

Revenue

Founded

2011

Headcount

536

Headquarters

Canada

Primary Segment

Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

Ownership

Privately Owned

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On September 7, 2026, Sam Linton departed Blue Ant Media as VP of production and development, one of several employees leaving as the company integrates its distribution and channels teams. This organizational change comes 13 months after Blue Ant went public on the Toronto Stock Exchange via a reverse takeover of Boat Rocker. Previously, on August 21, 2026, Blue Ant Media announced it had received Toronto Stock Exchange approval to amend its normal course issuer bid, effective August 25, 2026. The amendment increased the maximum number of subordinate voting shares for repurchase from 1,094,714, representing 5% of outstanding shares as of October 15, 2025, to 1,810,996, which was 10% of the public float as of July 31, 2026. The company also raised its daily repurchase limit to 7,582 shares from 1,000. Earlier, on July 23, 2026, Blue Ant Media made new leadership appointments to strengthen its Kids, Family & YA business, aligning Blue Ant Studios and Blue Ant Rights & Streaming under a coordinated commercial strategy for original productions, acquisitions, distribution, and consumer products.

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Blue Ant Media offers 2 products in the media and telecoms services industry. Blue Ant Media's product portfolio comprises of media and TV services and broadcast television and radio.
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