BANFF 2017: Turning a hot date into a love story

By Bill Roberts

FOR 38 YEARS NOW, various incarnations of the Banff World Media Festival have brought the most interesting media executives from across our quick-stepping media landscape to the postcard perfect, heart of the Canadian Rockies.And every year it has been a totally unique experience (although I was sad to see the bus trip BBQ outing disappear).It reminded me of the best days of high school, were everyone got dolled up in exotic expectation (but few actually got satisfied.) This year Banff hosts some 1,800 delegates, from more than 25 countries, presents roughly 175 speakers, with 200 buyers hungry for content.Kicking off...