TORONTO – Canada's only national digital media conference focused on the commercialization of innovation, CDMN Canada 3.0, is now taking registrations. Those registering before February 1, 2013 can take advantage of early bird pricing.
The conference hosted by the Canadian Digital Media Network (CDMN) takes place May 14 & 15, 2013 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre and is emceed by Amber Mac. It features world-class speakers like best-selling authors and digital media experts Chris Anderson and Jane McGonigal talking about issues from entrepreneurship to talent development, attracting investment to gamification. The event also showcases…
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OTTAWA – Telesat says the Aerospace Review report released on Thursday provides a clear path forward for the Government of Canada.
Telesat congratulated Minister of Industry Christian Paradis for mandating the Aerospace Review and David Emerson, the review head and his colleagues for their work in delivering a timely and focused report that addresses many of the critical issues facing Canada's space industry.
Among the key findings of the report’s two volumes Beyond the Horizon: Canada's Interests and Future in Aerospace and Reaching Higher: Canada's Interests and Future in Space, is a clear statement…
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AFTER A LONG CAREER in telecom in Canada, Len Katz calls his time at the CRTC the best years of his career.
The 61-year-old former vice-chairman, telecom (and former Bell Canada and Rogers executive) is spending some time now taking a deep breath, a bit of a break, after seven-plus extraordinarily busy years at the Commission. While he admits some boredom has already set in since leaving last month, he is happy to be able to spend extra time with family before deciding what to do next.
Despite some rumours in the summer, his health is good after recovering from a…
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IRVING, TEXAS – eRecyclingCorps (eRC), has appointed Patrick Button as vice president and general manager for Canada. Based out of Waterloo, Ontario, Button will lead eRC's Canadian operations and expansion strategy, including management of the company's existing device trade-in programs with Telus and other leading wireless operators and retailers throughout the country.
"eRecyclingCorps is the clear leader in this rapidly growing and important industry, putting money back in consumers' pockets and improving operators' bottom lines," said Button. "Having spent the vast majority of my career with some of world's largest device manufacturers, I've seen e-waste…
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OTTAWA – Fresh TV and Teletoon sucked the life out of the competition with My Babysitter’s a Vampire by winning the 2012 Shaw Rocket Prize for best in Canadian kids' programming at an industry gala held this week in Ottawa.
Selected as one of the top five finalists by an international jury of esteemed industry professionals, My Babysitter's a Vampire was judged for quality and content of both the show itself and its online presence. The kids jury from across Canada selected it as the grand prize winner after screening the five finalists…
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GATINEAU – Quebecor Media renewed its assault on CBC/Radio-Canada’s access to information practices during the corporation’s licence renewal hearing on Monday by requesting the CBC include access to information data in transparency and accountability reports to the Commission.
CRTC chair Jean-Pierre Blais, however, wondered if it’s wise to have a parallel system regarding access to information.
“We’re not asking for the CRTC to impose sanctions on CBC/Radio-Canada with respect to access to information like the Information Commissioner can. What we’re asking for is in the reports that are submitted to the CRTC, which allow the Commission to verify how…
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TORONTO – Beginning December 13th Bell Media’s 17-year-old Sympatico web portal will become The Loop by Sympatico and will feature more original video hosted by some newcomers and some mainstays such as Jeanne Beker and Leah Miller.
For those wondering, Bell Canada’s Sympatico DSL broadband product will retain its branding. As well, the company will re-brand and re-launch the French language Sympatico site in 2013, and spin off another new web presence next year when it gathers all of the company’s automotive content under one digital roof. “All the car people have been asking for this,” added MacLeod.
The Loop will…
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MONTREAL – In a bid to further strengthen its presence in Québec, Telus says it’s expanding the roles for three of its Montreal-based executives. François Côté, Executive Vice President, will now oversee executive oversight of Telus Ventures, François Gratton has been appointed President of Telus Québec and Atlantic Canada, and Paul Lepage has been appointed the President of Telus Health and Payment Solutions. Telus says the three are being recognized for their contributions to Telus' overall success and the increasing importance and level of contribution its Québec team has on the organization's national strategy.
"Elevating the…
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TORONTO – The Canada Media Fund (CMF) has greenlit 15 interactive digital media projects for a total of $10 million in funds as part of the second round of production support from the Experimental Stream. The Experimental Stream encourages the development of innovative, interactive digital media content and software applications.
Of the projects receiving support, three are from British Columbia, one is from Manitoba, seven are from Ontario, one is from Prince Edward Island, two are from Quebec, and one is from Saskatchewan. Earlier this year, the CMF provided $14 million in funds to…
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TORONTO – TSN announced Thursday that Nathalie Cook has been appointed vice-president of integrated marketing and partnerships, and Mark Silver has been named senior director, digital. Both join TSN after successful roles at Canada’s Olympic Broadcast Media Consortium.
In her newly created position, Cook will lead TSN’s brand partnerships, marketing, and events divisions. Known for popular campaigns like the Kraft Celebration Tour, Wendy’s Kick for a Million, and Purolator Tackle Hunger – Cook will further expand TSN’s growing number of integrated brand partnership programs and events, across all TSN platforms. She will also oversee all key functional areas related to…
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