New Guide from the Independent Production Fund (IPF) Seeks to Unravel The Mystery Behind the Marketing and Promotion of Web Series
Toronto, ON, [June 7, 2011] - A new guide from the Independent Production Fund (IPF) seeks to unravel the mystery behind the marketing and promotion of original web series. How to Build an Audience for your Web Series: Market, Motivate & Mobilize addresses many of the marketing challenges web series creators face and provides a practical framework for launching a show and building an engaged and loyal audience. The English language guide is available for download from the IPF Website. A French language version will be published soon.
June 7, 2011
How to Build an Audience for Your Web Series: Market, Motivate and
Mobilize Provides A Practical Framework for Launching a Show And
Building an Engaged and Loyal AudienceToronto, ON, [June 7, 2011] - A new guide from the Independent Production Fund (IPF) seeks to unravel the mystery behind the marketing and promotion of original web series. How to Build an Audience for your Web Series: Market, Motivate & Mobilize addresses many of the marketing challenges web series creators face and provides a practical framework for launching a show and building an engaged and loyal audience. The English language guide is available for download from the IPF Website. A French language version will be published soon.
IO Member News - Paramount plans to launch Star Trek console game in 2012
Paramount Digital Entertainment is charging once more into the breach, commissioning a new Star Trek game to debut on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC in the summer of 2012. Digital Extremes, a seasoned developer that has made games such as BioShock 2 and Dark Sector, is developing the game for publication in 2012. If it succeeds, the movie company will breathe new life into a franchise that has fallen on hard times, at least in terms of game revenues.
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June 7, 2011
Via Venture BeatParamount Digital Entertainment is charging once more into the breach, commissioning a new Star Trek game to debut on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC in the summer of 2012. Digital Extremes, a seasoned developer that has made games such as BioShock 2 and Dark Sector, is developing the game for publication in 2012. If it succeeds, the movie company will breathe new life into a franchise that has fallen on hard times, at least in terms of game revenues.
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IO Member News - Sissy's Magical Ponycorn Adventure Owes Cuteness To 5-Year-Old Designer
Sissy's Magical Ponycorn Adventure is a Flash-based adventure game, that unlike the vast majority of similar titles was conceived and designed by a 5-year-old girl named Cassie. The creation of the game's more technical aspects were farmed out to 33-year-old Ryan of Flash developer Untold Entertainment Inc. using the company's Untold Graphical Adventure Game System.
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June 7, 2011
Via The Escapist Sissy's Magical Ponycorn Adventure is a Flash-based adventure game, that unlike the vast majority of similar titles was conceived and designed by a 5-year-old girl named Cassie. The creation of the game's more technical aspects were farmed out to 33-year-old Ryan of Flash developer Untold Entertainment Inc. using the company's Untold Graphical Adventure Game System.
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Are you leading an Interactive Content Company? Take part in The Cultural Media Industries Leadership Mentoring Project
June 2, 2011 - WorkInCulture is pleased to announce a new project designed to better equip entrepreneurial companies across the Cultural Media Industries with the leadership and business skills to build their future.
The Cultural Media Industries Leadership Mentoring Project will match 15 company leaders with mentors from the sector or from other business sectors to help them focus on their business direction and future.
If you would like to become a mentor or mentoree, drop us a line at membership@interactiveontario.com.
June 7, 2011
APPLICATION DEADLINE: JULY 5TH at 5 PMJune 2, 2011 - WorkInCulture is pleased to announce a new project designed to better equip entrepreneurial companies across the Cultural Media Industries with the leadership and business skills to build their future.
The Cultural Media Industries Leadership Mentoring Project will match 15 company leaders with mentors from the sector or from other business sectors to help them focus on their business direction and future.
If you would like to become a mentor or mentoree, drop us a line at membership@interactiveontario.com.
Canada shines at this year’s E3 with major blockbuster titles
June 7, 2011
Los Angeles, June 7, 2011 – Once again, some of the most anticipated
games at this year’s Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3 Expo) are
developed in Canada. Over 10 major titles at this year’s show are
developed in Canadian studios including major blockbusters such as
Assassin’s Creed: Revelations, Mass Effect 3, and Prototype (full list
below). These games showcase the exceptional talent and expertise of
Canadians within the global video game industry.
IO Member News - marblemedia Twice-Honoured for TasteBudsTV.com at Awards of Excellence Gala
June 6, 2011
Toronto, ON (June 3, 2011)—marblemedia is the only recipient of more than one award at this year’s Youth Media Alliance (YMA) Awards. The awards for marble’s TasteBudsTV.com were presented last night at the 2011 Awards of Excellence Gala held at CBC’s Glenn Gould Studio.
IO Member News - Kidobi and Distribution360 Announce New Content Partnership
"We want to encourage children’s inquisitive nature and their sense of adventure. This is Daniel Cook and This is Emily Yeung are two series that do just that," said Eric Sorenson, Director of Research & Content, Kidobi.
June 6, 2011
Toronto, CANADA – June 2, 2011 — Kidobi and Distribution360 announced
today a new content distribution partnership, which will bring popular
children’s series This is Daniel Cook and This is Emily Yeung to
Kidobi’s growing library of digital videos for preschool-aged children. "We want to encourage children’s inquisitive nature and their sense of adventure. This is Daniel Cook and This is Emily Yeung are two series that do just that," said Eric Sorenson, Director of Research & Content, Kidobi.
Canadian Video Game Industry Shows Sustained Growth
With nearly 350 companies, Canada’s video game industry is conservatively estimated to contribute $1.7B to Canada’s economy. The Canadian video game industry remains the third largest in the world, or in first place on a per capita basis based on the employment levels in other countries. Quebec leads the Canadian video game industry with over half of the country’s jobs and a high proportion of large game developers and publishers located there.
May 30, 2011
TORONTO, May 30, 2011 – Approximately 16,000 artists, innovators, and
designers are employed by the Canadian video game industry according to a
new report from Secor Consulting released today by the Entertainment
Software Association of Canada (ESAC). Over the past two years, despite
the economic recession, the industry grew by 11% annually and is
projected to grow more rapidly over the next two years at 17% per year.With nearly 350 companies, Canada’s video game industry is conservatively estimated to contribute $1.7B to Canada’s economy. The Canadian video game industry remains the third largest in the world, or in first place on a per capita basis based on the employment levels in other countries. Quebec leads the Canadian video game industry with over half of the country’s jobs and a high proportion of large game developers and publishers located there.
City of Opportunity: Toronto Ranks No. 2 in the World
Toronto ranks as the second-best city in the world for business, life and
innovation, a new report claims. The report by PriceWaterhouseCoopers and the Partnership for New York City looked at 26 of the world's top cities, identifying greatness in terms of growing, retaining and attracting talent.
Beat out for the top spot by New York City - and followed closely by surprise contender San Francisco - Toronto stood out among the world's "metro powerhouses" in areas of business opportunities, culture, livability and innovation. The study named Toronto a "beta" city, not yet "part of the conversation with London, Paris and New York," but with the "building blocks of a superlative international city."
May 13, 2011
By Nadine Bells, Good News Toronto ranks as the second-best city in the world for business, life and
innovation, a new report claims. The report by PriceWaterhouseCoopers and the Partnership for New York City looked at 26 of the world's top cities, identifying greatness in terms of growing, retaining and attracting talent.
Beat out for the top spot by New York City - and followed closely by surprise contender San Francisco - Toronto stood out among the world's "metro powerhouses" in areas of business opportunities, culture, livability and innovation. The study named Toronto a "beta" city, not yet "part of the conversation with London, Paris and New York," but with the "building blocks of a superlative international city."
zinc Roe Releases Two New Kids Apps
Say Hello to Squidgy!
Sprung from his tub of Kooky Klay and straight into your child's imagination, he's full of surprises! Toddlers and preschoolers will giggle with delight as they squish, poke, whirl, pinch and fling him every which way they can. And stay tuned, soon Squidgy and his friends Justin and Olive
will be heading for big adventures around the world! Squidgy is a co-production between Guru Studio and zinc Roe.
To celebrate Squidgy's launch the app is available for free from May 17th and 18th!
May 13, 2011
zinc Roe has released two new kids apps Say Hello to Squidgy! and Backyard at Twilight, the latest app in the Stella and Sam iPad series. Say Hello to Squidgy!
Sprung from his tub of Kooky Klay and straight into your child's imagination, he's full of surprises! Toddlers and preschoolers will giggle with delight as they squish, poke, whirl, pinch and fling him every which way they can. And stay tuned, soon Squidgy and his friends Justin and Olive
will be heading for big adventures around the world! Squidgy is a co-production between Guru Studio and zinc Roe.
To celebrate Squidgy's launch the app is available for free from May 17th and 18th!
Spring 2011 Online Video Now Research Report - Exclusive Rate for IO Members
May 10, 2011
Spring 2011 Online Video Now
Online Video Research Report now offers a professional digital media
strategist's analytical overview of the entire online video landscape.
With coverage of 31 online video services from YouTube to Hulu in four
categories, the report covers business models, investors/owners,
revenues, visitor/user data, key features, key news, key milestones,
geography, content and content licensors for each service, concluding
with an analysis of each.
Recess.to
May 10, 2011
Recess.to is a new forum for experimental games in Toronto. It's a
small band of designers interested in seeing what happens when you take
games off screens , and plant them in the everyday world. This is just
as much about exploring the possibilities of interconnected mobile
& ubiquitous devices, as it is a reinvention of playground games
and make-believe. We're inspired by similar groups in London, NYC,
Berlin and elsewhere.
New Deadline for the OMDC Interactive Digital Media (IDM) Fund
The OMDC IDM Fund is designed to provide Ontario interactive digital media content companies with access to the final piece of funding required to move their content projects into production. Successful applicants will receive a non-refundable contribution of up to $150,000 to a maximum of 50% of the project budget to create a market-ready interactive digital media content product.
May 9, 2011
APPLICATION deadline: August 26, 2011 by 5p.m.The OMDC IDM Fund is designed to provide Ontario interactive digital media content companies with access to the final piece of funding required to move their content projects into production. Successful applicants will receive a non-refundable contribution of up to $150,000 to a maximum of 50% of the project budget to create a market-ready interactive digital media content product.
OMDC Call for Applications - Entertainment and Creative Cluster Parterships Fund
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
Key Dates
OMDC has launched a call for applications for The Entertainment and Creative Partnerships Fund, a program of the Ministry of Tourism and Culture, co-administered by the Ontario Media Development Corporation.
May 5, 2011
Industry Initiatives - BulletinCALL FOR APPLICATIONS
Key Dates
- Information Session #1: 3p.m. - 5p.m. Wednesday, May 25, 2011 (registration required)
- Information Session #2: 3p.m. - 5p.m. Monday, May 30, 2011 (registration required)
- Pre-Qualification Deadline: Thursday, September 1, 2011 at 5 p.m.
- Application Deadline: Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at 5 p.m.
OMDC has launched a call for applications for The Entertainment and Creative Partnerships Fund, a program of the Ministry of Tourism and Culture, co-administered by the Ontario Media Development Corporation.
Design Thinker Named Best New Product At Edison Awards Gala
"By providing a simple, engaging tool that brings design thinking to all aspects of business, our goal with this product is to help organizations remove innovation barriers and reach breakthrough ideas faster and more consistently," says Greg Warman, Principal of ExperiencePoint. "So it's a particular honor to win an award named for Thomas Edison, one of the world's most creative and prolific inventors."
May 5, 2011
ExperiencePoint's Design Thinker, a simulation that builds innovation skills to solve business challenges, received the Gold Award for Best New Product at the 2011 Edison Awards Gala held in New York City on April 5, 2011. Design Thinker was honored in the Living, Working & Learning Environments category."By providing a simple, engaging tool that brings design thinking to all aspects of business, our goal with this product is to help organizations remove innovation barriers and reach breakthrough ideas faster and more consistently," says Greg Warman, Principal of ExperiencePoint. "So it's a particular honor to win an award named for Thomas Edison, one of the world's most creative and prolific inventors."
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