Industry News

The Canada Media Fund (CMF) has embarked on a cross-country Outreach tour which started on May 7th in Toronto to answer questions regarding the changes to the CMF Program Guidelines for 2012-2013, the 2011-2012 funding results and the application process. The following calendar was updated to reflect new times and locations confirmed for the following cities: Calgary, Edmonton, Regina, Saskatoon, and Whitehorse.

The emerging practice in the United States of employers asking for Facebook login details from prospective employees has prompted significant controversy. Some companies have made other requests such as asking job applicants to log in to their private profiles during interviews or become Facebook "friends" with a human resources manager. Facebook itself has posted a letter to users indicating that, in its opinion, it is a violation of Facebook's terms of use to share or solicit a Facebook password and warning employers that seeking access to Facebook accounts could result in unanticipated legal liability.

As we prepare to launch the next round of research into the Canadian digital media economy, we're looking to partner with industry organizations and professionals to shape and inform the structure of our surveys, as well as spread the word about our research study.

(April 10, 2012 - Calgary) - Dr. Dan Wicklum, Chief Executive of Canada's Oil Sands Innovation Alliance (COSIA), will be the Keynote Speaker at the 2nd Annual Innovation Summit: The Future of Alberta Energy at Hotel Arts on May 16.

Alberta Film is pleased to advise that it has negotiated a reduced registration rate for Albertans for this year's Banff World Media Festival (BWMF). The Alberta Media Production Industries Association (AMPIA) has negotiated this rate for its members and Alberta Film is pleased to extend the rate to Digital Alberta Members.

Last chance to register for the 4th Annual Metabridge Retreat, June 7-8 in Kelowna, wheretop Canadian tech startups are connected to Silicon Valley through a series of targeted events and the overall retreat program. There are 15 spots available for TOP STARTUPS to participate this year but they must apply by April 27th. (Caveat - $595+HST)

Vision Mobile is a leading market analysis and strategy firm, for all things connected. They offer competitive analysis, market due diligence, industry maps, corporate training and strategy guidance, ranging from the industry’s hottest trends to under the radar market sectors.

Leger Marketing was commissioned by the Canada Media Fund (CMF) to get feedback from its stakeholders regarding its consultation process. This survey seeks feedback from media industry stakeholders who have taken part in the CMF’s consultation process over the past year.

(TORONTO, April 3, 2012) - The Canada Media Fund (CMF) today announced new two-year Program Guidelines for the 2012-2013 and 2013-2014 fiscal years.  It also announced the program budget for 2012-2013 set at $375 million.

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