Future of Digital Content 2008 http://www.nextmediaevents.com/fdc/ Future of Digital Content 2008 <![CDATA[<strong>nextMEDIA Sold Out For Second Year in a Row</strong>]]>nextMEDIA once again lived up to its reputation as the premier digital media event in Canada. The two-day event, which wrapped on Sunday at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, attracted a sold-out crowd of content producers, media executives and digital entrepreneurs. Highlights of the event included:


nextMEDIA Exposed &ndash; Live from Banff, Alberta
Missed the event? Get the latest buzz on what happened by tuning into nextMEDIA Exposed: http://www.nextmediaevents.com/fdc and following our all-star team of bloggers as they report on the action as it happens. Also, don&rsquo;t forget if you have attended nextMEDIA and want your coverage to be included in the nextMEDIA channel tag your posts, photos, and videos with &lsquo;nm08&rsquo;


Meet Canada&rsquo;s Digital Media Giants
nextMEDIA brought together Canada&rsquo;s &lsquo;digital media giants&rsquo; for the first time ever, to examine the current digital media strategies at &lsquo;the big five&rsquo;. Dominique-S&eacute;bastien Forest (Quebecor Media), Kevin Bartus (Rogers Media), Maria Hale (TELUS), Stephan Argent (CTV) and Steve Billinger (CBC/Radio-Canada), outlined their strategies for the upcoming year. Check out their interviews here: http://www.nextmediaevents.com/fdc and live blogging of the session here: http://www.scribblelive.com/Event/Canadas_Digital_Media_Giants__NM08


TELUS&rsquo;s Vision for the Digital Media Future
TELUS drove home the idea of how to build a successful Canadian new media industry with a list of 10 recommendations that included &ldquo;no content regulation of the Internet&rdquo;, part of a formal white paper entitled &lsquo;A Friendly Future for New Media&rsquo;. Copies of the full document can be downloaded here, and the executive summary can be downloaded here.


Heavy Launches Husky Media
Husky Media (http://www.huskymedia.com), is a premium ad video ad network created by The Heavy Corporation (http://www.heavy.com). The Husky Media video monetization platform wraps any video player (YouTube, Revver, Google, etc.), with a &ldquo;Video-Skin,&rdquo; a premium, high CPM ad unit, designed for brand advertisers. For advertisers, Husky Media is building unprecedented reach around video - - in all video formats. Husky also gives advertisers access to specific psychographics and includes vertical networks such as music, entertainment and action sports.


2008 Canadian New Media Awards Finalists Announced
The Finalists for the 2008 Canadian New Media Awards (http://cnma.ca/index_e/07finalists.html) were announced on Sunday, June 8th. Winners will be chosen on Tuesday, November 18th in Toronto as part of the nextMEDIA &ndash; Monetizing Digital Media Conference.


Check out Achilles Media&rsquo;s next event &ndash; Just Comedy
The Comedy Event of the Year for anyone in the Business of Funny. After 26 years of making people laugh, Just For Laughs, in partnership with Achilles Media, bring you the inaugural comedy event of the year &ndash; Just Comedy. Join Judd Apatow, Jimmy Fallon, Craig Ferguson, Steve Koonin, Matt Parker &amp; Trey Stone, Jeremy Piven, Ivan Reitman, Jason Reitman, Seth Rogen, and more! Conference dates July 17-18, 2008, Just For Laughs Festival dates July 10-20, 2008. Visit http://www.justcomedy.com/ for access to the Conference, Live Shows, and Films.

]]>10 06 2008http://www.nextmediaevents.com/fdc/index.php#151<![CDATA[nextMEDIA Exposed – Live from Banff, Alberta]]>Starting today nextMEDIA &ndash; The Future of Digital Content will be coming to you live from Banff, Alberta. Get the latest buzz on what&rsquo;s happening by tuning into &lsquo;nextMEDIA Exposed&rsquo; and following our all-star team of bloggers.

If you have attended nextMEDIA and want your coverage to be included in the nextMEDIA channel tag your posts, photos, and videos with nm08.

]]>09 06 2008http://www.nextmediaevents.com/fdc/index.php#150<![CDATA[<b>Seven Days Left to nextMEDIA 2008: Where Media Deals Get Done</b>]]>With less than 3 weeks left until nextMEDIA, we&lsquo;ve put together a no-stress travel and accommodations guide that will get you to Banff and ready to make your media deals happen.

Last year, over $13 million in new deals were negotiated, and this year promises to be even better with many executive-level participants from around the world.

Fly to Calgary

Calgary-based WestJet is offering a seat sale on flights into the city. Air Canada offers daily, non-stop flights to Calgary from major Canadian and US cities, starting as low as $169 (one way). Go to Air Canada&acute;s &lsquo;Search for Flights&acute; to find out flight availability and price.

Grab a Shuttle

Once on the ground, you can relax, unwind, and enjoy the benefits of being driven from Calgary International Airport through the magnificent Rockies with Banff Airporter. nextMEDIA delegates receive a preferred rate of $43.72 + GST. Go to the Banff Airporter website at to book your shuttle transfer.

Greyhound also provides daily bus transportation between Calgary and Banff.

Book a Room

Rooms are still available at the Fairmont Banff Springs and other hotels in the area. Book now to get a special conference room rate.

Network with Senior Media Executives

Network with key decision makers from major media companies in a retreat based environment. Key participants include:

Ajit Balakrishnan, Chairman &amp; CEO, Rediff.com
Biren Ghose, CEO &amp; President, Kahani World Inc.
Doug Scott, Executive Director of Branded Content &amp; Entertainment, Ogilvy North America
Gaurav Dhillon, CEO, Jaman
Gotham Chopra, Chief Creative Officer, Virgin Comics
Jeff Barr, Senior Web Services Evangelist, Amazon.com
Jim Louderback, CEO, Revision3
Joseph Ferreira, GM &amp; SVP, CBS Audience Network, CBS Interactive, CBS
Neeraj Roy, Managing Director &amp; CEO, Hungama Mobile
Parmesh Shahani, Head of Vision and Opportunities, Mahindra &amp; Mahindra
Ujjal Kohli, CEO, Rhythm NewMedia

Take advantage of price discounts on air travel and accommodations.

Register Today!

]]>23 05 2008http://www.nextmediaevents.com/fdc/index.php#144<![CDATA[<b>Book Your One-on-One Meetings Today</b>]]>

Get a head start on your content deal by booking your own one-on-one meeting with one of the many digital media executives attending nextMEDIA.

Register today and be one of the first to sign-up for our popular 'Interactive Exchange Sessions.' Sessions are 'by appointment only' and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Limit of two appointments per delegate.

Over $13 million dollars worth of business deals were negotiated at last year&rsquo;s nextMEDIA.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect and do business with &hellip;

Parmesh Shahani, Head of Vision and Opportunities, Mahindra &amp; Mahindra
Visionary responsible for venture capital, innovation and strategic brand outreach for the Mahindra Group, one of the most respected industrial conglomerates in India and among India&rsquo;s top ten business groups. He also serves as the India research affiliate for the Convergence Culture Consortium at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Jim Louderback, CEO, Revision3
Leader of one of the world's most successful Internet TV platforms.

Joseph Ferreira, GM &amp; SVP of CBS Audience Network, CBS Interactive, CBS
Senior executive who oversee programming and syndication decisions for the newly-created and recently-launched CBS Audience Network.

Biren Ghose, President and CEO, Kahani World Inc.
Team leader at Kahani Word Inc. and principal innovator of "Indian/Asian-themed" animated movies with the strong potential for computer and mobile games, licensing and merchandising.

James Cooper, Creative Director, Another Anomaly
Award-winning creative director responsible for developing the agency&rsquo;s products and non-traditional partnerships.

Jeff Barr, Senior Web Services Evangelist, Amazon.com
Responsible for furthering awareness of web services and inspiring developers to create innovative applications using Amazon Web Services.

Claude Galipeau, VP Interactive, Astral Media Inc.
Executive responsible for the digital strategy of Astral's three business lines: radio, TV, and outdoor display advertising.

Jeremy Wright, CEO &amp; President, b5media
Serial entrepreneur and head of one of North America's leading blog networks.

Stephan Argent, VP, Digital Media, CTV
Executive responsible for CTV's digital media strategy and initiatives across all digital platforms.

David U.K., Managing Director, Heavy.com (Canada)
14-year media veteran responsible for Heavy's Canadian operations, including revenue, ad sales, programming, content licensing and distribution.

Dominique-Sebastien Forest, General Manager, Digital Media and E-commerce, Quebecor Media Inc.
Senior executive responsible for Canoe's digital content and wireless distribution strategy; also in charge of building and operating a new e-commerce global environment for Quebecor Media online activities.

Kevin Bartus, VP of Digital Media, Rogers Media
Executive responsible for the digital and on-line assets of Rogers Media Inc.

Maria Hale, VP Content, Product &amp; Services, TELUS
Executive responsible for acquiring and managing content featured across TELUS TV, broadband and mobile service platforms.

Note: The individuals listed above are current as of the posting date. All names are subject to change based on schedule updates, cancellations, or other factors beyond the control of nextMEDIA.







]]>15 05 2008http://www.nextmediaevents.com/fdc/index.php#143<![CDATA[<b>Six of India’s Top Media Executives to Present at nextMEDIA - The Future of Digital Content</b>]]>
Six of India&rsquo;s top media executives will unlock the secrets of the subcontinent&rsquo;s digital media industry during an afternoon session on Saturday, June 7th, part of nextMEDIA - The Future of Digital Content.

&ldquo;This is an amazing opportunity for Canadian content producers to meet and do business with the players who are driving the digital media industry in India -- one of the fast-growing consumer markets in the world,&rdquo; says Mark Greenspan, Director of Digital Media for Achilles Media Ltd., producer of the three-day event.

Participants in the &ldquo;India Rising&rdquo; session are: Neeraj Roy, Managing Director &amp; CEO, Hungama Mobile; Gaurav Dhillon, CEO, Jaman; Biren Ghose, CEO &amp; President, Kahani World Inc.; Parmesh Shahani, Head of Vision and Opportunities, Mahindra &amp; Mahindra; Ajit Balakrishnan, Chairman &amp; CEO, Rediff.com; and Gotham Chopra, Chief Creative Officer, Virgin Comics. The session will be moderated by Sara Diamond, President of the Ontario College of Art &amp; Design (OCAD).




]]>12 05 2008http://www.nextmediaevents.com/fdc/index.php#142<![CDATA[<b>Where the Heavy Hitters Hang Out</b>]]>


Only 4 weeks left to register for nextMEDIA, Canada&rsquo;s premiere event for content producers, media executives, and digital entrepreneurs. nextMEDIA gives you the information you need to make strategic and profitable decisions - and introduces you to the partners who will help you realize your initiatives.
&nbsp;
Meet India&rsquo;s Heavy Hitters
Meet the players who are leading the digital media industry in India. Learn what opportunities exist and how to access this growing market from key executives working in entertainment, publishing and mobile.

&nbsp; * Neeraj Roy, Managing Director &amp; CEO, Hungama Mobile
&nbsp; * Parmesh Shahani, Head of Vision and Opportunities, Mahindra &amp; Mahindra
&nbsp; * Gaurav Dhillon, CEO, Jaman
&nbsp; * Gotham Chopra, Chief Creative Officer, Virgin Comics
&nbsp; * Ajit Balakrishnan, Chairman &amp; CEO, Rediff.com
&nbsp; * Biren Ghose, CEO &amp; President, Kahani World Inc.


Meet Canada&rsquo;s Power Players
Meet the the new power players in the Canadian media industry and find out the best ways to collaborate with these companies.
&nbsp;
* Maria Hale, VP Content, Product &amp; Services, TELUS
* Stephan Argent, VP, Digital Media, CTV
* Dominique-Sebastien Forest, General Manager, Digital Media and E-commerce, Quebecor Media Inc.
* Steve Billinger, Executive Director, Digital Programming &amp; Business Development, CBC/Radio-Canada
* Kevin Bartus, VP of Digital Media, Rogers Media


Meet America&rsquo;s Top Guns
Who are the buyers for digital media content? Find the answer to this question and more from the &ldquo;top guns&rdquo; at CBS, HBO, Ogilvy, Revision3, and TribalNova. Learn how you can you profit in the multi-platform content space.
&nbsp;
&nbsp; * Ujjal Kohli, CEO, Rhythm NewMedia
&nbsp; * Doug Scott, Executive Director of Branded Content &amp; Entertainment, Ogilvy North America
&nbsp; * Jim Louderback, CEO, Revision3
&nbsp; * Joseph Ferreira, GM &amp; SVP, CBS Audience Network, CBS Interactive, CBS
&nbsp; * Stanley Fertig, Senior Vice President International, Home Box Office Inc.
&nbsp;

View full schedule online.







]]>07 05 2008http://www.nextmediaevents.com/fdc/index.php#141<![CDATA[<b>A Mountain of Deals Waiting to be Done</b>]]>
Last year over $13 million in new business deals were generated during nextMEDIA&mdash;Canada&rsquo;s premiere event for content producers, media executives and Web entrepreneurs.

But if that&rsquo;s not enough to convince you then here are three more reasons why nextMEDIA is the event to attend.

1. Tactical sessions that help you execute your digital media strategies

Learn how multi-platform properties are packaged and sold. Find out who the buyers are, and what they&rsquo;re looking for. Learn how to package your &ldquo;ask&rdquo; and incorporate key negotiation points that result in a sale. Learn how the experts do it from:

Speakers:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; * Joseph Ferreira, GM &amp; SVP of CBS Audience Network, CBS Interactive, CBS
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; * Stanley Fertig, Senior Vice President International, Home Box Office Inc.
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; * Pierre Lelann, Co-President, TribalNova

2. Panel discussions that introduce you to the people and products that are making a difference in new and emerging markets

Meet some of the biggest players working in broadcast, mobile and publishing in India. With a large and growing population, Indian has both the market size and know how to become a key content partner.

Speakers:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; * Neeraj Roy, Managing Director &amp; CEO, Hungama Mobile
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; * Parmesh Shahani, Head of Vision and Opportunities, Mahindra &amp; Mahindra
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; * Gaurav Dhillon, CEO, Jaman
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; * Gotham Chopra, Chief Creative Officer, Virgin Comics
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; * Ajit Balakrishnan, Chairman &amp; CEO, Rediff.com
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; * Biren Ghose, CEO &amp; President, Kahani World Inc.

3. Presentation that teach you how to leverage new technologies

Find out how to leverage cloud computing technologies to host and distribute your digital entertainment properties from Amazon.com. Understand how cloud computing it will impact your audience&rsquo;s ability to experience your content and change current distribution channels.

Speaker:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; * Jeff Barr, Senior Web Services Evangelist, Amazon.com

Last year&rsquo;s event sold-out.

Register Now!


]]>02 05 2008http://www.nextmediaevents.com/fdc/index.php#140<![CDATA[<b>Revision3 – The TV Network for the Internet Generation</b>]]>


Jim Louderback, CEO of Revision3 -- the TV Network for the Internet generation -- will deliver the Day Two keynote address at nextMEDIA - The Future of Digital Content this upcoming June. In his keynote, Jim will outline the important relationship existing between content and community, and discuss the various strategies that have made Revision3 a hit with both audiences and advertisers - a session you won't want to miss.



Revision3 delivers more than 25 million shows, and over 103 million clips, over their far-reaching online network. Utilizing a unique mix of customized message integration and host mentions, the network has been able to attract top advertisers such as Dolby, Netflix, Sony, Verizon, Virgin America and others.

Revision3 programming covers technology, comedy, modern culture, music and more. Its shows can be found everywhere from Revision3.com to&nbsp; wide range of traditional and new platforms, including Joost, blinkx, the Miro internet TV platform, VideoClix, blip.tv, iTunes, Bittorrent, DivX, and PyroTV . Shows can be watched on any device, from a cell phone to an Apple Nano, on a computer or a TV.

Come and hear what Jim has to say about the future of online broadcasting at nextMEDIA - The Future of Digital Content. Register now and take advantage of all the fantastic programming we have to offer.







]]>16 04 2008http://www.nextmediaevents.com/fdc/index.php#132<![CDATA[<b>Network With Leading CEOs</b>]]>

nextMEDIA - The Future of Digital Content features a stellar line up of CEOs from across the gaming, mobile, broadcast and advertising industries, including:

Malcolm Wall, CEO Content, Virgin Media
Timo Soininen, CEO, Sulake (Habbo Hotel)
Ujjal Kohli, CEO, Rhythm NewMedia
Warren Tomlin, CCO, Fuel Industries

New speakers are being booked every week. Check back with us on a regular basis or visit Look Who's Coming page for our complete line-up.






]]>20 03 2008http://www.nextmediaevents.com/fdc/index.php#131<![CDATA[<b>The Call for Entries is On!</b>]]>

With close to $100,000 to be won in pitches and fellowships, plus a chance to receive invaluable industry mentorship and priceless access to key industry leaders these are opportunities you don't want to miss.

Bell Broadcast and New Media Fund iPitch - $10,000 Development Prize&nbsp;&nbsp;
Due April 14, 2008 - A $10,000 award to digital producers with a concept for a cross-platform interactive project supporting a television program. The winner will also receive a scholarship and tuition (including meals, accommodation and airfare) to The Banff Centre's New Media Institute's Interactive Screen Program.

Telefilm Canada Content Creators Fellowship Program
Due April 10, 2008 - New and emerging multi-platform content creators have the opportunity to turn their ideas into successful projects This Fellowship is aimed at the next generation of industry leaders who wish to develop their knowledge, increase their contacts and have the opportunity to meet some of the most important international players in the digital and television content business in a facilitated environment.

Quebecor Banff Convergence Fellowship 2008
Due March 28, 2008 - Six industry professionals will have their registration, accommodation and travel expenses covered and will be given access to industry mentors to support their role in creating culturally diverse cross-platform content.






]]>13 03 2008http://www.nextmediaevents.com/fdc/index.php#130<![CDATA[<b>Learn from the Best</b>]]>







From cloud computing to widgets, to an overview of Emerging Digital Media Markets and Technology Trends, the program at nextMEDIA - The Future of Digital Content provides you with the know-how to stay profitable in the digital media space.

To view the complete schedule, click here.





]]>05 03 2008http://www.nextmediaevents.com/fdc/index.php#129<![CDATA[<b>Network with the Best</b>]]>
Learn, strategize and network in a retreat-based environment alongside some of the biggest names in the digital media industry including:

Doug Scott, Executive Director of Branded Content and Entertainment, Ogilvy North America
Johnny Vulkan, Partner, Anomaly
Joe Ferreira, SVP &amp; General Manager, CBS Audience Network, CBS Interactive
Don Loeb, Content Acquisition, Google
Bill Buxton, Principal Researcher, Microsoft Research

Check out our Look Who's Coming page for the rest of our fantastic line-up.



]]>05 03 2008http://www.nextmediaevents.com/fdc/index.php#128<![CDATA[<b>Insights Into the Field of Human-Computer Interaction</b>]]>

Bill Buxton, Principal Scientist at Microsoft Research will deliver the opening keynote address at nextMEDIA - The Future of Digital Content. In his keynote address Bill will speak to emerging trends around physical computing and a human-centered approach to technological design and innovation.

Bill Buxton has spent more than 30 years observing how people use technology and applying those insights to the human-computer interaction field. A former musician, he first came to prominence while at the University of Toronto. From 1994 to 2002, he was Chief Scientist of Alias|Wavefront (now part of Autodesk) and from 1995, its parent company SGI Inc. He was present at the company during the entire development of MAYA, which won an Academy Award for Scientific and Technical Achievement.





As Principal Scientist at Microsoft Research, Bill has worked extensively on Microsoft Surface, the first commercially available surface computer. He recently authored a new book, Sketching User Experiences: Getting the Design Right and the Right Design (Morgan Kaufmann).

"As we move away from standard platforms, such as the PC and the graphical user interface (GUI), the software, hardware, and business aspects of the product will not be able to exist in three different silos within an organization, much less be undertaken isolated from the larger social, cultural, and economic context within which they will function." - Bill Buxton, "Surface and Tangible Computing, and the "Small" Matter of People and&nbsp;Design", Feb 2008



To see Bill Buxton for yourself register for nextMEDIA - The Future of Digital Content.









]]>21 02 2008http://www.nextmediaevents.com/fdc/index.php#120<![CDATA[<b>Call for Entries</b>]]>
The 2008 Quebecor Banff Convergence Fellowship brings six industry professionals to the Banff World Television Festival and nextMEDIA &ndash; The Future of Digital Content to support their role in creating culturally diverse cross-platform content. The Quebecor Fellows will have their registration, accommodation and travel expenses covered and will be given access to industry mentors.

Entry Deadline is Friday, March 28, 2008.
Click&nbsp;here&nbsp;for full details.







]]>21 02 2008http://www.nextmediaevents.com/fdc/index.php#119<![CDATA[<b>nextMEDIA - The Future of Digital Content</b>]]>nextMEDIA - The Future of Digital Content is where the world's&nbsp;content creators, broadcasters, financiers, carriers, digital publishers, technology solution-providers, and advertisers meet to extend their knowledge and nurture key business relationships.&nbsp;

Set in spectacular Banff, Alberta, nextMEDIA is the sister event to the world renowned&nbsp;Banff World Television Festival. The event takes advantage of the synergies connecting the television and new media industries by facilitating a high-value networking environment.

Attendees at nextMEDIA gain an expert understanding of the most important areas of development in the interactive media industry and learn how to create and execute profitable digital media strategies.

Don't miss nextMEDIA - The Future of Digital Content, June 6 - 8, 2008 at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel

Register now and save.

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