TMT Predictions 2012
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Please join us for Deloitte’s Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT) Predictions 2012. Emerging technology trends that will have an impact on Canadian businesses in 2012 will be revealed during a live and interactive breakfast session.
Details
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
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The session is complimentary however registration is required.
Delta Winnipeg
350 St. Mary Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Agenda
7:30 a.m. – Registration, networking and breakfast
8:00 a.m. – Introduction and TMT Predictions
9:30 a.m. – Q&A and wrap-up
Deloitte’s 6000 strong global TMT practice offers leading research and information to drive insights at a time of rapid development, integration and change across all industries in the Canadian market.
Duncan Stewart, Director of Research for Deloitte Canada and co-author of the Predictions, will unveil the TMT Predictions for 2012 and discuss their business impact and implications for business.
Please feel free to forward this invitation to others that would be interested in attending this event.
For more information: please visit TMT Predictions or contact wpgmarketplace@deloitte.ca
Join the conversation: Follow @DeloitteCanada and join the #TMTPredictions discussion
Please take a few minutes to fill out the survey and help direct the future of new media in our province.
We are THRILLED to announce the official Winnipeg screening of the 2012 Sundance Selection for World Documentary: "Indie Game: The Movie," by New Media Manitoba Members Lisanne Pajot and James Swirsky of BlinkWorks Productions.
Many of you will remember Lisanne and Jamie for their work on the New Media Showcase videos featuring exceptional Manitoba New Media Companies.
For over a year now they have been touring North America capturing & editing countless hours of documentary footage featuring stories of the personal flaws, art, and triumphs of Indie Game Developers. The result is nothing short of spectacular.
On February 3, 2012, BlinkWorks and New Media Manitoba will present the first independent screening from Sundance of Indie Game: The Movie, followed by a Question and Answer period at the Winnipeg Art Gallery.
Tickets went on sale yesterday at 3 pm for $15 and quite literally are close to selling out thanks to a frenzy of Twitter and Facebook activity. We wanted New Media Manitoba members to know as soon as possible so you can grab a seat and join in the celebration! :)
Purchase your tickets online and join us on February 3, 2012, for an incredible film about the struggles of independent game developers as well as an intimate insight into how this project came to be.
We hope to see you there!
Secret Handshake, New Media Manitoba, and the Graphic Designers of Canada (Manitoba Chapter) are getting together for some drinks and holiday fun on December 15th at the Lo Pub on 330 Kennedy, Winnipeg, MB.
This event will be a casual "come as you are" event but that doesn't mean it won't be a holiday riot!
Join the most freelancers, developers and creatives in one space on December 15 as we share some 'nog, and reminisce about the internet of old (back when we used to call it BBS'ing)
Space is limited due to the fact we are such a huge group of people, so please RSVP on the Secret Handshake Meetup Page and be sure to mark +1 if you're bringing a date.
We'll be handing out gifts to the first 100 people that show up, and trust us, it will be worth it. :)
In addition to gifts there will be food, plus the infamous DJ Rob Vilar will be to sparkling up the the night his wheels of steel:
http://soundcloud.com/rob-vilar
We hope to see you there!
New Media Manitoba is seeking someone that will help do great things for Manitoba New Media Businesses.
The official job we're hiring for is "Market Access Officer" but that's just another way of saying "partner extraordinaire," which is another way of saying "expert networker," which is another way of saying "business genius," which is another way of saying please take the time to read through and distribute this job posting across your networks locally and abroad. We're looking to hire someone great.
New Media Manitoba (NMM) has received funding for industry development on a multi-year basis that includes support for a market access initiative. This market access initiative will identify Manitoba New Media companies looking to grow into markets outside of the province.
In anticipation of these new developments, NMM is seeking to hire a "Market Access Officer" (MAO).
| Job Description |
| Job Title: |
Market Access Officer |
| Organization: |
New Media Manitoba |
| Location: |
Winnipeg, Manitoba |
| Compensation: |
Commensurate with experience |
| Position Type: |
Full time contract |
| Term: |
2 years (reviewed annually) |
| Date posted: |
November 22, 2011 |
| Posting Expires: |
December 6, 2011 |
Start Date:
|
January 3, 2012 |
Qualifications and Competencies of the Ideal Candidate
- Incomparable passion for the New Media Industry
- Effective decision-maker and problem-solver
- Proven skills in business, project management, and marketing
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Exceptional networking skills
- Post-secondary degree in a relevant discipline or a suitable combination of education and experience
- Knowledge and experience within the Interactive Digital Media industry
- A rolodex of, and relationships with global industry contacts, and/or the ability to generate new relationships quickly
- Proven match-making skills with examples of various successes
- Can multitask, prioritize, meet deadlines and adapt in a fast-paced environment
- Detail and accuracy orientated, superior interpersonal skills and organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities and work effectively both independently and within a team
- Exceptional communications skills – written and verbal, with the ability to document various aspects of work in an objective, meaningful, and concise manner
- Proven ability to work on tasks independently, manage a budget, and to meet timelines and quality objectives
Education Requirements:
- post-secondary degree
- business background, application should specify the volume and type of business experience.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Working with the New Media Manitoba (NMM) team to create an Interactive Digital Media (IDM) Summit
- Facilitating pre-and-post conference workshops, which includes company mentoring with support from local industry veteran companies and guest speakers mentoring start-up companies via one-on-one sessions
- Selecting a group of IDM Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) for workshops, partnership initiatives and other SME specific activities that relate to them accessing their targeted markets
- Working on a domestic and international partnership initiative and facilitating business-to-business sessions
- Recruitment and preparation of trade missions (incoming or outgoing) and organizing packaged trade missions for MB companies
- Specific support to NMM member companies to access business opportunities
- Build strong contacts with IDM companies in jurisdictions outside Manitoba
- Provide market research for IDM companies to establish industry intelligence in desirable markets
- Evaluate domestic and international conferences to gauge what would work in Manitoba for business-to-business meetings
- Attend conferences and trade shows domestically and abroad to gather industry intelligence and network with companies in order to make connecitons for NMM members
- Work with federal government bodies like the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAIT) for foreign direct investment initiatives
- Work with potential venture capital and angel investors to discover opportunities for Manitoba Interactive Digital Media entrepreneurs
Additional Notes
Candidate should have their own laptop, backup procedures and technical support systems in place. This position is on a contract basis, and as such does not include benefits. Although this candidate will not be an employee of New Media Manitoba, they will be acting on behalf of and representing NMM.
On June 9th, 2011, Nordicity in association with New Media Manitoba and Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAIT) presented key findings from the Investment Case for Games Development Clusters in Canada.
This new research profiles six Canadian games development clusters, including Winnipeg, using the latest data available to produce the only Canadian investment case for the games industry of its kind. The report assesses Canada’s competitiveness on a global scale through comparison with six international games development clusters on investment factors specific to the video games industry.
The PDF of this presentation is now available here:
Nordicity - Winnipeg Games Investment Case (5MB PDF)
Commercialization Support for Business
Small and medium-sized businesses are the engine of the Manitoba economy and entrepreneurs are the fuel that powers this engine.
That is why the Manitoba government is proud to introduce the new Commercialization Support for Business Program.
This program helps Manitoba continue to move forward by supporting product and process commercialization and business development in all sectors and all regions of the province. The Commercialization Support for Business Program will help entrepreneurs every step of the way at every stage of the business lifecycle.
Commercialization Support for Business includes:
- Concept Development (Max up to $25,000) – from concept to prototype development
- Product Development (Max up to $40,000) – pre-commercialization activities like feasibility or engineering analyses, trial production and test marketing
- Product Commercialization (Max up to $200,000) – moving from prototype to market-ready product.
- Market Development (Max $30,000) – materials and activities needed to enter new markets successfully
- Certification Assistance (Max $15,000) – obtaining plant or product certification
- Intellectual Property (Max $25,000) – securing intellectual property rights for the product or process
Contact information for Manitoba industry consultants and business development specialists can be found at the following locations:
Innovation, Energy and Mines:
- Knowledge Enterprises Branch
- Energy Division
Entrepreneurship, Training and Trade:
- Industry Consultants
- Manitoba Trade - Contact Us (en anglais seulement)
Pixel to Product is an online research study designed to understand the size and scope of the Canadian digital media.
Led by Justin Kozuch, recipient of the Mesh Prize, the study aims to understand how many digital media companies are in operation in Canada, where they're located as well as their hiring practices for the coming year. It will also help to determine the size of the workforce, job titles, salaries and job satisfaction.
If you run a digital media, marketing or advertising agency, please take a few moments to fill out their Ecosystem Survey.
If you work as a digital media practitioner, freelancer or contractor, please take a few minutes to tell them about who you are in the Workforce Survey.
In return for your time, Pixel to Product will be releasing its final industry reports and other research data free of charge. Survey respondents will also be entered into a draw to win free stuff for their participation.
For more information stay tuned to their Twitter account @49pixels, Facebook Fan Page, and their website 49pixels.ca.
Don't forget to sign up for their SMS list by texting 49PXLS to 123411 to get project updates and other breaking news delivered to your mobile device.
Pixel to Product is an online research study designed to understand the size and scope of the Canadian digital media.
Led by Justin Kozuch, recipient of the Mesh Prize, the study aims to understand how many digital media companies are in operation in Canada, where they're located as well as their hiring practices for the coming year. It will also help to determine the size of the workforce, job titles, salaries and job satisfaction.
If you run a digital media, marketing or advertising agency, please take a few moments to fill out their Ecosystem Survey.
If you work as a digital media practitioner, freelancer or contractor, please take a few minutes to tell them about who you are in the Workforce Survey.
In return for your time, Pixel to Product will be releasing its final industry reports and other research data free of charge. Survey respondents will also be entered into a draw to win free stuff for their participation.
For more information stay tuned to their Twitter account @49pixels, Facebook Fan Page, and their website 49pixels.ca.
Don't forget to sign up for their SMS list by texting 49PXLS to 123411 to get project updates and other breaking news delivered to your mobile device.
Collaboration for Development
We are thrilled to share our long-anticipated news about a collaboration with Western Economic Diversification, Entrepreneurship Training & Trade, and Innovation Energy and Mines, that will see $433,000 go toward a much needed Interactive Digital Media Strategy in Manitoba.
This 3-year project will also include promotional activities like company profiles, trade missions, and industry development events that will help new media companies flex their competitive strengths.
The Interactive Digital Media (or New Media) Strategy will encompass three phases:
- A comprehensive accounting of all the new media companies and individuals working in the sector and their respective strengths and skills gaps
- An analysis that will build a clearly articulated Interactive Digital Media Strategy including Education, Government, Business and Industry Partners
- Implementation of the Interactive Digital Media Strategy
Murray McNeil does a great job summarizing yesterday's announcement in his Winnipeg Free Press article which I encourage you to check out.
We'll Need Your Help
Please know that you will be called upon to help contribute to the data in this New Media Study and subsequent strategy that we are about to undertake. It does not matter whether you are student, part-time, full-time, or some-time new media person. This will be a comprehensive undertaking and we need you on board. We've never had the resources like we do now to create our own new media destiny and we are counting on your participation.
Thanks to everyone that showed up in person and to all the wonderful people that have emailed and shared Tweets with their social networks.
It's a wonderful time to be working in the New Media sector in Manitoba!
Kevin Hnatiuk
Pixel to Product
