Digital Alberta Awards in Calgary on June 4, Submission Deadline on May 14, 2012
The Digital Alberta Awards, now in its second year, is a program designed to recognize leaders in innovation, creativity and the evolving digital media sector in Alberta. Join Digital Alberta on Monday, June 4th at Hotel Arts in Calgary to celebrate achievement in Digital Media in Alberta. Two new categories this year — Best Campaign by a Media Outlet and People’s Choice Award for Most Inspirational Digital Leader. Sixteen awards will be handed out during the Digital Alberta Awards Gala on June 4. Submission deadline is May 16. Read more 
State of the Digital Publishing Industry in Alberta
Digital Alberta engaged in one of the industry’s most exciting discussions at the State of the Digital Publishing Industry on March 28, 2012 with notable panelists, Guy Huntingford, CEO and Publisher of the Calgary Herald and Doug Lacombe, Communications specialist and founder of communicatto. Panelists were hosted by President of Digital Alberta, Michelle Sklar who moderated the panel. The panelists gave their perspectives on the current state of the publishing landscape, challenges publishers and other content creators face, Citizen Journalism and what the future of publishing looks like. What was clear was the importance of recognizing that publishers need to publish for a broad range of audiences, and that going where there are eyeballs is key to connecting with readers. Read more
Digital Alberta Event: State of the Digital Publishing Industry in Calgary on March 26, 2012
Digital media has left no industry untouched! The publishing industry, one of the oldest communication and information channels continues to have a meek existence. There are many that feel that “paper” should live in antiquity, while others have discovered the impact of interactive media. From journalists to printers, editors and publishers, even advertisers, so many affected by a huge paradigm shift in one industry. From newspapers to online to mobile there are so many ways to consumer news content. When the top destination news sites are Twitter and Facebook, how do we account for credible, reliable and relevant news? In this sea-change must there only be one survivor? Read more
AMPIA & Digital Alberta Offer Two Day Digital Storytelling Workshop on November 26 & 27, 2011
The Alberta Media Production Industry Association (AMPIA) in partnership with Digital Alberta offers an exclusive two-day event to learn, discuss and collaborate on the convergence of digital media with conventional film and television. Narrative story telling has many platforms to engage audiences – film, television, online, mobile, gaming and social networks. This event will bring together content creators, producers, service providers, technologists and story tellers. Topics will address understanding the landscapes and how to navigate the terrains for both the digital media and film and television industries; legal issues around intellectual property and copyright laws, and fund-development strategies from both the public and private sector. Attendees will learn from case studies on interactive content and multi-platform media delivery channels as well as connect through “speed-dating” for creative and business collaboration. This intense 2-day workshop will feature speakers from across the film, television and digital media ecosystems. Early bird rate of $210 ends November 18. See more and regster.
Digital Alberta Launch Event in Calgary and Edmonton on September 27, 2011
It’s a new era for digital media in Alberta! To celebrate Digital Alberta is launching a new website and new programs for 2011-2012 and we are holding a launch party! Come out for a drink and some appy’s, learn about new member services, exciting programs and events. Stay tuned for speaker and sponsor announcements!! Looking forward to seeing you all there! Read more
Digital Alberta Awards | June 6, 2011 | Calgary
The Digital Alberta Awards, formerly known as the MediaFresh Awards, is a program designed to recognize leaders in innovation, creativity and the evolving digital media sector in Alberta. This year they have introduced categories to include companies that may not traditionally be considered in the realm of ‘digital media’, but have pioneered much advancement such as financial services and education. Read more
Marilyn
Jones is a corporate and social media advocate for individuals, small businesses
and nonprofit organizations in Alberta. She lives in Edmonton, Alberta,
Canada and is the proprietor of RiverCity Productions. You can contact her
by phone at 780-695-5675 or by email at marilyn@mediamag.ca.