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A conversation with Edmonton’s leading broadband network company, Statusfirm.

Business Week's special January 2008 report says that the traditional broadcast model of "take-what-we-offer-you" is being replaced by the new consumer demand for a "give-me-what-I-want-when-I-want-it" model. It’s a fundamental shift in the way television programming is delivered as the control of programs and content move out of the hands of the traditional broadcasters and into the hands of the viewer.

nextMEDIA – The Future of Digital Content wrapped Sunday in Banff, Alberta, concluding two days and three evenings of presentations, keynote addresses, workshops, and networking events. This was the fourth year for the event, which has consistently delivered a ‘look forward’ on issues affecting both the broadcast and digital media sectors.

This past weekend, nextMEDIA 2008 was held in Banff, Alberta, sold-out again for the second year in a row. Attending nextMEDIA were some of the top executives, producers and creators working in the field of digital content and media, converging from around the world to talk about the future of entertainment in a multiplatform world. One of the most talked about panels at nextMEDIA was "Harnessing the Power of Social Media Platforms", presented by Digital Alberta, Banff New Media Institute and Calgary Economic Development.

Digital Alberta is sponsoring another Market Access Program for the Casual Games Industry. From July 23 to 25th, Casual Connect Seattle brings together the most talented and knowledgeable experts in the casual gaming field with the best of networking and learning. This is the premiere event for the casual games industry with over 3,000 professionals attending, including Real Games, Big Fish, Microsoft Casual Games, Pogo, Mumbo Jumbo, Pop Cap, Real arcade and more.

Please join us for our Annual General Meeting on Thursday, April 24, 2008. The AGM will be held at 5:30 PM:

LOCATIONS:

CALGARY - Calgary Technologies Inc. - 3553 31 Street NW
EDMONTON - NAIT Room W202

Please RSVP to rene@digitalalberta.com if you are able to join us. Wine and snacks will be provided.

The Nominating Committee of the Digital Media Association of Alberta (Digital Alberta) invites nominations for the 2008-2009 Board of Directors. All nominations must be submitted no later than April 15, 2008. Also note that the bylaws state that you must be a member of Digital Alberta at least 30 days prior to the AGM for your nomination to be accepted.

The DMAA is organizing a Market Access Program focused on Seattle, Washington from July 16 to 19, 2007. The program is aimed at Alberta-based digital media companies in the areas of web technologies, interactive design, and online game development, that are looking to do business with companies in the Washington State region. Washington State is a global leader in digital media development, with one of the largest concentrations of companies in the world.

The DMAA (Digital Media Association of Alberta) is presenting another market workshop, "Digital Media Opportunities in the Mid-Atlantic US" on June 21 in Edmonton. "Join market leaders for a discussion of emerging opportunities in the Digital Media sector. The US east coast offers a unique environment where new media and government technology collide. This is where games are for learning, with the largest “serious games” cluster in the country.

In partnership with the Digital Media Association of Alberta and Calgary Economic Development, The Banff Centre’s Banff New Media Institute is hosting a Digital Mixer at Banff Centre, Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Building to celebrate the opening night of nextMEDIA. Find out what’s happening now with Alberta’s digital media industry and learn more about Calgary’s big plans for a Film & Digital Production facility.

The Digital Media Association of Alberta (DMAA) announced its newly elected Board of Directors for the 2007-08 year: Ken Bautista, Hotrocket (President), Adam Jevne, Balance Media (Vice-President, Northern Alberta), Paul Poutanen, Cambrian House (Vice-President, Southern Alberta), Greg Gazin, Parallel2000 (Treasurer), Ron Thiele, XPAN Interactive (Secretary), Owen Brierley, New Globe Media, Leanne Elias, Alberta Association of Colleges & Technical Institutes, Cam Fraser, Sporkfancier Consulting, George Georgeadis, Dreamgazers Interactive, Chad Saunders, CJSR Radio, and Brian Traynor, Mount Roy