Interactive

Citytv triggers a social promotion for The Bachelor Canada

The Rogers Media-owned channel is doing its part to reach viewers already chatting about the series with the launch of a social media app.

John Barrack works with iThentic on iFestivus online platform

The former Canadian Media Production Association COO (pictured) is working at the nexus of online communities and live events to develop business opportunities.

Inside TIFF’s new year-long Studio program

Industry project manager Hayet Benkara says the goal is for Canadian producers to develop international business sense and skills in cross-platform content creation.

Toon Goggles partners with Toon Boom

The online kids channel and the Montreal-based digital content creator have partnered to launch new applications that enable kids to create and publish their own animations.

AToMiC: Toshiba and Intel make a social film

The brands are experimenting with social entertainment, creating a Facebook-housed film that gives users the chance to have a role in its script.

Interactive Ontario appoints Peter Miller as new chair

Miller (pictured) joins Trevor Fencott, who takes over from Diana Cafazzo as IO secretary, and reappointed members Lucie Lalumiere and Spence McDonnell.

MIPJunior launches new pitch competition

In celebration of its 20th anniversary, MIPJunior is launching a new international pitch competition to find the next big brand in kids content.

Jennifer Holgate to join Rogers Digital Media

The Starcom MediaVest Group senior VP is joining Rogers starting in September.

Weekly Roundup: Awards, shortlists, sales and premiere dates

W Network and History fall premiere dates announced, the return of Shark Week (pictured), and sales for eOne.

California-based Mechnology expands Vancouver operations

VFX studio is looking to tap west coast talent as it expands its digital lab to bolster its transmedia and multi-platform content offerings and take on larger projects says president Chip Potter (pictured).

CCI and Magellan get on the GeoFreakZ GeoTrails

The Toronto-based entertainment co has partnered with the GPS consumer electronics company to use its transmedia kids IP for a geocaching program with Parks Canada.

75% of screen professionals to sell homes, exit Sask: survey

As well, 85% of respondents said they planned significant changes to their careers or businesses, according to the Saskatchewan Media Industry survey.