Interactive

Inside the Rockies with Jarrett Sherman

The Smokebomb Entertainment partner and executive producer of Totally Amp’d talks to Playback Daily about why a multi-platform content strategy is critical.

Mobile content revenues surpass $240M: report

Wireless phones in 2010 spun $43 billion in Canadian economic activity, U.K. consulting firm says.

Banff sets judge and contestant lineup for Deal Makers Live!

The second annual market simulation aims to educate fest delegates about what business models are viable these days, and what programming works on which platform.

Cineflix launches Instant Cash tie-in app

The prodco says broadcasters increasingly want new media components like apps to deliver added value to content.

CTV creates scripted digital content for Saving Hope

The announcement of online companion content for the new medical drama, which premieres June 7, comes just ahead of the CTV Upfront on Thursday.

Quebecor Fund invests $2.88 million for digital extensions

The latest investment by the digital innovation fund includes coin for Quebec series 19-2, Un sur, Tu m’aimes-tu? and Signe M.

Max Berdowski leaving Interactive Ontario

The organization’s VP and general manager will step down effective May 31.

AToMiC: Stevie makes social media shows

The start-up, launched at Tech Crunch’s Disrupt conference, breaks social media updates into TV-like programs by connecting with a user’s Facebook account.

Toronto Cronenberg exhibit gets social media game

The fall 2013 show will be packed into a tour after its Toronto run at TIFF Bell Lightbox, to rollout in summer 2014.

JFL42 kicks off this fall

A new interactive comedy festival from the founders of the Just for Laughs Festival will be headlined by Louis CK in Toronto this fall.

Ruby Skye P.I. expands user experience for second season

The passing around of real books among audience members is one of several strategies to both market the series and extend the story world.

Kevin Crull, Keith Pelley, Kirstine Stewart and Paul Robertson to spar in Banff

Top executives from Bell Media, Rogers Media, CBC and Shaw Media are set to clash over rival strategies to get round the digital curve at the upcoming Banff World Media Festival.