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YouTube adds startup Directr

The video giant’s purchase of Boston-based Directr, creator of the eponymous DIY filmmaking app, demonstrates an increased focus on the creator community.

Teletubbies are back in action – and in CGI

Canada’s DHX Media and U.K.-based Darral Macqueen are producing 60 new episodes of the series for CBeebies in the U.K.

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Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs May 26, 2014 to June 1, 2014

Rookie Blue hits #3 this week, with Motive coming in at #10 and The Listener sitting at #18.

Close Encounters greenlit for second season

The documentary series from Toronto-based Newroad Media will air on Discovery Canada and Science Channel in the U.S.

Changing channels: Playback’s Summer 2014 issue

Playback‘s new issue pulls the pin with a new format and design and fresh content.

AToMiC shortlist: part seven

The nominees in the tech and transmedia categories for the upcoming awards, which celebrate the projects, partnerships and programs that build the Canadian media industry.

AToMiC shortlist: part six

Nominees for the niche targeting and print categories for the upcoming awards, which celebrate the projects, partnerships and programs that build the Canadian media industry.

AToMiC shortlist: part five

The nominees for best experiential engagement for the upcoming awards, which celebrate the projects, partnerships and programs that build the Canadian media industry.

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2014 Playback Summit: Twitter giveaway (Week 3)

It’s our last Twitter pass giveaway before Playback Summit on April 30! Find out how you could receive a complimentary pass to Playback‘s biggest event of the year.

AToMiC shortlist: part two

Keep ’em coming. Strategy, Playback and MiC release the shortlists for the AToMiC Idea and ROI categories.

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2014 Playback Summit: Twitter giveaway

The 2014 Playback Summit is approaching and we want you to be a part of the action. Click here to find out how you can tweet to win two tickets to this year’s event.

2014 AToMiC Awards shortlist: first round

MiC, strategy and Playback announce the nominees for the top creative collaborations and CSR campaigns.