Quotes from nextMEDIA 2005


"The perspective I gained from the nextMEDIA festival about future technologies has allowed me to strategically plot the growth of my company's business. Because of knowledge gained from the festival - particularly the case studies of what is working in the world of mobility content - I am able to chart how to integrate mobile plans into future television concepts. Can't wait until next year!"

Samantha Linton
Director of Development, RTR Media Inc.

 

"nextMEDIA 2005 provided insight, inspiration and a chance to connect with a diverse group of players across the digital domain. I learned how to better develop interactive components to my traditional TV productions and kickstart new collaborations in mobile video. Participating in both nextMEDIA and the Banff TV Festival maximized my benefits to coming to Banff!"

Derek Luis
Executive Director, Independent Production, SUN TV

 

"nextMEDIA provided a unique and very efficient update on the 'state of practice' in new media. In a concentrated and fast paced series of sessions, I was exposed to a wide range of new ideas and, most importantly, to the people who were making them happen."

"Without nextMEDIA, I would not have known about some very important new directions in new media technologies. I came away buzzing with new ideas and some excellent contacts. For me, it provided important insights and contacts with real people doing interesting and important things."

"Meeting someone at nextMEDIA is a great 'door opener' since both presenters and attendees seem to associate the conference with an interesting, pleasant, relaxing experience. I find when I call people who were there and mention the conference that it seems to defuse their usual defense mechanisms! People who normally wouldn't return your calls do if you've met them at nextMEDIA."

Tom Keenan
Technology Columnist, Business Edge Magazine

 

"As the National Organizer for Digital Media at ACTRA, it is essential that I have an understanding of the models of federal support for cultural digital properties both domestically and internationally. The Culture Online luncheon presented at nextMEDIA 2005 was a great opportunity to compare the Canadian and British models."

Jill Rosenberg
National Organizer Digital Media
ACTRA National