IO member A51 collaborates to help astronaut run a marathon in space
Tim Peake, the first British ESA astronaut to go to the International Space Station, will run where no man has run before thanks to RunSocial, the pioneer of mixed reality [...]
Ontario Culture Strategy
Interactive Ontario submitted comments during the development of the Ontario government’s first Culture Strategy. Our submission can be viewed here.
CAVCO – ‘Shown in Canada’ eligible platforms
In the spring of 2016, the Canadian Audio-Visual Certification Office issued a call for comments on proposed changes to eligible platforms for the ‘shown in Canada’ requirement. The changes were [...]
Startup & Up pilot program builds partnerships between startups and agencies
Startup & Up is a joint initiative of the Institute of Communication Agencies, Interactive Ontario and the DMZ at Ryerson University. The program will match select startups with ICA member [...]
Silent Joe introduce its brand new baby brother, IO member company Junior Joe
Created by Trevor Allan, Jody Colero and Jane Heath, Junior Joe is a full-service boutique music production company dedicated to children’s programming. While Silent Joe has long been involved in [...]
Crystal Awards for Lucie Lalumiere and Portfolio Entertainment
Congratulations are in order for Lisa Olfman and Joy Rosen of IO member company Portfolio Entertainment and IO Vice-Chair Lucie Lalumiere, as recipients of WIFT-T Crystal Awards this year. At [...]
It’s A Start pitch competition returns
IT’S A START is an exciting and interactive pitch competition taking place at Digifest 2016. Pitch your business, convince the judges of its value, and wow the crowd in 5 [...]
Ontario’s Culture Strategy consultations
The Ontario government is embarking on Culture Strategy consultations this fall. We encourage you to provide input on Ontario’s growing digital media sector through the following methods: 11 town halls [...]
Front Row Insurance offers unique member benefit for 2 Insurance Programs
Front Row is pleased to enhance the benefits of an IO membership by removing $50 of fees on each of 2 separate insurance programs to meet the needs of member [...]
ExportWise on Canada’s gaming industry
IO Executive Director Christa Dickenson recently spoke to EDC's ExportWise about Canada's strong video game industry. The resulting article is full of resources for game companies at any stage of [...]