Government of Canada Strengthens Western Canada''s Media Industry
(firmenpresse) - BANFF, ALBERTA -- (Marketwired) -- 06/07/15 -- Western Economic Diversification Canada
Today, Blake Richards, Member of Parliament for Wild Rose, on behalf of the Honourable Michelle Rempel, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced an investment to support the BANFF World Media Festival Foundation (BANFF) in the enhancement of its digital and technological components, in an effort to attract greater international interest in the Western Canadian media industry.
Federal funding of $730,000, through the Western Diversification Program (WDP), will support the creation of a digital venue at BANFF''s annual conference, as well as exhibits to promote the event internationally. This investment will enable BANFF to assist western Canadian media companies to innovate and grow in the expanding digital, Internet and video gaming sectors.
BANFF has become one of the leading Canadian marketplaces for film, television, and digital media. By helping BANFF expand its services, we are supporting western Canadian companies'' participation in one of the most rapidly growing sectors of the world''s economy.
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"Our Government is committed to fostering innovation and new economic opportunities in Western Canada. By supporting the BANFF World Media Festival, we are showcasing to the world internationally recognized events that are made here in western Canada, while helping to create jobs for Canadians."
"For over 35 years, BANFF has been extremely proud to be a significant business catalyst, bringing international trade in the media & entertainment industry to Western Canada. As the industry changes and digital technologies influence consumer habits, we are pleased to be working with Western Economic Diversification to keep Canadian companies at the forefront of opportunity in this important and rapidly developing industry."
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Donna Kinley
Regional Communications Manager
Western Economic Diversification Canada
Telephone: 780-495-6892
Cell: 780-902-2984
Theo Dumont
Dumont Marketing Group
Telephone: 888-221-8660
WD Toll-Free Number: 1-888-338-WEST (9378)
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Datum: 07.06.2015 - 11:00 Uhr
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