The industry’s most prominent advocates and entrepreneurs to be awarded on May 29th
TORONTO, ON – April 20, 2006
QuickPlay Media Inc., the leader in interactive mobile media has been recognized as one of Canada’s new media leaders. QuickPlay Media Inc. is one of three finalists to be named in the “Company of the Year” category of the 2006 Canadian New Media Awards (CNMA). Celebrity host, Alan Park from the Royal Canadian Air Farce will be joined by industry supporters on May 29th, 2006 to celebrate and present Awards at The Carlu in Toronto.
“The QuickPlay Media Inc. team is delighted to receive this nomination,” says Raja Khanna the company’s chief creative officer. “For us, 2006 has been a year marked with many accomplishments including launches for Bell EVDO with streaming, SaskTel, Aliant Mobility, as well as ESPNU and PocketVh1. The CNMA nomination is the icing on the cake. The event brings national attention highlighting the companies and people that are driving Canada’s dynamic new media industry.”
"I am thrilled that our 6th year anniversary can profile such an incredible display of talent," said Adam Froman, Executive Producer of CNMA and Delvinia. "With 15 awards being given, this will bring the promotion of Canadian interactive products and talent to a new level of recognition".
Hailing from almost every province in Canada, finalists include companies and individuals accomplished in the digital interactive media space. Finalists represent a wide range of government, private and public organizations from every facet of the new media industry including programmers, designers, educators and advocates.
Of the 43 finalists, 19 are from Ontario, 12 are from B.C., 3 are from Quebec, 7 from Alberta, 1 from Saskatchewan and 1 from Nova Scotia. More information about the 2006 finalists can be found on: cnma.ca/index_e/06finalists.html.
Tickets and registration to the event are available online at www.cnma.ca
About QuickPlay Media Inc.
Since 2004, QuickPlay Media Inc. has been a leader in compelling, interactive mobile video experiences. The company is dedicated to delivering superior user experiences that extend the brands of media and content providers to the exploding mobile content market. Its partnerships and technology platform enable the mobile media value chain by simplifying and making it cost effective to connect media and content providers, mobile service providers and consumers across a variety of digital media, networks and devices.
QuickPlay Media Inc. was the first to launch mobile video service to the Canadian market with service to leading carriers Aliant Mobility, Bell Mobility, Rogers Wireless, SaskTel and Telus Mobility. For more information on QuickPlay Media Inc., please visit: www.quickplaymedia.com.
About the Canadian New Media Awards (CNMA)
The Canadian New Media Awards are presented in partnership with the Department of Canadian Heritage, Telefilm Canada, CBC.ca and Delvinia. Produced by CANEMA, the Awards recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of individuals and companies in the Canadian new media industry. The Awards also help promote the new media sector and provide inspiration for those preparing to enter the industry.
For more information, visit www.cnma.ca.