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QuickPlay Media Inc. Named as a Finalist in the Sixth Annual Canadian New Media Awards
The industry’s most prominent advocates and entrepreneurs to be awarded on May 29th
TORONTO, ON - April 20, 2006
Raja Khanna co-founder and chief creative officer of QuickPlay Media Inc., a leader in interactive mobile media has been recognized as one of Canada’s new media leaders. Khanna is one of three finalists to be named for the “Lifetime Achievement Award” 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.
“Being nominated for a lifetime achievement award is incredible,” says Khanna. “It’s wonderful to have my work in new media recognized by my peers and by the industry.” In addition to his role at QuickPlay, Khanna also sits on the Media Advisory Committee of the Ontario Media Development Corporation and the Advisory Boards of Innoversity and the NextMedia Festival and International New Media Festival. He is also involved in industry round tables including the City of Toronto Cultural Industries, Government of Ontario – Ministry of EOI Interactive Industry and Telefilm Canada 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: www.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.
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