Revenue Model Innovation in the Creative Industries – Friday September 24, 2021 The creative industries were among the sectors most adversely impacted by the pandemic. Hear how the pandemic pushed companies to redefine their traditional revenue models and content offerings in order to adapt to a radically different environment. How have these innovations helped film, music, and publishing companies weather the last 18 months, and when things return to normal, will these new models and strategies remain in place? Moderator: Marina Adam, Manager, Ontario Music Office Panelists: Hilary Hart, Director of Acquisitions & Distribution, Game Theory Films Robert Dees, President & Publisher, Robert Rose Inc. TiKA, Artist, Film Composer, Founder, StereoVisual Innovation dans les modèles de revenus au sein des industries de la création – le vendredi 24 septembre 2021 Les industries de la création ont été parmi les plus touchées par la pandémie. Découvrez comment la pandémie a poussé des entreprises à redéfinir leurs modèles de revenus traditionnels et leurs offres de contenu afin de s’adapter à un environnement radicalement différent. Comment l’innovation à ce chapitre a-t-elle aidé les entreprises des secteurs du cinéma, de la musique et de l’édition à surmonter les 18 derniers mois? Lorsque la situation reviendra à la normale, ces nouveaux modèles et stratégies resteront-ils en place? Modératrice : Marian Adam, Chef, Bureau ontarien de promotion de la musique Panélistes : Hilary Hart, directrice, Acquisitions et distribution, Game Theory Films Robert Dees, président et éditeur, Robert Rose Inc. TiKA, artiste, compositrice de musique de film et fondatrice, StereoVisual

The Future of the Creative Workforce – with VICE Media Group – Thursday August 19, 2021 Ontario Creates partnered with VICE Media Group to identify interest and awareness across different types of roles in the Canadian cultural media landscape. Join us to learn about findings from our 360-degree exploration of the creative workforce, inclusive of those in the spotlight and those who keep the lights on. The creative landscape is changing as younger generations take over these industries. Through this research, we present the career toolkit needed for the culture makers of the future, along with a blueprint for building up tomorrow’s cultural business leaders. Speakers: Julie Arbit, Global SVP, Insights at VICE Media Group Lauren Greenspan, Senior Director, Insights, North America at VICE Media Group L’avenir de la main-d’œuvre créative – avec le groupe Vice Media – Le jeudi 19 août 2021 Ontario Créatif s’est associé au groupe Vice Media pour cerner l’intérêt à l’égard de différents types de rôles dans le paysage médiatique culturel canadien, et évaluer la mesure dans laquelle ceux-ci sont connus. Rejoignez-nous pour découvrir les résultats de notre exploration tous azimuts de la main-d’œuvre créative, tant celle sous les projecteurs que celle qui les allume. Le paysage créatif évolue à mesure que les jeunes générations prennent la relève dans ces industries. Nous présentons dans cette recherche la trousse des outils de carrière nécessaires aux créateurs de contenu culturel de demain, et nous proposons un plan d’action pour former les futurs chefs d’entreprise du secteur culturel. Conférencières : Julie Arbit, vice-présidente directrice mondiale, Perspectives, groupe Vice Media Lauren Greenspan, directrice principale, Perspectives, groupe Vice Media (Amérique du Nord)

Work in the After-Times: Labour market trends for the next ten years – Friday July 9, 2021 Thinking about how to prepare your business for the post-pandemic environment? Join us for a virtual session with two co-authors of the Brookfield Institute’s foresight research report: Yesterday’s Gone: Exploring the Future of Canada’s Labour Market in a Post-COVID World. Learn how broad societal trends – such as the shift to virtual activities, and the growing recognition of the importance of equity, inclusion and mental well-being-- might influence the creative sector labour market as the pandemic recedes and a new normal sets in. Speakers: Heather Russek, Collaborator, Brookfield Institute for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (Ryerson University) + Principal, Creative Futures Jessica Thornton, Collaborator, Brookfield Institute for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (Ryerson University) + Principal, Creative Futures Le travail en un temps nouveau: tendances du marché du travail pour les dix prochaines années – Le vendredi 9 juillet 2021 Vous vous demandez comment adapter votre entreprise à l’environnement post-pandémique? Joignez-vous à nous pour une séance virtuelle avec deux co-autrices d’un rapport de recherche prospective du Brookfield Institute: Bats-toi, signe et persiste: Explorer les futurs possibles du marché de l'emploi au Canada dans un monde post -COVID. Découvrez comment les grandes tendances sociétales, telles que la transition vers un mode virtuel et la reconnaissance croissante de l’importance de l’équité, de l’inclusion et du bien-être mental, pourraient influencer le marché du travail dans le secteur créatif alors que la pandémie recule et qu’une nouvelle normalité s’installe. Conférencières: Heather Russek, collaboratrice, Brookfield Institute for Innovation + Entrepreneurship (Université Ryerson) + directrice, Creative Futures Jessica Thornton, collaboratrice Brookfield Institute for Innovation + Entrepreneurship (Université Ryerson) + directrice, Creative Futures

Although many organizations are adding diversity programs to bring people in at the intern/entry level, those people are often not retained in the industry or climbing through the ranks in a substantive way. How could our sectors provide Black, Indigenous, People of Colour a pathway to rise to top positions in the industry? How do we bring people in at higher levels? What role can mentorship play in helping these diverse individuals advance beyond low level positions? Join Reelworld’s Tonya Williams alongside Ontario creative industry experts as they discuss strategies for creating diverse leadership in your companies.

October 30, 2020 Hear from content creators from across the sectors about how the pandemic has shaped and shifted their experiences with major multinational digital platforms like Netflix, Spotify, Amazon, and Steam. How have they adapted to the challenges of this new business landscape, and what are some of the opportunities and strategies Ontario companies can use to ensure their content thrives in the online marketplace.

July 30, 2020 As Ontario ramps up its reopening processes, the creative industries are navigating how to resume operations effectively while accounting for safety considerations and logistical complications as a result of COVID-19. Our panel of industry stakeholders will discuss how their respective sectors are approaching recovery and rebuilding despite ongoing pandemic restrictions.

June 26, 2020 Restrictions stemming from COVID-19 have had a profound impact on the ecosystem of all of Ontario’s creative industries. Many companies, artists and organizations face significant challenges in reaching audiences and exporting products during the current state of lockdown. Our cross-sectoral panel will speak about their experiences facing and finding creative solutions to some of these obstacles, and provide insights on how other content creators and distributors can move forward.

In partnership with VICE Media Group, we welcome you to join us at this special breakfast session for a first reveal of our study examining how Gen Z discovers, consumes and shares content that is essential to their lives- and best practices from the content creators successfully reaching these audiences.

Labour market insights can provide valuable information to help your company grow. Learn more about how to attract and retain talent, build strong diverse companies, and other current issues and opportunities for growth and development to help your company succeed today, and in the future.

imagineNATIVE recently released a media production guide on protocols for working with Indigenous communities, cultures, concepts and stories. Join us for a discussion on ways to achieve greater equity for Indigenous creators and producers in the industry, and discuss the relevance of the guide for the creative industries writ large.

Metadata is becoming an increasingly important tool in helping connect content to consumers. Hear from creative media experts who are using metadata to boost discoverability and drive sales. Learn from new research about insights, opportunities and challenges involved in harnessing metadata to improve marketing.

Nos panélistes parleront des pratiques exemplaires et feront part de leurs histoires de réussite à propos du marketing et de l’exportation de contenu francophone et bilingue des industries de la création.

This session will explore how new and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and blockchain are being used to improve business practices and marketing strategies for creative industry companies. Panelists will discuss top tips for integrating new technologies in internal operations and deploying them for marketing purposes.

Creative Industry businesses in Ontario are successfully creating, marketing and selling content; our panel will discuss company development and strategies for growth. Panelists will discuss their experiences and share best practices.

Creative Industry businesses in Ontario are successfully creating, marketing and selling content; our panel will discuss company development and strategies for growth. Panelists will discuss their experiences and share best practices.

Research professionals working in the Creative Industries understand that some research is intended to find a wider audience. That careful crafting of methodologies and diligent research can lead to insightful conclusions. Results may be released in ways that further engage the audience. This panel will discuss strategies for ensuring valuable research conclusions and recommendations do not remain on the page but are disseminated and measured through effective visualization, action and implementation plans.

Kitchener-Waterloo | Adding live experiences to traditionally mediated cultural products can offer new audience development and revenue generation opportunities: think consumer shows, pop-up shops, exclusive screenings, and conventions. The bonus is that the live event can be the springboard for new cultural products with their own potential to be developed. Join us for a discussion with savvy creatives who share tips on how to curate premium experiences to connect with and develop your audiences in novel ways.