Week That Was – 2009-10-30

Profectio – latin for “the source” brings together Canada’s Connected Community

Here are some of the industry news and stories that we covered about on Profectio & PR In Canada in this edition of The Week That Was.

Headlines:

Yahoo Continues To Kill Canadian Operations, More Layoffs Today
Richard Branson Wants To Know, Are You Fearless?
Stockhouse Trims The Fat, Sells Its Media Assets
Amazon.ca Adds Home & Garden Store
Bell Brings Premium Content Online, Family Channel Online and Playhouse Disney Online Added To Bell TV Online Portal
SaskTel and TELUS Sign Wireless Network Sharing Agreement, Saskatchewan Gets HSPA Network Access
Olive Media Gets Ready To Serve Up The Next Wave of Advertising, Adds Video Serving Capabilities
Red Urban Gets Ready To Invade The Canadian Advertising Industry
Avoiding A Mobile House of Cards
Bell Gets Set To Launch HSPA November 4, Fastest Network In The Land
CHCanada Case Study: Behold the Fruits of Transparency and Engagement
www.www / / Willa Black, Vice President Corporate Marketing, Cisco Systems Canada
Down But Not Out, MapQuest Makes A Return, But It Beat Google Maps?

Campaign Corner:
Environmental Defence Canada and ForestEthics Help Moms Take A Stance Against Moms Against Climate Change, Take The Message To The Web

On The Move:
Tribal Fusion Hires Carolyn Cramer as Director of Sales, Canada

Deal Flow
Varicent Software Secures $35 Million In Funding

Gadgets & Gear
Rogers Wireless and Jasper Wireless New Partnership, Get Ready For eReader Adoption
Sony Ericsson Launchs Xperia X10, Running Google Android
HTC Canada Has Something Cooking, New Phone Or Maybe New App Store

Upcoming Events:

Fusion Forum 2009 – November 5 – 12 – Vancouver, BC – Western Canadian financing forum dedicated to digital media, showcasing early and growth stage companies that are original content/intellectual property ventures and firms developing new platforms & applications.

Mobile Money Canada – November 10 – Toronto, Ont – Mobile Money Canada is the first event focused exclusively on showcasing and building the Mobile Money industry in Canada. The event will bring together mobile network operators, financial institutions, consultancies, and mobile money solution vendors, to discuss, debate, and develop strategies to accelerate the growth of Canadian Mobile Money.

FastLane – November 10 – Toronto, Ont – FastLane’s networking events enable participants to take advantage of great food, conversations, and opportunities to connect with other young professionals. FastLane event on November 10th, 2009 will be featuring the latest tech gadgets on the market. Not only will this event give you the opportunity to connect with Toronto’s elite young professionals, you will also have the opportunity to educate yourself with the most cutting edge technology on the market. Audience: mixed business crowd with attendees coming from various professional backgrounds (real estate, finance, law, advertising, marketing), 30 – 60 attendees

CVCA Networking Reception – November 26 – Ottawa, Ont – CVCA’s Executive Director, Richard Rémillard, and members of Ottawa’s risk capital industry at this Networking Reception

Innovation Week – November 30 & December 1 – Toronto, Ont – nextMEDIA Toronto is Canada’s leading digital media production and development marketplace offering networking opportunities, galas, executive briefings, competitions and social events for executives working within the digital media space. This year, nextMEDIA is partnering with the prestigious Canadian New Media Awards (CNMAs) for 2 days of networking, learning and celebrating the best in Canadian digital media. Audience: advertising/ marketing, technology, approximately 200 – 300

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