Research Studies

ESAC: "Beyond Entertainment" The Transformative Power of Video Games

Beyond Entertainment: The Transformative Power of Video Games profiles 11 Canadian organizations who have embraced video games and related technology to develop innovative solutions within their communities to benefit health, education, and community connection, as well as to improve industrial processes.

Date: Mar 27, 2024Area of Expertise: Video Games Services (tags): Industry Profiles, Research Studies, Social Impact Assessments
DM@X 2024: The Digital Media Universe in Canada 2024

For the 2024 edition of the Digital Media Universe in Canada report, Nordicity presented a review of the revenues, employment, and future trends in creative sectors of the digital media universe in Canada including audio-visual production and music.

Date: Jan 23, 2024Area of Expertise: Screen Industries, Video Games Services (tags): Industry Profiles, Research Studies
DigiBC: Creative XR in British Columbia Research Report

The purpose of this research was to determine the size and orientation of commercially
oriented augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) companies (collectively known as
extended reality companies “XR companies”) in BC, while collecting data to support DigiBC in
facilitating the ongoing growth of this sector.

Date: Mar 30, 2023Area of Expertise: Video Games, Screen Industries Services (tags): Research Studies, Industry Profiles
The Digital Media Universe in Canada Presentation Report Release

The Digital Media Universe in Canada report and presentation is prepared by Nordicity on an annual basis for the Digital Media at the Crossroads (DM@X) conference.

Date: Feb 20, 2023Area of Expertise: Video Games, Music, Screen Industries Services (tags): Research Studies
DM@X 2023: Digital Media Universe in Canada 2023

For the 2023 edition of the Digital Media Universe in Canada report, Nordicity presented a review of the revenues, employment, and future trends in creative sectors of the digital media universe in Canada including film/television, digital music, and videogames.

Date: Feb 14, 2023Area of Expertise: Screen Industries, Music, Video Games Services (tags): Research Studies, Industry Profiles
SODEC: Study of Enterpreneurship in Quebec's Music Sector

SODEC has released the results of a study of entrepreneurship dynamics in the music industry in Quebec. The mandate of this exploratory study independently conducted by Nordicity was to conduct the evolution of business models in the music industry in Quebec. Decision-makers will build on this profile to update and design relevant support measures for the music industry.

Date: Nov 7, 2022Area of Expertise: Music Services (tags): Research Studies
New Findings on Enterpreneurship in Quebec's Music Sector

SODEC has released the results of a study of entrepreneurship dynamics in the music industry in Quebec. The mandate of this exploratory study independently conducted by Nordicity was to conduct the evolution of business models in the music industry in Quebec.

Date: Nov 7, 2022Area of Expertise: Music Services (tags): Research Studies
Dance Umbrella Ontario (DUO): Research Study and Needs Assessment on Dance Rehearsal Spaces in Ontario

This report explores dance sector dynamics, gaps, challenges, and needs around rehearsal spaces, and it makes recommendations to support the sustainability of dance within that context.

Date: Sep 28, 2022Area of Expertise: Culture and Communities Services (tags): Research Studies, Facility Planning