Jocelyn Pogorbsky

Canada Council for the Arts: The Arts in the Digital Age 2020

The Canada Council for the Arts commissioned Nordicity to update the 2016 Arts in the Digital Age report. This 2020 edition aims to provide an overview of current policies and initiatives on the adoption of digital technologies by arts organizations, provide information on innovative uses of new technologies, and identify issues and gaps specific to digital transformation in Canada’s arts sector.

Date: Jan 4, 2022Area of Expertise: Culture and Communities Services (tags): Research Studies, Digital Strategies and Implementation
ESAC: The Canadian Video Game Industry 2021

Entertainment Software Association of Canada (ESAC) engaged Nordicity to conduct an economic impact assessment of Canada’s video game industry.

Date: Nov 10, 2021Area of Expertise: Video Games Services (tags): Industry Profiles, Economic Impact Assessments
CMPA, AQPM, Telefilm, and the Department of Canadian Heritage: " Profile 2020" Economic Report on the Screen-based Media Production Industry in Canada

Since 1996, Nordicity has worked with the CMPA to produce an annual comprehensive compilation of economic statistics on the screen-based production industry in Canada, including film, television and digital media production.

Date: May 20, 2021Area of Expertise: Screen Industries Services (tags): Economic Impact Assessments
Canadian Live Music Association: "Re:Venues" A Case and Path Forward for Toronto's Live Music Venues

Canadian Live Music Association (CLMA) engaged Nordicity to demonstrate the impacts stimulated by Toronto’s live music venues, examine the impact of COVID-19, and make recommendations to ensure the ecosystem can thrive in the future.

Date: Oct 8, 2020Area of Expertise: Music Services (tags): Financial Modelling, Economic Impact Assessments, Industry Profiles
Calgary Economic Development: Video Games and Immersive Technology Strategy

Calgary Economic Development (CED) asked the Nordicity (in partnership with Jason Della Rocca) to devise a series of evidence-based strategic recommendations geared to nurturing Calgary’s emerging video games development and immersive media industries.

Date: Aug 13, 2020Area of Expertise: Video Games Services (tags): Sector Development Strategies
SaskInteractive: Saskatchewan Technology Sector Labour Market and Economic Impact Initiative

In 2019, SaskInteractive engaged Nordicity to perform a groundbreaking, first-of-its-kind study of Saskatchewan’s technology sector.

Date: May 20, 2020Area of Expertise: Digital Platforms Services (tags): Economic Impact Assessments, Research Studies, Industry Profiles
CASO: Impact of COVID-19

CASO engaged Nordicity to prepare an analysis of the impact of COVID-19 on Ontario’s animation and visual effects industry by drawing upon data and insights gathered through a survey.

Date: May 1, 2020Area of Expertise: Screen Industries Services (tags): Economic Impact Assessments, Public and Interest-Holder Engagement
Nordicity Presentation on the Digital Media Universe, Feb. 7 at the DM@X Conference

Nordicity presented their findings from “The Digital Media Universe in Canada:Measuring the Revenues, the Audiences, and the Future Prospects” report at the Digital Media at the Crossroads 2020 conference on February 7th, 2020.

Date: Feb 7, 2020Area of Expertise: Video Games, Screen Industries, Music Services (tags): Research Studies, Industry Profiles