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DM@X: "The Digital Media Universe in Canada" Measuring the Revenues, the Audiences, and the Future Prospects
The 2025 edition of The Digital Media Universe in Canada, Nordicity's report that gathers and presents information on key trends in the music, IDM/video games, and audiovisual production industries.
Expertise: Creative Industries
Date: February 20, 2025
Tags: Film/Tv Production, Industry Profile, Interactive Digital Media/Video Games, Music

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DGC: Overview and Analysis of Private Broadcaster Investment in Canadian Programming and Programs of National Interest
The Directors Guild of Canada (DGC) commissioned Nordicity to assess the impact of CRTC policies on private broadcasters' contributions to Canadian programming expenditures (CPE), with a focus on Programs of National Interest (PNI).
Expertise: Creative Industries, Digital Economy and Innovation
Date: January 30, 2025
Tags: Broadcasting, Canadian Film & Television, Policy Impact

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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.
Expertise: Creative Industries
Date: March 27, 2024
Tags: Interactive Digital Media/Video Games

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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.
Expertise: Creative Industries, Digital Economy and Innovation
Date: January 23, 2024
Tags: Digital Media, Film, Music, Television

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The Documentary Organization of Canada (DOC): Getting Real 7
The Documentary Organization of Canada (DOC) commissioned Nordicity to develop the seventh edition of “Getting Real”, their industry report. 
Expertise: Creative Industries
Date: September 14, 2023
Tags: Film/Tv Production

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Calgary Economic Development (CED) and Edmonton Screen Industries Office (ESIO): Key Frames - A Growth Strategy for Animation and VFX in Alberta
CED and ESIO commissioned Nordicity to develop an Alberta Animation & VFX Strategy to capture the economic benefits of the industry, as well as capitalize on the existing players in the provincial ecosystem.
Expertise: Creative Industries
Date: June 23, 2023
Tags: Film/Tv Production, Industry Profile, Interactive Digital Media/Video Games

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City of Surrey: Surrey Music Strategy
Nordicity was commissioned by the City of Surrey to lead its first Music Strategy to provide future direction for the City, acknowledging current trends, challenges, opportunities and future priorities.
Expertise: Creative Industries
Date: May 26, 2023
Tags: Music

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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.
Expertise: Arts, Culture, and Heritage, Creative Industries, Digital Economy and Innovation
Date: February 14, 2023
Tags: Broadcasting/AV Distribution, Digital Innovation, Film/Tv Production, Industry Profile, Interactive Digital Media/Video Games, Music

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Quebec English-language Production Council (QEPC): The Canadian Regional Audiovisual Production Report 1996-1997 to 2019-20
The Quebec English-language Production Council (QEPC) engaged Nordicity to assist in preparing an updated edition of the Canadian Regional Audiovisual Production Report, also known as the Official Language Minority Communities Report (“OLMC Report”). 
Expertise: Creative Industries
Date: December 15, 2022
Tags: Broadcasting/AV Distribution, Film/Tv Production, Industry Profile

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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.

Expertise: Creative Industries
Date: November 7, 2022
Tags: Industry Profile, Music

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Women in Music Canada: Action Plan & Framework - Advancing Gender Balance in the Canadian Music Industry
Women in Music Canada engaged Nordicity to develop an Action Plan Framework to address the underrepresentation of women-identifying, non binary, gender fluid and gender diverse people in Ontario’s music sector. 
Expertise: Arts, Culture, and Heritage, Creative Industries
Date: April 22, 2022
Tags: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Music, Performing Arts

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REMC and Inspirit Foundation: Racialized Funding Data in the Canadian Film and Television Industry
The Racial Equity Media Collective (REMC) and the Inspirit Foundation engaged Nordicity to conduct a funding analysis for Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC) creators in Canada’s film and television industry.
Expertise: Creative Industries
Date: November 25, 2021
Tags: Broadcasting/AV Distribution, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Film/Tv Production

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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.
Expertise: Creative Industries
Date: November 10, 2021
Tags: Economic Impact, Interactive Digital Media/Video Games

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CFC: Pandemic Effect Study: Exploring COVID-19’s Impact on Ontario’s Women/Womxn-led Digital Media Businesses
The Canadian Film Centre (CFC) engaged Nordicity to quantify and qualify COVID-19’s Impact on Ontario’s Women/Womxn-led Digital Media Businesses. 
Expertise: Creative Industries
Date: February 26, 2021
Tags: Digital Innovation, Interactive Digital Media/Video Games

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CANCOM: Profile and Value Chain Analysis of Ontario's Comedy Content Creators
The Foundation for Canadian Comedy (CANCOM) engaged Nordicity to produce a profile of Ontario's comedy industry. The profile was the first-ever analysis of comedic performers and content producers in the country.
Expertise: Creative Industries
Date: December 16, 2020
Tags: Film/Tv Production, Industry Profile, Performing Arts

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CIMA: The Impact of COVID-19 on Canadian Independent Music
The Canadian Independent Music Association (CIMA) commissioned Nordicity to quantify and qualify the impact of the COVID-­19 pandemic on the Canadian independent music industry, as well as the projected impact in 2021-­2023.
Expertise: Arts, Culture, and Heritage, Creative Industries
Date: December 10, 2020
Tags: Music, Performing Arts

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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.
Expertise: Arts, Culture, and Heritage, Creative Industries
Date: October 8, 2020
Tags: Economic Impact, Music, Performing Arts

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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.
Expertise: Creative Industries, Digital Economy and Innovation
Date: August 13, 2020
Tags: Digital Innovation, Interactive Digital Media/Video Games

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CMF: Interactive Digital Media Sector COVID-19 Impact
To gauge the impact of COVID-19, the CMF (with support from provincial IDM associations across the county) asked Nordicity to develop a Canada-wide survey and summarize the results.
Expertise: Creative Industries
Date: June 8, 2020
Tags: Digital Innovation, Interactive Digital Media/Video Games

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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.
Expertise: Creative Industries
Date: May 1, 2020
Tags: Broadcasting/AV Distribution, Economic Impact, Film/Tv Production, Interactive Digital Media/Video Games

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CMPA: COVID-19 Impact Analysis
Canadian Media Producers Association (CMPA) commissioned Nordicity to prepare an analysis of the impact of COVID-19 by drawing upon data and insights gathered through a survey of members. 
Expertise: Creative Industries
Date: April 27, 2020
Tags: Broadcasting/AV Distribution, Economic Impact, Film/Tv Production, Industry Profile

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CMPA, AQPM, Telefilm, and the Department of Canadian Heritage: " Profile 2019" 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.
Expertise: Creative Industries
Date: April 2, 2020
Tags: Broadcasting/AV Distribution, Economic Impact, Film/Tv Production, Industry Profile

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DM@X 2020: The Digital Media Universe in Canada: Measuring the Revenues, the Audiences, and the Future Prospects Report
Nordicity conducted a multi-stage study on the trends in advertising, subscription and other consumer expenditures on Canadian content and on the distribution of content in Canada. 
Expertise: Creative Industries, Digital Economy and Innovation
Date: February 10, 2020
Tags: Broadcasting/AV Distribution, Digital Innovation, Film/Tv Production, Industry Profile, Interactive Digital Media/Video Games, Music, Publishing (books or periodicals)

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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.
Expertise: Creative Industries, Digital Economy and Innovation
Date: February 7, 2020
Tags: Broadcasting/AV Distribution, Digital Innovation, Film/Tv Production, Industry Profile, Interactive Digital Media/Video Games, Music, Publishing (books or periodicals)

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Nordicity is a leading international consulting firm providing private and public-sector clients with solutions for Economic Analysis, Strategy and Business, and Policy and Regulation across four priority sectors: arts, culture and heritage; digital and creative media; and information and communication technologies (ICTs) and innovation. With offices in London (UK), Toronto, and Vancouver Nordicity is ideally placed to assist our clients to succeed in the rapidly evolving global markets.