Archive for May, 2010

Q & A with Mediaville’s unofficial mayor, Giancarlo La Giorgia

Posted by Dan on May 28, 2010
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Some weeks back the call went out for media workers of all stripes to stick up a hand and volunteer to help get the ball rolling for the forthcoming Mediaville All-Media Mixer.

I talked with Mediaville Montreal’s founder, Giancarlo La Giorgia, to narrow in on the organization’s focus, get the inside on the upcoming event and find out where it might all be heading.

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Meet Dan Kirk, Mediaville’s new resident blogger

Posted by Dan on May 27, 2010
Freelancing / 1 Comment

“A hungry man can stand on a mountaintop with his mouth hanging open, but it will be a long time before a duck flies in.”
Meet Dan Kirk, Mediaville’s new resident blogger

All-Media Mixer event

Posted by Giancarlo on May 19, 2010
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Thursday, June 17, 7-8:30 p.m. @ Station C

Let’s talk business

Are you an independent media professional open to forging new partnerships with other, like-minded freelancers — Interested in harnessing the power of your network to expand your business’s reach — Listen up freelancers: Mediaville Montreal is gathering together this city’s multi-talented media community for a night of networking, noshing, brainstorming and imbibing.

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Once Upon a School project update

Posted by Giancarlo on May 16, 2010
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A message from Paula Engels:

Hi there,

After a wonderful first meeting of our Once Upon a School project with a highly energized group of brainstormers, it is my pleasure to offer you a condensed summary and call to action.

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