2011 Annual Reports
The 2011 WIFT-T Annual Report and 2011 Foundation Annual Report are now available.
Please take a moment to review these important documents outlining our initiatives, achievements and financial statements from last year. Special thanks to those who are profiled in this year’s reports and to all of our partners and donors who supported WIFT-T and the Foundation in 2011.
Annual General Meetings
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the members of WIFT-T is held in order to elect the Board of Directors and appoint auditors for the ensuing year. This complimentary event includes a keynote presentation by an industry leader, the election of the Board, and a catered networking reception. All are welcome to attend (including non-members).
WIFT-T announces 2012-2013 Board of Directors
The 2012-2013 Board of Directors was elected at WIFT-T’s AGM on Tuesday April 24th, 2012, at Deluxe Postproduction. Newly elected Directors are Pat DiVittorio, Vice-President, Program Planning, Bell Media; Fiona Lee, CA, Director of Finance, Programming, Corus Entertainment; Kristine Murphy, Director, Industry Development, OMDC; and Natalie Osborne, EVP, Business Development, 9 Story Entertainment. Read the full release.
Special thanks to 2012 keynote speaker Heather Steele, Director of Communications at Ubisoft Toronto, who delivered an engaging presentation on social media marketing. Thanks also to everyone who attended the AGM, to our dedicated volunteers, and to Deluxe Postproduction for hosting our AGM for a second year.
2012 Keynote Speaker: Heather Steele
With more than 13 years’ experience in marketing communications and public relations, Heather Steele has helped build the profiles of a multitude of global brands including Microsoft, Xbox, Disney, Electronic Arts, AMD and Hewlett-Packard. A self-professed tech, games and gadgets geek, she vaguely remembers a time before Facebook and currently spends more time than she should playing Skyrim. Ms. Steele’s keynote presentation will examine social media marketing, particularly in relation to gaming and interactive content.
About the Election
Only Full Members are eligible to be nominated for the WIFT-T Board of Directors (candidate may become a Full Member within ten days of the AGM) and only Full Members may vote to elect Directors to the Board. Please note nominations for the 2012/2013 Board are closed. Nominations are not accepted from the floor at the AGM. Full Members who are unable to attend the AGM may vote by proxy using the form distributed by WIFT-T.
Annual Reports
Click on the link to view a report in your web browser. To download a PDF document, right click and select “Save link as.” For annual reports from previous years, please send a request to kswailes@wift.com.
