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[ February 3, 2012 9:30 am to February 4, 2012 5:00 pm. ] This interactive first session in the WIFT-T Media Leadership Program (MLP) takes participants through the elements of a great business proposal. In tandem with receiving instruction on personal presentation, participants are given a group assignment which must be presented and "sold." Final presentations will also be assigned.
Faculty: Mickey Rogers, President, Mickey Rogers Media
Note | Restricted to participants [...]
[ January 21, 2012; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. January 28, 2012; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. February 4, 2012; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] The first module in the WIFT-T Business Management for Media Professionals Program (BMMP), Industry Fundamentals is designed to introduce emerging media professionals to the business fundamentals of the screen-based industry.
Through core business concepts, participants learn about the environment and the nature of the Canadian media industry. Participants emerge with a stronger understanding of the who, what, [...]
[ February 24, 2012; 8:30 am to 10:00 am. ] Where | St. Andrew's Club, 150 King St. W, 27th Floor
Cost | $15 (+ HST) Members, $20 (+ HST) Non-Members
Register | Complete a Programming Registration Form and return to wift@wift.com
Right in time for tax season! The first session in the Career Advancement Program (CAP) covers the principles of finance related to individual or family unit [...]
[ February 24, 2012 9:30 am to February 25, 2012 5:00 pm. ] The second session in the WIFT-T Media Leadership Program (MLP) explores the leadership skills required for success in our highly-unpredictable and rapidly-changing times.
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving covers a range of practical skills for personal empowerment and leveraging action plans in the workplace. Managing Creativity covers ethical issues and complex leadership perspectives for both individuals and [...]
[ March 3, 2012; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. March 10, 2012; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. March 17, 2012; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] The second module in the WIFT-T Business Management for Media Professionals Program (BMMP), Financing and Rights focuses on public, private and alternate financing options, as well as the negotiation of broadcast and distribution agreements.
Downstream and alternate revenue streams are also explored, along with basic principles of contract, partnership, intellectual property, copyright law, commercial exploitation of rights [...]
[ March 7, 2012; 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. ] Where | Hyatt Regency - King Street Social, 370 King St. W
Cost | $20 Students, $35 Members, $40 Non-Members
Register | Complete a Programming Registration Form and return to wift@wift.com
Save the date! The inaugural luncheon in the International Women in Digital Media Speaker Series (iWDMS) features Alexandra Samuel, co-founder and principal of Social Signal and Director of the Social + [...]
[ March 9, 2012 9:30 am to March 10, 2012 5:00 pm. ] An intense combination of theory and practice, Financial Management for Non Financial Managers explores financial reporting and financial statements, and business unit planning and budgeting, as well as hands-on segments on capital markets and budgets for interactive content.
Practical Applications continue with exercises in corporate and project accounting, cash flow, and long-term revenue—particularly for complex multiplatform [...]
[ March 21, 2012; 9:30 am to 5:30 pm. ] This introductory session of the WIFT-T Executive Management Program provides an assessment of today’s screen-based production business in Canada, including the challenges and opportunities facing the entrepreneur and the directions that larger media corporations are undertaking.
Participants receive formal instruction on preparing business plans that reflect industry realities, including tips and techniques on using these plans [...]
[ March 22, 2012; 9:30 am to 5:30 pm. ] How do production companies implement the annual business planning process as a blueprint for the year’s activities and investments?
This session of the WIFT-T Executive Management Program demonstrates the differences between corporate financial planning and budgeting for production, and provides an overview of the principles of finance that set the stage for the day’s program.
This session [...]
[ March 23, 2012; 9:30 am to 5:30 pm. ] This session of the WIFT-T Executive Management Program explores fundamental corporate auxiliaries that are crucial for strategic growth.
Participants look at common legal scenarios in the production industry and how they correspond to strategies for identifying, protecting and exploiting rights in production and other intellectual property.
Participants learn key responsibilities, liabilities and other HR issues faced by SMEs, [...]
[ March 24, 2012; 9:30 am to 5:30 pm. ] Generating best practice workflows for integrating linear content with the interactive extensions required for some components of funding is a current area of interest.
The final session of the WIFT-T Executive Management Program deconstructs the integrated production workflow required to manage multiple production processes and teams.
In the second session of one-on-one consultations, participants again cycle through a series of meetings [...]
[ March 30, 2012 9:30 am to March 31, 2012 5:00 pm. ] Understanding the principles of marketing is essential in the dramatically changing world of media production. The customer and consumer are changing—and that means the business model behind media and production enterprise must also change.
This session of the WIFT-T Media Leadership Program (MLP) unveils some of the most important principles of marketing, highlights the new trends, and [...]
[ April 14, 2012; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. April 21, 2012; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. April 28, 2012; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] The third module in the WIFT-T Business Management for Media Professionals Program (BMMP), Marketing and Distribution will illustrate the importance of sales to a content producer’s bottom line. Participants receive insight on effective sales materials, from a “stop-them-in-their-tracks” proposal to email marketing.
Analysis on the distribution process will include the sales and marketing cycle, as well as key [...]
[ April 20, 2012 9:30 am to April 21, 2012 5:00 pm. ] This session in the WIFT-T Media Leadership Program (MLP) examines topical media industry issues including terms of trade, interactive extensions, market saturation and competition and rights management. It looks at a special case study on the optimization of assets for the hit series CSI.
Faculty: Industry speakers from entertainment law, associations, broadcasting, production and interactive TBC
Note | Restricted to [...]
[ April 27, 2012; 8:30 am to 10:00 am. ] Where | St. Andrew’s Club, 150 King St. W, 27th Floor
Cost | $15 (+ HST) Members, $20 (+ HST) Non-Members
Register | Complete a Programming Registration Form and return to wift@wift.com
Technology has created a host of new job descriptions, functions and roles that need to be filled. At the same time, a relationship remains between gender and job [...]
[ May 11, 2012; 9:30 am to 5:00 pm. ] The final session in the WIFT-T Media Leadership Program (MLP) allows participants to present their final projects, assigned in the first class, as well as hear from industry leaders about future perspectives and industry trends. The program closes with graduation certificates and cocktails.
Faculty: Industry speakers from broadcasting, production and interactive TBC
Note | Restricted to participants in [...]
[ May 12, 2012; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. May 26, 2012; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. June 2, 2012; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] The fourth module in the WIFT-T Business Management for Media Professionals Program (BMMP), Production Management enables participants to manage the creation and launch of screen-based media projects. The module examines critical methods for content creation and offers strategies that maximize resources and time frames. Management methods, timelines and project life cycles are examined with a focus [...]
[ June 23, 2012; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. July 7, 2012; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. July 14, 2012; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] The final module in the WIFT-T Business Management for Media Professionals Program (BMMP), Production Accounting explores the role and responsibilities of the production accountant and staff. Participants follow a detailed analysis of the methods and procedures used by accountants working in various sectors of the screen-based industry.
Participants will acquire hard skills and analytical tools through a comprehensive [...]
[ June 29, 2012; 8:30 am to 10:00 am. ] Where | St. Andrew’s Club, 150 King St. W, 27th Floor
Cost | $15 (+ HST) Members, $20 (+ HST) Non-Members
Register | Complete a Programming Registration Form and return to wift@wift.com
Explore the power of your “digital footprint," otherwise known as your online brand. Your online network commands authority and is a useful tool for your professional [...]
[ October 26, 2012; 8:30 am to 10:00 am. ] Where | St. Andrew’s Club, 150 King St. W, 27th Floor
Cost | $15 (+ HST) Members, $20 (+ HST) Non-Members
Register | Complete a Programming Registration Form and return to wift@wift.com
How do you convince decision-makers to offer you a higher salary without taking yourself out of the running for the job? In our competitive economy, savvy [...]
[ December 7, 2012; 8:30 am to 10:00 am. ] Where | St. Andrew’s Club, 150 King St. W, 27th Floor
Cost | $15 (+ HST) Members, $20 (+ HST) Non-Members
Register | Complete a Programming Registration Form and return to wift@wift.com
Are you ready to contribute to corporate governance? This career advancement step is not only rewarding, but also increases recognition of your impact in your area of expertise. [...]