It's nearly the end of the year, and a good time for reflecting on the major developments, trends, and successes of the last 12 months.
In that spirit, the
Digi Awards were held last week, to celebrate the best of digital media in Canada. Marked with a ceremony at the Carlu, the awards night acknowledged the work of nominees in more than 20 categories in 2012.
The hometown team did Toronto proud, scooping up awards in many key categories. Among the local winners:
Best Use of Social Media: Juniper Park
The agency helped Pearson International Airport run its
Tweet-a-Carol program, in which you can tweet a request to have a loved one travelling through the airport be greeted by carollers during the holiday season.
Best in Mobile Applications:
Smokebomb Entertainment
Smokebomb is a digital production company. They were recognized for creating
Totally Amp'd, an interactive app-based interactive TV-style series geared to teenagers.
Best in Tablet Applications:
Aux Magazine for iPad
The monthly digital music magazine melds traditional coverage (such as interviews and reviews) with video and interactive features that allow readers to engage more fully with the music and artists Aux covers. It is produced by Aux TV and Blue Ant Media.
Canada’s Most Promising Digital Media Company:
Juice Mobile
Specifically dedicated to mobile advertising, Juice's clients range from Apple to Live Nation. It was founded in 2010.
Writer: Hamutal Dotan
Source: Digi Awards