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PIAC discusses Bill C-11 - the "Online Streaming Act" with Scott Benzie of Digital First Canada, a group representing Canadians making user-generated content on social media and related platforms.  We discuss PIAC's proposal of "statIc" versus "dynamic" discoverability as a method to reach a compromise between promotion of Canadian content and user-generated content. We also discuss algorithmic platforms and the present environment for digital creators in Canada as well as several scenarios and their effect on viewers and creators if C-11 passes as is. Part 2 of 2 part special.PIAC remarks to Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage on Bill C-11 are found here. PIAC argued for a fix to the “discoverability” sticking point to solve the “user-generated content” question.  Too bad we got no questions on our proposal from MPs. We are not sure ignoring consumers helps.  PIAC will seek to appear before the Senate of Canada during its consideration of Bill C-11.

PIAC discusses <a href="https://www.parl.ca/legisinfo/en/bill/44-1/c-11" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bill C-11 - the "Online Streaming Act"</a> with Scott Benzie of <a href="https://digitalfirstcanada.ca" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Digital First Canada</a>, a group representing Canadians making user-generated content on social media and related platforms.  We discuss PIAC's proposal of "statIc" versus "dynamic" discoverability as a method to reach a compromise between promotion of Canadian content and user-generated content. We also discuss algorithmic platforms and the present environment for digital creators in Canada as well as several scenarios and their effect on viewers and creators if C-11 passes as is. Part 2 of 2 part special.PIAC remarks to Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage on Bill C-11 are found <a href="https://www.piac.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/CHPC-C-11-Online-Streaming-Act-PIAC-Oral-Remarks-1-June-2022-FINAL.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. PIAC argued for a fix to the “discoverability” sticking point to solve the “user-generated content” question.  Too bad we got no questions on our proposal from MPs. We are not sure ignoring consumers helps.  PIAC will seek to appear before the Senate of Canada during its consideration of Bill C-11.

Fixing Bill C-11 for Consumers - Part 2 with Scott Benzie

OK, here's a really interesting twist on a creative career. Go to film school and then don't actually produce films. Instead, get into marketing for the creative industries!Promoting major international media events for people who often produce major international media events themselves is quite a challenge and a great career.Scott Benzie tells you all about it. Scott is the Director of Marketing at Brunico Communications where he arranges the websites, promotional content, media releases and marketing strategies for the company, as well as facilitating business meetings and opportunities for delegates at events such as the annual legendary Banff World Media Festival.Scott finds the appeal of marketing is that your success can be measured objectively in the numbers achieved in the various tasks you are assigned. And one can still do business and socialize with the movers and shakers in media as “they often need your services as much as you need their business."Describing the many steppingstones to his current position, Scott has found that the various puzzle pieces in your career present themselves when you are ready to work them into the mix.Our favourite piece of advice from Scott:“Never fall in love with your job. Fall in love with what you do.” We’ll let Scott explain why. SUBSCRIBE TO THE FREE MONETIZING YOUR CREATIVITY PODCAST:itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/monet…d1082894462?mt=2While you're there, please leave your comments and suggestions for future episodes. We love your feedback!Or search for Monetizing Your Creativity on Stitcher, Google Play Music, Overcast or your other podcast app.SoundCloud:www.monetizingyourcreativity.comFollow us on Instagram:@monetizingyourcreativitywww.instagram.com/monetizingyourcreativity

OK, here's a really interesting twist on a creative career. Go to film school and then don't actually produce films. Instead, get into marketing for the creative industries! Promoting major international media events for people who often produce major international media events themselves is quite a challenge and a great career. Scott Benzie tells you all about it. Scott is the Director of Marketing at Brunico Communications where he arranges the websites, promotional content, media releases and marketing strategies for the company, as well as facilitating business meetings and opportunities for delegates at events such as the annual legendary Banff World Media Festival. Scott finds the appeal of marketing is that your success can be measured objectively in the numbers achieved in the various tasks you are assigned. And one can still do business and socialize with the movers and shakers in media as “they often need your services as much as you need their business." Describing the many steppingstones to his current position, Scott has found that the various puzzle pieces in your career present themselves when you are ready to work them into the mix. Our favourite piece of advice from Scott: “Never fall in love with your job. Fall in love with what you do.” We’ll let Scott explain why. SUBSCRIBE TO THE FREE MONETIZING YOUR CREATIVITY PODCAST: <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/monet…d1082894462?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/monet…d1082894462?mt=2</a> While you're there, please leave your comments and suggestions for future episodes. We love your feedback! Or search for Monetizing Your Creativity on Stitcher, Google Play Music, Overcast or your other podcast app. SoundCloud: <a href="http://www.monetizingyourcreativity.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.monetizingyourcreativity.com</a> Follow us on Instagram: @monetizingyourcreativity <a href="http://www.instagram.com/monetizingyourcreativity" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/monetizingyourcreativity</a>

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