We are now official Thought Leaders in the space

It seems like everyone these days is a thought leader. I've been referred to as such so many times in the past few months that I'm ready to change the title on my business card from Founder & CEO to Thought Leader.

Backstage has taken its thought leadership to a whole new level.  Alex Mendelev - our new VP of Business Development - was part of a recent panel discussion at a Mobile Monday event in Vancouver. According to their website, MoMoVan (as they like to call themselves) is an open forum held for the global community of wireless industry professionals... in Vancouver. Earlier this month, roughly 90 attendees heard how B.C. companies are monetizing virtual goods. As thought leaders in the space, we were invited to attend. VIATeC wrote a story about the panel's insights into the emerging market of virtual goods.

Backstage: now with 50% more thought leadership.

Backstage is a finalist for a 2009 BC Export Award

Earlier this year the accounting firm KPMG nominated Backstage for a BC Export Award. We are thrilled to announce that we are a finalist in the category of New Media and Entertainment.

The BC Export Awards annually seeks out British Columbia's Top 25 Exporters and honours them for their excellence and achievement in nine categories, including seven directed at firms and two at individuals. The ceremony is co-hosted by the Government of British Columbia and the BC Division of Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters and is the oldest awards ceremony of its kind in Canada.

The winners will be announced at the BC Export Awards on October 30th at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Vancouver. We're up against the evil Vancouver Film School (Kevin Smith's alma mater), and Arcana Studio, who seem to do cool stuff involving comic books. We're definitely in the sexiest category. Who will win: social gaming juggernaut, renowned film school, or comic book artisans? Stay tuned.