Martin Seto

Martin Seto is the producer of the Canadian Online Publishing Awards (COPAS) with 30 years of life expereince in technology, advertising, media and creative exploration. He can be reached at marty(dot)seto(at)
reflexmediasales.com or 416-907-6562, and on LinkedIn.

2025 (6) September (2) The AI Challenge - Can it Predict Horse Races The Cons of the AI Tech. Or is this just another Content Hijacking by big tech July (2) What is all the hype around AI? The Bullshit Meter Test A look at AI 1.0 : Jarvis here sir, What can I do for you master Stark today? March (1) Time for all Hosers to Stand up. Better yet Elbows Up February (1) The COPA 2024 is now a wrap. The Top Ten Showcase

2024 (4) October (1) It is time for the Publishing Industry to Step UP!! June (1) The COPAs - Inspiring the Next Generation to be the Best in the World! March (1) The 2023 COPAs is Now a Wrap! January (1) What’s in Store for 2024 - The Post Pandemic Echo

2023 (3) September (1) COPA Digital Spotlight - The Changing Face of Digital. 1 Comment June (1) COPA to Unveil Best Influencer on Social Media Categories in 2023 April (1) The Customer Un-Satisfaction Index: Netlfix has become the latest Digital Bully

2022 (3) September (1) Microsoft the Textbook Capitalist Company that Spawned the High Tech Sector and Computer Games June (1) What would the Internet be like without Google? May (1) COPA 2022 State of Digital - The Canadian Digital Ecosystem

2021 (1) September (1) How the Canadian Online Publishing Awards (COPAs) is Good for Canada.

2020 (3) December (1) The Great Digital Experiment: The COPA 2020 Awards Re-Invented August (1) COPA Digital Spotlight : A look Back at the Internet Part 3 - Digital goes Mainstream 2011- 2020 1 Comment July (1) A look at Virtual Events - Is the Face to face event model dead?

2019 (2) June (2) COPA Digital Spotlight - A Look Back at the Internet Part 2 - The Digital Gold Rush Years 2000-2010 1 Comment COPA Digital Spotlight - A Look Back at the Internet Part 1 - The Dotcom Boom Years 1990-2000

2018 (6) November (1) A Look at Android Phones - Huawei P20 Pro 1 Comment October (1) Life in the Digital Briar Patch: What happens when you get a Bad Internet Reputation? September (1) A look at Android Smartphones - Samsung Galaxy S8 July (1) Life in the Digital Briar Patch – How can you spot a fake digital person. June (1) Life in the Digital Briar Patch – How to spot an Internet Scam May (1) The Rise and Fall of the Digital Titans - Will history repeat itself again?

2017 (13) December (1) Car Tech – The New Digital Channel Coming Soon November (1) Hacker Marketing – The Seeds of Digital Marketing October (1) MyGica Android TV Media Streamer- I am a committed chord cutter 2 Comments September (1) The Continued Rise of Ad Blocking – We need to respect the reader 2 Comments August (1) What is A Chatbot? Is this the future or just another over-promise by the technology industry. June (3) COPA Digital Media Spotlight - Our Salute to Radio COPA Digital Media Spotlight - Our Salute to Photo Journalism COPA Digital Media Spotlight - Our Salute to B2B Publications May (1) What does a Web 2.0 Publishing Company Look like - The 3 Headed Dragon Model April (1) Virtual Reality Content - A New Creative Format for Designers March (1) A Look at the BPA B2B Publisher Private Ad Network February (1) The Fake News Scam is Rampant. Who are the victims in this next generation scam? January (1) Coverage of CES, the biggest tech show on earth

2016 (14) December (1) Digital Pet Peeves. Time to stop all the sinful behaviour in the digital ecosystem November (1) COPA 2016 Recap - Check out the Rising new stars in the Digital Scene in Canada October (1) Technology Alphabet Soup - New Tech Terms to Learn 2 Comments September (1) Is Tabloid journalism online out of control? 10 Reasons Why I admire Donald Trump August (1) White Hat vs Black Hat - Web Analytics and non-human traffic July (1) COPA Digital Media Spotlight: Niche Magazines need to be more magazine-like in the digital world June (3) COPA Digital Media Spotlight -Association websites/publications for B2B Advertising COPA Digital Media Spotlight- Community News content (Part 2) - Cultural websites COPA Digital Media Spotlight- Community News content (Part 1) - Print, TV and Radio digital convergence May (1) COPA Digital Media Spotlight - How Radio reinvented themselves in the digital age April (1) CNW News Widget Review - Content Automation Technology for publisher’s websites March (1) Smartphones - The Good, the Bad and the Money. The Top 10 In-Effective Habits of Smartphone Zombies February (1) The Internet Factories - A Behind the Scenes Look at a Data Centre January (1) Is 2016 the Year of the Digital Shakedown of the Ad Tech community?- The growth of ad blocking software

2015 (12) December (1) My Christmas Wish List for the Publishing industry - A recipe for digital success from La Presse November (1) Bring back the Dell Computer Dude - A look at some classic TV tech ads just in time for the holidays October (1) The Riches of the Digital E-Waste Land - $68 million in gold, silver, palladium and copper waiting to be E-harvested for Charity September (1) The Dark Web - What are Your Website Security Measures? August (1) Blackberry Passport Review -“ A Device for the Power User with Peace of Mind for Hacker Attacks July (1) Is Behavioural or Native Advertising the latest smoke screen from the tech community to reinvent advertising online? 5 Comments June (1) Why the Digital Content System is Broken. How Can We Fix It? 2 Comments May (1) The 2015 COPA’s Search for Digital Excellence begins. April (1) Microsoft Surface Pro 3 Review – Backyard Mobile technology for Patio Living March (1) The Kid that Cried Wolf - When is Social Media going to grow up and act like a responsible adult? 4 Comments February (1) Traditional vs. Digital advertising - Reinventing the ways to help grow your client’s business January (1) The Myths of the Promise of Technology for Society – Brain Beanie the latest in tech gear

2014 (12) December (1) The COPAs 2014, the best in Canadian Digital Publishing sets the bar higher again November (1) Digital Scam Alert: The Browser Hijackers October (1) HP Elite Tablet and Laptop - Devices for the multi-screen workplace September (1) A Call for Freedom of Choice – An Open Letter to the CRTC August (1) Tech Notes Part 2 : Ink and Beyond Conference Vendor Roundtable – State of the Newspaper Industry July (1) Tech Notes: Magnet 2014 Exhibitors Roundtable – Cut through the Jungle June (1) Email Newsletters - The Yin of online marketing 3 Comments May (1) Digital Monetization- How are other traditional media companies doing it? April (1) The COPAs - In Search of Digital Excellence March (1) Digital Monetization - RTB Technology creates an auction market for online ads 1 Comment February (1) Acer C720 Chromebook Review - Life in the Cloud January (1) Tech in 2014: Watch out for Big Fat Mouse Syndrome 2 Comments

2013 (12) December (1) Marty’s Xmas Gadget Wish List for 2013 - I Want Digital Freedom November (1) The Art of Digital Storytelling - COPA Winners Spotlight October (1) Panasonic Toughpad FZ-G1 Review - Tablets for the mobile worker September (1) SEO - What is the media value of SEO traffic for publishers? August (1) ASUS TAICHI Review – A look at the latest in laptop and tablet hybrid design July (1) Social Media Watch - How do we create content for picture sharing channels? June (1) Sharp Aquos Quattron 80” LED Smart 3D TV - Internet TV is growing May (1) Real-Time Marketing - Keeping the store open 24/7 April (1) Blackberry Z10 Product Review - Blackberry comes out swinging 1 Comment March (1) Digital Privacy - The Internet can be a creepy place. Let's keep the creeps out 2 Comments February (1) Windows 8 Review - A look at the Windows 8 ecosystem January (1) 2012 Year in Review - Is your magazine in the digital spin cycle? 3 Comments

2012 (12) December (1) Nokia 900 4.3" Phone Review - Will there be a Windows phone in your stocking this season? November (1) Infographics - The new digital fast food for web content October (1) The Google Nexus 7 Tablet – Another Android tablet in a crowded market 4 Comments September (1) Digital Street Smarts – The Art of the Online Scam 2 Comments August (1) What is your Smartphone Strategy? A Look into the Crystal Ball 1 Comment July (1) Paid Digital Content – Creating scarcity in cyberspace : Part One – B2C June (1) Blackberry PlayBook 7” Tablet Review – Putting back the chic in RIM? 11 Comments May (1) Technology Alphabet Soup – 5 tech terms you should know 2 Comments April (1) Kindle Fire Tablet Review – eBooks are here to stay 3 Comments March (1) Is Print Dead? Myth or Fact 6 Comments February (1) Acer Iconia Tab W500 Review – Is 2012 the year of Windows tablets? 3 Comments January (1) 2011 Year in Review – Trends and issues that magazine publishers must be aware of 1 Comment

2011 (12) December (1) Marty's Wish List - Tablets to buy this Christmas 3 Comments November (1) Sony Tablet S Review – The tablet invades the living room 6 Comments October (1) Can magazines be the conversation medium – Another strategy to compete against Google September (1) LG Optimus Tablet Review – Imagine an interactive 3D magazine cover 1 Comment August (1) QR codes - another way for magazines to compete with Google July (1) Motorola Xoom Tablet Review – The beginning of the Motorola comeback story? 2 Comments June (1) What is the magazine industry's strategy to defeat Google? 6 Comments May (1) Marty’s Top 10 – How to irritate and repel your readers online 9 Comments April (1) All Android tablets are not created equal: the $200 tablet reviewed 3 Comments March (1) Magazine app review – emerging business models 7 Comments February (1) Dell Streak Pocket Tablet – The 5 inch smartphone tablet 2 Comments January (1) 2010 Year in Review – Media Monster Unleashed 1 Comment

2010 (8) December (1) eReaders – If we build it will readers and advertisers come? November (3) Smart Phones – A new channel of distribution Samsung Galaxy Tab – Sneak Preview 2 Comments The Apple iPad 1 Comment October (2) The Kindle DX Sony Reader Touch Edition PRS-6000 September (2) The KOBO eReader 5 Comments The eReader revolution begins for magazines