| “There is an immense brain trust in Metro Orlando for the
digital media industry that is hard to find anywhere
else.” |
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— Bob Allen
CEO, IDEAS
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The progressive digital media sector in Metro Orlando emerged
from the convergence of several established sectors in the region,
including:
- Modeling, simulation and training (MS&T)
- Film and television production
- Theme park/ride and show
- Interactive and immersive entertainment
Today, the region is positioned in the heart of one of the top
12 clusters for digital media in the country. As new applications
for digital technology have continued to emerge, the industry has
kept pace in Metro Orlando. With a focus on content creation and
enabling technologies, the digital media sector features:
- 1,200+ companies
- 30,000 workers
- Annual revenue of an estimated $9 billion (figure includes
location-based entertainment)
Metro Orlando has the technical infrastructure, talented
employee pool and educational resources necessary to further the
growth of digital media in this region. Combined with strong
community dedication to enhancing the sector, Metro Orlando is
brimming with opportunity for both entrepreneurs and established
businesses.
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