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Bell Media President and Vice-Chair, BCE Inc. Wade Oosterman retiring from Bell at the end of the year, Sean Cohan to lead Bell Media forward

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Mardi, octobre 3, 2023

MONTRÉAL, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - BCE Inc. (TSX: BCE) (NYSE: BCE) announced today that Sean Cohan will assume leadership of Bell Media and join the BCE leadership team on November 1, following the retirement of Wade Oosterman.

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MONTRÉAL, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - BCE Inc. (TSX: BCE) (NYSE: BCE) announced today that Sean Cohan will assume leadership of Bell Media and join the BCE leadership team on November 1, following the retirement of Wade Oosterman.
"On behalf of everyone at Bell I want to thank Wade for his leadership in making Bell a strong competitor in Canadian communications and media.
Wade will remain in his role as Vice-Chair, BCE Inc. and Bell Canada until early January, 2024, and will provide support to the new President of Bell Media to ensure a smooth transition."
"I look forward to working with Sean as he leads the Bell Media team in delivering the most compelling content across every platform.

INTIMATES BRAND KNIX AND CATALYST PARTNER ON A FIRST OF ITS KIND FEATURE DOCUMENTARY FILM INITIATIVE

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Jeudi, mai 4, 2023

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NEW YORK, May 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Catalyst, the Toronto-based content company for women creators, and Knix, the direct-to-consumer intimate apparel company, have announced the launch of The Knix Fund Catalyst Docs for Change Project. By partnering with like-minded filmmakers, the initiative will fully fund eye-opening feature documentaries about issues and stories that matter and speak to women, with the aim of igniting meaningful dialogue, breaking historical barriers, ending stigma, and mobilizing change.

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The Knix Fund Catalyst Docs for Change Project is a collaboration to self-finance and produce female-forward stories that ignite conversation and inspire change.
NEW YORK, May 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Catalyst, the Toronto-based content company for women creators, and Knix, the direct-to-consumer intimate apparel company, have announced the launch of The Knix Fund Catalyst Docs for Change Project.
The Knix Fund Catalyst Docs for Change Project will officially launch at the Banff World Media Festival, which opens on June 11th.
Knix Founder & President Joanna Griffiths and Catalyst founder Julie Bristow will participate in a moderated conversation on June 14, during which the project's objectives will be explained and explored.

GLOBAL ORIGINAL SCRIPTED SERIES ROBYN HOOD BEGINS PRODUCTION JUNE 20

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Lundi, juin 13, 2022

From Boat Rocker, Creative Rain, Eleventh Hour Films and Luti Media, the Action Drama Films in the Toronto and Hamilton Area

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From Boat Rocker, Creative Rain, Eleventh Hour Films and Luti Media, the Action Drama Films in the Toronto and Hamilton Area
TORONTO, June 13, 2022 /CNW/ -Following yesterday's exclusive announcement at Banff World Media Festival, Global confirms the start of production and casting details for new original scripted series, Robyn Hood.
Robyn Hood follows Robyn Loxley, a young woman whose masked hip-hop band, The Hood, is known for their inventive videos and anti-authoritarian message.
For Corus, Kathleen Meek is Production Executive; Rachel Nelson is Vice President, Original Content, Scripted, Factual and Kids; Lisa Godfrey is Senior Vice President of Original Content and Corus Studios.
The Global TV App is available on iOS, Android, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, Samsung Smart TVs, Roku streaming players, Roku TV models, and at watch.globaltv.com .

CORUS ENTERTAINMENT LAUNCHES THE 2022 CORUS APPRENTICE PROGRAM: YOUNG ADULT SCRIPTED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE BANFF WORLD MEDIA FESTIVAL

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Mercredi, mars 9, 2022

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TORONTO, March 9, 2022 /CNW/ - Corus Entertainment and the Banff World Media Festival (BANFF) announced that the submission process for the 2022 Corus Apprentice Program: Young Adult Scripted launches today.
Aspiring writers from underrepresented communities, with a strong desire to write in the young adult space, are encouraged to apply.
Selected candidates of the 2022 Corus Apprentice Program: Young Adult Scripted will receive a full-access pass to BANFF 2022 from June 12 June 15, and a two-week internship opportunity in the writer's room of a Corus-supported young adult live-actionproduction between June 2022 and June 2023.
For more information about the 2022 Corus Apprentice Program: Young Adult Scripted and submission requirements, please click here .

Pink Triangle Press names Jennifer McGuire Chief Content Officer

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Mercredi, janvier 5, 2022

TORONTO, Jan. 5, 2022 /CNW/ - Pink Triangle Press (PTP), Canada's leading LGBTQ2S+ media organization, announced today the appointment of Jennifer McGuire as Pink Triangle Press' Chief Content Officer, effective January 4, 2022.

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TORONTO, Jan. 5, 2022 /CNW/ - Pink Triangle Press (PTP), Canada's leading LGBTQ2S+ media organization, announced today the appointment of Jennifer McGuire as Pink Triangle Press' Chief Content Officer, effective January 4, 2022.
"Jennifer McGuire is an innovator with a track record of success particularly with transformational change," says the Executive Director of Pink Triangle Press, David Walberg.
McGuire will lead our content teams in Canada and the United States, and all content produced by Pink Triangle Press across its many channels.
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About Pink Triangle Press( http://www.pinktrianglepress.com ): Pink Triangle Press (PTP) is Canada's leading LGBTQ2S+ media organization.

Two H&R Block Board Members Named to Savoy Magazine’s 2021 Most Influential Black Corporate Directors List

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Jeudi, octobre 28, 2021

KANSAS CITY, Mo., Oct. 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) announced today that Mia Mends and Sean Cohan, members of the companys board of directors, have been named to Savoy magazine s 2021 Most Influential Black Corporate Directors list.

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KANSAS CITY, Mo., Oct. 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) announced today that Mia Mends and Sean Cohan, members of the companys board of directors, have been named to Savoy magazine s 2021 Most Influential Black Corporate Directors list.
I am proud to congratulate Mia and Sean on this achievement, said Robert A. Gerard, H&R Blocks chairman of the board.
Mia and Sean have been valuable members of the H&R Block board of directors since joining in April and I look forward to their ongoing contributions during this next phase of growth and transformation for H&R Block.
For more information on Savoy magazines 2021 Most Influential Black Corporate Directors, please visit SavoyNetwork.com/mibcd-2021 .