Michael Bancroft Email & Phone Number

Beyond Innovation uncovers the world’s new and emerging technologies changing the waywe live and do business. Venture capitalist and entrepreneur Anthony Lacavera travels theglobe in search of investors and founders who are taking risks and betting big on our future.Journalist Michael Bancroft unearths the latest advancements in technology acrossindustries, including artificial intelligence and gene editing, and discovers innovators creatingthe probable from the once-impossible. www.beyondinnovation.tv Achievements:• created, presented and executive produced 3 seasons (73 episodes) of a half hour global televisionseries (first run aired on Bloomberg TV to 437 million+ households)episode example: https://beyondinnovation.tv/category/episodes/• sold the show to multiple airlines, television networks and streaming platforms• secured over USD$3 million in advertising and sponsorship funding for global television series(oversaw production to 7 destinations around the world per season).

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

Globalive Media is a premier curator and producer of multimedia content focused on business, technology and innovation. Globalive Media creates content that celebrates and discovers entrepreneurs, startups and leaders changing our world for the better. Through the stories we tell, we help connect the global ecosystem to foster positive advancements in the way we are living and working.Globalive Media has created editorially driven content in association with companies such as Microsoft, KPMG, Lenovo, Intuit, BDC Capital, PwC, Dentons, the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) and Canaccord Genuity to name a few.Achievements:• $1 million+ revenue in first year for sponsored content• 100+ interviews produced globally for platform in first year: www.globalivemedia.com• 7-part Webby award winning digital series #TheAiEdge (6-figure sponsor): https://globalivemedia.com/ai-edge/.

New York, Ny, Us

The Feed with Amber Mac & Michael B on Canada Talks, Channel 167 (USA & Canada)Saturdays at 11 am and 7 pm ETSundays at 5 am, 1 pm and 5 pm ETEvery week Amber Mac & Michael B showcase the latest in the world of tech, social media and what’s trending online in a way that’s smart, sassy and fun for the whole family. Whether you want to know how to keep yourself safe when connected, get start-up tips from today’s hottest tech entrepreneurs, or stay up-to-date on what to download, this seasoned tech team has the answers. The Feed is your show for non-stop tech talk about what’s new, now, and next.Achievements:• regularly tops the tech podcast charts in iTunes for a single episode in multiple regions• interviewed guests including Guy Kawasaki, Tony Robbins and Margaret Atwood• research, write and book guests from around the world for one-hour weekly show• produced and presented over 360 episodes• sold over $100,000 of integrated content sponsorship.

New York, Ny, Us

Responsible for all aspects of production, editorial, and technical management of Bloomberg Television programs produced in Canada.Responsibilities included:- Overseeing network editorial coverage- Developing programming- Overseeing network programming schedule- Managing 25+ staff (editorial and production)- Managing network budget ($3.5M+ annually)- Establishing remote camera facility relationships and managing budgets and bookings (globally)- Developing key special programming and coverage of major business and financial events- Overseeing all aspects of daily breaking news- Managing Canadian website and feeding content to social media platforms- Developing partnerships with industry bodies and organisations to raise network and talent profiles through sponsorships, event hosting and speaking engagements- Developing sales sponsorships and branded content opportunities- Creating and distributing television promos for show and network programming.Achievements:- Equalled competitor’s highest rated show in less than 4 months since launching the network- Launched network to over 6 million+ homes nationally- Exclusive high profile interviews that broke news, including Stephen Poloz, Bharat Masrani, Andre Desmarais and Dominic Barton- Delivered two hours of special live coverage of the Canadian Federal budget 2016, guests included Bill Morneau–Finance Minister, Rona Ambrose–Opposition Leader and Charles Sousa–Ontario Finance Minister- Created, produced and presented a one hour special of Bloomberg’s innovation show Bloomberg Brink- Created and launched a daily one-hour live show and four weekly half hour shows- Bloomberg Sightlines special (guests included Don Walker, CEO, Magna International, Kirstine Stewart, Diply, Peter Aceto, CEO, Tangerine, Ian Gillespie, Founder, Westbank Projects, Deborah Gillis, CEO, Catalyst and Geeta Sankappanavar, President, Grafton Asset Management)

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

Responsibilities included:• producing and taking to air daily live business news programming• social media strategy for on-air broadcasts• pitching, researching, writing, interviewing, reporting and producing national and international business news stories and segments for television and the web• story placement, teases, graphics, writing, timing and all other editorial and production elements as well as taking lead on coverage decisions, guest bookings, and editorial meetings• producing live special programming such as federal budgets, auto shows and the PDAC• managing programming budgets and resources• App Central - booking, scheduling, managing budget and resources, researching, writing, editing, producing and presenting weekly half-hour internationally distributed digital lifestyle television series• brand partnership integration.Achievements:• App Central: presented and produced 105 episodes of a weekly half hour television series• App Central: increased viewership x10 from previous show in timeslot to 300,000+ viewers• App Central: sold and distributed across 5 networks nationally, to 4 countries internationally, and onboard airlines• App Central: reduced series budget by 40% and halved delivery time• Market Sense: increased ratings in timeslot by almost 80% in 3 months.

Brisbane, Queensland, Au

Responsibilities included:• overseeing the development and implementation of multiple communication campaigns and strategies for an ICT organization servicing over 10 000 employees• writing, editing, designing and managing the in-house creation of publications and communications both internal and external to the organisation including magazines, newsletters, websites and advertising material• managing a team of nine (graphic designers, marketing, communication, PR and media officers)• strategic media and corporate communication advice/support to GM, CIO, board of directors and organization• writing and editing of estimates (financial briefs) for parliamentary ministers• delivery of events and displays• market research and customer engagement• internal and external stakeholder management including media organizations and private entities.Achievements:• increased monthly publication readership by 20%• managed the merge and change management of two organizations • developed and oversaw website for online customer services (behavioural change)• developed online media avenue for internal communications (video/webcasts)• prevented media crisis during building flood and ceiling collapse.

Brisbane, Queensland, Au

Responsibilities included:• developing and managing the implementation of a state-wide marketing communication campaign for a new smartcard driver licence and cards (over 3 million customers)• internal and external stakeholder engagement and consultation• developing and implementing a customer engagement survey and communication strategy for more than 10 000 employees • producing feature articles, newsletters, brochures, internet pages, advertisements, television and radio commercials, speeches, briefing notes, media issue responses, presentations and publicity kits• writing, editing and designing a full newspaper page on road safety every month as part of a first of its kind partnership deal with 19 regional newspapers• producing a half-hour primetime television documentary in partnership with Channel 7• advising Channel 7’s Queensland Weekender and Great South East television programs• managing a budget of AUD 6 million• crisis and media issues management• providing guidance and assistance to team members and mentoring• managing a team of seven.Achievements:• one full newspaper page in 19 newspapers per month for a 12 month duration• produced 30 minute prime-time road safety documentary “Here for Life” with Channel 7• created and oversaw design and production of five new licences and smartcards• resolved privacy issues generated by peak bodies and media surrounding legislation• radio, print, community service announcements and TV commercials for road safety• raised project’s profile with the public and business entities (extensive media coverage and key speaking engagements at national and international events)• developed and implemented both an internal and external communication strategy and plan for a newly restructured sate government division• successful behavioural change of staff and customers with relation to ICT services.

Englewood Cliffs, Nj, Us

Responsibilities included:• overall editorial and production/graphic elements of the newscast• story selection and placement, writing, graphic orders, tease and headline writing• ideas for daily stories and special programming, interviewing and editing news packages• working with news managers to execute editorial philosophy and meet strategic goals • working with Singapore headquarters for graphic production, art direction and live crosses with international correspondents including satellite bookings • managing compliance with all relevant laws and company policy on broadcasts and news operations.Achievements:• successful producing of Trading Matters, a half-hour weekday, prime-time, live to air business news program• line-producer of Trading Matters and Australia this Week.

Responsibilities included:• pitching, researching, presenting and producing (overseeing editing) stories on the entertainment industry including red-carpet coverage, general news and one-on-one interviews with high profiled personalities.Achievement:• reported on a major award ceremony from the Kodak Theatre, Los Angeles (live to air)• exclusive behind the scenes of Warner Brothers Studios in Burbank.

• decided order and time allotted to stories when producing rundowns using the iNews computer program• monitoring all news sources including wires • writing anchor lead-ins, stories and teasers• line producing live broadcast.

Responsibilities included:• pitching, researching and writing feature articles for the Daily Bruin and their insert magazines• researching, writing, producing, editing and anchoring weekly news bulletins on UCLARadio.com • interviewing high profile personalities.Achievements:• interviewed major celebrities live on radio including Morgan Freeman and Jeff Goldblum• front page feature article on Oscar nominated film• co-host of a weekly two hour radio show.

Napa, Ca, Us

Pyrmont, Nsw, Au

• updated and distributed weekly program schedules for the state of Queensland• managed the public relations and dealt with enquires and complaints in relation to local, state and interstate programming• assisted the Programming/Publicity/Promotions Manager with all matters in relation to television material and events for the network• worked with media organizations with respect to programming, publications and materials.

• pitched, researched and wrote stories for a prime-time lifestyle television program• produced program segments from conception and planning to filming and editing• updated and maintained Click on Ten’s website on a daily basis• assisted sales, advertising and marketing teams with relation to the program.Achievement:• series one - 13 episodes.

• reported local, state and national news and current affairs for all ABC Radio Networks• produced, presented and edited weekly celebrity interview segments for the ABC Radio Programming department.

Mba, Major In Finance, Minor In Marketing

Post Graduate, Print & Broadcast Journalism

Bachelor Of Communication, Journalism & Screen Production