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Emmy-Winning Interactive Media Company

Megaphone TV is the #1 interactive sponsorship platform for broadcasters of all sizes. An Emmy award-winner for Viewer Engagement, Megaphone provides interactive polling, trivia, User Generated Content and social tools for national, international and local broadcasters including FOX, NBC, CBS, ABC, Telemundo, Nexstar and Scripps. As the head of the Customer Success team, Paul is the client’s main point of contact and he is responsible for all aspects of onboarding, retention and… Show more Megaphone TV is the #1 interactive sponsorship platform for broadcasters of all sizes. An Emmy award-winner for Viewer Engagement, Megaphone provides interactive polling, trivia, User Generated Content and social tools for national, international and local broadcasters including FOX, NBC, CBS, ABC, Telemundo, Nexstar and Scripps. As the head of the Customer Success team, Paul is the client’s main point of contact and he is responsible for all aspects of onboarding, retention and advocacy.• Paul’s mission is to develop and maintain strong relationships with customers, becoming a trusted advisor and advocate for their success• Megaphone prioritizes sponsorship to help lock in renewals and Paul leads efforts to help clients close deals. He trains managers and Account Executives, designs interactive mock-ups for pitches, configures all implementation details once campaigns are sold and supplies post-flight reporting• Drives feature adoption to ensure clients receive full value from Megaphone’s diverse product line, identifying new or unused features that provide value. Paul is solely responsible for Megaphone’s training material (manuals, webinars and videos)• Proactively analyzes customer usage to identify at-risk accounts and put them on a path to success Show less

Digital Video Production

As an instructor at The Second City Training Centre, I created an intensive video production course that teaches both technical and creative aspect of digital and traditional media to aspiring content creators. I pitched the “Intro To Video Production” course to Second City and developed all aspects of the curriculum.

Canada'S Leading Morning Show

As the Supervising Producer of Breakfast Television, I was responsible for the production of Canada’s leading local morning show. I managed a team of 20+ direct reports and oversaw editorial content. Within my first two years at BT Toronto, national ratings increased by 8% and Breakfast Television became Canada’s #1 morning show, beating closest competitor by 15%. I worked in close collaboration with the sales team to create revenue-generating integrated content opportunities, including a… Show more As the Supervising Producer of Breakfast Television, I was responsible for the production of Canada’s leading local morning show. I managed a team of 20+ direct reports and oversaw editorial content. Within my first two years at BT Toronto, national ratings increased by 8% and Breakfast Television became Canada’s #1 morning show, beating closest competitor by 15%. I worked in close collaboration with the sales team to create revenue-generating integrated content opportunities, including a multi-year, multi-million dollar partnership with Tim Hortons. I also developed marketing partnerships from concept to execution with top brands such as Walt Disney Parks & Resorts.We also reformatted the show to better integrate social media content and develop sponsored digital opportunities. Show less

Award-Winning Local Morning Show

As the Content Manager at Citytv Calgary, I managed a team of 20+ direct reports and was responsible for a department budget of $2M+.I was tasked with re-launching the local edition of Breakfast Television and leading a change in the station’s culture. The show was rebuilt with a new set, new hosts and a new format that aligned the show’s content to focus on F25-54. Ratings increased 183% within a year and the market share doubled. BT Calgary was also honoured as Best News Information… Show more As the Content Manager at Citytv Calgary, I managed a team of 20+ direct reports and was responsible for a department budget of $2M+.I was tasked with re-launching the local edition of Breakfast Television and leading a change in the station’s culture. The show was rebuilt with a new set, new hosts and a new format that aligned the show’s content to focus on F25-54. Ratings increased 183% within a year and the market share doubled. BT Calgary was also honoured as Best News Information Series at the Alberta Film and Television Awards.While at Citytv Calgary I also wrote, produced and directed a series of acclaimed documentaries that focused on the station’s grassroots, community initiatives. The Road to the BT Outdoor Classic, High Hopes Challenge and Home Ice Advantage: Hockey In Calgary demonstrated a passion for storytelling and a commitment to community. Show less

Comedy | Variety | National Broadcasts

I am an accomplished writer and director who has written for large-scale, nationally broadcast productions including Citytv’s New Year’s Bash and the Much Music Video Awards. Other writing credits include The Comedy Network’s acclaimed series Chez Carla, CTV’s Sonic Temple, the Canadian Radio Music Awards, the Gemini Awards Industry Night and the Comedy Network’s Front Row at Just For Laughs. I was the co-writer and producer of In God We Trust, a short film that aired on The Comedy… Show more I am an accomplished writer and director who has written for large-scale, nationally broadcast productions including Citytv’s New Year’s Bash and the Much Music Video Awards. Other writing credits include The Comedy Network’s acclaimed series Chez Carla, CTV’s Sonic Temple, the Canadian Radio Music Awards, the Gemini Awards Industry Night and the Comedy Network’s Front Row at Just For Laughs. I was the co-writer and producer of In God We Trust, a short film that aired on The Comedy Network. I also co-wrote “The Hack”, a feature film that was optioned for development with producers in Los Angeles. I also directed a pair of acclaimed stage productions in Los Angeles (“The Visionary Position” and “Third Eye Blonde”) which were both co-written with their star, comedian Carla Collins. Show less

Local Tv | Entertainment | Sports | Current Affairs

As Manager of In-House Productions at Sun TV, I managed a team of 12-15 direct reports that produced 5 series (Casino Rama Grill Room, Inside Jam, Canoe Live, The 411, Argos Access). My responsibilities included hiring production staff, on-air talent and I oversaw a budget of $1M+. I worked closely with sales and marketing to create innovative, revenue-generating integrated content opportunities for clients including Casino Rama and Leon’s. I also spearheaded efforts to ensure that all… Show more As Manager of In-House Productions at Sun TV, I managed a team of 12-15 direct reports that produced 5 series (Casino Rama Grill Room, Inside Jam, Canoe Live, The 411, Argos Access). My responsibilities included hiring production staff, on-air talent and I oversaw a budget of $1M+. I worked closely with sales and marketing to create innovative, revenue-generating integrated content opportunities for clients including Casino Rama and Leon’s. I also spearheaded efforts to ensure that all content produced at SUN TV (news, sports and entertainment) was packaged online with related content at Sun Media and Canoe, providing a large quantity of high-quality video to QMI Agency. Show less

Global Tv | National Entertainment Show

As the Senior Producer and Head Writer for Inside Entertainment, I oversaw the editorial content and production of Global’s national entertainment show.

Canada'S Music Station

As a producer at MuchMusic, I worked on a variety of series and specials including the MuchMusic Video Awards and the MuchMusic VJ Search.

Chez Carla | Etalk | Sonic Temple

My credits at CTV and The Comedy Network include producing eTalk (launching the series in 2001) and writing for Chez Carla and Sonic Temple.