Behind The Headlines – The Role of Digital in Media
We are excited to announce second in CPRS Toronto’s “Behind The Headlines” series, where we will talk about the The Role of Digital in Media taking place on July 17th, 2024 at 6pm in partnership with Meltwater.
This panel series will touch on today’s ever-changing media landscape directly from its source. Our panellists, comprising seasoned Canadian journalists, will share their expertise and provide #publicrelations professionals with a new perspective on #mediarelations. The first in this four-part series covered the Dos and Don’ts of pitching. Follow up events will include discussion about the new age of #AI, and the future of the #media industry as a whole.
Introducing our panelists and moderator for today’s second instalment in CPRS Toronto’s Behind The Headlines panel series, The Role of Digital in Media.
Today’s panel will touch on today’s ever-changing media landscape directly from its source. Our panellists, comprising seasoned Canadian journalists, will share their expertise and provide public relations professionals with a new perspective on media relations.
Moderator:
- Bunmi Adeoye
Panelists:
Takara Small
Takara Small covers technology and business for a variety of national and international publications. She is a technology contributor for CBC (national), BBC World News (North America). She is also pursuing a SANS cybersecurity certification. Takara hosts CBC series “Death in Cryptoland” about a crypto-tycoon, and Sony Entertainment podcast “They Did That” about the movers, shakers and innovators that changed our world. She is also the founder of VentureKids Canada, an award-winning nonprofit that provides coding classes and startup workshops to youth living in underserved communities.
Mishal Cazmi
Mishal Cazmi is an award-winning writer, editor and content strategist with over a decade of experience working in print and digital media within the lifestyle space covering beauty, fashion and entertainment. In addition to being on the mastheads of Hello! Canada and Glow magazine, she’s written for some of Canada’s top publications. As a consultant, she’s also helped brands shape their voice, and worked with agencies to develop campaign ideas. In her current role at Pinterest, she leads editorial on the global Originals team, working on all original content and curation, along with heading up the workstream for public figures. She regularly appears on The Social as an on-air beauty expert. She also has a newsletter called Small Joys about all the little things that bring joy, featuring curated recommendations, musings and interviews.
Brandon Gonez
Brandon Gonez is the CEO/Founder of Gonez Media Inc (GMI), founded in November 2020 and is now Canada’s fastest-growing online news & entertainment company. GMI has disrupted the media landscape by creating and acquiring informative and entertaining media brands such as The Brandon Gonez Show and Now Toronto. Both platforms have become the go-to spaces where the biggest names in news and entertainment come for sit-down interviews. These names include Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, NDP leader Jagmeet Singh, R&B sensation Jully Black, Dancehall superstar Shenseea and international dance duo Les Twins, just to name a few.
As one of the country’s most beloved broadcasters, Brandon has redefined the media industry by creating must-watch content for audiences right at their fingertips. Prior to the launch of his new business, Brandon was a reporter and anchor at CP24 where he delivered daily coverage of the most significant breaking news unfolding across the Greater Toronto Area and the country. Gonez joined the CP24 team in January 2019 from CTV’s national morning show, YOUR MORNING but actually started his career in Northwest British Columbia as a video journalist for CFTK-TV News. He has worked all across the country for some of Canada’s biggest legacy networks. Hailing from Toronto, but raised in Brampton, Ont., Gonez is a graduate of York University with a B.A. degree in Communications and a certificate in Television and Radio broadcasting from Seneca College.
Corinne Perez-Abergel
Corinne Perez-Abergel is a Senior Account Director on the Consumer + Lifestyle team at Proof Strategies. Working in public relations since 2011, Corinne has led award-winning campaigns and specializes in events, red carpets, media relations and influencer programming. Corinne helped to launch the first ever Canadian Arts and Fashion Awards and has worked with brands like MaxMara, Nike, Adidas, Free People, L’Oreal, L’Occitane on Provence, SOCAN Awards, and many more.
DATE: Wednesday, July 17, 2024
TIME: 6pm to 8pm
LOCATION: Meltwater – 110 Spadina Avenue. 6th floor, Toronto
Free event for members and non-member