Testimonials

mediaRECRUITMENT

"...as we developed strategies for our public educational broadcast channel over the next five years. with her years of experience in public educational broadcasting. She led our group of 15 people with a sure hand as we identified key issues, discussed alternative approaches and developed a framework that we can now build on."

Ranjan Thakre, Director, Marketing & Communications, Saskatchewan Communications Network (SCN)

"MI provided us with a timely, creative, and ultimately successful HR solution for a highly specialized placement. MI staff was enthusiastic and extremely thorough in all aspects of preparation, implementation and follow-up"

Andrew Bernstein, Director, Exploration Production Inc.

"MI is not just about filling a void - it is about creating the perfect fit between the role and a candidate. This has been key to our ongoing successful working partnership."

Christa Dickenson, Director, Rogers Promotions

"From end to end, MI provided us with professional service and ultimately a terrific hiring experience. Michelle Nadon and her team deliver a very thorough screening process that helped us identify a number of ideal candidates."

Dan Fill, Fmr. VP Interactive, Decode Entertainment

"When we needed to fill a key senior position, MI provided great service to us. They were understanding and respectful of internal needs, reports were thorough and insightful and we were presented with excellent candidates."

Rae Hull, Fmr. Senior Director, CBC Television

"We selected MI to assist us with two very challenging staff recruits. We were very impressed with the speed and professionalism demonstrated by the team, and their impressive list of industry contacts."

Walter Levitt, SVP, Marketing - Television & Radio, CanWest MediaWorks Inc.

"MI was on top of this from the first - they provided us with CVs that most closely matched our requirements. With the help of their interview guide, it took only two interviews to find our successful candidate. MI's service was fast, accurate and affordable - thank you very much!"

John Lewis, VP, Operations, Sirius Canada

"The guidance and advice provided by MI made our interviewing process much more focused and relevant."

Susan Millican, Executive Director, National Screen Institute

"MI did a first class job in reaching out to the very best candidates available. Thanks to them, Proper Television now has a highly qualified new Head of Business Affairs, and the wherewithal to take the business to the next level."

Guy O'Sullivan, President, Proper Television

"We hesitated using an outside service because we didn't think they would understand us. But MI makes understanding our business their highest priority. Once that is done, they bring tremendous energy, insight - and great people to the table!"

Brad Phillips, VP & GM, CHUM Television, BC

"With their extensive industry contacts and experience, MI was able to assemble a stellar list of candidates and put them through their paces with a rigorous screening process. We emerged with a new colleague who is a solid fit with our corporate values and culture. Every step of the process was handled superbly."

Mark Prasuhn, COO, VisionTV

"W Network was in need of two TV executives with very specific skill sets. Most important was a fit with our new team and our direction. MI delivered candidates that fit W Network and the Corus profile to a "T". We have been thrilled with the service they've provided and have hired two exceptional team members as a result."

Joanna Webb, VP Programming, W Network

mediaLEADERS

"I've been working with MI for almost four years, starting from building a strong resume and networking strategies, to receiving excellent coaching for interview techniques and successfully getting the management job I wanted. The MI staff are experts in the media & communications fields, and I've recommended their services to several of my friends to help take their career to the next level, knowing that they'll be in good hands."

C.J.V., Toronto

"As a new immigrant to Canada - I sure had a lot of different skills and experiences but a chance meeting with Michelle Nadon really helped me. She motivated me to focus on my goals and in less than four weeks, I was able to get the job that I wanted. The best part is that there were parts of the "Goal Statements" of mine that I never knew were important to me. Today I am actively trying to achieve some of those goals. I would highly recommend everyone (even if you are not looking for a job) to undertake this exercise."

R.M., Toronto

"MI's powerpoint presentation on Tech Trends was awesome - very informative!"

S.S., Toronto

"Three years after MI placed me in broadcasting, they have remained a trusted resource and enthusiastic supporters of my recent promotion. For best-in-class advice and ongoing career management, MI is unparalleled."

N.F. Toronto

"Thank you for believing in me and championing me along the way. Without a doubt, working with you has been the most professional, pleasant and helpful experiences in executive search I have had."

J.T., Vancouver

"...Thank you MI for the Tech Trends PowerPoint Presentation.. I finally I have something that answers all my new media queries, as well as those who I talk to, in one file. Very much appreciated,"

Lee Williams, Animation Producer Boomstone Entertainment Inc.

"The small, but significant additions and changes I made to my resume really helped to get it noticed - a lot! I have some homework left to do yet, but I really loved the meeting at MI. As my experience was very positive, I've recommended your firm to my friends."

A.E., Toronto

"I was considered twice for positions through MI. I was pleased by the attention to detail your staff pursued, and the support you offered to me for the interview process.  I was successful in my job search in my chosen field, and am now happily working hard. Continued success."

S.H., Toronto

"Thank you MI!  Your are really helpful, even when not formally looking to change jobs, but just to keep an eye on what skills and knowledge are required by our industry is really helpful for career building. Cheers,"

S.B., Toronto

"On-going communication with my counselor at MI was particularly helpful. She not only provided expert advice on my CV, cover letters and job search strategies, but also helped me analyze different job search scenarios from different perspectives. She encouraged me to focus on opportunities that fully reflected what I was really looking for. I am grateful to Peggy for her help and support. With thanks,"

N.S., Toronto

"Coming to the end of a long producing contract, and only beginning to analyze what next to do, I was given MI's number for help with career advice. MI made 3-4 concrete recommendations – each of which have helped me add significantly to my network, find work that I enjoy, and most importantly, create a vision of where I want to be, now and 20 years from now."

H.F., Producer, Toronto

"MI provided me with invaluable support in my search for new opportunities in broadcast programming. Their extensive knowledge of the industry was a crucial element in determining the most appropriate career option. I am very grateful for their honesty, encouragement and enthusiasm as they skillfully guided me through the interview and selection process, and towards a new and rewarding professional challenge."

B.G., Executive Producer, Toronto

mediaTRAINING

I'd like to thank MI for their generous participation in Jump Start '07. Mitch Nadon led our 'Breaking In' panel where interns were given the benefit of insiders' perspectives on the industry. MI's candor proved an inspiration to our graduates about to launch their careers in this exciting and challenging industry. Thanks, MI, for your support of the National Mentorship Program! Best,"

Sue Stranks, Director, National Mentorship Program, CFTPA

The TV 101 seminar MI developed and facilitated for our company consistently achieved satisfaction ratings of 90%. The numbers speak for themselves! I highly recommend MI to any company that has an interest in educating their employee base about the television and broadcast industry. MI proved to be professional, knowledgeable and very responsive."

Greg Wells Director of Human Resources Bell ExpressVu

Generic outplacement is not helpful for people who have spent their entire lives in media. When our department was downsized, our editorial and technical groups - needed very clear information on the state of the industry, as well as guidance on where the jobs were. Expecting the same old same old, it was a huge surprise to our staff to find out how much is out there and available to them. MI delivered.

Sadia Zaman, Fmr. Supervising Producer, VisionTV

MI provided excellent support for the 2006 Innoversity Summit. M. Michelle Nadon put together a first class panel for her session "Media Career Management 101", which gave our delegates the information they needed to succeed in the industry.

Larry Mah, Project Manager and Team Leader

Rob Carver helped our delegates get a leg up on the role technology is playing in transforming the industry, with his Innoversity Summit 2006 session "Technology Trends: Accessibility and Mobility". MI has proven itself to be the "go to" source for expertise in the media and cultural sectors.

Larry Mah, Project Manager and Team Leader

Often times it is very difficult to establish meaningful and workable business-to-business relationships.  In the case with MI, Trebas has welcomed the professional and successful relationship that has developed between the two business organizations.  It is without hesitation, and with professional pride, that we recommend mediaINTELLIGENCE.ca as a solid business partner.

Peter Di Santo, Director, Trebas Institute

Media Intelligence has brought us a blog that not only adds great value to our site but has boosted traffic to this key area. The Media Intelligence blog provides an indispensible feature that many film and television professionals have come to rely on.

Peter Vamos, Publisher, Playbackonline.ca