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Who is the Academy, Anyway?

Who is the Academy, Anyway?

A quick glance into the iconic movie club By Emily McConkey “I’d like to thank the Academy” is one of the most uttered phrases out there. We’re getting to that time of year again when we quickly read up on recent films and reminisce in our favourites with the hope of winning an Oscar pool. […]

Connecting Audience with Athlete: Josh Dueck’s New Role at the 2018 Paralympic Games

Connecting Audience with Athlete: Josh Dueck’s New Role at the 2018 Paralympic Games

By Emily McConkey 2 minute read | Josh Dueck reveals his new role at the games and his hope to connect those watching with those competing. With the Pyeongchang Olympic Winter Games beginning tomorrow and the Paralympic Winter Games coming up in a few weeks, we’ve been revisiting the stories of some of our favourite […]

International Women’s Day – An Appreciation Post

International Women’s Day – An Appreciation Post

A review of some of the badass women on our roster who are getting. stuff. done. By Emily McConkey Happy International Women’s Day! We’ve been taking the opportunity to reflect on the incredible female talent on our roster. Here are a few of the amazing women that are killing it in their respective fields. THE […]

The State of The Union Address: Fun Facts

The State of The Union Address: Fun Facts

By Jeff Jacobson The State of the Union speech takes place tomorrow, January 30. It will be Donald Trump’s first as President. The State of The Union tradition began on January 8, 1970, by President George Washington. It was intended as a way for the President to deliver a yearly message to Congress. The first […]

The World Economic Forum: What You Need To Know

The World Economic Forum: What You Need To Know

1 Minute Read By Talent Bureau The World Economic Forum begins today in Davos, Switzerland, bringing together world leaders, CEOs and other members of “the elite” to discuss the economy, geopolitics, and innovation. The Forum states that this year’s meeting aims “to rededicate leaders from all walks of life to developing a shared narrative to […]

How Talent Bureau Came To Be

How Talent Bureau Came To Be

A letter from Talent Bureau Co-Founder Jeff Jacobson. I started Jeff Jacobson Agency in 2013 thinking I knew what I was doing, but I really didn’t. I had worked as an agent for 5 years so I knew how to close deals. All of a sudden though, I was the guy organizing travel, booking car […]

John Stix Collaborates with the Pope on Child Dignity Policy

John Stix Collaborates with the Pope on Child Dignity Policy

John Stix offers his expertise in authentic leadership and empowerment-focused technology at the Child Dignity conference in Rome By Emily McConkey This past October, Talent Bureau speaker John Stix was invited to participate in the “Child Dignity in the Digital World” World Congress, held in Vatican City by Pope Francis himself. The Congress brought together […]

Our Most Frequently Asked Questions on Hiring a Speaker

Our Most Frequently Asked Questions on Hiring a Speaker

Tips from the experts on booking and working with a speaker for your next great event By Talent Bureau Having worked in the industry for 20 years, we know the often overwhelming experience of choosing and preparing with a speaker for an event. If you are new (or newer) to booking speakers and talent, you […]

Toronto: Fit for Princes and Presidents… and VPs and First Ladies, Too

Toronto: Fit for Princes and Presidents… and VPs and First Ladies, Too

Joe Biden and Michelle Obama give speeches in Toronto at leadership and empowerment events By Emily McConkey In a sequel to last month’s parade of politicians and presidents, Joe Biden and Michelle Obama made their own rounds in Toronto for separate speaking engagements this past Tuesday. Both came to their respective audiences with wisdom and […]

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