International Women’s Day: The Women of Global Media Desk Celebrate Career Achievements to Help Drive Positive Change for Women

International Women’s Day: The Women of Global Media Desk Celebrate Career Achievements to Help Drive Positive Change for Women

On International Women’s Day we are taking the opportunity to honor the women of Global Media Desk to help forge a better working world. We asked Catherine, Camila, Karen, Ironey, and Dong to tell us a little more about their careers, what they are proud of, and how they would describe themselves.    Catherine Beeny, Director of Marketing Tell us a little more about your career?   …

Story Behind the Shoot: Michelin Earthmover Tires  

Story Behind the Shoot: Michelin Earthmover Tires  

Earlier this year the Global Media Desk was proud to be a part of the latest Michelin production shoot. The new campaign shows the world from the eyes of a mine operator and highlights Michelin’s Earthmover XD3 tire technology. For this elaborate shoot our highly-skilled production and aerial crews in Canada joined the Michelin creative team to deliver an awe-inspiring video. We asked Dave Janse Van Rensburg, our Global Project Specialist, how the project unfolded. How did the client reach us? We received a…

New Filming Incentives in the Czech Republic

New Filming Incentives in the Czech Republic

Earlier this year the Czech Republic introduced new filming incentives in an effort to boost its already booming international film production. Nestled in the heart of Europe, the Czech Republic often attracts foreign production due to its ability to double for more expensive cities like Paris and London. Plus, access to highly experienced, local crews…

Planner’s Guide to Organizing a Meeting, Conference, or Convention in Peru

Planner’s Guide to Organizing a Meeting, Conference, or Convention in Peru

Thanks to major investments in infrastructure, luxury hotels, and exclusive convention centers, Peru has quickly become a hot destination for large-scale conferences, conventions, and meetings. Besides offering a variety of venues in the main cities and top-quality services, Peru also has amazing cuisine and a unique geography that make it that much more appealing as a destination. Quick Stats Capital: Lima Population: 31,151,643 (estimate) Country Code: +51 Time Zone: Peru Time (PET) UFC –5 hours Official Languages: Spanish, Quechua, Aymara Electricity: 220V / 60Hz Airport: Jorge Chavez International (LIM) Currency: Nuevo Sol (PEN), US…

Sundance Returning to Cuba with Film Forward Program

Sundance Returning to Cuba with Film Forward Program

The Sundance Institute is headed to the island of Cuba this week, inviting students, artists, and film lovers to attend screenings and Q&A sessions to acclaimed independent films. Discussions are open to the public as part of Sundance Film Forward starting on July 14-16. Sundance will screen “Me and Earl and the Dying Girl” with novelist/screenwriter Jesse Andrews and “Meru”…

#IDSDP2016 How Sport Can Have a Positive Role in Social Change

#IDSDP2016 How Sport Can Have a Positive Role in Social Change

The United Nations (UN) has declared April 6th the 2016 International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, to encourage the world to celebrate sport as a powerful weapon in tackling worldwide issues such as poverty, inequality, and hunger. The UN’s 2016 digital campaign, “Let’s Play for the Sustainable and Development Goals,” expanded its original 8 goals to 17 in an effort…