MJ SORENSON, CEO
With over 20 years working for international media organizations, MJ gained extensive experience and 2.5k+ top-level connections in the entertainment industry through producing and participating in events in several countries. In 2011, she started MJ Global Communications LLC with a portfolio of clients such as Star China, Zee TV India, GRB, Mongol TV, Bomanbridge Singapore and others. MJ began her career at MTV Networks in New York, working in marketing, promotions and programming for 10 years, also working in London for one year helping to launch MTV Europe. Next she became head of Marketing & Communications at the International Emmy Awards, producing events around the world -- Singapore, Jordan, Hong Kong, South Korea, Germany; producing marketing & press campaigns, securing sponsorship with NBC, BBC, Phoenix China, ABC, MGM, TGRT Turkey, KBS, Microsoft. She also extended the brand through 20+ strategic partnerships such as Air France, Sofitel Hotels, CASBAA Hong Kong, FRAMES India. At Reed Midem, as Exec Director of Client Services & Partnerships; and North American Sales she managed major clients such as NBC, CBS, Lionsgate, Discovery, Scripps, among many others. She handled large events such as the MIPCOM world premiere of GK-tv's "Camelot" with Joseph Fiennes & Ava Green as well as Fox's 20th Anniversary of "The Simpsons" with Matt Groening. Feature speaking engagements included The Format People Producers Master Class in Beijing 2016 and KOCCA's Format Producer Master Class in Seoul 2015. MJ served as Vice President of Communications on the Board of New York Women In Film & Television from 2002-2004. She was an adviser for the launch of FRAMES India. |
Panayiota Pagoulatos - Pink Orchid International
Owner & Managing Director (Asia Business Partner) With over 15 years in the global entertainment industry, Panayiota developed a unique perspective and expertise in international marketing, sales, and production for top brands and content companies. Panayiota cultivated strong senior-level relationships with hundreds of key buyer and media contacts working with clients such as Lionsgate, MGM, Miramax, eOne, WME/IMG, The Jim Henson Company, IM Global, and Electus. She began her career working with global advertising companies such as McCann, McGarryBowen, and Saatchi & Saatchi, producing commercial campaigns for brands including L’Oréal, the NBA, Virgin Mobile, and Acura. From there, Panayiota moved to Reed MIDEM working as Sales Director for the Americas, managing 50+ major content brands and generating multi-million dollar revenue. Pink Orchid International is currently collaborating with MJ Global Communications on PR and marketing strategy, as well as developing proprietary film & television projects. |
Elisa Aquino - EB Media - Business Partner at MGC
As a results-proven sales and marketing executive in the media and entertainment industry, I have an entrepreneurial drive and more than 20 years of experience developing and leading integrated campaigns to boost revenues and profits as much as 40%. I have led new business development across the U.S., Europe, Latin America, and Asia, while increasing brand awareness and visibility.
Working with clients such as NBC Universal, Televisa, Telemundo, Globo, and several others, I have improved media and customer relations and developed an extensive network of high-profile contacts across the industry. Additionally, I have developed broad expertise in such areas as pay TV channels, trade shows, digital distribution, and dubbing services. Early in my career, I collaborated in the launch of ESPN Brasil, Bravo, Eurochannel, and Country Music Television across Brazil.
Through my multicultural background, I have both a deep understanding of and a proven ability to navigate cultural differences. I am fluent in Portuguese, English, and Spanish, with a working knowledge of French and a basic understanding of Italian. In addition, I have an established record of leading sales and contract negotiations, cutting costs as much as 50%, engaging diverse audiences, building customer relationships through empathy and reliability, and mediating challenging situations between companies and clients.
My innate strengths include the ability to react quickly and adapt easily in changing and fast-paced environments, and I continually focus on providing solutions. A creative and flexible leader, I offer strong intuitive, research, and analytical skills and am known for my determination, integrity, kind demeanor, and positive attitude.
As a results-proven sales and marketing executive in the media and entertainment industry, I have an entrepreneurial drive and more than 20 years of experience developing and leading integrated campaigns to boost revenues and profits as much as 40%. I have led new business development across the U.S., Europe, Latin America, and Asia, while increasing brand awareness and visibility.
Working with clients such as NBC Universal, Televisa, Telemundo, Globo, and several others, I have improved media and customer relations and developed an extensive network of high-profile contacts across the industry. Additionally, I have developed broad expertise in such areas as pay TV channels, trade shows, digital distribution, and dubbing services. Early in my career, I collaborated in the launch of ESPN Brasil, Bravo, Eurochannel, and Country Music Television across Brazil.
Through my multicultural background, I have both a deep understanding of and a proven ability to navigate cultural differences. I am fluent in Portuguese, English, and Spanish, with a working knowledge of French and a basic understanding of Italian. In addition, I have an established record of leading sales and contract negotiations, cutting costs as much as 50%, engaging diverse audiences, building customer relationships through empathy and reliability, and mediating challenging situations between companies and clients.
My innate strengths include the ability to react quickly and adapt easily in changing and fast-paced environments, and I continually focus on providing solutions. A creative and flexible leader, I offer strong intuitive, research, and analytical skills and am known for my determination, integrity, kind demeanor, and positive attitude.