What better way to learn about a programmer’s needs going forward than hearing it firsthand? That is why Playback has recruited some of Canada’s top programmers to participate in 30 Minutes With…These breakout sessions are a great way to interact with development execs in an intimate, unstructured environment, while gaining practical intel on network strategies.

We are thrilled to announce the first two heads of content who will be sharing their personal roadmaps for Corus and Discovery respectively:

Vibika Bianchi VP, Original Programming, Lifestyle, Reality & Factual Corus Television		Edwina Follows Director, Commissioning and Production Discovery Canada

Bianchi has been generating and guiding the unscripted programming strategy across all Corus networks for over a year now, including W Network, Cosmo TV and CMT. Bianchi has also been tackling the Canadian launch of OWN since its debut in 2011, and recently premiered the original Canadian reality series Gastown Gamble, proving the channel is open to a diverse range of programming within its Oprah-centric brand.

It was just a few weeks ago that Follows took over commissioning, development and production of independent programming for Canada’s Discovery Channel and its sister networks, Animal Planet, Discovery World HD, Investigation Discovery and Discovery Science. Find out what she is planning for the skeds and how you can help.

If you are looking to work with some of Canada’s top specialty channels, the Playback Summit’s 30 Minutes With… sessions provide invaluable insight into their development plans. Register for your pass today.