Ellis Jacob's guest appearances

Ellis Jacob

The Voice of Retail

Boxoffice Podcast

The CJN Daily

OwlTail

Cineplex CEO

Welcome to The Voice of Retail. I'm your host Michael LeBlanc. This podcast is brought to you in conjunction with Retail Council of Canada.In this special episode, an interview I've been looking forward to for a long time, a Canadian business icon, exceptional citizen, and one of the world's most respected entertainment operators, Ellis Jacob, CEO, Cineplex.We chat briefly about his origin story and spend lots of time talking about the state of the entertainment and movie industry, what innovation looks like in theatres across Canada, and how the changes brought on by the COVID era will forever shape the strategy of Cineplex.  Last but certainly not least, I couldn't miss the opportunity to ask Ellis about the incredible rise and success of the SCENE plus loyalty program, what it means to the Cineplex business, and the big news around the tie-up with Sobeys Thanks for tuning into this special episode of The Voice of Retail.  If you haven’t already, be sure and click subscribe on your favourite podcast platform so new episodes will land automatically twice a week, and check out my other retail industry media properties; the Remarkable Retail podcast, the Conversations with CommerceNext podcast, and the Food Professor podcast.  Last but not least, if you are into BBQ, check out my all new YouTube barbecue show, Last Request Barbecue, with new episodes each and every week!I’m your host Michael LeBlanc, President of M.E. LeBlanc &amp; Company &amp; Maven Media, and if you’re looking for more content, or want to chat  follow me on LinkedIn, or visit my website meleblanc.co!  Have a safe week everyone! About EllisEllis Jacob was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Cineplex in October 2003. Working in the motion picture exhibition industry since 1987, his passion and leadership transformed the movie-going experience for Canadians. Prior to his current role, Ellis was President and CEO of Galaxy Entertainment Inc., which he co-founded in 1999. Previous roles include the Head of Integration for Alliance Atlantis Communications Inc., and various leadership positions with Cineplex Odeon Corporation that eventually culminated with the role of Chief Operating Officer.Ellis serves on a number of boards, including Cineplex and ASM Global. He is also a member of the Executive Committee of the National Association of Theatre Owners and the Global Cinema Federation, and a member of the Board of Directors of the Movie Theatre Association of Canada. He is an active philanthropist, a founding director of the Canadian Children’s Literacy Foundation, and a member of the Board of Baycrest Centre for Geriatrics.Among his many accomplishments and awards over the span of his career, he has received the Order of Canada, the Order of Ontario, Canada’s Most Innovative CEO, Canada’s Most Admired CEO, and the ICTA Global Cinema Innovation Award.About MichaelMichael is the Founder &amp; President of M.E. LeBlanc &amp; Company Inc and a Senior Advisor to Retail Council of Canada as part of his advisory and consulting practice. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing &amp; eCommerce leadership experience and has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. He has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions with C-level executives and participated on thought leadership panels worldwide.  Michael was recently added to ReThink Retail’s prestigious Top 100 Global Retail Influencers for a second year in  2022. Michael is also the producer and host of a network of leading podcasts, including Canada’s top retail industry podcast, The Voice of Retail, plus the Remarkable Retail with author Steve Dennis, Global E-Commerce Tech Talks and The Food Professor with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois.  Most recently, Michael launched Conversations with CommerceNext, a podcast focussed on retail eCommerce, digital marketing and retail careers - all available on Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music and all major podcast platforms.   Michael is also the producer and host of the “Last Request Barbeque” channel on YouTube where he cooks meals to die for and influencer riches.

Welcome to The Voice of Retail. I'm your host Michael LeBlanc. This podcast is brought to you in conjunction with Retail Council of Canada.In this special episode, an interview I've been looking forward to for a long time, a Canadian business icon, exceptional citizen, and one of the world's most respected entertainment operators, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellis-jacob-b92a08230/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ellis Jacob,</a> CEO, Cineplex.We chat briefly about his origin story and spend lots of time talking about the state of the entertainment and movie industry, what innovation looks like in theatres across Canada, and how the changes brought on by the COVID era will forever shape the strategy of Cineplex.  Last but certainly not least, I couldn't miss the opportunity to ask Ellis about the incredible rise and success of the SCENE plus loyalty program, what it means to the Cineplex business, and the big news around the tie-up with Sobeys Thanks for tuning into this special episode of The Voice of Retail.  If you haven’t already, be sure and click subscribe on your favourite podcast platform so new episodes will land automatically twice a week, and check out my other retail industry media properties; the Remarkable Retail podcast, the Conversations with CommerceNext podcast, and the Food Professor podcast.  Last but not least, if you are into BBQ, check out my all new YouTube barbecue show, Last Request Barbecue, with new episodes each and every week!I’m your host Michael LeBlanc, President of M.E. LeBlanc &amp; Company &amp; Maven Media, and if you’re looking for more content, or want to chat  follow me on LinkedIn, or visit my website <a href="http://meleblanc.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">meleblanc.co</a>!  Have a safe week everyone! About EllisEllis Jacob was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Cineplex in October 2003. Working in the motion picture exhibition industry since 1987, his passion and leadership transformed the movie-going experience for Canadians. Prior to his current role, Ellis was President and CEO of Galaxy Entertainment Inc., which he co-founded in 1999. Previous roles include the Head of Integration for Alliance Atlantis Communications Inc., and various leadership positions with Cineplex Odeon Corporation that eventually culminated with the role of Chief Operating Officer.Ellis serves on a number of boards, including Cineplex and ASM Global. He is also a member of the Executive Committee of the National Association of Theatre Owners and the Global Cinema Federation, and a member of the Board of Directors of the Movie Theatre Association of Canada. He is an active philanthropist, a founding director of the Canadian Children’s Literacy Foundation, and a member of the Board of Baycrest Centre for Geriatrics.Among his many accomplishments and awards over the span of his career, he has received the Order of Canada, the Order of Ontario, Canada’s Most Innovative CEO, Canada’s Most Admired CEO, and the ICTA Global Cinema Innovation Award.About MichaelMichael is the Founder &amp; President of M.E. LeBlanc &amp; Company Inc and a Senior Advisor to Retail Council of Canada as part of his advisory and consulting practice. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing &amp; eCommerce leadership experience and has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. He has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions with C-level executives and participated on thought leadership panels worldwide.  Michael was recently added to ReThink Retail’s prestigious Top 100 Global Retail Influencers for a second year in  2022. Michael is also the producer and host of a network of leading podcasts, including Canada’s top retail industry podcast, The Voice of Retail, plus the Remarkable Retail with author Steve Dennis, Global E-Commerce Tech Talks and The Food Professor with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois.  Most recently, Michael launched Conversations with CommerceNext, a podcast focussed on retail eCommerce, digital marketing and retail careers - all available on Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music and all major podcast platforms.   Michael is also the producer and host of the “Last Request Barbeque” channel on YouTube where he cooks meals to die for and influencer riches.

Ellis Jacob, Cineplex CEO Talks Modern Entertainment, What Comes Next & Loyalty Innovation

After two years of lockdowns, Canadians are starting to head back to movie theatres with increasing frequency. For Ellis Jacob, the CEO of Cineplex, Canada's largest theatre chain, that means coming up with new ways to lure audiences into his 170 brick-and-mortar cinemas around the country. It's a challenge he's been tackling since he became president and CEO of Cineplex Galaxy back in 2003. But with streaming services now dominating the industry and some moviegoers wary of catching COVID, the battle is significantly harder. Cineplex lost $42 million in the first fiscal quarter of 2022—half of what it lost in Q1 2021, but still not ideal. To compensate, the corporation recently announced it would be adding a $1.50 surcharge to every ticket ordered online—but that caused a backlash, with many pointing out the irony that a digital ticket should cost more than a paper one. On today's episode of The CJN Daily, Jacob joins to lay out his plan for survival—and even growth—during one of the most precarious points in Canadian moviegoing history. What we talked about:  Read The CJN's tribute to Frieda Wertman  Credits The CJN Daily is written and hosted by Ellin Bessner (@ebessner on Twitter). Victoria Redden is the producer. Michael Fraiman is the executive producer. Our theme music is by Dov Beck-Levine. Our title sponsor is Metropia. We're a member of The CJN Podcast Network. To learn how to support the show by subscribing to this podcast, please watch this video.

After two years of lockdowns, Canadians are starting to head back to movie theatres with increasing frequency. For Ellis Jacob, the CEO of Cineplex, Canada's largest theatre chain, that means coming up with new ways to lure audiences into his 170 brick-and-mortar cinemas around the country. It's a challenge he's been tackling since he became president and CEO of Cineplex Galaxy back in 2003. But with streaming services now dominating the industry and some moviegoers wary of catching COVID, the battle is significantly harder. Cineplex lost $42 million in the first fiscal quarter of 2022—half of what it lost in Q1 2021, but still not ideal. To compensate, the corporation recently announced it would be adding a $1.50 surcharge to every ticket ordered online—but that caused a backlash, with many pointing out the irony that a digital ticket should cost more than a paper one. On today's episode of The CJN Daily, Jacob joins to lay out his plan for survival—and even growth—during one of the most precarious points in Canadian moviegoing history. What we talked about: <ul> <li>Read The CJN's <a href="https://thecjn.ca/lives/tribute-frieda-wertman-a-holocaust-survivor-knew-how-to-make-the-most-of-life/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">tribute to Frieda Wertman</a></li> </ul> Credits The CJN Daily is written and hosted by Ellin Bessner (<a href="https://twitter.com/ebessner" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@ebessner</a> on Twitter). Victoria Redden is the producer. Michael Fraiman is the executive producer. Our theme music is by <a href="https://www.dovbecklevine.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dov Beck-Levine</a>. Our title sponsor is <a href="https://metropia.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Metropia</a>. We're a member of <a href="https://www.thecjn.ca/podcasts/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The CJN Podcast Network</a>. To learn how to support the show by subscribing to this podcast, please <a href="https://thecjn.ca/arts/podcast-subscription-instructions/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">watch this video</a>.

Ellis Jacob, CEO of Cineplex, is banking on blockbusters to recover from COVID and inflation

CinemaCon 2022 is underway as hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Shawn Robbins recap a full day of panels and presentations from Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Daniel and Rebecca go over the morning’s panel sessions from international day, including insights from leading global executives and Dune director Denis Villeneuve. Programming was a major topic during the opening day of CinemaCon, with exhibitors discussing the challenges of engaging with moviegoers beyond studio tentpoles. Shawn joins the conversation to recap Sony’s slate presentation, where the studio unveiled early looks at upcoming titles like Bullet Train, The Woman King, and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.Today’s feature segment welcomes Cineplex CEO Ellis Jacob, recipient of the 2022 NATO Marquee Award. Rebecca interviews the head of Canada’s largest circuit to delve into the chain’s diversified strategy as an entertainment destination for Canadian audiences—and how they’ve overcome the challenges of the pandemic.

CinemaCon 2022 is underway as hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Shawn Robbins recap a full day of panels and presentations from Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Daniel and Rebecca go over the morning’s panel sessions from international day, including insights from leading global executives and Dune director Denis Villeneuve. Programming was a major topic during the opening day of CinemaCon, with exhibitors discussing the challenges of engaging with moviegoers beyond studio tentpoles. Shawn joins the conversation to recap Sony’s slate presentation, where the studio unveiled early looks at upcoming titles like Bullet Train, The Woman King, and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. Today’s feature segment welcomes Cineplex CEO Ellis Jacob, recipient of the 2022 NATO Marquee Award. Rebecca interviews the head of Canada’s largest circuit to delve into the chain’s diversified strategy as an entertainment destination for Canadian audiences—and how they’ve overcome the challenges of the pandemic.