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Chief Executive Officer at OUTtv
📍 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Brad Danks is the CEO of OUTtv, a global LGBTQ+ media company he has led since 2016. A University of Victoria law graduate, he transitioned from a successful 10-year career as an entertainment lawyer to drive OUTtvs expansion and focus on original content. People often describe him as an innovative strategist, a supportive leader, and a great mentor.

Brad is passionate about mentoring the next generation of media professionals, serving as a part-time lecturer at the Vancouver Film School and an Adjunct Professor of Law at the University of Victoria. He is a frequent speaker at industry events, sharing his expertise on the future of television and media.

He strategically pivoted from advising others as a lawyer to building a global media brand because he wanted to use his skills for a more focused and personal purpose.

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Experience
25 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Future of Television
A frequent speaker at media festivals and summits, discussing the evolution of streaming, SVOD revenue models, and the shift from linear to direct-to-consumer platforms.
AI in Media
Focuses on how AI is fundamentally changing media distribution, including localization, metadata, ad optimization, and audience prediction, viewing it as the next infrastructural shift.
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Career

Work history

10-2006
Chief Executive Officer
OUTtv
6-2006
CEO
OUTtv
10-2005 - 4-2009
Part Time Lecturer
Vancouver Film School
2003 - 2004
Part Time Lecturer
The Arts Institute
2000 - 2002
lawyer
Davis and Company
In the press

Media appearances

Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast: Brad Danks, CEO of OUTtv. Featured in Broadcast Dialogue
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Focusing on LGBTQ+ TV Content with Brad Danks, OUTtv (Full Interview). Featured in YouTube
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Education
1989 - 1991
LLB
University of Victoria
1985 - 1989
B.A.
The University of British Columbia
1980 - 1983
High School Diploma
M.E. LaZerte High School
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