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Biography

Jim Janicek

Overview

  • Born
    December 19, 1961

Biography

  • Jim Janicek is the creative/collaborative force behind five nine-figure brands with five to 18-year runs. This includes creator of ABC TGIF, and the launch of 3 major networks. Jim founded and leads Janicek Media (1990 to present), an entrepreneurial firm that develops branded entertainment programming, innovative 360 media messaging campaigns, and new channels of distribution from concept to delivery.

    Clients include ABC, Fox, NBC, Disney, Warner Bros. Comcast, and Dish. Janicek created and ran the Xfinity Latino Entertainment Channel for Comcast to 22M HH Nationwide from 2012-2020. This innovative linear and streaming product help Comcast Xfinity grow their Latino customer engagement by 600% in 24 months.

    Jim has produced and is credited for 3500+ hours of original programming and brand content. Jim's most recent 2021 projects include Exec Producing a ground breaking documentary short on Quantum computing called Quantum State, The film Adeline (2021), and joining forces with Brian Bird of "When Calls The Heart" to produce The Engagement Plot (2022), The Happy Camper (2022)

    JMC is a network/studio approved developer and production company with extensive working relationships within the industry. The company is highly respected for its high quality, cost effective, innovative strategies that drive discovery, increase viewership, and grow revenue.
    - IMDb mini biography by: Publicity Dept

Family

  • Spouse
      Kristin Janicek(May 6, 2020 - present) (2 children)

Trademarks

  • Little Hot Rods
  • Jack & The Box
  • Clean Guys Of Comedy
  • Clean Guys
  • Big Laughs On The Big Screen

Trivia

  • Who animated the first ABC TGIF Open animation featuring a mouse named Friday for Jim's premiere of the now famous block of programming? Answer: Bob Kurtz, famous for creating the animated "Dinosaur In Your Tank" for Chevron.

Quotes

  • If you're not having fun, neither is your audience!

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