Netflix's Jinny Howe to Keynote Banff Media Festival
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- Netflix announces that its U.S. and Canada scripted series head Jinny Howe will be the first confirmed keynote speaker at the Banff World Media Festival, scheduled for June 14‑17.
- Jinny Howe has overseen Emmy‑winning “Beef,” “Bridgerton,” “Maid,” and upcoming series “The Altruists” starring Julia Garner and “The Hawk” starring Will Ferrell.
- Banff World Media Festival names Spain as Country of Honour and reveals nominees for the 2026 Rockie Awards International Program Competition.
- Bell Media president Sean Cohan praises Howe’s leadership as exemplifying creativity, innovation, and global perspective at the festival.
- Netflix stock fell 9‑10% after its latest earnings, while the ongoing seven‑week war and global oil shipment delays have pressured the market.
Why it matters: Netflix shareholders gain confidence as the June 14‑17 Banff keynote highlights the company’s hit scripted slate after a 9‑10% share slump; the exposure steadies market sentiment and boosts subscriber growth.
