The region”™s economic and community development organization, The Stamford Partnership, launched a major new initiative that will further cement the city”™s reputation as a premier media hub. ITV America”™s Executive Vice President of Business Development and Strategy Danielle Bibbo, has joined The Stamford Partnership Board of Directors and together with the organization”™s leadership has spearheaded the debut of its new Media Advocacy Group, a coalition of local media companies that will collaborate to fuel the industry”™s expansion in Stamford.
Bibbo, who will contribute to The Stamford Partnership across numerous programs, is a 20-plus year veteran of the media industry, with both a creative and business background. Armed with an MBA from Fordham University, Bibbo was the architect of the plan to migrate a significant portion of ITV America”™s business to Stamford and is keen to create innovative ways to support a thriving media industry in the city.
“”¦Stamford”™s incentives to the media industry, which include its tax credits, are a core part of driving Stamford”™s economic and community development and it”™s our goal to ensure that they remain in place,” said Bibbo.
At least 10 new media companies have moved to Stamford in the past 12 months. According to the Motion Picture Association, the motion picture and television industry is directly responsible for more than $1.81-plus billion in wages across the state of Connecticut each year ”“ bringing jobs, revenue and related infrastructure development that provide an immediate boost to the local economy.
“”¦Despite fierce competition from nearby regions ”” including New York City ”” Stamford has built a sterling reputation as a place where media companies and professionals can thrive,” said Jon Winkel, CEO, The Stamford Partnership.
“Stamford is emerging as a nationally significant hub for media capture and production,” noted Jodi Gutierrez, chairperson of The Stamford Partnership”™s Board of Directors.
