James Piecowye

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About James Piecowye

James was the seventh Dean of the College of Communication and Media Sciences at Zayed University. He is a renowned educator, engaging podcaster, and dedicated event organizer passionate about bridging the gap between academia and entertainment.James is working with business and educational institutions, helping them reimagine how they teach and create content that resonates through distractions in an AI-enabled world.Most recently he has taken on an account manager role at MarketingBlendz, a boutique digital marketing company in Ottawa, Canada, where he is once again applying 24 years of theory and practice to a niche market.Commencing his career with research on the evolving interplay between culture and commerce in the Canadian feature film industry, James continues to be excited by how media metrics shape the valuation of cultural industries.James hosted 'Nightline,' a popular talk show on DubaiEye for over a decade, delighting listeners with insightful conversations. Today, he fuels his creative passions with 'TheJamesCasts,' a podcast dedicated to delivering the same enriching talk that marked his radio shows straight to your device.In collaboration with Paul Kelley, James brought CreativeMornings to Dubai. This community experiment has since been woven into the fabric of UAE's monthly morning lecture culture.As a full-time Associate Professor and then Dean at Zayed University, James assembled a 'change' team that revitalized what was once the flagship College of Zayed University by inspiring faculty and staff to recreate what made CCMS extraordinary.Above all, James is an idea man. His drive lies in generating innovative concepts and transforming them into reality.