John  Canning

John Canning


MediaSHERPA represents 20+ years of career that has spanned the technology and methodology for creating and delivering media, games, and VR/AR from concept to consumer devices. John has endeavored to help companies and causes not only tell their stories through dynamic media, but also leverage disruptive and transformative technology to maximize the impact. He currently serves as the Chairman of the New Media Council for the Producers Guild of America representing the interests of producers of broadband video, games, trans media, iTV and VR/AR content to the entertainment industry. Until recently, John was the VP Interactive Experiences for NBC Entertainment Digital where he developed native interactive experiences by they 2nd screen, social media or virtual reality for some of the largest shows on TV such as The Voice, Americas Got Talent, Blindspot, Blacklist and more.