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Cinécraft Named to 2018 Training Industry Content Development Companies Watch List for a 4th Year in a Row!

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Cleveland, Ohio – May 29, 2018 – We are honored to announce that Cinécraft has been named to the Training Industry Content Development Companies Watch List for the fourth year in a row. “We strive to create better learning solutions that bring the learner as close to the behavior or skill as possible. We do this to improve the performance of our customers’ learners while maximizing their business results. Being recognized by Training Industry shows that our core values are helping to create better learning for our customers,” explained Dan Keckan, CEO of Cinécraft.

“The organizations selected for this year’s Content Development Watch List are emerging providers who demonstrate capabilities to provide quality custom programs for companies in a wide array of industries,” said Danielle Draewell, market research analyst at Training Industry, Inc. “These companies should be considered for any opportunity that demands innovation to provide engaging courses.”

The list recognizes the top companies from around the globe that provide content development services.

Content Development Companies Selection Criteria:

  • Industry visibility, innovation and impact
  • Capability to develop and deliver multiple types of content
  • Company size and growth potential
  • Depth and breadth of subject matter expertise
  • Quality of clients
  • Geographic reach

The 2018 Content Development Companies Watch List is designed to help buyers of training services evaluate custom content providers.

 Cinécraft is a nationally-recognized custom content learning solutions company featuring business storytellers for more than 75 years.


CINÉCRAFT PRODUCTIONS ENTERS NEW ERA OF LEADERSHIP

By Dan Keckan published February 26, 2018

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CLEVELAND, OH – February 23, 2018 – The next generation of leadership for Cinécraft Productions has been named, Dan Keckan as CEO and Matt Walsh as COO.  Dan’s role as CEO will be to continue the organization’s advancement as a top national brand in custom learning solutions. Matt will assume all operations as COO.

Maria Keckan and Neil McCormick will remain sole shareholders of Cinécraft  stock.  Maria will continue as President and CFO.  Neil will remain Board Chair and continue working with his key accounts.

“Cinécraft  has been working with Fortune 1000 organizations to craft custom learning solutions for nearly 80 years and that is not about to change. My parents built an amazing company with a great staff and solid core values to build upon that include customer-focus and integrity. We will also build upon our mission as creative storytellers, and look to create better learning experiences for our customers’ learners. What does better learning look like? Better learning means that we will bring the learner as close to the skill to be learned as possible. And, better learning leads to better business results for our customers,” explained Dan Keckan.

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The newest addition to the team, Matt Walsh said, “I’m excited for the opportunity to help lead a company with such a stellar reputation as Cinécraft . My goal is to bring the experience that I have gained from building and managing successful teams in tech to better serve our customer’s needs.”

Maria on her 32 year run: ”Most people who pass their company on to a family member do so wondering if the company will continue to thrive.  Since the company is already thriving in part because of our son I believe he’s clearly ready to take it to new heights.  Matt who will be COO is an already tried and true winner at managing people. I am proud of the fact that we pass on a staff made up of truly good and caring people. It’s been an honor to be the steward of such a company for 32 years.

“I’ve been a proud part of Cinécraft  for 41 years.  32 years as owner.  I think it is time for the next generation to take the reins.  I’m excited about the energy and vision Dan and Matt are bringing to future of the Company,” stated Neil McCormick.

Founded in 1939, Cinécraft  Productions is the oldest commercial producers of corporate and industrial films in the US.  Today Cinécraft  is a top 10 content development company specializing in creating custom learning solutions.