EPISODE 009 - Larry Bass, Shinawil

Larry Bass is the founder of Shinawil in Dublin. Larry Bass has a really interesting career in Irish TV and is responsible for producing some of the biggest TV hit shows in Ireland ever. Conor speaks to Larry about his career which kicked off when he was 13. We talk about TV industry, TV show formats and what is coming next. One interesting insight was that it was Larry who introduced Louis Walsh and Simon Cowell to TV talent shows many years ago. About Shinawill Set up in 1999 specialising in entertainment, factual entertainment, live event programming and now scripted drama, Screentime ShinAwiL is one of the largest and most successful independent production companies in Ireland. In 2009 ShinAwiL opened its first UK office and 2012 saw its first BBC NI commission, Undercover NI. ShinAwiL is the production powerhouse behind some of Ireland’s biggest entertainment series’ including The Apprentice, Dragons’ Den, MasterChef Ireland and most recently The Voice of Ireland.

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This is the Connector Podcast with your host Conor Lynch. The Connector Podcast will bring you in-depth interviews with influential and inspirational makers, movers and shakers in our hyperconnected global world. This is the podcast for ambitious people who want to learn the secrets of success from experts and entrepreneurs in business, technology, marketing, social media, entertainment and much more. I want to focus on the people with the optimium mix of inspiration and perspiration. I see these as high energy entrepreneurial influencers who make things happen in the world around them. The create ideas, stories, events, content, businesses and much more besides. As my passion is digital and social media, we will not stray too far away from this area as we believe that the best ideas spread faster online anyway. Founded by Conor Lynch in 2009, Connector is a leading Irish digital business agency supporting clients as they face up to digital, social & mobile challenges and opportunities. With our sister brands SocialMedia.ie, DigitalFood.ie & The Snapys, we offer a wide range of specialist services for both individuals and organisations. I hope you enjoy our podcast, subscribe and share with your networks!