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TechTV Scrapbook: Jenn Cutter - DTNS 4586

Aug 18, 2023
Former Call For Help Canada producer and on-air talent, Jenn Cutter, discusses their journey to Tech TV, working on the show, gaining skills and networking opportunities, the family's perspective on their TV appearances, being recognized in public, and reflections on the Tech TV experience.
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Quick takeaways

  • Jenn Cutter's involvement with Tech TV Canada's Call for Help started with reaching out to Amber Mack and impressing Leo Laporte, leading to her becoming an on-air contributor and gaining international recognition.
  • Call for Help had a live-to-tape format with mindful statements due to callers being able to hear everything, and despite the small studio set, Jen had the freedom to pitch various tech-related segments and formed positive relationships with the show's crew and producers.

Deep dives

Joining Tech TV Canada's Call for Help

Jen Cutter shares her journey of how she joined Tech TV Canada's Call for Help, which was originally launched as part of the ZD TV network. She explains that she first reached out to Amber Mack, the main host of the show, after discovering her side YouTube show called Command End. With the opportunity to meet the team and attend a meetup, Jen impressed Leo Laporte, the host of the show, who invited her to the studio to record segments. Despite having minimal prior TV experience, Jen was given the opportunity to pitch her own ideas and became an on-air contributor. The experience gave her a newfound legitimacy in her career and widened her fan base internationally.

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