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World’s leading empowering media company calls upon creative community to produce original short films and documentariesGoalcast, the world’s leading empowering media company, today announced its much anticipated expansion into the production of original content. The media landscape has been shifting over the last few years from the big screen to consumers’ screens, a trend that has been accelerated due to COVID-19. The world has quickly adapted and shown a great preference for short-form content available online and via social media, which bodes well for Goalcast which has a global social reach of over 32 million people. Not only is the format changing, the type of content being consumed is also evolving. Today’s viewers seek meaning in the content they engage with. Beyond wanting to be entertained, the modern viewer wants to feel connected to the content they consume and are looking for stories that inspire them.Salim Sader, co-founder and Chief Content Officer, shared, “Over the last four years, we have become very familiar with our audience, their preferences and the increasing desire for meaningful content. We are in a really unique position to create a different kind of studio that offers high quality and high impact content. Our videos showcase stories of strength and perseverance. They don’t just inspire, they propel viewers into action. We are putting our audience in the driver’s seat of their lives and we are revolutionizing media.” With the success of several original productions over the course of the last year, coupled with its impressive growth, Goalcast CEO and co-founder Cyrus Gorjipour is confident that the timing of this expansion could not be better. He shared, “This has been part of our plan since the inception of Goalcast. It is a pivotal moment for us to be investing both in the development of original content and in the all-star people who will bring it to life. We have always been committed to delivering the best empowering content to our audience and we are excited to now be in a position to create it.”As part of its commitment to this vertical, Goalcast has brought on award-winning producer Adam Reid as the Head of Production to lead the growth of the department and align the company with top talent. As a two-time "Telly Award Winner" and experienced producer, Reid brings an incalculable level of expertise and knowledge to the team. He commented, “It is with great excitement that I embark on this new journey and bring my years of expertise both in front and behind the camera as head of production for Goalcast Originals. This is where media is headed, it's incredible to be at the forefront of this shift and have the opportunity to bring the industry's best creatives along for the ride. Those who join us will be making history."The company’s focus on creating exclusive content presents an incredible opportunity for ambitious and talented creators. Goalcast was recently announced as one of the fastest growing companies in Canada and with plans to grow its team by 50% by the end of Q1, now is the time to join its team and help change the world. Visit Goalcast’s career page to learn more about its open positions.About GoalcastGoalcast is the world’s leading empowering media company specializing in producing and distributing transformative content which includes speeches, short documentaries and original short films. With a growing global community of over 32 million people and a monthly viewership of over 500 million, Goalcast is dedicated to helping each person live the impossible.Media Contact:Samantha KrisHead of Marketingsamantha.kris@goalcast.com

Goalcast is pleased to announce it placed No. 43 on the 2020 Report on Business ranking of Canada’s Top Growing Companies.Canada’s Top Growing Companies ranks Canadian companies on three-year revenue growth. Goalcast earned its spot with three-year growth of 1,251%.Goalcast is the world’s leading empowering media company with a global community of over 32 million people. It specializes in producing and distributing transformative content, including speeches, short documentaries and original short films. Over the last three years, there has been a secular shift to meaningful short-form content and Goalcast is at the forefront of that trend. Today’s viewers are not just looking to be entertained, they are seeking inspiration and connection in the content they consume and, through its unique approach to storytelling, Goalcast is exceptionally positioned to deliver both.Cyrus Gorjipour, Goalcast CEO and co-founder, proudly shared, “It is an honour to be among such esteemed Canadian companies. Canada is home to incredible talent and we have some of the best at Goalcast. We know, without a doubt, Goalcast would not be where it is today without the dedication of our team; a dedication that is only magnified by our ambitious mission to change the world.”Salim Sader, co-founder and Chief Content Officer, added “This recognition is a testament to our team’s creativity and ability to navigate an ever-evolving media landscape. With our upcoming focus on short documentaries and original short films, we expect to continue to grow at an exponential rate. It is a very exciting time for us.”Launched in 2019, the Canada’s Top Growing Companies editorial ranking aims to celebrate entrepreneurial achievement in Canada by identifying and amplifying the success of growth-minded, independent businesses in Canada. It is a voluntary program; companies had to complete an in-depth application process in order to qualify. In total, 400 companies earned a spot on this year’s ranking. The full list of 2020 winners, and accompanying editorial coverage, is published in the October issue of Report on Business magazine—out now—and online at tgam.ca/TopGrowing. “The stories of Canada’s Top Growing Companies are worth telling at any time, but are especially relevant in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic,” says James Cowan, Editor of Report on Business magazine. “As businesses work to rebuild the economy, their resilience and innovation make for essential reading.”“Any business leader seeking inspiration should look no further than the 400 businesses on this year’s Report on Business ranking of Canada’s Top Growing Companies,” says Phillip Crawley, Publisher and CEO of The Globe and Mail. “Their growth helps to make Canada a better place, and we are proud to bring their stories to our readers.” About The Globe and Mail The Globe and Mail is Canada’s foremost news media company, leading the national discussion and causing policy change through brave and independent journalism since 1844. With award-winning coverage of business, politics and national affairs, The Globe and Mail newspaper reaches 5.9 million readers every week in print or digital formats, and Report on Business magazine reaches 2.1 million readers in print and digital every issue. The Globe and Mail’s investment in innovative data science means that as the world continues to change, so does The Globe. The Globe and Mail is owned by Woodbridge, the investment arm of the Thomson family. About GoalcastGoalcast is the world’s leading empowering media company specializing in producing and distributing transformative content which includes speeches, short documentaries and original short films. With a growing global community of over 32 million people and a monthly viewership of over 500 million, Goalcast is dedicated to helping each person live the impossible.Check out our open positions and join one of Canada’s fastest growing companies.Media Contact:Samantha KrisHead of Marketingsamantha.kris@goalcast.com