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About Me
This is a specialised role that demands a high level of expertise!
Entrusted by many, now is the time to secure Australia's leading:
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Master of Ceremony | Corporate Host | Conference Facilitator
Event Interviewer | Panel Moderator | Media Communicator
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Ian is also an in-demand specialised Keynote Speaker bringing exclusive insight into the media industry, with active tricks & tips, on essential media skills, public speaking & presentation training.
Planning any important event is always stressful, time consuming and full of tough strategic decisions, so ask yourself this question.
 

When the doors open, and your guests and audience file in, are you going to be:
 
A) nervously crossing your fingers and anxiously hoping it all comes together, wishing you had done more?

.... or....

B)
confident and composed, relaxed and ready to work the room knowing that 'prior preparation prevents poor performance' and you've made the right call to get the TOP people on the microphone and the screen!
 
A big part of the MC role is brand protection -
YOUR BRAND. 
 
Ian Cohen is your man to
remove risk, and ensure your reputation while at the same time creating magical moments that means your event will be remembered for the right reasons.

Given what
you've invested financially and personally in other components of your event – an esteemed, recognised quality MC/host who can bring your run-sheet and concepts to life is one of the most vital (and often most visible) parts of your resource allocation.
 
Don't leave the lynchpin role for your key event, (and the all-important opinion of your internal and external stakeholders) to a staff member who 'can have a go' or someone who 'ticks a box' -
make sure you execute with precision.

​We provide a
comprehensive bespoke service and full support for AV video production - get your event filmed, edited and turned around online and for socials to make real impact for those that weren't there, and fun memories for those that were!
 
Our
award winning experience in excellence and complimentary skills will make YOU, and your event, a resounding success, professionally delivering peace of mind for your team on time, on budget and on message.

Let's make it fun, memorable and set the tone for the celebration you want...
Ian is an industry leading nationally renowned event host, and function facilitator who has interviewed some of the worlds biggest names at all levels of commerce, business, government sector, elite sport, not-for-profit, & a huge range of corporate experiences & stakeholder functions.

Ex Melbourne, we stage-manage, produce & 
host everything from regional events to global conferences.

And.... one enormous benefit for you as organisers and producers –
we come into your event as 'cleanskins', avoiding any rumblings of agenda setting or politicking and providing a safe choice to host and interview guests without fear or favour.
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Make no mistake, this is a specialised role and
you need an expert to 'steer the ship'........simple, for your best personal and professional outcome make the call now and lock in one of your key assets.

Andrew English, Senior Manager - Marketing, Media and Communications, Life Saving Victoria

“Ian Cohen exemplifies the ideal master of ceremonies.
 
His blend of reliability, presence, wit, enthusiasm, and well-informed content is always extraordinary. Ian has formed an excellent working relationship with Life Saving Victoria over many years and thanks to his exceptional talents, our annual Awards of Excellence event is always a huge success, with Ian leaving his indelible mark on all attendees.
I enthusiastically endorse Ian as a master of ceremonies for any occasion seeking excellence, professionalism, and an unforgettable performance.”

25+ Years Experience

Award Winning | Proven Success

Ian Cohen is an award winning journalist and media presenter who's forged a reputation for ongoing excellence, ensuring your event delivers over and above expectations, and that people are talking about your event for all the RIGHT reasons!

We offer the security of a ‘safe pair of hands’ guiding your stakeholders with a mix of timely authority, commanding irreverence, boundless energy & expertly researched information - all setting the tone for your function to be successful.

Trusted Dependable Respected

Over a long and distinguished career Ian has been consistently and repeatedly trusted by captains of industry, global and national sporting events, federal, national and local governments, and a range of high profile functions.

​We have vast professional experience in making sure your conference or seminar is entertaining, powerful, on time and on budget with entertaining panels, Q & A, guest speakers and more  …..

We remove the worry and make it all run smoothly and hassle-free!

One-stop shop advantages

Ian Cohen is the founder and Managing Director of Cozalive Media, and our creative producers are experts in event production - seamlessly managing your concepts from inception to applause with planning, ideas, run-sheets, scripting, audio, video, staging, talent management, event promotion and more.

Our team also offers complete video capability for filming and editing your function for post event internal/external distribution including pre-producing your event in-session packages, graphics and content, and providing live AV cameras and production for big screen.

Question - is your team's presentation the best that it can be??

Our Executive and Athlete Media and Presentation Training gives you and your team the tools to overcome fear, polish your performance and ensure that YOUR key-note speech, panel appearance or presentation is delivered confidently and that you 'own the room' and increase your own brand.

What about promoting your event - our nationally renowned newsroom connections in earned media are second to none, and we can assist in amplifying your message, putting your event in the media spotlight and increasing you and your organisations brand awareness!

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Solutions and advantages
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Your secret weapon for event success!

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