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Wednesday, June 11
 

2:20pm MDT

The CTV OS Leader Roundtable: From Growth Drivers to Engagement and Content Strategy
Wednesday June 11, 2025 2:20pm - 3:00pm MDT
TBA
This roundtable brings together leading execs from streaming operating systems to discuss the rapid evolution of consumer streaming behavior, advertising monetization models, and content strategies. The panel will discuss the following topics:   
  • Consumer Streaming Behavior & Engagement: How are CTV OS’ leveraging user data and engagement metrics to personalize content, enhance discoverability of their partners, and improve the viewing experience?  
  • Advertising Growth & Monetization: What innovations and partnerships are still needed to accelerate advertising on CTV?  What is being done to solve for buying complexity and measurement? 
  • Content Strategy and Programming: As FAST models mature, how important are exclusive channels and exclusive deals? What are CTV OS’ doing to bring more creator content on their platforms from YouTube and social media and what do viewer metrics look like in that sector? 
  • Future Alliances: From GenAI platforms to communications service providers and retailers, what partnerships can we expect to see from CTV OS’ in the coming years? 
Speakers
avatar for Rob Caruso

Rob Caruso

Director, Product Management, UX, GoogleTV
Prior to joining Google, Rob was Vice President of Device Partnerships at Netflix, responsible for enabling the Netflix streaming experience on consumer electronic devices including smartphones, tablets, set-top boxes, and smart TVs. Rob worked with global device and platform partners... Read More →
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Katherine Pond

Group Vice President, Platform Content & Partnerships, Vizio
Katherine Pond is Group Vice President at VIZIO, leading Platform Content, Partnerships, and Marketing. The organization includes the teams responsible for distribution of 3rd party apps, IP licensing, content acquisition & programming for VIZIO's WatchFree+, Platform & Content Marketing... Read More →
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Takashi Nakano

Senior Director of Business Development and Content Acquisitions, Samsung TV Plus
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Matthew Henick

Senior Vice President of Ventura, The Trade Desk
Matthew Henick is SVP of the Ventura TV operating system for The Trade Desk. Prior, he was the VP of metaverse development at Epic Games, where he worked across Fortnite and Unreal Engine to build the commercial and governance foundations. Before that, Matthew was VP of global content... Read More →
Wednesday June 11, 2025 2:20pm - 3:00pm MDT
TBA
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3:00pm MDT

Content Distribution Leaders’ Roundtable: Unlocking the Power of Profitable Partnerships
Wednesday June 11, 2025 3:00pm - 3:40pm MDT
TBA
This session will bring together top industry executives and experts to discuss the latest strategies in content distribution, with a focus on high-value deals and strategic partnerships. Panelists will explore the challenges and opportunities in negotiating content licensing, distribution rights, cross-platform partnerships, and monetization strategies in today’s rapidly changing media landscape. 
  • What are the most impactful trends in content licensing (e.g., content bundling, IP partnerships)? 
  • What makes a partnership successful in today’s content distribution landscape? And what types of partnerships prove most effective in growing a content catalog and attracting new subscribers?  
  • How to you use audience data and viewer analytics to structure partnerships that maximize both viewership and monetization? Are data-driven deals the future of content distribution? 
  • How are media organizations with D2C platforms deciding what to license and what to keep?  
Moderators
avatar for Amy Jo Smith

Amy Jo Smith

President & CEO, DEG: The Digital Entertainment Group
Amy Jo Smith serves as President & CEO of DEG: The Digital Entertainment Group, the leading trade group for the digital media entertainment industry, representing the interests of the world’s largest entertainment content providers, consumer electronics manufacturers, distribution... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Will Gurman

Will Gurman

SVP, Content Strategy & Partnerships, Pluto TV
avatar for Paul Snow

Paul Snow

Head of Sports and Studio Partnerships, YouTube TV & Primetime Channels, YouTube
Paul Snow has been building partnerships with media companies, digital networks and content creators across YouTube’s ad supported and paid products since 2010. For the last decade, Paul's primary focus has been building YouTube TV, the company’s pay tv service. He and his team... Read More →
avatar for Brian McGarvey

Brian McGarvey

Vice President of Global Distribution & Business Development, Crunchyroll
Brian McGarvey is the Vice President of Global Distribution & Business Development at Crunchyroll and is responsible for overseeing the distribution and partnerships team across all regions. McGarvey has led the team in securing strategic partnerships with Google, Claro, Roku, and... Read More →
avatar for Preeya Naul

Preeya Naul

Vice President Streaming Partnership, VideoElephant
Preeya Naul is a board-level media executive with 15 years of experience leading content and technology businesses, specializing in social video and FAST (Free Ad-Supported TV).As Vice President of Streaming Partnerships at VideoElephant, she leads the company’s FAST business, scaling... Read More →
Wednesday June 11, 2025 3:00pm - 3:40pm MDT
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4:15pm MDT

Leaders’ Roundtable – FAST Forward: Monetization, Engagement, and AI in the New Era of Streaming
Wednesday June 11, 2025 4:15pm - 4:55pm MDT
TBA
Join top industry leaders and experts in all things FAST for a dynamic discussion on the state of FAST as it evolves in a competitive and fragmented streaming landscape. This session will explore how platforms are driving innovation, balancing monetization with user experience, and harnessing the power of AI for smarter ad strategies. Panelists will dive into key topics, including: 
  • Monetization in FAST- How are FAST platforms balancing monetization through advertising while maintaining a quality viewing experience? Are there new revenue models emerging for FAST, including subscription overlays? 
  • Audience Engagement in a Fragmented Market- In the age of increasing content fragmentation, how are FAST platforms building loyal audiences and encouraging consistent engagement? How are data-driven insights being used to refine content and ad strategies?  
  • AI and the Future of FAST – What role is AI playing in automating and optimizing ad insertion to tailor experiences for different user segments? How are platforms leveraging AI to analyze trends and viewer behavior to improve ad placement and creative strategies? 
Speakers
avatar for Mark Garner

Mark Garner

EVP, Head of Global FAST Channels, A&E Networks
Mark Garner is Executive Vice President and Head of Global FAST at A+E Networks with responsibility for the development, operation, distribution, marketing and monetization of A+E Networks’ global portfolio of free ad-supported streaming (FAST) channels. Mark began his career in... Read More →
avatar for Sarah Shriver

Sarah Shriver

Vice President, FAST Channels and VOD – Global Content Sales, BBC Studios
avatar for Blair Harrison

Blair Harrison

CEO & Co-Founder, Frequency
Wednesday June 11, 2025 4:15pm - 4:55pm MDT
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