StreamTV Show 2025: Full Schedule

arrow_back View All Dates

7:00am MDT

Morning Wellness: Goat Yoga

Thursday June 12, 2025 7:00am - 8:00am MDT

Breathe in. Stretch out. Cuddle a goat.
Start your day the streaming way—refreshed, recharged, and surrounded by the unexpected joy of goats! Join us for Morning Goat Yoga, a unique wellness experience where laughter meets flexibility. Whether you’re a seasoned yogi or just goat-curious, this feel-good session blends gentle yoga with adorable four-legged distractions.

Thursday June 12, 2025 7:00am - 8:00am MDT

Networking

7:00am MDT

Registration Opens

Thursday June 12, 2025 7:00am - 5:30pm MDT

Adam Pre-Function

Thursday June 12, 2025 7:00am - 5:30pm MDT
Adam Pre-Function

Registration

8:30am MDT

Keynote with Paramount Streaming

Thursday June 12, 2025 8:30am - 8:50am MDT

Adams Ballroom C & D

Moderators

Dawn Chmielewski

Entertainment Business Correspondent, Reuters

Speakers

Domenic DiMeglio

Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Data Officer, Paramount Streaming

Domenic DiMeglio is Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Data Officer for Paramount Streaming. Based in New York, DiMeglio oversees global marketing and data for the company’s paid and free streaming services, Paramount+ and Pluto TV. A top five streamer, Paramount+ is one of the fastest-growing... Read More →

Thursday June 12, 2025 8:30am - 8:50am MDT
Adams Ballroom C & D

Keynote

8:30am MDT

Meetings and Exhibit Hall Open

Thursday June 12, 2025 8:30am - 5:30pm MDT

Adams Ballroom A & B

Join our 100+ exhibitors and meeting partners at StreamTV's Market!

Thursday June 12, 2025 8:30am - 5:30pm MDT
Adams Ballroom A & B

Networking

8:50am MDT

Leaders’ Roundtable- OTT Growth: The Evolution of Platforms, Content, and Consumer Experience

Thursday June 12, 2025 8:50am - 9:30am MDT

Adams Ballroom C & D

As OTT platforms mature and expand globally, the industry is witnessing transformative developments that are reshaping how content is delivered, consumed, and monetized. This panel will explore how platforms, content delivery methods, and consumer experiences are shifting in response to changing demands, new technology, and emerging business models.

Revenue Models: SVOD, AVOD, TVOD, and hybrid options – How are platforms selecting the best models based on content, audience segments, and market demands? How do pricing models vary across regions and audience segments?
AI-Driven Innovation: How AI is transforming user experience, content delivery, and operational efficiency across the OTT landscape?
Consumer Experience: How is the growing importance of mobile-first viewing, localized content, and on-the-go accessibility shaping the future of OTT platforms?

Moderators

James Faris

Senior Reporter, Business Insider

James Faris is a senior reporter for Business Insider in New York City. He covers the media & entertainment industry with a specific focus on TV, streaming, and sports. He has also written about the stock market, the economy, and real estate.

Speakers

Bill Michels

Chief Product Officer, Gracenote, a Nielsen Company

Bill Michels serves as Chief Product Officer at Gracenote responsible for overseeing global product strategy and execution with emphasis on the company’s content Distribution, Discovery and Advertising segments. In this role, he leads efforts to launch new products globally and... Read More →

Amy Geary

Senior Vice President Content Distribution, NBCUniversal

I am a partnerships and business development executive with a 15-year track record of success in closing multimillion-dollar B2B deals with leading technology and entertainment brands. I currently lead account management and negotiations for NBCU's broadcast and cable network portfolio... Read More →

Scott Olechowski

Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer, Plex

Recognized as the Stream TV Awards' Technology Executive Leader in 2024, Scott Olechowski is the Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer of Plex, a global community for streaming content that people can depend on to easily discover, experience, and share all of the entertainment that... Read More →

David Purdy

Chief Revenue Officer, Stingray

David Purdy is the Chief Revenue Officer at Stingray, overseeing all revenue aspects including Linear, SVOD, AVOD, B2B2C Subscription, advertising, and global sales.Before joining Stingray, David was Chief International Growth Officer at VICE Media, expanding VICE’s multiplatform... Read More →

Raphael Daste

Global Head of Media, Entertainment, Gaming, and Sports GTM, Stripe

Raphael Dasté is the Global Head of Media, Entertainment, Gaming, & Sports GTM for Stripe. In his role, Dasté focuses on bringing deep industry insights to best position Stripe at the intersection of content distribution and monetization. From subscription growth, conversion optimization... Read More →

Thursday June 12, 2025 8:50am - 9:30am MDT
Adams Ballroom C & D

Leaders' Roundtable

9:30am MDT

Keynote Presentation by Wurl

Thursday June 12, 2025 9:30am - 9:50am MDT

Adams Ballroom C & D

Speakers

Dave Bernath

General Manager, Americas, Wurl

Dave Bernath is General Manager, Americas at Wurl, a leader in the streaming TV industry. With over 20 years of experience growing audiences for top content brands across traditional and emerging platforms, Dave brings a wealth of programming and digital media expertise to Wurl. Prior... Read More →

Thursday June 12, 2025 9:30am - 9:50am MDT
Adams Ballroom C & D

Keynote

9:50am MDT

Leaders’ Roundtable- CTV Ad Tech: Harnessing Innovation for a New Era of Digital Advertising

Thursday June 12, 2025 9:50am - 10:30am MDT

Adams Ballroom C & D

The world of digital advertising is rapidly evolving, and Connected TV is leading the charge. Join this exclusive leaders' roundtable as they explore the groundbreaking ad tech innovations transforming the CTV landscape. Discover the power of interactive ad formats, tracking and analyzing viewer interaction, and even streamlining media buying. Learn how brands and advertisers can leverage these cutting-edge technologies to drive deeper engagement, create highly personalized viewer experiences, and shape the future of digital advertising.

What are the most innovative technologies driving the growth of CTV ad tech, and how are they changing the way brands deliver ads?
What role do interactive ad formats play in enhancing consumer engagement, and how can advertisers leverage them to drive meaningful viewer interactions?
How can advertisers track and analyze viewer interactions, and what metrics are most important for measuring success in this space?

Speakers

Paul Erickson

Principal Analyst, Media & Entertainment, Omdia

Paul Erickson is an industry analyst with broad experience across the Media and Entertainment technology sector. He is the US-focused Principal Analyst within Omdia's global Media & Entertainment research practice and is part of the team driving Omdia’s TV and Online Video Intelligence... Read More →

Jerrod Son

Vice President, Ad Operations and Intregration, Xumo

As Vice President, Ad Operations & Integrations for Xumo Advertising, Jerrold oversees all aspects of the advertising tech stack for Xumo, a streaming platform joint venture between Comcast and Charter, including yield management, media buying, trafficking, account management, product... Read More →

Jonathan Meyers

Senior Vice President & General Manager, Partnerships, NBCUniversal Advertising

Jonathan Meyers currently serves as SVP & GM of Partnerships in NBCUniversal’s Advertising & Partnerships division. Meyers is charged with building partnerships to drive ad sales revenue growth by increasing NBCU’s digital audience reach and ad capacity, creating new ad products... Read More →

Cullen Deady

Senior Vice President, Director of Client & Audience Enablement, PMX Lift, Publicis Media

Working with the full client roster across Publicis Media, Cullen Deady co-leads client enablement and education of PMX Lift, Publicis Media’s advanced TV practice. As Senior Vice President, he consults agency teams and clients on the advanced TV space to offer unique, proprietary... Read More →

Prashant Chaudhary

Vice President of Product Management - Monetization, Amagi

Thursday June 12, 2025 9:50am - 10:30am MDT
Adams Ballroom C & D

Leaders' Roundtable

10:30am MDT

Networking Break, Exhibits & Meet Ups

Thursday June 12, 2025 10:30am - 11:05am MDT

Adams Ballroom A & B

Thursday June 12, 2025 10:30am - 11:05am MDT
Adams Ballroom A & B

Networking

11:00am MDT

Media Universe Summit

Thursday June 12, 2025 11:00am - 5:30pm MDT

Mountain View Pavillion

11:00–11:45 AM | Keynote Address: The Future of Media
Industry visionary Evan Shapiro kicks off the summit with an insightful keynote on the evolving media landscape, emerging trends, and the challenges facing content creators and distributors.
Speaker: Evan Shapiro, Cartographer

11:45–12:00 PM | Fireside Chat: Monetizing the Long Tail
The founder of one of streaming's most innovative company's talks about transforming libraries into audiences and revenues.
Speaker: Yigit Celik, CEO, MERZIGO

12:00–12:30 PM | Panel: Maximizing YouTube on TV
YouTube talks with publishers and creators about YouTube as CTV's new broadcast platform. Explore how social video platforms are transforming into TV-like experiences. Learn best practices for content monetization, audience growth, and platform strategies.
Moderator: Fede Goldenberg, Head of TV & Film AVOD Content Partnerships, YouTube
Panelists: Matt Risley, Managing Director – 4Studio, Channel 4
Andrew Yaffe, CEO, DudePerfect
Danyel Mendoza, Vice President, Programming Strategy & Content Planning, Disney

12:30–1:35 PM | Lunch Break

1:35-2:20PM | Research Debate: Which Measurement Matters Most: Content vs. Advertising
Two teams compete, using National High School Debate Club Rules on what each argues is THE most important measurement metric for the Streaming Era. A thought-provoking discussion between top media researchers on audience behavior, data-driven content strategies, and the impact of analytics on media consumption.
Moderator: Evan Shapiro, Cartographer

TEAM 1: Advertising
Manu Singh, Chief Data & Innovation Officer, National CineMedia (NCM)
Justin From, Head of Insights, Samsung Ads
Fred Black, Research Director, Ampere Analysis

TEAM 2: Content
Jon Giegengack, Founder & Principal, Hub Entertainment Research
Michelle Gelman, Global Head of Content and Core Products, Nielsen
Joshua Cohen, Founder & COO, Tubefilter

2:20–2:35 PM | Fireside Chat with Freely
Moderator: Evan Shapiro, Cartographer
Speaker: Jonathan Thompson, CEO, Everyone TV

2:35–3:15 PM | Panel: College Sports Media 101: A Primer on NILCONOMICS
The college and high school football media landscape is evolving at a rapid pace, reshaping sports business models, fan engagement and student-athlete NIL opportunities. This panel brings together experts from across the sports and television industry—media, production, college athletics, and distribution—to explore the evolving business model of “unprofessional sports” in TV and Streaming.
Moderator: Doug Scott, Chief Creative Officer, NETWORK
Panelists:
Colin Campbell, Head of Development, Omaha Productions
Julian Lewis, Quarterback, University of Colorado
Walter Brock ,Director of Creative, University of Alabama Football
Geoff Clark, CEO, acTVe FAST Channels

3:15–3:45 PM | Networking Break

3:45–4:00 PM | Case Study

4:00–4:40 PM | The Discovery Challenge: Who Drives Channel Success?
As FAST platforms accelerate toward a projected $12.5 billion market by 2027, one critical question demands innovative solutions: How can platforms and content owners effectively share responsibility for marketing and discovery? With thousands of channels competing for viewer attention, the industry faces a discoverability challenge that requires collaborative approaches to unlock full growth potential.
This dynamic session brings together industry leaders to explore different perspectives on streaming's most pressing opportunity – creating effective marketing partnerships that benefit platforms, channels, and viewers alike
Moderator: Jonathan Verk, Founder & CEO, Social Department

TEAM 1:
Wayne Davison, Chief Revenue Officer, Little Dot Studios
Gene Pao, Executive Vice President, Strategy and Digital, Shout! Studios
Laura Florence, Senior Vice President, Global FAST Channels, Fremantle
Shawn Silverman, Global Head of Marketing, Pluto TV

TEAM 2:
Jonas Engwall, CEO, Bedrock
Samuel Harowitz, Senior Vice President, Content Acquisitions and Partnerships, Tubi
Linette Zaulich, Director Unscripted & Head of B2C, ZDF Studios
Martin Trickey, Managing Director, ITV

4:40–4:55 PM | Case Study

4:55–5:30 PM | Podcast Recording: The Future of CTV & OS
A live podcast session discussing the convergence of connected TV (CTV) and operating systems, and what it means for advertisers and media companies.
Speakers: Marion Ranchet, Evan Shapiro, Special Guest Matthew Henick from the Trade Desk and Special Guest Alan d'Escragnolle, Filmhub

5:30 PM | Closing Remarks & End of Summit
A wrap-up of key takeaways and closing thoughts.
Speaker: Evan Shapiro, Cartographer

Speakers

Martin Trickey

Managing Director Zoo 55, ITV Studios

As Managing Director, Martin is responsible for driving ITV Studios’ ambitious digital business Zoo 55 forwards. Zoo 55 encompasses all of ITV Studios’ FAST, social and gaming content, with a portfolio of 160+ owned and operated channels on YouTube, 18 FAST channels across 17... Read More →

Geoff Clark

CEO, acTVe FAST Channels

CEO of acTVe, a leading streaming television company specializing in the development, management, and distribution of FAST channels. Under his leadership, acTVe owns, operates, manages, or advises for over 20 premium channels, including marquee brands such as Popular Science, Nitro... Read More →

Marion Ranchet

Founder, Streaming Made Easy

Marion Ranchet currently runs Streaming Made Easy, a boutique consultancy empowering streaming video companies to launch and grow in Western Europe. With 20 years of experience in the industry, and as a film and TV lover, she advises streamers, distribution platforms and technology... Read More →

Samuel Harowitz

Senior Vice President, Content Acquisition and Partnerships, Tubi

As Senior Vice President, Content Acquisition and Partnerships, Samuel Harowitz leads allcontent partnerships at Tubi, including third-party licensed programming acquisitions, originalcontent, and off platform content distribution. He oversees partnerships with indie producers andlicensors... Read More →

Fede Goldenberg

Global Head of TV & Film AVOD Partnerships, YouTube

Fede Goldenberg is an experienced Technology, Media & Entertainment leader, with 20+ years of work at the intersection of content & technology through multiple roles on both sides of the table with content production & distribution as well as platform management & content acquisition.Fede... Read More →

Justin Fromm

Head of Insights, Samsung Ads

Justin Fromm is an experienced media executive and a leading expert in the Connected TV and SVOD space currently serving as Head of Insights, North America at Samsung Ads. Justin has extensive experience as a data leader, conducting strategic research on the value and effectiveness... Read More →

Evan Shapiro

Cartographer

Evan Shapiro is known as the cartographer of the Media Universe. His maps, infographics, and ruminations are quoted and used by businesses, executives, analysts, and colleges around the world. Using his very specific point of view, Shapiro charts Media's future through his essays... Read More →

Yigit Dogan Celik

CEO, Merzigo

Yiğit Doğan Çelik is the Chairperson & CEO of Merzigo, leading the company’s global expansion and strategic direction. With a strong background in media, technology, and digital monetization, he has been the key figure in transforming Merzigo into a key player in the international... Read More →

Andrew Yaffe

CEO, Dude Perfect

Andrew Yaffe joined Dude Perfect as Chief Executive Officer in 2024. Prior to joining the Dude Perfect team, he served as Executive Vice President, Head of Social, Digital and Original Content at the NBA, leading the department responsible for all video, editorial, and documentary... Read More →

Laura Florence

Senior Vice President, Global FAST Channels, Fremantle

Laura Florence brings nearly 20 years of experience in the entertainment industry to her current position as SVP, Global Channels at Fremantle. In this newly created role, Laura oversees the Fremantle flagship U.S. game show network BUZZR, in addition to all channel offerings across... Read More →

Matt Risley

Managing Director, Channel 4

Matt Risley is the MD of 4Studio, Channel 4’s in-house digital agency responsible for the UK broadcaster’s social and YouTube strategy at a channel, show and platform level, as well as production of thousands of pieces of digital content every month for social and digital platforms... Read More →

Jonathan Thompson

CEO, Everyone TV

Jonathan Thompson is Chief Executive Officer of Everyone TV, the organization that runs free television in the UK. Jonathan has recently overseen the development and launch of the UK’s newest streaming platform, Freely, which brings together live and on demand content from the UK’s biggest broadcasters, all in one place, for free. Built into new smart TVs and delivered over wi-fi, Freely w... Read More →

Jon Giegengack

Founder and Principal, Hub Entertainment Research

Jon Giegengack is the founder and principal at Hub Entertainment Research. He launched Hub in 2013, as the convergence of technology and entertainment began to gain speed. Jon recognized the need for real-time insight about the changing world of digital entertainment: from how people... Read More →

Danyel Mendoza

Vice President, Programming Strategy & Content Planning, Disney Entertainment

Danyel Mendoza is Vice President of Programming Strategy for DisneyEntertainment focused on the Disney branded networks: Disney Channel,Disney Jr. and Disney XD. In her role, Mendoza oversees linear andnonlinear program strategy, and works closely with the direct-to consumerprogramming... Read More →

Julian Lewis

Quarterback, University of Colorado

Julian Lewis is a 5-star 2025 QB commit for University of Colorado out of Carrollton, GA. Julian was the consensus #1 ranked player in the class of 2026 prior to reclassifying to the class of 2025. Julian received multiple D1 offers as an 8th grader from top blueblood programs in... Read More →

Fred Black

Research Director, Ampere Analysis

At UK and US-based media research data and analytics firm Ampere Analysis, Fred leads Ampere’s Americas office, whilst overseeing Ampere’s Commissioning database tracker of global production of TV shows & film. Fred is an experienced analyst and speaker, presenting on how SVoDs... Read More →

Manu Singh

Chief Data & Innovation Officer, National CineMedia (NCM)

Manu Singh is the Chief Data and Innovation Officer at National CineMedia (NCM), where she drives the company’s data and technology strategy, shaping its approach to audience intelligence, measurement, and programmatic innovation. She played a key role in launching NCMx, a first-of-its-kind... Read More →

Colin Campbell

Head of Development, Omaha Productions

Colin Campbell is the head of development at Omaha Productions, where he oversees the company's slate of projects across television, film, and live events. Colin was part of the core team that launched Omaha in 2021 and led the development of the company's flagship property, the Emmy-Award... Read More →

Geo Pao

Executive Vice President, Strategy and Digital,, Shout Factory

Gene Pao was named EVP Strategy and Digital in 2021 and currently oversees strategy, production, marketing and product management, business development, and Shout’s digital streaming services. Previously, Gene was SVP of Digital Enterprises where he successfully led Shout!'s expansion... Read More →

Wayne Davison

Chief Revenue Officer, Little Dot Studios

Wayne Davison is Chief Revenue Officer of Little Dot Studios, the award-winning content studio and digital media network operating across the UK, US, Europe and ANZ. Having joined the company in 2016, as well as being part of the Senior Leadership Team at Little Dot Studios, Wayne... Read More →

Walter Brock

Director of Creative, University of Alabama Football

Walt’s a former college football student-athlete who has successfully navigated the professional sports and college athletics ranks as a sport administrator, fundraiser, and brand developer. With stops at the NCAA office, Conference USA, Oakland Raiders, Cal Berkeley, and Columbia... Read More →

Linette Zaulich

Director Unscripted & Head of B2C, ZDF Studios

Jonathan Verk

Founder & CEO, Social Department

Jonathan is a dynamic leader who has driven innovation, growth, and transformative successacross media, advertising and tech industries. He is the founder of Social Department, an AI-poweredplatform used by networks, streamers, studios and FAST to automate social media strategy... Read More →

Shawn Silverman

Global Head of Marketing, Pluto TV

Shawn Silverman is the Global Head of Marketing at Pluto TV, leading the brand’sworldwide creative marketing strategy. In this role, he oversees all facets of marketingincluding brand, content, media, events, social, on-air promos, CRM, partner, and productmarketing, driving growth... Read More →

Joshua Cohen

Founder & COO, Tubefilter

Joshua Cohen is the founder of Tubefilter, the Streamy Awards, and Gospel Stats. He wasenthusiastic and excited about creators when he launched Tubefilter in 2007, and has been a hugechampion for them and the creator economy ever since.From creator news and industry analysis on Tubefilter... Read More →

Michelle Gelman

Global Head of Content and Core Products, Nielsen

Michelle Gelman is Global Head of Content and Core Products at Nielsen where she leadsproduct strategy and execution for both Nielsen’s core currency and next-generation content measurementand analytics products. Her remit spans U.S. and International Television and Radio AudienceMeasurement... Read More →

Doug Scott

Chief Creative Officer, Network

Douglas Scott is a partner and Chief Creative Officer at NETWORK, the leading College SportsMarketing and Athlete Management Agency representing elite student-athletes, advising colleges andconferences and collaborating with national brands on NIL initiatives.In 2016, he co-founded... Read More →

Jonas Engwall

CEO, Bedrock

With more than 20 years’ experience in the media and technology industry, and a professionalcareer spanning almost a dozen countries, Jonas brings extensive expertise and a proven track record forleading business growth and international expansion. He joined RTL Group in 2007 in... Read More →

Alan d'Escragnolle

CEO and Co-Founder, Filmhub

Alan d'Escragnolle is the CEO and Co-Founder of Filmhub, a global, all-rights film and TVdistributor. A Brazilian-American Wharton graduate, Alan is a lifelong entrepreneur and started his firstcompany at age 14. He honed his entrepreneurial skills leading teams at Square, Intuit... Read More →

Thursday June 12, 2025 11:00am - 5:30pm MDT
Mountain View Pavillion

Media Universe Summit

11:05am MDT

Research Keynote: Evolving Consumer Behavior: The Shifting Attitudes Toward Ads

Thursday June 12, 2025 11:05am - 11:25am MDT

Maple 3

Speakers

Justin Fromm

Head of Insights, Samsung Ads

Thursday June 12, 2025 11:05am - 11:25am MDT
Maple 3

Advertising Track

11:05am MDT

Keynote Presentation: New Approaches for Hyper Local Audience Growth

Thursday June 12, 2025 11:05am - 11:25am MDT

Adams Ballroom C & D

In this talk, you will hear from one of the largest local broadcasters in the US and learn more about how they are engaging digital strategies to engage with their audience, reach new and unique viewers, and understand how existing libraries of content and new approaches to programming have driven success for their team. This conversation will give attendees a front row seat to learn more about how today's broadcaster is leaning into digital strategy to build their brand and use streaming media as a new and emerging pathway to their audiences, even offering exclusive content that the viewer can't access anyone else.

Speakers

Matt Smith

Chief Evangelist, Akta Tech

Matt is Chief Evangelist forAkta. He has served in a variety of roles in the industry from architecture to operations and has extensive experience in finding solutions for the challenging problems faced by media and entertainment companies as they reach viewers on any screen. Matt’s... Read More →

Steve Enders

Vice President, Video Product Management, Nexstar Media Group

Steve Enders is Vice President of Video Product Management at Nexstar Media Group, where he's leading development of the company's video publishing platform and expanding Nexstar's presence on OTT services through NewsNation, TheHill, and local TV stations across the country. Steve... Read More →

Thursday June 12, 2025 11:05am - 11:25am MDT
Adams Ballroom C & D

Content Track

11:05am MDT

Track Keynote by Xumo

Thursday June 12, 2025 11:05am - 11:25am MDT

Maple 4 & 5

Speakers

Stefan Van Engen

Vice President, Conent Programming and Partnerships, Xumo

Stefan Van Engen develops, leads and executes the content programming and acquisition strategy for Xumo, Comcast and Charter’s streaming platform joint venture. His oversight includes Xumo’s FAST service, Xumo Play, as well the company’s enterprise business, where he partners... Read More →

Thursday June 12, 2025 11:05am - 11:25am MDT
Maple 4 & 5

FAST Track

11:05am MDT

Presentation: Unlocking Attention: How IRCODE Transforms TV Into a Second-Screen Conversion Engine

Thursday June 12, 2025 11:05am - 11:25am MDT

Cottonwood 2 & 3

Streaming TV has an attention problem and a conversion gap. IRCODE changes that. In this session, IRCODE CEO Matty Beckerman demos the tech that’s redefining how we monetize video. Built for networks, streamers, creators and advertisers, IRCODE turns any visual into an interactive experience–shoppable, clickable, and measurable–in real time, without overlays or QR codes. See how a new second-screen layer is opening up a frictionless channel for marketing, sales, and engagement across all formats of TV and content.

Speakers

Matty Beckerman

Founder & CEO, IRCODE

Matty Beckerman is a seasoned entrepreneur with a proven track record of creating and scaling high-value companies across various industries, including film, entertainment, technology, and healthcare. As the Founder and CEO of IRCODE, he has introduced a pioneering technology that... Read More →

Thursday June 12, 2025 11:05am - 11:25am MDT
Cottonwood 2 & 3

Product & Technology Track

11:25am MDT

Panel: Driving Impact with Data-Driven Targeting and Personalization

Thursday June 12, 2025 11:25am - 12:05pm MDT

Maple 3

Best practices for using data to enhance ad relevance and personalization.
As AI continues to evolve, how is predictive analytics supporting personalized advertising?
What ad performance metrics matter most to buyers in today's TV advertising landscape?
What strategies can unify ad campaigns across linear TV, streaming, and social media for consistent audience engagement?

Moderators

Eric Haggstrom

Vice President of Business Intelligence, Advertiser Perceptions

Eric Haggstrom, VP of Business Intelligence, joined Advertiser Perceptions with a background in advertising, media and tech market research. He primarily works with clients in the CTV, Retail Media, and Ad Tech spaces and leads Advertiser Perceptions advertising spend forecasting... Read More →

Speakers

Sebastian Braun

CEO, 24i

Sebastian Braun is a seasoned professional with over 15 years of extensive experience in the video, digital media, and streaming solutions industry. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated remarkable expertise in leading product and operations teams to success, driving innovation... Read More →

Dr. Jack Q. Gao

Chairman, Whale TV

Dr. Gao is the Chairman of Whale TV, the TV operating system that enables consumers to find and watch entertainment on their TV. Prior to Whale TV Dr. Gao held various senior leadership roles in Wanda Group, Legendary Entertainment, News Corporation, Twenty-First Century Fox and was... Read More →

Rohan Ramesh

Vice President, Data Science, Vevo

Rohan Ramesh is VP, Data Science at Vevo, the world's leading music video network. His data science team is responsible for applying machine learning and AI to develop new data products, optimization algorithms, and experimental approaches. Prior to Vevo, Rohan was VP of Data Science... Read More →

Thursday June 12, 2025 11:25am - 12:05pm MDT
Maple 3

Advertising Track

11:25am MDT

Panel: Content Acquisitions Strategies: Navigating the New World of Licensing Windows and Exclusivity

Thursday June 12, 2025 11:25am - 12:05pm MDT

Adams Ballroom C & D

Ensuring consistency in content quality and relevance when acquiring across multiple platforms.
How do content teams determine the optimal length for licensing windows, and what factors influence that decision?"
Is exclusivity always worth the investment, or are there situations where shared rights can drive better results?
Navigating the complexities of territorial rights in an increasingly global market.

Moderators

Janko Roettgers

Writer, Lowpass

Janko Roettgers is the writer of the weekly Lowpass newsletter, which covers the future of technology and entertainment, including AR, VR, streaming and more. He also writes for Fast Company, The Verge, Sherwood News and other publications.Previously, he held senior reporting roles... Read More →

Speakers

David Teplinsky

Vice President, Programming & Content Acquisition, SlingTV/Dish

David Teplinsky is the Vice President of Programming and Strategy for Sling TV, where he oversees content acquisition and strategy.David previously served as Director of Programming, where he was responsible for channel renewals, marketing agreements and programming deals for linear... Read More →

Samuel Harowitz

Senior Vice President, Content Acquisition and Partnerships, Tubi

Anthony Layser

Executive Director, Content Acquisition, Xumo

As Executive Director, Content Acquisition for Xumo, Layser is responsible for developing and executing content acquisition strategies, negotiating licensing agreements, and fostering strong relationships with content creators, studios, and distributors.Prior to Xumo, Layser served... Read More →

Rashad Qasem

Associate Vice President of Content Licensing and Strategy, Shout! Studios

Rashad Qasem serves as the Associate Vice President of Content Licensing and Strategy at Shout! Studios. In this role, he secures licensing for Shout’s Film and TV Series library and new releases across major platforms in the digital streaming space, as well as pitching and launching... Read More →

Thursday June 12, 2025 11:25am - 12:05pm MDT
Adams Ballroom C & D

Content Track

11:25am MDT

Panel: Building Well-Balanced FAST Channel Programming: Curation, Scheduling, and Personalization Strategies

Thursday June 12, 2025 11:25am - 12:05pm MDT

Maple 4 & 5

What is the best formula to incorporate data and viewership into program scheduling?
How can AI improve scheduling and personalization?
What Is the key programming and a well-balanced distribution strategy?
How do automation and AI enhance playout systems and optimize content delivery?

Moderators

Tim Cutting

Chief Revenue Officer, Gracenote

As Chief Revenue Officer at Gracenote, Tim Cutting drives the company's long-term growth by leading a global Commercial team and fostering collaboration across Product, Marketing, Customer Experience and other functional areas of the organization. He brings a strategic mindset to... Read More →

Speakers

Pamela Duckworth

Head of Fubo Studios, Fubo

Pamela Duckworth, an award-winning executive producer with extensive experience across all production disciplines and brand marketing, is head of Fubo Studios for Fubo, the leading sports-first live TV streaming platform. Duckworth brings more than 25 years of production experience... Read More →

Emily Posey

Director of Acquisitions and Content Strategy, Tastemade

Emily Posey is the Director of Acquisitions and Content Strategy at Tastemade. In this role, Emily oversees the acquisition of content for Tastemade’s streaming channels and manages the licensing of Tastemade Original content to external partners. Before joining Tastemade, Emily... Read More →

Jon Cohen

Chief Revenue Officer, Frequency

Erick Opeka

Chief Strategy Officer and President, Cineverse

Jonas Blank

Senior Vice President, Business & Legal Affairs, Platform Distribution and Partnerships, NBCUniversal

Jonas Blank is Senior Vice President, Business & Legal Affairs, for NBCUniversal’s Platform Distribution and Partnerships Group. He structures, negotiates, and executes high-stakes, high-value content transactions across three core lines of NBCU’s television business: distribution... Read More →

Thursday June 12, 2025 11:25am - 12:05pm MDT
Maple 4 & 5

FAST Track

11:25am MDT

Panel: Designing for Retention: How UX Seasonality Sustains Engagement

Thursday June 12, 2025 11:25am - 12:05pm MDT

Cottonwood 2 & 3

What are the most effective UX strategies, features or updates for combating churn during low-content periods?
How can platforms leverage predictive analytics to anticipate user needs during low-content periods and preempt churn?"
What content discoverability tactics have shown success in helping users find hidden gems in the library?
What role do interactive features like live chats, polls, or choose-your-own-adventure experiences play in maintaining user interest?"

Moderators

Jared Newman

Tech Journalist, Cord Cutter News

Speakers

Abhishek Nagaraju

Vice President of Product, Discovery and Experiences, Pluto TV

Abhishek Nagaraju is the Vice President of Product at Pluto TV, where he leads Content Discovery and Core Experiences across the platform’s global markets. At the intersection of user insight and product innovation, he drives the strategy behind how audiences discover and engage... Read More →

Jason Williams

Vice President, Product & UX, Plex

Jason Williams is VP of Product Design and UX at Plex where he's responsible for defining Plex's product vision and leads a team focused on designing seamless, highly personalized experiences for Plex users. He plays a critical role in shaping product strategy and demonstrates a passion... Read More →

Monica Williams

Senior Vice President, Digital Products & Operations, NBCUniversal

Monica Williams is Senior Vice President, Digital Products & Operations, NBCUniversal Platform Distribution and Partnerships. Williams leads the team responsible for how people experience viewing all NBCUniversal network portfolio content across digital platforms. Her current role... Read More →

Bruno Giner

Vice President Global Sales, Digital Experience Intelligenc, NPAW

Ajey Anand

CEO, Norigin Media

Ajey Anand is the CEO & Co-founder of Norigin Media, a Scandinavian TV Tech & OTT solutions company. Since 2015, he has led the company in building scalable streaming solutions for major broadcasters and operators. His expertise is in TV App development, UI/UX technologies, and the... Read More →

Thursday June 12, 2025 11:25am - 12:05pm MDT
Cottonwood 2 & 3

Product & Technology Track

12:05pm MDT

Fireside Chat with Telly TV

Thursday June 12, 2025 12:05pm - 12:25pm MDT

Maple 3

Moderators

Scharon Harding

Senior Technology Reporter, ArsTechnica.com

Scharon Harding is a senior technology reporter at ArsTechnica.com, where she writes news, analysis, and reviews about streaming and additional consumer services. Scharon also reports on consumer gadgets, including smart TVs and other streaming hardware. She has been at Ars Technica... Read More →

Speakers

Mike Shehan

Chief Revenue Officer, Telly TV

Thursday June 12, 2025 12:05pm - 12:25pm MDT
Maple 3

Advertising Track

12:05pm MDT

Presentation: New Tech + Smart Localization = Bigger TV Series Revenues

Thursday June 12, 2025 12:05pm - 12:25pm MDT

Adams Ballroom C & D

Fredrik af Malmborg, founder of Dubhub, integrates advanced localization and YouTube monetization strategies to expand global TV content reach. Having built Eccho Rights into a leader in Turkish drama distribution—licensing 17,000 hours of TV content annually—Fredrik brings deep industry expertise. In this session, he will present real-world case studies on multiplying TV series revenues and explain why the skill sets needs for AI dubbing matches traditional methods but with significantly lower costs

Speakers

Fredrik af Malmborg

DubHub, CEO

Fredrik af Malmborg is a media entrepreneur and industry veteran specializing in international TV distribution and digital content strategy. He is the founder of Dubhub, a cutting-edge localization and YouTube management company, and the co-founder of Eccho Rights, a global distributor... Read More →

Thursday June 12, 2025 12:05pm - 12:25pm MDT
Adams Ballroom C & D

Content Track

12:05pm MDT

Presentation by DirecTV

Thursday June 12, 2025 12:05pm - 12:25pm MDT

Maple 4 & 5

Speakers

Kent Rees

General Manager, MyFree, DirecTV

Kent Rees is the General Manager of MyFree DIRECTV and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the ad supported streaming platform, building off his career as an industry-leading brand builder and marketing strategist. He most recently was the GM and CMO of FAST Studios, owners... Read More →

Thursday June 12, 2025 12:05pm - 12:25pm MDT
Maple 4 & 5

FAST Track

12:05pm MDT

Presentation by Brightcove

Thursday June 12, 2025 12:05pm - 12:25pm MDT

Cottonwood 2 & 3

Thursday June 12, 2025 12:05pm - 12:25pm MDT
Cottonwood 2 & 3

Product & Technology Track

12:25pm MDT

Strolling Lunch, Exhibits & Meet Ups

Thursday June 12, 2025 12:25pm - 1:35pm MDT

Adams Ballroom A & B

Join us for our daily strolling lunches, where you can enjoy delicious cuisine while mingling with fellow attendees. (No table sitting) It's the perfect opportunity to exchange ideas, share insights, and forge new connections in a relaxed atmosphere.

Thursday June 12, 2025 12:25pm - 1:35pm MDT
Adams Ballroom A & B

Networking

1:35pm MDT

Panel: Engagement Redefined: Transforming Ads into Experiences

Thursday June 12, 2025 1:35pm - 2:10pm MDT

Maple 3

How are interactive ads like QR codes and shoppable TV turning passive viewers into active participants and unlocking deeper engagement
What lessons can we draw from some of the successes so far?
How is the emergence of retail media presenting untapped opportunities and influencing the landscape?
What metrics are most critical in determining the success of an experience-driven campaign?

Moderators

Marcy Magiera

Executive Director, DEG: The Digital Entertainment Group

Marcy Magiera is Executive Director of DEG: The Digital Entertainment Group, where she leads communications and event strategy for the leading trade group for the digital media entertainment industry representing the interests of the world’s largest media and entertainment companies... Read More →

Speakers

Matt Lear

Senior Manager, Enterprise Ad Sales, Roku

Matt Lear is a Senior Manager of Enterprise Ad Sales at Roku, where he plays a pivotal role in driving the company's advertising strategy and growth. Prior to his current role, Matt co-managed the CPG Food & Beverage and Bev Alc verticals at Roku where he developed and implemented... Read More →

Jeff DiTullio

Chief Technology Officer, AtmosphereTV

Matt Van Houten

Senior Vice President, Product, Ad Ops Systems & Services & Business Development, DirecTV Advertising

Matthew Van Houten is Senior Vice President of Product, Ad Ops Systems & Services, and Business Development at DIRECTV Advertising. Matt’s views on media, advertising, technology and innovation come from 15+ years and 360° of industry experience working across the Entertainment... Read More →

Thursday June 12, 2025 1:35pm - 2:10pm MDT
Maple 3

Advertising Track

1:35pm MDT

Panel: Navigating the Bumpy Waters of CTV Monetization

Thursday June 12, 2025 1:35pm - 2:10pm MDT

Maple 4 & 5

In this session, leaders in CTV monetization from FAST, AVOD, and linear distribution models discuss how they have addressed marketplace dynamics to stay on top. They will answer questions including:

How can niche players differentiate their inventory to capture audience and advertiser attention?
What does the future hold for FAST inventory as premium supply continues to expand?
What will it take to unlock a greater share of the $60 billion linear ad spend and transition it to CTV?
How are media plans evolving as advancements in ad tech reshape the advertising landscape?

Speakers

Tom Hourihan

Head of Revenue, Media, Entertainment & Distribution Partnerships, Google Ad Manager

Tom is a technology and media sales executive with over 19 years of experience. He currently serves as the Head of Revenue of Google's Partner Business Solutions team responsible for strategic Broadcast, Entertainment and Distributions Partners. In his role, Tom leads complex cross-Google... Read More →

Evan Bregman

General Manager, Streaming & Direct-to-Consumer, Tastemade

Evan Bregman is the GM of Streaming & Direct-to-Consumer at Tastemade, where he is responsible for driving the growth of Tastemade’s streaming business and all-access lifestyle membership, Tastemade+. Since joining the company in 2022, Evan has overseen a jump of 58% in viewership... Read More →

Patrick Courtney

Chief Business Officer, Fuse Media

As Chief Business Officer for Latino-owned Fuse Media, Patrick Courtney shapes and executes long-term strategic initiatives to support the long-term strategic growth and corporate development of the company. Under his leadership, Fuse was one of the first cable brands to enter the... Read More →

Daniel Gagliardi

Executive Vice President, Global Streaming Distribution & Strategy, FilmRise

Ingrid Mariotti

Director of Business Development, Wurl

Thursday June 12, 2025 1:35pm - 2:10pm MDT
Maple 4 & 5

FAST Track

1:35pm MDT

Panel: Thriving in the Creator Economy Era

Thursday June 12, 2025 1:35pm - 2:20pm MDT

Adams Ballroom C & D

Explore how professional media can collaborate with online creators to foster innovation, expand audiences, and drive mutual value in a rapidly evolving media ecosystem.

How has the creator economy reshaped audience engagement and consumption habits?
What successful strategies have been employed to integrate creators into your production pipeline?
How to identify creators who align with your brand values and audience?

Moderators

Amy Geary

Senior Vice President Content Distribution, NBCUniversal

Speakers

Cameron Saless

Chief Business Officer, Trusted Media Brands

Cameron Saless is a seasoned operator with over 20 years of experience at the intersection of media and technology. He has held senior roles in strategy, business development, and programming at pioneering media companies such as Jukin Media, Machinima, JibJab, and MTV, where he consistently... Read More →

Jason Coppola

Vice President, Product & UX, CW

As a transformative Digital Media Executive with 15+ years at the forefront of streaming innovation, Jason has helped to architect several of the industry's most significant platforms including Disney+, Paramount+, HBO MAX, & The CW. Jason's strategic leadership has driven massive... Read More →

Charlie Ibarra

Head of Content, Creator Television

Charlie Ibarra is the Head of Content at Creator Television, where he’s redefining TV storytelling by bridging the gap between social media and traditional television. Collaborating with top content creators, Charlie brings their TV shows to life, blending the authenticity of social... Read More →

Sean Luxton

General Manager, OutdoorTV

Joshua Reader

CEO, CreatorCut

Josh is a content innovator and growth leader with over 13 years of experience in the media industry. He is the founder and CEO of CreatorCut, a cutting-edge platform that empowers video creators to raise equity financing directly from their fans and monetize their content.Previously... Read More →

Thursday June 12, 2025 1:35pm - 2:20pm MDT
Adams Ballroom C & D

Content Track

2:10pm MDT

Presentation: CTV, Meet AI: Exploring the Foundation of Next-Generation CTV Advertising

Thursday June 12, 2025 2:10pm - 2:30pm MDT

Maple 3

Scene-level contextual targeting powered by multimodal AI is forming the foundation of CTV advertising's future, enabling unprecedented precision at scale beyond traditional genre-based approaches. Join Anoki CEO Raghu Kodige for a discussion about the technological breakthroughs that allow seamless advertising experiences benefiting the entire ecosystem while addressing critical challenges in privacy, relevance, and viewer engagement.

Speakers

Raghu Kodige

CEO, Anoki

Thursday June 12, 2025 2:10pm - 2:30pm MDT
Maple 3

Advertising Track

2:10pm MDT

Presentation: The Future of Sports: Streaming, Gen Z, and the Rise of Women's Athletics

Thursday June 12, 2025 2:10pm - 2:30pm MDT

Maple 4 & 5

Speakers

Christy Tanner

Chair, Swerve Sports

Christy Tanner is a media and technology leader who's been called a "streaming visionary.” As Chair of Swerve Sports, a FAST channel exclusively focused on women's sports, she creates new monetization and audience growth opportunities for leagues, teams and athletes. Previously... Read More →

Thursday June 12, 2025 2:10pm - 2:30pm MDT
Maple 4 & 5

FAST Track

2:20pm MDT

Presentation: YouTube is the New TV

Thursday June 12, 2025 2:20pm - 2:40pm MDT

Adams Ballroom C & D

YouTube is the most watched streaming platform on TV in the US, and the platform continues to evolve how content is consumed. In this keynote presentation, YouTube’s Head of TV & Film AVOD Partnerships, Fede Goldenberg, will highlight best practices for Media companies to utilize the platform as a powerful tool for global audience reach, engagement and revenue generation. Fede will share innovative approaches, new features, trends and tips on how to build & distribute IP that resonates with the young and global audiences who come to the platform everyday.

Speakers

Fede Goldenberg

Global Head of TV & Film AVOD Partnerships, YouTube

Thursday June 12, 2025 2:20pm - 2:40pm MDT
Adams Ballroom C & D

Content Track

2:30pm MDT

Panel: Unlocking GenAI: Turning Innovation into Impact

Thursday June 12, 2025 2:30pm - 3:10pm MDT

Maple 3

What are the near term and long term unlocks of GenAI?
Exploring use cases in programmatic advertising, predictive analytics and ad creative/ placements.
What lessons have been learned from the initial hurdles in deploying GenAI for advertising?
What are the best practices for scaling solutions across different ad campaigns and platforms?

Moderators

Mike Grebb

Senior Vice President & Lead Analyst, One Touch Intelligence

As SVP & Lead Analyst, Michael oversees OTI’s coverage of the video, telecommunications, broadband, and entertainment/streaming space. He heads up a team of analysts and data scientists tasked with compiling data-driven intelligence on the digital media economy and oversees special... Read More →

Speakers

Ben Pashman

Head of Business Development, Creatify.ai

Ben Pashman brings over 20 years of experience across Media, Adtech, and Martech, with a proven track record of driving innovation and commercial growth at the intersection of technology and traditional advertising. He has held leadership roles in Sales, Business Development, and... Read More →

Nikhil Nanivadekar

Principal Creative Engineer, Amazon Ads

Thursday June 12, 2025 2:30pm - 3:10pm MDT
Maple 3

Advertising Track

2:30pm MDT

Panel: Ad Targeting in FAST: Maximizing Reach and Revenue

Thursday June 12, 2025 2:30pm - 3:10pm MDT

Maple 4 & 5

How are viewing habits evolving in the FAST ecosystem, and what trends are emerging?
What are the key differences between linear and on-demand consumption in FAST?
What are the most effective ad formats in FAST today?
What strategies can improve ad fill rates and CPMs in the competitive FAST environment?

Moderators

Michael Shields

Founder, Next in Media

Mike Shields has worked in the digital media world for over two decades. After starting his career as a media planner at Ammirati Puris Lintas, Shields transitioned to become a journalist, covering the evolution of the digital ad industry for publications such as Adweek, Digiday... Read More →

Speakers

Ashley Hovey

Chief Digital Officer, The CW Network

Ashley Hovey was named Chief Digital Officer, The CW Network, in April 2023. In this role, Ms. Hovey is responsible for overseeing the business strategy and day-to-day operations of the network’s digital operations and OTT streaming platforms.Ms. Hovey joined The CW after spending... Read More →

Lindsay Stewart

Vice President of FAST & AVOD Revenue Strategy, AMC Networks

Lindsay Stewart is Vice President of FAST & AVOD Revenue Strategy at AMC Networks. In this role, she leads strategic direction and business development for AMC Networks’ free, ad-supported streaming products.By spearheading content curation, marketing strategy, and partnership development... Read More →

Scott Maddux

Vice President, Global Content Strategy & Business, Xperi/TiVo

Scott Maddux is an Emmy nominated media business leader with deep experience driving global viewership and monetization across Pay-TV, Automotive, and CTV platforms. Maddux led the development and launch of TiVo+, Xperi’s ad supported content network now delivering over 300 hundred... Read More →

Thursday June 12, 2025 2:30pm - 3:10pm MDT
Maple 4 & 5

FAST Track

2:40pm MDT

Panel: The Personalization Playbook: Optimizing Content for AVOD Success

Thursday June 12, 2025 2:40pm - 3:10pm MDT

Adams Ballroom C & D

This panel will explore how platforms leverage AI and data analytics to deliver tailored content experiences that keep viewers watching longer and maximize monetization opportunities.
· How do AVOD platforms use real-time data to personalize user experiences?
· How do platforms measure the effectiveness of personalized recommendations?
· What role does contextual advertising play in this ecosystem?

Moderators

Janko Roettgers

Writer, Lowpass

Speakers

Liz Riemersma

Vice President - Strategy, Business Development, Partnerships and Growth P&L’s, SlingTV/Dish

Liz Riemersma is the Vice President of Strategy, Business Development and International for Sling TV, leading the team responsible for growing Sling's domestic and international business, managing partnerships and identifying new opportunities in the streaming space.Prior to joining... Read More →

Jennifer Vaux

Vice President of Content Acquisition & Programming, Roku Media

Jennifer Vaux oversees content strategy, acquisition, programming and scheduling for The Roku Channel. She is responsible for sourcing and executing innovative programming acquisition deals across a range of content and business models for The Roku Channel. Prior to Roku, Jennifer... Read More →

Laura Florence

Senior Vice President, Global FAST Channels, Fremantle

Eric Orrantia

Vice President Sales, ODK Media

As Vice President of Ad Sales at ODK Media, Inc., Eric Orrantia is responsible for leading ODK Media’s sales strategy, organizational design, and execution to drive revenue growth. Expertise in Connected TV (CTV), OTT, and programmatic advertising, with a strong focus on building... Read More →

Thursday June 12, 2025 2:40pm - 3:10pm MDT
Adams Ballroom C & D

Content Track

3:10pm MDT

Networking Break, Exhibits & Meet Ups

Thursday June 12, 2025 3:10pm - 3:45pm MDT

Adams Ballroom A & B

Thursday June 12, 2025 3:10pm - 3:45pm MDT
Adams Ballroom A & B

Networking

3:10pm MDT

Women in Streaming Meet-Up

Thursday June 12, 2025 3:10pm - 3:45pm MDT

Terrace

The StreamTV show warmly invites women in the streaming industry to join us to connect with peers, and share career experiences. Whether you're a seasoned industry expert or new to the field, this meet-up offers a unique opportunity to meet like-minded women, fostering a supportive community for women in the industry. In partnership with Women in Streaming Media.

Thursday June 12, 2025 3:10pm - 3:45pm MDT
Terrace

Networking

3:45pm MDT

Buyers Panel: PMP Bundles vs Direct Ad Deals: Strategies for the Modern Advertiser

Thursday June 12, 2025 3:45pm - 4:15pm MDT

Maple 3

How do PMP Bundles and Direct Deals compare when it comes to measuring campaign performance and ROI?
Does one approach allow for better creative alignment with campaign objectives?
Can a hybrid approach between PMP and direct deals unlock new efficiencies?

Speakers

Steve Sklar

Vice President Advertising & Monetization, Frndly TV

Steve Sklar serves as Vice President and Head of Advertising Sales for Frndly TV, the leadingprovider of affordable Feel-Good Live TV for the whole family. He is responsible for Frndly’sadvertising business including direct sales, advertising product and operations, and relations... Read More →

David Nyurenberg

Director of Video Product Development & Innovation, Rain the Growth Agency

David Nyurenberg serves as the Director of Video Product Development & Innovation at Rain the Growth Agency, where he spearheads advancements in Connected TV advertising. He has been instrumental in pioneering the use of custom AI-powered algorithms that enhance audience targeting... Read More →

Thursday June 12, 2025 3:45pm - 4:15pm MDT
Maple 3

Advertising Track

3:45pm MDT

Panel: The New Playbook: Strategies for Kids and Family Content in a Changing Market

Thursday June 12, 2025 3:45pm - 4:30pm MDT

Adams Ballroom C & D

What insights have emerged about how families are consuming content today?
How do content teams assess what works for kids and family audiences in a fragmented media landscape?
Why are platforms leaning towards acquiring non-original titles over producing originals?
What do platforms and networks look for when acquiring kids' content? And what are the biggest challenges in negotiations?

Speakers

Yannick Ferrero

Senior Vice President, Digital Distribution, Hasbro

Yannick is a Digital and Media industry expert who has spent the majority of his career driving revenue growth in commercial, strategy, data-focused roles.At Hasbro since 2021, he currently leads Content Distribution and Digital Monetization with the mission to maximize the exposure... Read More →

Lara Ilie

Vice President, AVOD and FAST, WildBrain

Spearheading WildBrain’s content distribution strategy for new platforms, Lara Ilie, VP AVOD and FAST, has built a world-leading presence for WildBrain’s kids’ and family content on FAST services, with nearly 170 channels launched on top platforms worldwide for such brands as... Read More →

David Di Lorenzo

Senior Vice President Content Acquisitions and Partnerships, Future Today

David Di Lorenzo has 20+ years of entertainment experience. He currently oversees programming, acquisitions, partnerships, and monetization for Future Today's Kids & Family channels, including the top-rated HappyKids app. Previously, he was president of Kabillion, where he grew its... Read More →

Dean Koocher

Co-Founder & Head of Content, Kidstream

Dean is Head of Content and Co-Founder of Kidstream, a subscription-based streaming service focused on kids 2 to 9 and their families. Kidstream was launched in 2017 and features safe, enriching, diverse, and high-quality kids content and is available via top distribution partners... Read More →

Thursday June 12, 2025 3:45pm - 4:30pm MDT
Adams Ballroom C & D

Content Track

3:45pm MDT

Panel: Powering Live Streaming: Tackling Latency and Shaping Interactive Experiences

Thursday June 12, 2025 3:45pm - 4:30pm MDT

Cottonwood 2 & 3

With the rise of multi-CDN strategies, what new opportunities and risks are emerging for live streaming platforms?
What are the most effective ways to minimize latency in real-time interactive streaming, such as live sports?
How has new tech enhanced sport fan experiences, such as real-time stats or multiple camera angles?
What are the biggest challenges in scaling live streaming platforms for international audiences, and how can they be addressed?

Moderators

Catherine Perloff

Reporter, The Information

Speakers

Naman Diwaker

Vice President of Video Software Engineering, NBCUniversal

Naman Diwaker has over a decade of engineering experience, specializing in live streaming, digital advertising, and scalable media platforms. As Vice President of Video Software Engineering (Live & DAI) at NBCUniversal, he leads the development of cutting-edge video delivery systems... Read More →

Ryan Kenney

Senior Vice President, Streaming Platform, Magnite

As SVP, Streaming Platform at Magnite, Ryan oversees the company's US team that helps media owners maximize the value of their assets holistically across live and VOD inventory, CTV and OTT environments, and addressable linear. His team works with the largest streaming companies in... Read More →

Yann Begassat

Business Development Director, Broadpeak

Yann Begassat is a Business Development Director at Broadpeak and is focused on the mobile, edge computing and cloud markets, developing new partnerships and opportunities for the company’s innovative video delivery and streaming solutions.Yann has more than 25 years of experience... Read More →

Mayur Srinivasan

Senior Vice President, Digital Video Platform, Fox

Experienced, hands on video engineering leader with a passion for architecting streaming video solutions, building and guiding engineering teams. I’ve been in the media streaming space for 20+ years and have a deep understanding of OTT video including transmission, encode, origin... Read More →

Thursday June 12, 2025 3:45pm - 4:30pm MDT
Cottonwood 2 & 3

Product & Technology Track

3:45pm MDT

Panel: Winning the Battle for Subscribers: Strategies to Attract and Retain Viewers

Thursday June 12, 2025 3:45pm - 4:30pm MDT

Maple 4 & 5

Creating compelling value propositions for new users—what’s working today and what’s next?
What has been the impact of offering ad-supported packages?
How do personalized content, tailored pricing, and loyalty programs contribute to reducing churn?

Moderators

Jared Newman

Tech Journalist, Cord Cutter News

Speakers

David Kinrich

Manager, Subscription Growth, Roku

Since joining Roku, David has worked on the Subscriptions Growth team, driving monetization and product strategy. He is responsible for optimizing purchase experiences through development and deployment of comprehensive pricing, promotional, and retention tactics. He works closely... Read More →

Chima Ogbuokiri

Senior Vice President, Growth and Partner Marketing Strategy, AMC Networks

Chima Ogbuokiri, Senior Vice President of Growth & Partner Marketing Strategy for AMC Networks, provides pivotal leadership and vision for the digital growth and marketing of AMC+, AMC Networks’ flagship streaming bundle, as well as the continued growth and success of the company’s... Read More →

Adriana Waterston

Executive Vice President & Insights and Strategy Lead, Horowitz Research, A Division of M/A/R/C Research

Adriana Waterston is Executive Vice President of Insights and Strategy for Horowitz Research, which in 2023 became a division of M/A/R/C Research. Adriana has overseen Horowitz’s multicultural practice for over 20 years, providing research and insights to inform their clients... Read More →

Robinne Eller

Executive Director, Starz

Thursday June 12, 2025 3:45pm - 4:30pm MDT
Maple 4 & 5

Subscription Track

4:15pm MDT

Presentation by Redspace

Thursday June 12, 2025 4:15pm - 4:35pm MDT

Maple 3

Speakers

Mark McKenna

Director of Client Engineering, REDSpace

A Director of Client Engineering at REDspace, Mark McKenna has over 20 years of experience building high tech solutions in challenging verticals, primarily in Media & Entertainment. He's developed video platforms for several major brands, including Viacom Media Networks (now Paramount... Read More →

Thursday June 12, 2025 4:15pm - 4:35pm MDT
Maple 3

Advertising Track

4:30pm MDT

Track Fireside Chat Keynote: Performance Marketing with AMC Networks

Thursday June 12, 2025 4:30pm - 4:50pm MDT

Adams Ballroom C & D

Speakers

Sylvia George

Executive Vice President, Media & Audience Strategy, AMC Networks

Sylvia George is EVP of Media and Audience Strategy for AMC Networks where she leads the media strategy and planning, growth marketing, retention and consumer engagement efforts across the AMC Networks brands with a focus on growing streaming subscription services including AMC... Read More →

Thursday June 12, 2025 4:30pm - 4:50pm MDT
Adams Ballroom C & D

Content Track

4:30pm MDT

Case Study: Standardized Actionable Real-Time Monitoring for Video Streaming

Thursday June 12, 2025 4:30pm - 4:50pm MDT

Cottonwood 2 & 3

In this session, we introduce the CTA CMCD (Common Media Client Data) standard, focusing on its upcoming 2nd edition. This standard represents a next generation standardized telemetry and offers unparalleled granularity without the need for complex client integration. Through real-world use cases and actionable examples, we will discuss how CMCD v2 empowers the industry to enhance CDN performance, optimize video players, drive audience engagement, and refine ad tracking.

Speakers

Alex Giladi

Fellow, Comcast

Alex Giladi is a Comcast Fellow and an Emmy-winning technologist. He has been working on issues related to video content encoding and distribution since 2000. His current areas of interest are video encoding and adaptive streaming. He has been working on aspects of distributed content-adaptive... Read More →

Thursday June 12, 2025 4:30pm - 4:50pm MDT
Cottonwood 2 & 3

Product & Technology Track

4:30pm MDT

Track Keynote: Beyond the Algorithm: How BET+ is Redefining Streaming Success with Decision AI

Thursday June 12, 2025 4:30pm - 4:50pm MDT

Maple 4 & 5

Speakers

Jason Harvey

Executive Vice President, BET Media Group, Head of BET +

Jason Harvey is the EVP and General Manager of BET+, the leading streaming video on demand service (SVOD) for lovers of Black content. Harvey leads the vision, programming strategy, business operations and revenue growth for the platform. Under his leadership, BET+ has achieved rapid... Read More →

Thursday June 12, 2025 4:30pm - 4:50pm MDT
Maple 4 & 5

Subscription Track

4:35pm MDT

Panel: Ad Measurement and Attribution that Matters to Buyers  

Thursday June 12, 2025 4:35pm - 5:15pm MDT

Maple 3

What ad metrics do buyers truly care about, and how can advertisers prioritize them to drive real results?
Is the current attribution landscape still effective, or do we need a complete overhaul to keep up with consumer behavior shifts?
Best practices on how to improve cross-platform attribution when consumers are increasingly interacting with content across multiple devices.

Speakers

Karen Babcock

Vice President, Strategy & Partnerships, Comcast Ads

Roseann Montenes

SVP, Precision and Performance Advertiser Partnerships, A&E Media Group

With over 15 years’ experience in the media industry, Roseann is responsible for helping clients navigate the use of data to better inform and optimize their cross platform buys across A+E Networks. In the past six years, she has created innovative partnerships with a client first... Read More →

Zach Lain

Director , Global Data Partnerships, PepsiCo

Zach is the Director of Global Data Partnerships at PepsiCo where he oversees the cross-brand and cross-market licensing, piloting, embedding, scaling, and optimizing of all new data assets entering the organization. This includes wider media use cases of advanced consumer targeting... Read More →

Maggie Zhang

Head of Global Video Measurement, GTM, Global Video Ads, Amazon Ads

Maggie leads the measurement success team at Amazon Advertising. She is responsible for developing and promoting advertising performance insights, campaign best practices, and innovative measurement solutions across OTT, audio and display products. She also works with advertisers... Read More →

Thursday June 12, 2025 4:35pm - 5:15pm MDT
Maple 3

Advertising Track

4:50pm MDT

Panel: Streamlined: Bundles, Partnerships, and the Business of Consolidation

Thursday June 12, 2025 4:50pm - 5:30pm MDT

Adams Ballroom C & D

How will the rise of bundling with telecom providers impact industry dynamics?
Will consolidation lead to more exclusivity or will it encourage shared libraries and partnerships?
How will bundling and mergers affect pricing, content choices, and user experience?

Moderators

Chuck Hasek

Chief Technology Officer, BNS

Chuck is the Chief Technology Officer of BNS. Chuck brings over 20 years of experience in the media, content, cable and telecommunications space. He brings passion for building and scaling new products and services with a customer driven focus.Prior to BNS, Chuck was most recently... Read More →

Speakers

Giles Tongue

Vice President of Marketing, Bango

Giles is VP of Marketing at Bango focused on the Digital Vending Machine®, the B2B SaaS product which enables the Super Bundling of subscription content through indirect channels, at speed and scale. Using a combination of commissioning first party research, using Bango’s own data... Read More →

Michael Keyserling

Chief Operating Officer, Philo

As COO of Philo, Mike is involved in all operations for the company, ensuring synergy across all departments and maximizing operational efficiency. Among his responsibilities at Philo, Mike directly oversees business development, content partnerships, sales, marketing and communications. Mike... Read More →

Geo Karapetyan

Senior Vice President, Global Platform Partnerships, Peacock & NBCU

Geoffrey Karapetyan is the Senior Vice President of Global Platform Partnerships, Direct-to-Consumer at NBCUniversal. A key leader on the Peacock and NBC Olympics teams, he oversees the strategic management of partnerships with major distribution platforms, including Google, Apple... Read More →

Amy Leasca

Executive Vice President, Partner Management & Strategy, AMC Networks

As EVP of Partner Management & Strategy at AMC Networks, Amy Leasca leads the company’s partner management team and oversees commercial partnerships that drive the company’s linear, streaming, and FAST/AVOD business to elevate partner experience and uncover new paths to growth.In... Read More →

Thursday June 12, 2025 4:50pm - 5:30pm MDT
Adams Ballroom C & D

Content Track

4:50pm MDT

Panel: Cloud-Powered Streaming: Revolutionizing Content Delivery and Audience Engagement

Thursday June 12, 2025 4:50pm - 5:30pm MDT

Cottonwood 2 & 3

This panel will explore how cloud technologies are reshaping the streaming landscape, focusing on enhanced content delivery, scalability, audience engagement, and monetization strategies.

Moderators

Dak Dillon

Editor in Chief, NCS

Dak Dillon is Editor in Chief of NCS (formerly NewscastStudio), where he has covered the evolving landscape of broadcasting, streaming and media for more than 15 years. His work centers on the intersection of technology, engineering, creative design and business strategy. Under his... Read More →

Speakers

Keir Shepherd

Chief Solutions Officer, Encompass Digital Media

Keir Shepherd is Chief Solutions Officer for Encompass Digital Media, leading a global team responsible for the architecture, design and delivery of Encompass products across acquisition, post production, origination, media management, streaming, video on demand and distribution services... Read More →

Tim Jackson

Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Globecast

Tim Jackson is Senior Vice President for Globecast, a leading global provider of media management services to broadcasters, programmers, platform providers and distributors. A 30-year industry veteran, Jackson has worked for a variety of companies in the television and media distribution... Read More →

Rob Collins

Executive Director of Software Development, Digital Platforms, Starz

Rob Collins is Executive Director at Starz. Over the course of his eight years with the company, Starz has grown its Direct-to-Consumer streaming business from zero to greater than $1 billion a year in revenue. Rob has led teams to build applications that solve the central challenges... Read More →

Thursday June 12, 2025 4:50pm - 5:30pm MDT
Cottonwood 2 & 3

Product & Technology Track

4:50pm MDT

Panel: How Tiered Pricing is Shaping the Future of Streaming TV

Thursday June 12, 2025 4:50pm - 5:30pm MDT

Maple 4 & 5

The rise of ad-supported models and the shift towards hybrid video on demand.
The growing importance of ad-supported tiers: affordability vs. ad experience.
Are ad-supported tiers a steppingstone to convert free users into paid subscribers?
How do generational differences influence preferences for ad-supported or subscription-based services?

Speakers

Marion Ranchet

Founder, Streaming Made Easy

Brian Rifkin

Co-Founder, JWP Connatix

Thursday June 12, 2025 4:50pm - 5:30pm MDT
Maple 4 & 5

Subscription Track

5:30pm MDT

StreamTV Park Reception hosted by Wurl

Thursday June 12, 2025 5:30pm - 7:00pm MDT

Front Range

Thursday June 12, 2025 5:30pm - 7:00pm MDT
Front Range

Networking

8:30pm MDT

After Hours Party hosted by Xumo

Thursday June 12, 2025 8:30pm - 10:00pm MDT

TBA

Thursday June 12, 2025 8:30pm - 10:00pm MDT
TBA

Networking