StreamTV Show 2025: Full Schedule

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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

8:50am 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

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

11:25am 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

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 →

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

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

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

2:20pm 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

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 →

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

Content 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

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 →

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

3:45pm 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

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

4:50pm 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