StreamTV Show 2025: Full Schedule

2:00pm MDT

Opening Keynote

Wednesday June 11, 2025 2:00pm - 2:20pm MDT

Adams Ballroom C & D

Wednesday June 11, 2025 2:00pm - 2:20pm MDT
Adams Ballroom C & D

Keynote

2:20pm MDT

The CTV OS Leader Roundtable: From Growth Drivers to Engagement and Content Strategy

Wednesday June 11, 2025 2:20pm - 3:00pm MDT

Adams Ballroom C & D

This roundtable brings together leading execs from streaming operating systems to discuss the rapid evolution of consumer streaming behavior, advertising monetization models, and content strategies. The panel will discuss the following topics:

Consumer Streaming Behavior & Engagement: How are CTV OS’ leveraging user data and engagement metrics to personalize content, enhance discoverability of their partners, and improve the viewing experience?
Advertising Growth & Monetization: What innovations and partnerships are still needed to accelerate advertising on CTV? What is being done to solve for buying complexity and measurement?
Content Strategy and Programming: As FAST models mature, how important are exclusive channels and exclusive deals? What are CTV OS’ doing to bring more creator content on their platforms from YouTube and social media and what do viewer metrics look like in that sector?
Future Alliances: From GenAI platforms to communications service providers and retailers, what partnerships can we expect to see from CTV OS’ in the coming years?

Moderators

Tyler Aquilina

Media Analyst

Tyler Aquilina is a media analyst for Variety Intelligence Platform, covering the streaming and content landscapes and their effects on the media/tech business. He previously worked for Entertainment Weekly, where he wrote on, among many other topics, the film industry, streaming... Read More →

Speakers

Rob Caruso

Director, Product Management, UX, GoogleTV

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

Katherine Pond

Group Vice President, Platform Content & Partnerships, Vizio

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

Takashi Nakano

VP of Content and Programming, Samsung TV Plus

Matthew Henick

Senior Vice President of Ventura, The Trade Desk

Matthew Henick is SVP of the Ventura TV operating system for The Trade Desk. Prior, he was the VP of metaverse development at Epic Games, where he worked across Fortnite and Unreal Engine to build the commercial and governance foundations. Before that, Matthew was VP of global content... Read More →

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 →

Wednesday June 11, 2025 2:20pm - 3:00pm MDT
Adams Ballroom C & D

Leaders' Roundtable

3:00pm MDT

Content Distribution Leaders’ Roundtable: Unlocking the Power of Profitable Partnerships

Wednesday June 11, 2025 3:00pm - 3:40pm MDT

Adams Ballroom C & D

This session will bring together top industry executives and experts to discuss the latest strategies in content distribution, with a focus on high-value deals and strategic partnerships. Panelists will explore the challenges and opportunities in negotiating content licensing, distribution rights, cross-platform partnerships, and monetization strategies in today’s rapidly changing media landscape.

What are the most impactful trends in content licensing (e.g., content bundling, IP partnerships)?
What makes a partnership successful in today’s content distribution landscape? And what types of partnerships prove most effective in growing a content catalog and attracting new subscribers?
How to you use audience data and viewer analytics to structure partnerships that maximize both viewership and monetization? Are data-driven deals the future of content distribution?
How are media organizations with D2C platforms deciding what to license and what to keep?

Moderators

Michael Depp

Chief Content Officer, NewsCheckMedia, and Editor, TVNewsCheck

Michael Depp oversees all content for NewsCheckMedia, LLC, serving as editor of its continuously updated industry news publication, TVNewsCheck and producing all the company’s annual conferences in partnership with the National Association of Broadcasters and Sports Video Group... Read More →

Speakers

Kate Richter

Vice President, Programming & Content Acquisition, Dish/SlingTV

As Vice President of Programming and Content Acquisition, Kate Richter manages content acquisition negotiations and develops distribution strategies for DISH and Sling TV. This involves overseeing broadcast retransmission, national distribution, and leased access agreements as she... Read More →

Paul Snow

Head of Sports and Studio Partnerships, YouTube TV & Primetime Channels, YouTube

Paul Snow has been building partnerships with media companies, digital networks and content creators across YouTube’s ad supported and paid products since 2010. For the last decade, Paul's primary focus has been building YouTube TV, the company’s pay tv service. He and his team... Read More →

Brian McGarvey

Vice President of Global Distribution & Business Development, Crunchyroll

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

Preeya Naul

Vice President Streaming Partnership, VideoElephant

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

Will Gurman

SVP, Content Strategy & Partnerships, Pluto TV

Wednesday June 11, 2025 3:00pm - 3:40pm MDT
Adams Ballroom C & D

Leaders' Roundtable

4:15pm MDT

Leaders’ Roundtable – FAST Forward: Monetization, Engagement, and AI in the New Era of Streaming

Wednesday June 11, 2025 4:15pm - 4:55pm MDT

Adams Ballroom C & D

Join top industry leaders and experts in all things FAST for a dynamic discussion on the state of FAST as it evolves in a competitive and fragmented streaming landscape. This session will explore how platforms are driving innovation, balancing monetization with user experience, and harnessing the power of AI for smarter ad strategies. Panelists will dive into key topics, including:

Monetization in FAST- How are FAST platforms balancing monetization through advertising while maintaining a quality viewing experience? Are there new revenue models emerging for FAST, including subscription overlays?
Audience Engagement in a Fragmented Market- In the age of increasing content fragmentation, how are FAST platforms building loyal audiences and encouraging consistent engagement? How are data-driven insights being used to refine content and ad strategies?
AI and the Future of FAST – What role is AI playing in automating and optimizing ad insertion to tailor experiences for different user segments? How are platforms leveraging AI to analyze trends and viewer behavior to improve ad placement and creative strategies?

Moderators

Dade Hayes

Business Editor, Deadline

Dade Hayes is Business Editor at Deadline, covering a wide range of news across corporate affairs, streaming, sports, advertising, finance and more. He has written about media, entertainment and technology as a staff reporter and editor at Variety, Entertainment Weekly and the Associated... Read More →

Speakers

Andrew King

General Manager, CTV, TripleLift

Andrew King is a seasoned product executive with over 15 years of experience at the intersection of CTV, digital advertising, and video innovation. As the general manager of CTV and streaming at TripleLift, he leads strategy, product development, and market execution for next-generation... Read More →

Blair Harrison

CEO & Co-Founder, Frequency

Sarah Shriver

Vice President, FAST Channels and VOD – Global Content Sales, BBC Studios

Mark Garner

EVP, Head of Global FAST Channels, A&E Global Media

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

Wednesday June 11, 2025 4:15pm - 4:55pm MDT
Adams Ballroom C & D

Leaders' Roundtable

4:55pm MDT

Keynote Fireside Chat with Frequency

Wednesday June 11, 2025 4:55pm - 5:15pm MDT

Adams Ballroom C & D

Speakers

Blair Harrison

CEO & Co-Founder, Frequency

Wednesday June 11, 2025 4:55pm - 5:15pm MDT
Adams Ballroom C & D

Keynote

5:15pm MDT

Keynote Fireside Chat: Tubi Ushers in the Era of Niche TV

Wednesday June 11, 2025 5:15pm - 5:35pm MDT

Adams Ballroom C & D

Tubi’s Chief Content Officer Adam Lewinson joins Puck News media analyst Julia Alexander to discuss the “implausibly big and devotedly small” approach to balancing scale in both accessibility and in library size - all in the era of Niche TV. From taking big swings with Tubi Original programming, reviving retro gems through “newstalgia” and launching the first-of-its-kind Stubios initiative that merges creator culture with studio production, Lewinson will unpack how Tubi has re-written the streaming playbook and share insights from across the business.

Moderators

Julia Alexander

Media Correspondent, Puck News

Speakers

Adam Lewinson

Chief Content Officer, Tubi

Adam Lewinson is Chief Content Officer of Tubi, America’s most watched free TV and movie streaming service. During his tenure, Tubi has become a streaming and cultural phenomenon, resonating with younger, multicultural audiences via a content strategy which delivers highly relevant... Read More →

Wednesday June 11, 2025 5:15pm - 5:35pm MDT
Adams Ballroom C & D

Keynote

5:35pm MDT

Keynote Fireside Chat: More than Just Streaming: Where AI-powered Content Discovery Meets Consumer Choice

Wednesday June 11, 2025 5:35pm - 5:55pm MDT

Adams Ballroom C & D

In today's streaming landscape, viewers around the world are making choices about what to watch, listen to, and buy every second of every day – and they are making those choices on Amazon. Fire TV represents a unique intersection of Amazon’s customer-obsessed approach and advanced advertising capabilities, with 250MM devices sold for incredible global reach. We’re laser focused on engaging customers from the moment they turn on the TV by getting them into great content fast and discover new favorites, constantly improving and personalizing our experience using AI and LLM models. Fire TV is revolutionizing full-funnel advertising by connecting brands with these valuable audiences throughout their entire streaming journey to deliver efficient reach through our advanced targeting capabilities and simple buying solutions unlocked by AI delivering. Join Charlotte Maines, Director of Fire TV and Devices Ads and Dade Hayes, Business Editor at Deadline, to discover how you can capture customer attention more effectively, on the biggest screen in the home.

Moderators

Dade Hayes

Business Editor, Deadline

Speakers

Charlotte Maines

Director of Fire TV Business and Devices Advertising, Amazon Fire TV

Charlotte Maines is the Director of Fire TV Business and Devices Advertising. In her role, Maines is responsible for building ad-supported experiences on all Amazon Devices (Fire TV, Alexa, Tablet) that make screen time with family and friends more enjoyable and the Fire TV device... Read More →

Wednesday June 11, 2025 5:35pm - 5:55pm MDT
Adams Ballroom C & D

Keynote

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

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

8:30am MDT

Opening Keynote: Streaming on Wall Street: An Analyst’s Take on Investment Trends and Industry Growth

Friday June 13, 2025 8:30am - 8:50am MDT

Adams Ballroom C & D

Speakers

Laura Martin, CFA & CMT

Senior Internet & Media Analyst, Needham & Company, LLC

Laura Martin received her BA from Stanford and her MBA from Harvard Business School. She holds a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and a Chartered Market Technician (CMT) designation. Martin began her career at Drexel Burnham Lambert in media investment banking, followed by Capital... Read More →

Friday June 13, 2025 8:30am - 8:50am MDT
Adams Ballroom C & D

Keynote

8:50am MDT

Product and UX Leaders’ Roundtable: Elevating the Viewer Experience

Friday June 13, 2025 8:50am - 9:30am MDT

Adams Ballroom C & D

As the content landscape rapidly evolves, personalization is no longer just a trend, it’s the base for creating truly exceptional user experiences. In this engaging panel, industry leaders will explore how groundbreaking UX innovations are reshaping the way we engage with content, unlocking new levels of personalization and seamless interaction across platforms.

In an era where consumer attention is fragmented, what are the most effective strategies for creating frictionless journeys that keep viewers coming back for more?
How is AI being applied the UX landscape, especially in areas like content discovery, recommendations, and personalization?
What are some of the most significant challenges in ensuring a seamless experience from across platforms?

Moderators

Catherine Perloff

Reporter, The Information

Speakers

Scott Alexander

General Manager, Bitcentral

Briana Larsen

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

Briana is Vice President of Content Strategy and Business Development at Xperi. A lawyer by training, Briana is a proven leader with over ten years of experience in business development and partnerships with industry leading media and entertainment companies.In her current role at... Read More →

Robert Sadler

Vice President of Product, Dish Network & SlingTV

Rob Sadler serves as the Vice President of Product for DISH TV and Sling TV, where he spearheads the creation of residential hardware and software. Over his extensive 20+ year tenure at Echostar, he has been instrumental in launching many acclaimed and pioneering products, including... Read More →

Friday June 13, 2025 8:50am - 9:30am MDT
Adams Ballroom C & D

Leaders' Roundtable

9:30am MDT

Keynote with DirecTV

Friday June 13, 2025 9:30am - 9:50am MDT

Adams Ballroom C & D

Speakers

Vince Torres

Chief Marketing Officer, DirecTV

Vince Torres leads product management and marketing across DIRECTV’s video services. Vince’s responsibilities include the management of subscriber trends, pricing and acquisition investments, retention marketing and operations, customer lifecycle management, digital sales, advertising... Read More →

Friday June 13, 2025 9:30am - 9:50am MDT
Adams Ballroom C & D

Keynote

9:50am MDT

Content Leaders’ Roundtable: Content Strategies and Trends in the Age of Streaming

Friday June 13, 2025 9:50am - 10:30am MDT

Adams Ballroom C & D

Join industry experts for an insightful roundtable discussing content acquisition in the era of consumer-driven streaming. As viewers increasingly prefer on-demand and personalized content, the race to secure compelling content is more intense than ever.

How are shifts in consumer preferences, especially towards on-demand and personalized content, influencing content acquisition teams?
How are streaming platforms leveraging data and analytics to inform content acquisition and decision-making?
What is the right balance in managing digital rights? between licensing third-party content versus producing original content?

Moderators

Dade Hayes

Business Editor, Deadline

Speakers

Fred Santarpia

President, Endeavor Streaming

Fred Santarpia is a digital media and business transformation expert. He currently serves as President of Endeavor Streaming, where he spearheads the company’s global expansion strategy helping media companies navigate the evolving direct to consumer landscape. Before joining Endeavor... Read More →

Jennifer Moon

Head of Editorial & Programming Strategy, North America, Britbox International

Jennifer Moon is an accomplished content strategist with a passion for curating meaningful programming and fostering collaborative environments. As the Head of Editorial & Programming Strategy for BritBox in North America, Jennifer oversees all aspects of the content pipeline for... Read More →

Catherine Zhang

Vice President, Content Service & Partnership, TCL North America

As VP of Content Service and Partnership, Catherine Zhang has overseen TCL’s content streaming service in North America for the past five years. In this role, she has had strategic responsibility for improving content engagement, enhancing brand awareness, and driving revenue growth... Read More →

Madison Wojciechowski

Vice President, Content Licensing, Warner Bros. Discovery

Courtney Thomasma

Executive Vice President of Linear and Streaming Products, AMC Networks

Courtney Thomasma is the Executive Vice President of Linear and Streaming Products at AMC Networks, responsible for managing the company’s portfolio of linear and streaming offerings, including targeted streaming services AMC+, Acorn TV, Shudder, Sundance Now, ALLBLK and HIDIVE... Read More →

Friday June 13, 2025 9:50am - 10:30am MDT
Adams Ballroom C & D

Leaders' Roundtable

11:00am MDT

Panel: AI-Powered Content Teams: Revolutionizing Creativity and Workflow

Friday June 13, 2025 11:00am - 11:40am MDT

Adams Ballroom C & D

How can creative teams integrate AI into their workflows effectively? And what tools are most useful for automating tasks like keyword research and scheduling?
Can AI match the storytelling impact of human-created content?
What’s the right balance between AI-driven automation and human creativity?

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

Abhishek Neralla

Senior Director, Media and Content Services, A+E Global Media

Friday June 13, 2025 11:00am - 11:40am MDT
Adams Ballroom C & D

Content Track

11:40am MDT

Debate – Should Media Organizations Distribute Premium Content on YouTube and Social?

Friday June 13, 2025 11:40am - 12:15pm MDT

Adams Ballroom C & D

Moderators

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 →

Speakers

Paul McGarth

Senior Director, EFS Strategy, Audience Development and YouTube, CBC Television

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 →

Philippe Guelton

Global President, Canela Media

As Global President, Canela Media, Mr. Guelton leads the company’s growth and profitability in the US and international markets.Prior to his role at Canela Media, Mr. Guelton was President at Crackle and CRO at Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment. In that role he oversaw the... Read More →

Jonathan Shrank

Vice President of Streaming & Content Partnerships, TheSoul Publishing

Jonathan Shrank is the VP of Streaming & Content Partnerships at TheSoul Publishing, one of the world’s most prolific and popular media companies. TheSoul's content receives 25 billion monthly views, with more than two billion subscribers across the world’s most popular digital... Read More →

Friday June 13, 2025 11:40am - 12:15pm MDT
Adams Ballroom C & D

Content Track

1:15pm MDT

Leaders’ Roundtable- Broadcasting in the Age of Streaming

Friday June 13, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm MDT

Adams Ballroom C & D

As streaming continues to reshape the media landscape, broadcasting—faces both unique challenges and exciting opportunities. This panel brings together industry leaders and innovators to discuss how streaming has pushed the boundaries of traditional broadcasting by altering how content is created and consumed.

How has the flexibility of streamers like binge releases and non-linear formats influenced how broadcasters create their content? Are we seeing a creative shift in traditional broadcasting?
Are we entering an era where the traditional distinctions between broadcast and streaming will become even more blurred?
What is the future of live broadcasting, particularly for sports, news, and other real-time content? Are there innovative ways to keep the edge in these areas?

Moderators

Michael Depp

Chief Content Officer, NewsCheckMedia, and Editor, TVNewsCheck

Speakers

Tony Brown

Vice President, Digital Business Operations & Product, Scripps Networks

Justin Tuggle

Director of Sales, Stategic Solutions, The Weather Company

Seni Tienabeso

Vice President, ABC News

Seni Tienabeso is Vice President of ABC News Live and specialized units leading management and editorial direction. Prior to this role, he was ABC News Live’s first ever Executive Director and was responsible for all day-to-day editorial, content and programming on America’s #1... Read More →

Deep Halder

Chief Commercial Officer, Everyone TV

Deep leads the development of Everyone TV's commercial and partnership strategy for the UK’s leading free TV platforms: Freeview, Freesat and new streaming platform Freely, which launched in 2024. This includes engagement with consumer electronics and operating systems partners... Read More →

Eric Ratchman

Chief Revenue Officer, FanDuel Sports Network

Friday June 13, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm MDT
Adams Ballroom C & D

Leaders' Roundtable

2:00pm MDT

Leaders’ Roundtable- Winning Over the Hispanic Streaming Audience

Friday June 13, 2025 2:00pm - 2:40pm MDT

Adams Ballroom C & D

With the rise of Spanish-language streaming, publishers and advertisers have a unique opportunity to engage the rapidly growing Hispanic audience through culturally relevant content and advanced ad technologies. Join industry leaders as they explore how streaming services are meeting the demands of this market, the monetization strategies driving success, and how advertisers can effectively reach Hispanic viewers with targeted, authentic messaging.

Why are streamers increasingly prioritizing Hispanic audiences? What does this market shift mean for the future of content consumption?
How are streaming platforms effectively monetizing Spanish-language content?
What ad strategies should advertisers adopt to authentically and effectively reach Hispanic viewers?

Moderators

Jason Wiese

as Executive Vice President, Director of Strategic Insights & Measurement, VAB

Jason Wiese serves as executive vice president, director of Strategic Insights & Measurement at VAB and leads the insights team in producing actionable, unique intelligence about today’s complex video environment to help marketers make fully informed media decisions.Jason has been... Read More →

Speakers

Romina Rosado

Executive Vice President and General Manager, Hispanic Streaming, NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises

Jim Keller

Chief Revenue Officer, Fuse Media

As Chief Revenue Officer, Jim Keller leads advertising sales partnerships & initiatives across Fuse Media’s large supply of diverse-owned & diverse-focused media platforms. In this role, his expertise helps connect brands to the extraordinary & untapped $7 trillion buying power... Read More →

Philippe Guelton

Global President, Canela Media

Jorge Balleste

Head of US Hispanic Strategy, Future Today

Jorge Balleste is an innovative leader, renowned for his vast experience in Hispanic Media, Content Acquisitions, Strategic Partnerships and Digital Strategy. Jorge is well respected by his peers for being a strong leader, a streaming monetization expert and a fi erce negotiator... Read More →

Friday June 13, 2025 2:00pm - 2:40pm MDT
Adams Ballroom C & D

Leaders' Roundtable

2:40pm MDT

Analysts Closing Panel: Insights in Minutes: What’s Next in Streaming TV?

Friday June 13, 2025 2:40pm - 3:30pm MDT

Adams Ballroom C & D

To close out the educational programming, top industry analysts will come together for a fast-paced, insight-driven session that breaks down key trends in the streaming market. In rapid 10-minute intervals, each expert will share their perspectives on the most pressing topics shaping the industry, offering valuable insights into consumer behavior, market dynamics, and what’s next for the industry. This will be followed by a 20-minute interactive panel discussion where the analysts will compare notes, offer predictions, and highlight emerging opportunities in the streaming ecosystem.

Speakers

Elizabeth Parks

President and Chief Marketing Officer, Parks Associates

As the President and Chief Marketing Officer at Parks Associates, Elizabeth Parks plays a pivotal role at Parks Associates. With over two decades of dedication to the company, she has been instrumental in shaping its growth and success, along with the continued focus of delivering... Read More →

Friday June 13, 2025 2:40pm - 3:30pm MDT
Adams Ballroom C & D

Leaders' Roundtable