All Things Video

Artur Filipowicz is the Head of Video Production at Mediakraft Poland, appearing on camera and working behind the scenes to create several original productions. Prior to Mediakraft, Artur worked at the European Student Forum (AEGEE) and Grupa Wirtualna Polska. In this episode, Artur and I discuss the creative side of the online video industry and some of the market challenges intrinsic to Eastern Europe: from low CPMs to difficulty attracting international audiences...

Loren Rochelle is the Co-Founder and CEO of Not Ordinary Media (NOM), which helps advertisers optimize video buys across social media platforms. Prior to launching NOM, Loren was an Account Director at Giant Media and the VP of Accounts at Channel Factory. In this episode, Loren explains the evolution of social video distribution – from the early days of video seeding to today's more transparent and data-driven approach to paid media...

This is a special live episode that was originally recorded as part of VidCon 2017’s Industry Track. Our guests include: • Steve Arhancet (Co-CEO of Team Liquid) • Michal Blicharz (VP, Pro Gaming at ESL) • Justin Dellario (Director of Esports Programs at Twitch) • Stan Press (Managing Director, Digital and Gaming at Magid Advisors) In this episode, we discuss the growing popularity and commercial success of esports...

Chad Sahley and Sam Michie are the Co-Founders of Social Bluebook, a resource to help creators find their brand value and give them a starting point in negotiations. Chad began his career at ABC and then started his own production company, Hieroglyphic Productions. Sam worked in technology sales at Adaptive Computing before transitioning to digital media and entertainment with a job at Maker Studios, where he met Chad...

Ryan Socash is the Managing Director of Mediakraft Poland, a next-generation media company focused on lifestyle content for young audiences. Prior to joining Mediakraft, Ryan was a successful musician, radio host, and TV personality – sharing his experiences as an American expat in Poland, the country he so affectionately calls “the true romance of my life...

Rene Paulesich is the Global Alliance Lead for UUUM, one of Japan’s leading digital entertainment companies. Prior to joining UUUM, Rene worked in localization for major game publishers Square Enix and Nintendo in Europe, before making his way to Japan to join a small studio where he could be more involved in the game development process. In this episode, Rene and I discuss the Japanese video market and his role in fostering international partnerships for UUUM...

Kevin Yee is the Chief Marketing Officer for POPS Worldwide, one of Southeast Asia’s leading digital entertainment companies. Prior to joining POPS, worked at OgilvyOne and CJ CGV, a major Vietnamese cinema. In this episode, Kevin talks about growing up in an entrepreneurial media family and his first experiences connecting to a community as a marketer. We discuss his experience working in the U.S., Singapore, and Vietnam and the explosive growth of video in Southeast Asia...

Kevin Yee is the Chief Marketing Officer for POPS Worldwide, one of Southeast Asia’s leading digital entertainment companies. Prior to joining POPS, worked at OgilvyOne and CJ CGV, a major Vietnamese cinema. In this episode, Kevin talks about growing...

Jenna Mok leads business development for Google Play in South Korea, forging entertainment app partnerships and overseeing the Korean launch of Google’s DayDream VR platform. Earlier in her career, Jenna worked in research and financial analysis at Morgan Stanley and Third Bridge before making her way to CJ E&M, Korea’s largest media and entertainment company. During her time at CJ E&M, Jenna was part of the founding team behind DIA TV, Korea’s largest MCN...

Tony Delmercado is the Co-Founder & COO of Hawke Media, an LA-based month-to-month marketing agency. Prior to Hawke, Tony explored several different careers and entrepreneurial ventures – from selling his local lawn-mowing business at age 17 and pursuing architecture to managing a nonprofit and aiming to reinvent the music business. In this episode, we discuss what makes a successful marketer and how brands can harness the power of online video to tell their story...