All Things Video is a podcast dedicated to uncovering the past and charting the future of the online video ecosystem. Listen to interviews with founders, executives, and thought leaders from the world’s leading media companies and engage in thought-provoking debates about the issues shaping the next generation of entertainment. From the short-form content revolution to the fragmentation of video viewership in an always-on world, All Things Video reveals the key trends and insights from the world of digital media.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 4 days 19 hours 44 minutes
Investigating the Intersection of Media & Technology -- David Bloom (Journalist & Educator)
David Bloom is a journalist, strategist, and educator who has been covering the intersection of entertainment and technology for more than two decades. He writes weekly columns for Tubefilter and TV[R]ev, teaches at the USC School of Cinematic Arts, and hosts a podcast called Bloom in Tech. David and I cover a wide range of topics in this episode, from Netflix’s aggressive content spending and Facebook Watch’s international launch the rise of the celebrity showrunner...
An Inside Look at the Brazilian Media Space -- Guga Mafra (Co-Founder, Amazing Pixel)
Gustavo (Guga) Mafra is a serial entrepreneur focused on the digital media space in Latin America. For the last 4 years, he served as the Co-Founder of Amazing Pixel, one of Brazil’s leading multi-channel networks and original content studios. Prior to Amazing Pixel, Guga worked at an advertising agency and later became CEO of FTPI Digital / Boo-Box...
Reinventing Music Distribution through Social Influencers -- Marc Schrobilgen and Christopher Brereton (Thematic)
Marc Schrobilgen (Co-Founder & CEO) and Christopher Brereton (President & Chief Product Officer) are the creators of Thematic, a creative exchange that grants influencers access to great music and helps artists reach new audiences. Prior to Thematic, Marc spent 20+ years in the music industry, serving as the CEO of Threshold Media and most recently CEO of Spin Move Network...
From Saturday Morning Cartoons to Smosh: Building World-Class Media Brands -- Barry Blumberg (CCO, Mammoth Media)
Barry Blumberg is the Chief Content Officer of Mammoth Media, a mobile entertainment studio behind the popular Yarn and Wishbone apps. Prior to Mammoth, Barry was an EVP at Harvey Entertainment and President of TV Animation for Disney. After leaving Disney, Barry discovered Ian Hecox and Anthony Padilla, the creative comedy duo behind Smosh, and helped them build the brand into a powerful digital franchise...
Creating Brand-Safe Neighborhoods Among Sprawling Digital Cities -- Michael Wayne (Co-Founder & CEO, Kin Community)
Michael Wayne is the Co-Founder & CEO of Kin, a women’s lifestyle entertainment company. Prior to Kin, Michael worked in marketing and business development for Sony Pictures, LAUNCH Media, and ABC Television. In this episode, we discuss Michael’s entrepreneurial journey, from organizing concerts in high school and an off-hand comment by Rolling Stone founder Jann Wenner that motivated Michael to start his first business, to the LAUNCH Media IPO and what inspired him to create Kin in 2007...
Exploring the Sunny and Dark Sides of Media -- Dr. Jessica Taylor Piotrowski (Director, Center for Research on Children, Adolescents, and the Media)
Dr. Jessica Taylor Piotrowski is an Associate Professor in the Amsterdam School of Communication Research and the Director of the Center for Research on Children, Adolescents, and the Media. She is also the co-author of Plugged In: How Media Attract and Affect Youth, which offers great insight into her research. Prior to academia, Jess worked at major children’s entertainment companies like PBS and Nickelodeon...
Bringing Accountability to Influencer Marketing -- Chris Landa (Founder, Transparent Influence)
Chris Landa is the Founder of Transparent Influence, a review platform for influencers and their past branded work. Prior to Transparent Influence, Chris worked at CAA before entering the digital space as an early employee at Machinima, Base79, and YouNow. In this episode, we discuss the early days of MCNs and why their value proposition changed over time...
From Enthusiast Niche to Cultural Mainstream: The Gaming Revolution -- Greg Borrud (Co-Founder & CEO, Seismic Games)
Greg Borrud is the Co-Founder & CEO of Seismic Games, an LA-based game studio that develops next generation social games franchises across digital platforms. Prior to Seismic, Greg co-founded Pandemic Studios, which produced several best selling game titles, including ‘Star Wars: Battlefront,’ ‘Mercenaries,’ and ‘Destroy All Humans.’ Greg got his start in the video game industry as a Producer working for Activision producing PC games like ‘Dark Reign’ and ‘Muppet Treasure Island’...
Redefining Cultural Perceptions through Media -- Jennifer Perri (VP, Univision Creator Network)
Jennifer Perri is the Vice President of the Univision Creator Network at Univision Communications, which creates engaging content for Hispanic and Latino Americans. Prior to Univision, Jen was an early employee at several defining online video companies, including CurrentTV, Big Frame, and Collective Digital Studio. She has also consulted for a number of large media brands and independently managed digital talent like Jenna Marbles throughout her career...
The Music Industry in the 21st Century -- Yannick Luna (Empire Collective)
Yannick Luna is the Founder and CEO of Empire Collective, an influencer network of music, sports, and gaming creators. Earlier in his career, Yannick worked for Atlantic Records, Roc Nation, and Machinima and also launched his own music curation channel to showcase independent artists. In this episode, we discuss the music industry’s slow transition from physical to digital distribution and direct-to-consumer monetization options for emerging artists...