Next in Media

Next in Media, I spoke with Larry Fitzgibbon, co-founder and CEO of Tastemade - the food and travel centric media brand that was born on YouTube but now produces for every major social video platform. Today Tastemade has pushed aggressively into TV, and Larry and I how the production and business models in that medium are radically different. Guest: Larry FitzgibbonHost: Mike ShieldsIn Partnership with: Comcast AdvertisingProduced by: Fresh Take

Next in Media spoke with Ryan Detert, CEO of Influential, one of the top firms helping brands sort through the world of influencers and social platforms. Detert talked about the state of TikTok, and what many marketers miss regarding its power over younger audiences. Detert also talked about whether he sees potential in social shopping in the US, and which influencers are on the rise. Guest: Ryan DetertHost:Mike ShieldsIn Partnership with: Comcast AdvertisingProduced by: Fresh Take

Mark McKee, GM of Freewheel, discusses the challenges in CTV ad delivery on FAST channels and the need to clean up supply chains. They also explore the future of programmatic in the CTV market and the importance of higher standards and transparency. The strategic acquisitions by Comcast and the role of tools like Trade are highlighted. The speaker shares predictions for the industry in 2024 and their hobby of revisiting plays they were in as an adult.

Gonzalo Del Fa, President at GroupM Multicultural, discusses the challenges of measuring ROI in multicultural marketing and the need for accurate measurement metrics. The chapter explores the upcoming changes in digital advertising and the undercounting of multicultural audiences in marketing research. It also emphasizes the importance of minority media representation and partner selection in advertising.

Next in Media spoke with Rachel Chukura, Head of Consumer, Products, The Weather Company, about whether brands are scared off by being aligned with all this volatility in weather patterns of late. Chukura also talked about the inherent tension for publishers in designing consumer friendly services and advertising-appealing products, and whether mobile advertising has ever fully reached its promise. Guest: Rachel ChukuraHost: Mike ShieldsIn Partnership with: Comcast AdvertisingProduced by: Fresh Take

Next in Media spoke to Rich Lehrfeld, SVP & GM Walmart Connect, about how the company built a multibillion dollar, highly profitable ad business in just a few short years. Lehrfeld also talked about the potential to connect Walmart data to TV advertising, and whether the slew of other retail media networks are in for the long haul. Guest: Rich LehrfeldHost: Mike ShieldsIn Partnership with: Comcast AdvertisingProduced by: Fresh Take

Next in Media spoke with Mike O'Donnell, Chief Revenue/ Strategic Growth Officer at Vizio about the company's evolution from a TV manufacturer to an ad sales firm/programmer. O'Donnell talked about the challenges in shifting a company's entire business model while trying to build credibility in a fast changing marketplace. Guest: Mike O'DonnellHost: Mike ShieldsIn Partnership with: Comcast AdvertisingProduced by: Fresh Take

Next in Media chatted with Pooja Midha EVP, General Manager at Effectv, a division of Comcast Advertising, about how local advertising is evolving beyond old fashioned spot cable. Midha also gave an update on the state of addressable TV, and why she things the influx of local brands to CTV could lead to a much longer tail for the medium. Guest: Pooja MidhaHost: Mike ShieldsSponsored by: Comcast AdvertisingProduced by: Fresh Take

Next in Media spoke with Mike Bregman, chief data officer at Havas, about his unique background, where he sees AI being applied to advertising (and what is just noise) and why the media industry needs a Joint Industry Committee. Guest: Mike BregmanHost: Mike ShieldsIn Partnership with: Comcast AdvertisingProduced by: Fresh Take

Next in Media spoke with Kate Ward - Chief Content Officer - Betches Media, about how the publisher has avoided the fate of so many digital native brands, how the company figures out how to produce content effectively on so many different platforms, and whether AI ever do what Betches does. Guest: Kate WardHost: Mike ShieldsIn Partnership with: Comcast AdvertisingProduced by: Fresh Take