FASTer with Amagi https://amagi.com en Amagi Explore the dynamic world of FAST–the key growth driver in streaming–where innovation meets entertainment and media pays for itself; hosted by Ben Goodfriend, FASTer features engaging conversations with the industry experts, creators, and technologists defining the future of Free Ad Supported Television. FASTer with Amagi is produced by Next Chapter Podcasts. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/7555dcf2-3e27-11ef-8263-e3f8d1eb0fa6/image/1067bc3d24c0a935c79e368321189b59.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress FASTer with Amagi https://amagi.com episodic Explore the dynamic world of FAST–the key growth driver in streaming–where innovation meets entertainment and media pays for itself; hosted by Ben Goodfriend. Amagi Explore the dynamic world of FAST–the key growth driver in streaming–where innovation meets entertainment and media pays for itself; hosted by Ben Goodfriend, FASTer features engaging conversations with the industry experts, creators, and technologists defining the future of Free Ad Supported Television. FASTer with Amagi is produced by Next Chapter Podcasts. Explore the dynamic world of FAST–the key growth driver in streaming–where innovation meets entertainment and media pays for itself; hosted by Ben Goodfriend, FASTer features engaging conversations with the industry experts, creators, and technologists defining the future of Free Ad Supported Television. FASTer with Amagi is produced by Next Chapter Podcasts.

]]> Amagi jt@ncpodcasts.com #10 - The Future of Local News with Neal Zuckerman Neal Zuckerman, Senior Partner and Chair, Global Institute for the Future of Television at BCG, shares his unique journey from military service at West Point to thought leadership in media and journalism. We explore the challenges facing legacy media, the decline of local news, shifting consumer habits, and the disruptive impact of emerging technologies. From his perspective on advertising's attention economy to the government's role in addressing market failures, Neal offers his bold vision of the future. 00:00 Meet Neal Zuckerman 05:34 Legacy Media's Growing Pains 12:41 Challenges Facing Local News 32:41 How Emerging Technology Will Shape Media 37:23 Rapid Fire Questions Find us at www.amagi.com Send us questions and comments to ben@amagi.com Produced by Next Chapter Podcasts Amagi is an award-winning media technology company that provides cloud broadcast and targeted advertising solutions to broadcast TV and streaming TV platforms. Amagi supports 800+ content brands, 800+ playout chains, and 5,000+ channel deliveries on its platform in over 150 countries. Learn more about us at www.amagi.com Thu, 19 Dec 2024 08:00:00 -0000 The Future of Local News with Neal Zuckerman full 1 10 Amagi Neal Zuckerman, Senior Partner and Chair, Global Institute for the Future of Television at BCG, shares his unique journey from military service at West Point to thought leadership in media and journalism. We explore the challenges facing legacy media, the decline of local news, shifting consumer habits, and the disruptive impact of emerging technologies. From his perspective on advertising's attention economy to the government's role in addressing market failures, Neal offers his bold vision of the future. Neal Zuckerman, Senior Partner and Chair, Global Institute for the Future of Television at BCG, shares his unique journey from military service at West Point to thought leadership in media and journalism. We explore the challenges facing legacy media, the decline of local news, shifting consumer habits, and the disruptive impact of emerging technologies. From his perspective on advertising's attention economy to the government's role in addressing market failures, Neal offers his bold vision of the future. 00:00 Meet Neal Zuckerman 05:34 Legacy Media's Growing Pains 12:41 Challenges Facing Local News 32:41 How Emerging Technology Will Shape Media 37:23 Rapid Fire Questions Find us at www.amagi.com Send us questions and comments to ben@amagi.com Produced by Next Chapter Podcasts Amagi is an award-winning media technology company that provides cloud broadcast and targeted advertising solutions to broadcast TV and streaming TV platforms. Amagi supports 800+ content brands, 800+ playout chains, and 5,000+ channel deliveries on its platform in over 150 countries. Learn more about us at www.amagi.com Neal Zuckerman, Senior Partner and Chair, Global Institute for the Future of Television at BCG, shares his unique journey from military service at West Point to thought leadership in media and journalism. We explore the challenges facing legacy media, the decline of local news, shifting consumer habits, and the disruptive impact of emerging technologies. From his perspective on advertising's attention economy to the government's role in addressing market failures, Neal offers his bold vision of the future.


00:00 Meet Neal Zuckerman

05:34 Legacy Media's Growing Pains

12:41 Challenges Facing Local News

32:41 How Emerging Technology Will Shape Media

37:23 Rapid Fire Questions


Find us at www.amagi.com Send us questions and comments to ben@amagi.com


Produced by Next Chapter Podcasts


Amagi is an award-winning media technology company that provides cloud broadcast and targeted advertising solutions to broadcast TV and streaming TV platforms. Amagi supports 800+ content brands, 800+ playout chains, and 5,000+ channel deliveries on its platform in over 150 countries. Learn more about us at www.amagi.com

]]> 2433 #9 - The Vital Role of Storytelling in Sports Stuart McLean, founder and CEO of Fast Studios, charts the journey of crafting engaging content and driving brand engagement at scale. He explains how Fast Studios builds streaming TV brands that deliver a dynamic mix of live gameplay, highlight-based programming, and story-driven narratives. McLean underscores the vital role of storytelling in sports and advocates for expanding coverage of women's sports. He showcases the success of the Women's Sports Network and details partnerships with Team USA and the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee. McLean emphasizes the growing shift toward streaming and spotlights the unique opportunities for brands to connect directly with consumers through compelling content. 00:00 Introduction and Background 04:08 Building Streaming TV Brands 08:31 Empowering Women's Sports 15:03 Partnering with Athletes and Sports Organizations 23:46 The Challenges of Programmatic Advertising 37:32 Coverage of the Olympics and Team USA Find us at www.amagi.com Send us questions and comments to ben@amagi.com Produced by Next Chapter Podcasts Amagi is an award-winning media technology company that provides cloud broadcast and targeted advertising solutions to broadcast TV and streaming TV platforms. Amagi supports 800+ content brands, 800+ playout chains, and 5,000+ channel deliveries on its platform in over 150 countries. Learn more about us at www.amagi.com Mon, 09 Dec 2024 08:00:00 -0000 The Vital Role of Storytelling in Sports full 1 9 Amagi Stuart McLean, founder and CEO of Fast Studios, charts the journey of crafting engaging content and driving brand engagement at scale. He explains how Fast Studios builds streaming TV brands that deliver a dynamic mix of live gameplay, highlight-based programming, and story-driven narratives. McLean underscores the vital role of storytelling in sports and advocates for expanding coverage of women's sports. He showcases the success of the Women's Sports Network and details partnerships with Team USA and the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee. McLean emphasizes the growing shift toward streaming and spotlights the unique opportunities for brands to connect directly with consumers through compelling content. Stuart McLean, founder and CEO of Fast Studios, charts the journey of crafting engaging content and driving brand engagement at scale. He explains how Fast Studios builds streaming TV brands that deliver a dynamic mix of live gameplay, highlight-based programming, and story-driven narratives. McLean underscores the vital role of storytelling in sports and advocates for expanding coverage of women's sports. He showcases the success of the Women's Sports Network and details partnerships with Team USA and the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee. McLean emphasizes the growing shift toward streaming and spotlights the unique opportunities for brands to connect directly with consumers through compelling content. 00:00 Introduction and Background 04:08 Building Streaming TV Brands 08:31 Empowering Women's Sports 15:03 Partnering with Athletes and Sports Organizations 23:46 The Challenges of Programmatic Advertising 37:32 Coverage of the Olympics and Team USA Find us at www.amagi.com Send us questions and comments to ben@amagi.com Produced by Next Chapter Podcasts Amagi is an award-winning media technology company that provides cloud broadcast and targeted advertising solutions to broadcast TV and streaming TV platforms. Amagi supports 800+ content brands, 800+ playout chains, and 5,000+ channel deliveries on its platform in over 150 countries. Learn more about us at www.amagi.com Stuart McLean, founder and CEO of Fast Studios, charts the journey of crafting engaging content and driving brand engagement at scale. He explains how Fast Studios builds streaming TV brands that deliver a dynamic mix of live gameplay, highlight-based programming, and story-driven narratives. McLean underscores the vital role of storytelling in sports and advocates for expanding coverage of women's sports. He showcases the success of the Women's Sports Network and details partnerships with Team USA and the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee. McLean emphasizes the growing shift toward streaming and spotlights the unique opportunities for brands to connect directly with consumers through compelling content.


00:00 Introduction and Background

04:08 Building Streaming TV Brands

08:31 Empowering Women's Sports

15:03 Partnering with Athletes and Sports Organizations

23:46 The Challenges of Programmatic Advertising

37:32 Coverage of the Olympics and Team USA


Find us at www.amagi.com

Send us questions and comments to ben@amagi.com

Produced by Next Chapter Podcasts


Amagi is an award-winning media technology company that provides cloud broadcast and targeted advertising solutions to broadcast TV and streaming TV platforms. Amagi supports 800+ content brands, 800+ playout chains, and 5,000+ channel deliveries on its platform in over 150 countries. Learn more about us at www.amagi.com

]]> 2436 #8 - Unlocking the European CTV Market with Sarah Lewis https://amagi.com What do rescuing a two-legged dog from Lebanon and redefining Europe's CTV landscape have in common? Everything, if you’re Sarah Lewis. On today’s episode, we chart Sarah's remarkable journey and explore the future of ad-supported streaming in Europe. 00:00 Introduction to Sarah Lewis and Her Journey 03:05 The Role of Advertising in Public Broadcasting 06:00 Nonprofit Advertising and Its Unique Challenges 09:01 Programmatic 101 11:58 The State of CTV in Europe 14:46 The Impact of Free Content on CTV Growth 17:47 Live Sports in European Streaming 23:22 Navigating Regulatory Frameworks in Europe 34:05 The Impact of AI on Advertising and Content Creation Find us at www.amagi.com Send us questions and comments to ben@amagi.com Produced by Next Chapter Podcasts Amagi is an award-winning media technology company that provides cloud broadcast and targeted advertising solutions to broadcast TV and streaming TV platforms. Amagi supports 800+ content brands, 800+ playout chains, and 5,000+ channel deliveries on its platform in over 150 countries. Learn more about us at www.amagi.com Tue, 26 Nov 2024 15:10:26 -0000 Unlocking the European CTV Market with Sarah Lewis full 1 8 Amagi What do rescuing a two-legged dog from Lebanon and redefining Europe's CTV landscape have in common? Everything, if you’re Sarah Lewis. On today’s episode, we chart Sarah's remarkable journey and explore the future of ad-supported streaming in Europe. What do rescuing a two-legged dog from Lebanon and redefining Europe's CTV landscape have in common? Everything, if you’re Sarah Lewis. On today’s episode, we chart Sarah's remarkable journey and explore the future of ad-supported streaming in Europe. 00:00 Introduction to Sarah Lewis and Her Journey 03:05 The Role of Advertising in Public Broadcasting 06:00 Nonprofit Advertising and Its Unique Challenges 09:01 Programmatic 101 11:58 The State of CTV in Europe 14:46 The Impact of Free Content on CTV Growth 17:47 Live Sports in European Streaming 23:22 Navigating Regulatory Frameworks in Europe 34:05 The Impact of AI on Advertising and Content Creation Find us at www.amagi.com Send us questions and comments to ben@amagi.com Produced by Next Chapter Podcasts Amagi is an award-winning media technology company that provides cloud broadcast and targeted advertising solutions to broadcast TV and streaming TV platforms. Amagi supports 800+ content brands, 800+ playout chains, and 5,000+ channel deliveries on its platform in over 150 countries. Learn more about us at www.amagi.com What do rescuing a two-legged dog from Lebanon and redefining Europe's CTV landscape have in common? Everything, if you’re Sarah Lewis. On today’s episode, we chart Sarah's remarkable journey and explore the future of ad-supported streaming in Europe.


00:00 Introduction to Sarah Lewis and Her Journey

03:05 The Role of Advertising in Public Broadcasting

06:00 Nonprofit Advertising and Its Unique Challenges

09:01 Programmatic 101

11:58 The State of CTV in Europe

14:46 The Impact of Free Content on CTV Growth

17:47 Live Sports in European Streaming

23:22 Navigating Regulatory Frameworks in Europe

34:05 The Impact of AI on Advertising and Content Creation


Find us at www.amagi.com

Send us questions and comments to ben@amagi.com


Produced by Next Chapter Podcasts


Amagi is an award-winning media technology company that provides cloud broadcast and targeted advertising solutions to broadcast TV and streaming TV platforms. Amagi supports 800+ content brands, 800+ playout chains, and 5,000+ channel deliveries on its platform in over 150 countries. Learn more about us at www.amagi.com

]]> 2472 #7 - From SAT Prep to Programmatic Advertising with Moe Chughtai https://amagi.com Ben Goodfriend sits down with Moe Chughtai, Head of Advanced TV at MIQ, for an insightful discussion tracing Moe’s journey from teaching to ad tech. They explore industry challenges, including the art of simplifying programmatic advertising’s technical complexities for diverse audiences—ranging from media professionals to everyday viewers. The conversation addresses pressing issues like unfilled inventory in live sports streaming and showcases innovative ad formats such as QR overlays and pause ads. They close by emphasizing the need to balance innovation with user experience and privacy, charting a thoughtful path forward as the streaming and advertising industries evolve. 00:00 Introduction and Background 03:48 Teaching and Transition to Advertising 08:24 Programmatic 101 11:16 Unfilled Inventory in Live Sports 20:11 Interactive Ad Units 29:29 Privacy Concerns and User Perception 32:53 Pause Ads 46:42 Political Advertising in CTV 53:33 Transparency 56:02 AI's Impact on Advertising Find us at www.amagi.com Send us questions and comments to ben@amagi.com Produced by Next Chapter Podcasts Amagi is an award-winning media technology company that provides cloud broadcast and targeted advertising solutions to broadcast TV and streaming TV platforms. Amagi supports 800+ content brands, 800+ playout chains, and 5,000+ channel deliveries on its platform in over 150 countries. Learn more about us at www.amagi.com Thu, 21 Nov 2024 17:19:25 -0000 From SAT Prep to Programmatic Advertising with Moe Chughtai full 1 7 Amagi Ben Goodfriend sits down with Moe Chughtai, Head of Advanced TV at MIQ, for an insightful discussion tracing Moe’s journey from teaching to ad tech. They explore industry challenges, including the art of simplifying programmatic advertising’s technical complexities for diverse audiences—ranging from media professionals to everyday viewers. The conversation addresses pressing issues like unfilled inventory in live sports streaming and showcases innovative ad formats such as QR overlays and pause ads. They close by emphasizing the need to balance innovation with user experience and privacy, charting a thoughtful path forward as the streaming and advertising industries evolve. Ben Goodfriend sits down with Moe Chughtai, Head of Advanced TV at MIQ, for an insightful discussion tracing Moe’s journey from teaching to ad tech. They explore industry challenges, including the art of simplifying programmatic advertising’s technical complexities for diverse audiences—ranging from media professionals to everyday viewers. The conversation addresses pressing issues like unfilled inventory in live sports streaming and showcases innovative ad formats such as QR overlays and pause ads. They close by emphasizing the need to balance innovation with user experience and privacy, charting a thoughtful path forward as the streaming and advertising industries evolve. 00:00 Introduction and Background 03:48 Teaching and Transition to Advertising 08:24 Programmatic 101 11:16 Unfilled Inventory in Live Sports 20:11 Interactive Ad Units 29:29 Privacy Concerns and User Perception 32:53 Pause Ads 46:42 Political Advertising in CTV 53:33 Transparency 56:02 AI's Impact on Advertising Find us at www.amagi.com Send us questions and comments to ben@amagi.com Produced by Next Chapter Podcasts Amagi is an award-winning media technology company that provides cloud broadcast and targeted advertising solutions to broadcast TV and streaming TV platforms. Amagi supports 800+ content brands, 800+ playout chains, and 5,000+ channel deliveries on its platform in over 150 countries. Learn more about us at www.amagi.com Ben Goodfriend sits down with Moe Chughtai, Head of Advanced TV at MIQ, for an insightful discussion tracing Moe’s journey from teaching to ad tech. They explore industry challenges, including the art of simplifying programmatic advertising’s technical complexities for diverse audiences—ranging from media professionals to everyday viewers. The conversation addresses pressing issues like unfilled inventory in live sports streaming and showcases innovative ad formats such as QR overlays and pause ads. They close by emphasizing the need to balance innovation with user experience and privacy, charting a thoughtful path forward as the streaming and advertising industries evolve.


00:00 Introduction and Background

03:48 Teaching and Transition to Advertising

08:24 Programmatic 101

11:16 Unfilled Inventory in Live Sports

20:11 Interactive Ad Units

29:29 Privacy Concerns and User Perception

32:53 Pause Ads

46:42 Political Advertising in CTV

53:33 Transparency

56:02 AI's Impact on Advertising


Find us at www.amagi.com

Send us questions and comments to ben@amagi.com


Produced by Next Chapter Podcasts


Amagi is an award-winning media technology company that provides cloud broadcast and targeted advertising solutions to broadcast TV and streaming TV platforms. Amagi supports 800+ content brands, 800+ playout chains, and 5,000+ channel deliveries on its platform in over 150 countries. Learn more about us at www.amagi.com

]]> 3903 #6 - The Streaming Revolution in Sports with Dan Rayburn https://amagi.com Dan shares his journey from the Air Force to fixing Apple computers and producing some of the first live streamed concerts. He details the fragmented sports streaming ecosystem, explores media's myriad metrics, and poses a critical question: "Why do we watch what we watch?" 00:00 Dan's Journey 16:36 The NFL's Dominance 30:00 Understanding Financial Metrics in Streaming 39:38 The Rise of FAST Channels 44:14 The Fill Rate Problem 55:24 Advice for the Industry Find us at www.amagi.com Send us questions and comments at ben@amagi.com Produced by Next Chapter Podcasts Amagi is an award-winning media technology company that provides cloud broadcast and targeted advertising solutions to broadcast TV and streaming TV platforms. Amagi supports 800+ content brands, 800+ playout chains, and 5,000+ channel deliveries on its platform in over 150 countries. Learn more about us at www.amagi.com. Thu, 14 Nov 2024 18:51:00 -0000 The Streaming Revolution in Sports with Dan Rayburn full 1 6 Amagi Dan shares his journey from the Air Force to fixing Apple computers and producing the first live-streamed concerts for Paul McCartney. He details the fragmented sports streaming ecosystem, explores media's myriad metrics, and poses a critical question: "Why do we watch what we watch?" Dan shares his journey from the Air Force to fixing Apple computers and producing some of the first live streamed concerts. He details the fragmented sports streaming ecosystem, explores media's myriad metrics, and poses a critical question: "Why do we watch what we watch?" 00:00 Dan's Journey 16:36 The NFL's Dominance 30:00 Understanding Financial Metrics in Streaming 39:38 The Rise of FAST Channels 44:14 The Fill Rate Problem 55:24 Advice for the Industry Find us at www.amagi.com Send us questions and comments at ben@amagi.com Produced by Next Chapter Podcasts Amagi is an award-winning media technology company that provides cloud broadcast and targeted advertising solutions to broadcast TV and streaming TV platforms. Amagi supports 800+ content brands, 800+ playout chains, and 5,000+ channel deliveries on its platform in over 150 countries. Learn more about us at www.amagi.com. Dan shares his journey from the Air Force to fixing Apple computers and producing some of the first live streamed concerts. He details the fragmented sports streaming ecosystem, explores media's myriad metrics, and poses a critical question: "Why do we watch what we watch?"


00:00 Dan's Journey

16:36 The NFL's Dominance

30:00 Understanding Financial Metrics in Streaming

39:38 The Rise of FAST Channels

44:14 The Fill Rate Problem

55:24 Advice for the Industry


Find us at www.amagi.com

Send us questions and comments at ben@amagi.com


Produced by Next Chapter Podcasts


Amagi is an award-winning media technology company that provides cloud broadcast and targeted advertising solutions to broadcast TV and streaming TV platforms. Amagi supports 800+ content brands, 800+ playout chains, and 5,000+ channel deliveries on its platform in over 150 countries. Learn more about us at www.amagi.com.

]]> 3685 #5 - The First Programmatic Olympics with Freewheel's Kathy Argyriou https://amagi.com Our host, Ben Goodfriend, chats with Kathy Argyriou about her early childhood and her journey into the ad tech world. Together, they explore the complexity of live streaming infrastructure. Kathy shares what it's like explaining programmatic advertising to her grandparents, diversity in the industry, and advice to the next generation. 00:00 Introduction to Kathy Argyriou and Freewheel 02:11 Kathy's Journey from Greece to Ad Tech 06:10 Explaining Programmatic Advertising 09:25 The Data Currency Dilemma in Streaming 14:01 To Fill or Not to Fill? 19:25 The Future of FAST Channels 20:25 Challenges of Live Streaming Events 25:02 Interactive Innovation 26:05 Diversity in Ad Tech 29:33 Advice for the Next Generation in Ad Tech Find us at www.amagi.com. Send us questions and comments at ben@amagi.com Produced by Next Chapter Podcasts Amagi is an award-winning media technology company that provides cloud broadcast and targeted advertising solutions to broadcast TV and streaming TV platforms. Amagi supports 800+ content brands, 800+ playout chains, and 5,000+ channel deliveries on its platform in over 150 countries. Learn more about us at www.amagi.com. Wed, 30 Oct 2024 10:00:00 -0000 The First Programmatic Olympics with Freewheel's Kathy Argyriou full 1 5 Amagi Kathy Argyriou shares her upbringing in Athens, Greece, her journey into ad tech, and Freewheel's monetization of the Paris Olympics. Our host, Ben Goodfriend, chats with Kathy Argyriou about her early childhood and her journey into the ad tech world. Together, they explore the complexity of live streaming infrastructure. Kathy shares what it's like explaining programmatic advertising to her grandparents, diversity in the industry, and advice to the next generation. 00:00 Introduction to Kathy Argyriou and Freewheel 02:11 Kathy's Journey from Greece to Ad Tech 06:10 Explaining Programmatic Advertising 09:25 The Data Currency Dilemma in Streaming 14:01 To Fill or Not to Fill? 19:25 The Future of FAST Channels 20:25 Challenges of Live Streaming Events 25:02 Interactive Innovation 26:05 Diversity in Ad Tech 29:33 Advice for the Next Generation in Ad Tech Find us at www.amagi.com. Send us questions and comments at ben@amagi.com Produced by Next Chapter Podcasts Amagi is an award-winning media technology company that provides cloud broadcast and targeted advertising solutions to broadcast TV and streaming TV platforms. Amagi supports 800+ content brands, 800+ playout chains, and 5,000+ channel deliveries on its platform in over 150 countries. Learn more about us at www.amagi.com. Our host, Ben Goodfriend, chats with Kathy Argyriou about her early childhood and her journey into the ad tech world. Together, they explore the complexity of live streaming infrastructure. Kathy shares what it's like explaining programmatic advertising to her grandparents, diversity in the industry, and advice to the next generation.


00:00 Introduction to Kathy Argyriou and Freewheel

02:11 Kathy's Journey from Greece to Ad Tech

06:10 Explaining Programmatic Advertising

09:25 The Data Currency Dilemma in Streaming

14:01 To Fill or Not to Fill?

19:25 The Future of FAST Channels

20:25 Challenges of Live Streaming Events

25:02 Interactive Innovation

26:05 Diversity in Ad Tech

29:33 Advice for the Next Generation in Ad Tech


Find us at www.amagi.com.

Send us questions and comments at ben@amagi.com


Produced by Next Chapter Podcasts


Amagi is an award-winning media technology company that provides cloud broadcast and targeted advertising solutions to broadcast TV and streaming TV platforms. Amagi supports 800+ content brands, 800+ playout chains, and 5,000+ channel deliveries on its platform in over 150 countries. Learn more about us at www.amagi.com.

]]> 1736 #4 - “What’s a Valet?” - Launching CAA Digital Media and Curating Community with FMC Founder Frank Jung https://amagi.com From a small town to Hollywood: Ben Goodfriend and Frank Jung dive deep into Frank's journey through the fast-paced world of representation, the evolution of digital media, and the launch of FMC (Franchise Media Collective)—navigating the future of Entertainment and the Creator Economy. 00:00 Meet Frank Jung 09:20 The Birth of CAA Digital Media 23:27 New Modes of Distribution. 26:54 Introducing FMC and Cultural Salons 37:53 Exploring the Potential of FAST 49:14 Embracing AI 56:22 Rapid Fire Questions Find us at www.amagi.com Send us questions and comments at ben@amagi.com Produced by Next Chapter Podcasts Tue, 17 Sep 2024 10:00:00 -0000 “What’s a Valet?” - Launching CAA Digital Media and Curating Community with FMC Founder Frank Jung full 1 4 Amagi From a small town in Washington State to a power agent in Los Angeles, Frank Jung recounts his personal journey, two decades at CAA building the Digital Media Department, and starting his new venture: Franchise Media Collective. From a small town to Hollywood: Ben Goodfriend and Frank Jung dive deep into Frank's journey through the fast-paced world of representation, the evolution of digital media, and the launch of FMC (Franchise Media Collective)—navigating the future of Entertainment and the Creator Economy. 00:00 Meet Frank Jung 09:20 The Birth of CAA Digital Media 23:27 New Modes of Distribution. 26:54 Introducing FMC and Cultural Salons 37:53 Exploring the Potential of FAST 49:14 Embracing AI 56:22 Rapid Fire Questions Find us at www.amagi.com Send us questions and comments at ben@amagi.com Produced by Next Chapter Podcasts From a small town to Hollywood: Ben Goodfriend and Frank Jung dive deep into Frank's journey through the fast-paced world of representation, the evolution of digital media, and the launch of FMC (Franchise Media Collective)—navigating the future of Entertainment and the Creator Economy.


00:00 Meet Frank Jung

09:20 The Birth of CAA Digital Media

23:27 New Modes of Distribution.

26:54 Introducing FMC and Cultural Salons

37:53 Exploring the Potential of FAST

49:14 Embracing AI

56:22 Rapid Fire Questions


Find us at www.amagi.com

Send us questions and comments at ben@amagi.com


Produced by Next Chapter Podcasts

]]> 3693 #3 - $0 to $2.5 Billion - Building Roku's Media Business with Scott Rosenberg https://amagi.com Ben Goodfriend and Scott Rosenberg, key architect of Roku's media and advertising business, explore the birth of FAST, the OS wars, and Data's tragedy of the commons. 0:45 Scott's journey to and through media. 3:42 Building Roku 14:50 The Birth of FAST 19:31 The OS (Operating System) Wars 26:08 Roku and Amagi 27:20 The Future of FAST 29:37 AI and Personalization 33:09 Data's Tragedy of The Commons 39:26 Premium Live Sports 43:49 Rapid Fire Questions Find us at www.amagi.com Send us questions and comments at ben@amagi.com Produced by Next Chapter Podcasts Mon, 12 Aug 2024 16:00:00 -0000 $0 to $2.5 Billion - Building Roku's Media Business with Scott Rosenberg full 1 3 Amagi Scott Rosenberg recounts building Roku's media business, the birth of FAST, and the OS wars. Ben Goodfriend and Scott Rosenberg, key architect of Roku's media and advertising business, explore the birth of FAST, the OS wars, and Data's tragedy of the commons. 0:45 Scott's journey to and through media. 3:42 Building Roku 14:50 The Birth of FAST 19:31 The OS (Operating System) Wars 26:08 Roku and Amagi 27:20 The Future of FAST 29:37 AI and Personalization 33:09 Data's Tragedy of The Commons 39:26 Premium Live Sports 43:49 Rapid Fire Questions Find us at www.amagi.com Send us questions and comments at ben@amagi.com Produced by Next Chapter Podcasts Ben Goodfriend and Scott Rosenberg, key architect of Roku's media and advertising business, explore the birth of FAST, the OS wars, and Data's tragedy of the commons.


0:45 Scott's journey to and through media.

3:42 Building Roku

14:50 The Birth of FAST

19:31 The OS (Operating System) Wars

26:08 Roku and Amagi

27:20 The Future of FAST

29:37 AI and Personalization

33:09 Data's Tragedy of The Commons

39:26 Premium Live Sports

43:49 Rapid Fire Questions


Find us at www.amagi.com

Send us questions and comments at ben@amagi.com


Produced by Next Chapter Podcasts

]]> 2523 #2 - Revolutionizing Kids Programming with Pocket Watch Founder Chris Williams https://www.amagi.com Ben Goodfriend and Chris Williams, Founder and CEO of Pocket Watch, discuss AI, Kids Programming's linear legacy, the internet's "hunger games," and more. 0:45 Introducing Pocket Watch 5:15 Pocket Watch and FAST 9:10 Linear Legacy 13:00 Advertising in Kids and Family 19:50 Ancillary Revenue 22:45 The Growth of FAST 24:10 Monetization and Artificial Intelligence 31:55 Pocket Watch Syndication 33:50 What’s Next for Pocket Watch Find us at www.amagi.com Send us questions and comments at ben@amagi.com Produced by Next Chapter Podcasts Mon, 29 Jul 2024 10:15:00 -0000 Revolutionizing Kids Programming with Pocket Watch Founder Chris Williams full 1 2 Amagi Chris Williams, The Future of Kids Programming, and The Internet's Hunger Games Ben Goodfriend and Chris Williams, Founder and CEO of Pocket Watch, discuss AI, Kids Programming's linear legacy, the internet's "hunger games," and more. 0:45 Introducing Pocket Watch 5:15 Pocket Watch and FAST 9:10 Linear Legacy 13:00 Advertising in Kids and Family 19:50 Ancillary Revenue 22:45 The Growth of FAST 24:10 Monetization and Artificial Intelligence 31:55 Pocket Watch Syndication 33:50 What’s Next for Pocket Watch Find us at www.amagi.com Send us questions and comments at ben@amagi.com Produced by Next Chapter Podcasts Ben Goodfriend and Chris Williams, Founder and CEO of Pocket Watch, discuss AI, Kids Programming's linear legacy, the internet's "hunger games," and more.


0:45 Introducing Pocket Watch

5:15 Pocket Watch and FAST

9:10 Linear Legacy

13:00 Advertising in Kids and Family

19:50 Ancillary Revenue

22:45 The Growth of FAST

24:10 Monetization and Artificial Intelligence

31:55 Pocket Watch Syndication

33:50 What’s Next for Pocket Watch


Find us at www.amagi.com

Send us questions and comments at ben@amagi.com


Produced by Next Chapter Podcasts

]]> 2240 #1 - Avoiding The Media Apocalypse with Evan Shapiro https://amagi.com/ Ben Goodfriend and Evan Shapiro discuss Evan's quixotic journey, the genesis of the media-utility bundle, the future of FAST, and more. 00:35 - 04:40 Evan’s Biography 04:40 - 05:40 Storytelling and Portlandia 05:40 - 09:45 Triple Play and The Media Apocalypse 09:45 - 12:15 FAST and Media Ergonomics 12:15 - 13:42 News 13:42 - 14:50 Viewing Behavior: Linear Tolerance 14:50 - 16:36 Retail Media and Ad Innovation 16:36 - 20:05 Personalization and Data Cooperation 20:05 - 22:50 User Experience 22:50 - 26:00 Rapid Fire Questions Find us at www.amagi.com Send us questions and comments at ben@amagi.com Mon, 15 Jul 2024 16:36:00 -0000 Avoiding The Media Apocalypse with Evan Shapiro full 1 1 Amagi Portlandia and Personalization: Evan's Guide to The Media Universe Ben Goodfriend and Evan Shapiro discuss Evan's quixotic journey, the genesis of the media-utility bundle, the future of FAST, and more. 00:35 - 04:40 Evan’s Biography 04:40 - 05:40 Storytelling and Portlandia 05:40 - 09:45 Triple Play and The Media Apocalypse 09:45 - 12:15 FAST and Media Ergonomics 12:15 - 13:42 News 13:42 - 14:50 Viewing Behavior: Linear Tolerance 14:50 - 16:36 Retail Media and Ad Innovation 16:36 - 20:05 Personalization and Data Cooperation 20:05 - 22:50 User Experience 22:50 - 26:00 Rapid Fire Questions Find us at www.amagi.com Send us questions and comments at ben@amagi.com Ben Goodfriend and Evan Shapiro discuss Evan's quixotic journey, the genesis of the media-utility bundle, the future of FAST, and more.


00:35 - 04:40 Evan’s Biography

04:40 - 05:40 Storytelling and Portlandia

05:40 - 09:45 Triple Play and The Media Apocalypse

09:45 - 12:15 FAST and Media Ergonomics

12:15 - 13:42 News

13:42 - 14:50 Viewing Behavior: Linear Tolerance

14:50 - 16:36 Retail Media and Ad Innovation

16:36 - 20:05 Personalization and Data Cooperation

20:05 - 22:50 User Experience

22:50 - 26:00 Rapid Fire Questions


Find us at www.amagi.com

Send us questions and comments at ben@amagi.com

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