Thinking Out Loud Podcast

The evolution of technology is changing the way consumers engage with content. In this podcast series, CTAM’s Vicki Lins hosts conversations with today’s media and entertainment leaders exploring various perspectives on strategy, creativity and marketing innovation.

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Episodes

Latest Episode #51: Marcien Jenckes, President of Xumo, on Engaging Audiences and Innovation

Guest, Marcien Jenckes, president of Xumo, shares insights into their holistic approach aimed at captivating audiences and monetizing content through advertising. Xumo’s strategy spans the distribution of streaming devices, collaborations with TV manufacturers, and the expansion of FAST channels. Their swift adoption underscores the platform’s appeal and effectiveness in addressing the dynamic demands of consumers and operators alike, making Xumo a leader in transforming the streaming experience.

Guest: Marcien Jenckes, president of Xumo

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Episode 47:

Influencers Unleashed: Elevating Television Content and Brand Partnerships

Get ready for a fascinating exploration of the intersection between influencers, television, brands, and technology that’s shaping the future of entertainment. In this thought-provoking episode, host Vicki Lins and guests Jonathan Chanti and Paul Telner dive into how Viral Nation harnesses the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to protect both content creators and the brands they represent. And discover how influencers lend their unique perspectives, authenticity, and relatability to television content, breathing new life into traditional formats.

Episode 44

Navigating The Steaming Wars With A New, Collaborative Roadmap

As the Streaming Wars evolved, we witnessed business models pull apart, sending parties to their respective corners, all trying to figure out what’s next. It became clear global scale is necessary to stay competitive, making co-productions a priority. Host Vicki Lins and guest Rebecca Glashow, CEO of Global Distribution for BBC Studios, discuss several topics including how through co-productions and partnerships, we are witnessing a resurgence of competitors also being colleagues, where working together can benefit individual businesses.

Episode 43

The Charter Playbook: A Guide to Success

Guest Tom Rutledge, chairman and chief executive officer of Charter Communications, has 45-plus years of industry knowledge and experience. A few of Tom’s many leadership accomplishments include successfully merging four legacy cable companies, creating the game-changing Triple Play bundle, and most recently, announcing a joint venture with Comcast to create a new video platform. This insightful conversation covers what it takes to lead through change, how to execute a vision to win in a competitive marketplace, how to drive value to customers, and the challenges of aligning an organization post-merger, new technologies, the streaming business and more.