Best Digital Racket Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 3 - Jacob Slichter (Semisonic Drummer) 58:56

1M ago58:56

58:56

In the late 90s, hardly any bands were more ubiquitous than Semisonic. Thanks to their breakout hit "Closing Time", they shot to the top of the charts and cemented themselves as rock stars of that era. As the band's drummer, Jacob Slichter enjoyed the upsides of that period, from limousine rides to arena shows and TV appearances. However, what he d…

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Episode 2 - Chad Focus (Digital Services) 1:04:18

2M ago1:04:18

1:04:18

The second episode of the MIAR podcast explores the world of digital service providers who specialize in advertising, botting, and paid marketing in the music space. One of the most notable names in that world is Chad Focus, who gained nationwide notoriety for manufacturing his rap career by way of social media ads, paid billboards, ticket scalping…

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Episode 1 - Jeff Bass (Eminem Producer) 39:34

3M ago39:34

39:34

The MIAR podcast kicks off its first episode with the producer behind much of Eminem's early work. Jeff and his brother Mark discovered and produced most of the music on Eminem's first albums, but as the years went by they found themselves increasingly at odds with his label, Interscope/Universal, and were gradually written out of the story. Other …

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Digital Media M&A Trends -- Matt Gielen (Co-Founder & CEO, Electric Monster) 47:12

2y ago47:12

47:12

Matt Gielen is the Co-Founder & CEO of Electric Monster, a portfolio company of digital content properties in the general entertainment and kids and family space. Matt started his career in production and audience development at Driver Digital, then served as VP of Programming & Audience Development at Frederator. In 2016, he founded Little Monster…

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Democratizing Audio Content Creation -- Austin Petersmith (Founder & CEO, Racket) 1:07:38

2+ y ago1:07:38

1:07:38

Austin Petersmith is the Founder & CEO of Racket, an app for creating and sharing 99-second audio clips. Austin started his career in journalism before becoming a developer evangelist for early SaaS products. In 2014, he started an email newsletter called ReadThisThing that was acquired by Inside.com, where he ultimately served as President & GM. H…

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Turning Attention into Income -- Adam Frank (Founder & CEO, Wisio) 41:12

2+ y ago41:12

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Adam Frank is the Founder & CEO of Wisio, a platform that enables creators to offer their followers individual guidance via personal videos. Adam served 5 years as an Intelligence Officer in the Israeli Air Force before studying computer science and business at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Prior to Wisio, he worked at social news startup Tok…

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Culture-Fitting Content for Global Audiences -- Teresa Phillips (Co-Founder & CEO, Spherex) 44:51

3y ago44:51

44:51

Teresa Phillips is the Co-Founder & CEO of Spherex, a technology company that uses machine learning to adapt entertainment content for international audiences. Teresa started her career in the U.S. Army, serving tours of duty at the Pentagon and NATO’s Allied Command Operations. She later worked as a Group VP of Business Operations at Time Warner C…

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Redefining Social Giving for the Creator Age -- Larissa Rydin (VP Strategic Partnerships, Tiltify) 30:20

3y ago30:20

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Larissa Rydin is the Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at Tiltify, a fundraising platform for live streamers to raise money for charities. Larissa has spent over a decade working for non-profits, including Children’s Home Network, St. Jude Children’s Hospital, Autism Speaks, and the Alzheimer’s Association. Prior to Tiltify, Larissa served a…

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Investing in the Future of the Creator Economy -- Rex Woodbury (Principal, Index Ventures) 53:03

3y ago53:03

53:03

Rex Woodbury is a Principal at Index Ventures, focusing primarily on the creator economy. Rex started his career in investment banking at Goldman Sachs, during which he time he also co-founded Worthy, an LGBTQ+ mentorship organization. Prior to Index, he worked in impact investing at the Rise Fund, growth investing at TPG, and growth strategy at Ai…

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Creating Interactive Experiences within Virtual Events -- Steve Gottlieb (Founder & CEO, Shindig) 43:07

3y ago43:07

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Steve Gottlieb is the Founder & CEO of Shindig, a video chat platform for large-scale online events. Prior to Shindig, Steve was the Founder & President of TVT Records, an independent record label that helped launch the careers of Nine Inch Nails, Ja Rule, Lil Jon, Pitbull, and other popular artists. Steve was also a founding member of the American…

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Sports Media, Live Stream Shopping, & The Future of Audio -- Christopher Erwin (Founder, RockWater Industries) 52:06

3y ago52:06

52:06

Christopher Erwin is the Founder of RockWater Industries, a strategic growth advisory firm for next-generation consumer brands. Chris started his career in finance and M&A before going to business school and transitioning into media and entertainment. Prior to RockWater, he served as the COO of Big Frame before and after the digital talent agency’s…

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Celebrities vs. Influencers: The Changing Nature of Fame -- Evan Britton (Founder, Famous Birthdays) 35:31

3+ y ago35:31

35:31

Evan Britton is the Founder of Famous Birthdays, a website that profiles celebrities and social media stars in what Evan describes as "Wikipedia for Generation Z." Prior to Famous Birthdays, Evan founded Site Launcher to offer services to web domain registrants and later founded ResourceWebs, which operated a network of educational web properties. …

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NFTs, Live Audio, and the Return to IRL Events -- Jim Louderback (GM & SVP VidCon, Viacom) 37:44

3+ y ago37:44

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Jim Louderback is the GM & SVP VidCon at Viacom, overseeing the world’s largest event series for online video creators, fans, and industry executives. Jim began his career in consulting and publishing, helping companies navigate the transformation to online media. In 2007, he became the CEO of Revision3, one of the first online video networks, whic…

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An Inside Look at B2B Marketing -- Tom Pick (Founder, Webbiquity) 50:50

3+ y ago50:50

50:50

Tom Pick is the Founder of Webbiquity, a B2B marketing agency and strategy consultancy. Prior to launching Webbiquity, Tom spent 25 years in PR and digital marketing at SoftBrands, John B. Collins Associates, and KC Associates. In this episode, Tom shares the secrets to successful B2B marketing. Although the fundamental goals of lead generation and…

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How to Navigate Advertising on Kids’ Content -- Charles Gabriel (Head of Global Advertising Sales, WildBrain Spark) 34:53

3+ y ago34:53

34:53

Charles Gabriel is the Head of Global Advertising Sales for WildBrain Spark, a premium kids and family AVOD network. Charles started his career in finance before transitioning to media, initially at Broadband Enterprises and later at 5min Media, AOL, and Maker Studios. Prior to joining WildBrain Spark, Charles served as the President of Apester and…

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Influencer Marketing Deep Dive: The Rise of Short-Form Content & Algorithmic Recommendations -- Jason Falls (Director of Digital & Social Strategy, Cornett) 44:26

3+ y ago44:26

44:26

Jason Falls is the Director of Digital and Social Strategy at Cornett, a creative agency based in Lexington, KY. He’s also an author, frequent industry speaker, and the host of both Winfluence and the Digging Deeper podcasts. Jason started his career in PR at Doe Anderson before founding Social Media Examiner, which he sold in 2012. He then led dig…

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The Evolution of the Creator Economy -- Shane Barker (Co-Founder & CEO, Content Solutions) 38:33

3+ y ago38:33

38:33

Shane Barker is the Co-Founder & CEO of Content Solutions, a creative agency that focuses on digital strategy and content marketing. Prior to launching Content Solutions, Shane served as the VP of Sales and Marketing at ZBodyFitness, VP of Digital Marketing at Kamere, and CMO at Modera. He also teaches personal branding at UCLA, hosts the Marketing…

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Redefining Online Speech & Identity: Is Social Media Your Living Room or the Town Square? -- Phil Ranta (COO, Wormhole Labs) 59:53

3+ y ago59:53

59:53

Phil Ranta is the COO of Wormhole Labs, a technology engine that enables users to immerse themselves in live virtual experiences. Phil has spent more than a decade in the digital media industry, first as an Executive Producer for Viva! Vision and later as VP of Networks at Fullscreen. He went on to serve as COO of Studio71, Head of Creators at Mobc…

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The Future of Interactive Video -- Chris Roebuck (Founder & CEO, Clicktivated) 26:18

3+ y ago26:18

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Chris Roebuck is the Founder & CEO of Clicktivated, an interactive video technology that connects video and commerce. Chris started his career on the agency side before launching his first startup in early 2010. After spending 4 years developing mobile applications, Chris founded Clicktivated in October 2013. In this episode, we discuss the future …

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Digital Media’s Impact on Global Culture -- Bastian Manintveld (Co-Founder & Executive Chairman, 2btube) 1:02:29

3+ y ago1:02:29

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Bastian Manintveld is the Co-Founder & Executive Chairman of 2btube, a digital media group specializing in Spanish language content. Bastian started his career in television, working at On Demand Group in the UK and Spain before launching his first venture BeBanjo in 2008. BeBanjo was acquired by TDF Group in 2011. In this episode, Bastian and I di…

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How Video Chat Is Revolutionizing Online Dating -- Lizz Warner (Founder & CEO, Gleam) 27:56

3+ y ago27:56

27:56

Lizz Warner is the Founder & CEO of Gleam, a video-based dating app making it easier to meet your matches. Prior to Gleam, Lizz spent 6 years as a producer at BuzzFeed where she created the hit travel franchise Bring Me! She also worked with Snapchat and NBC as a video producer for the 2016 and 2018 Olympics, and more recently she served as an exec…

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TikTok Deep Dive: Why 2020 Was the Year of Short-Form Video -- Brendan Gahan (Chief Social Officer, Mekanism) 48:50

3+ y ago48:50

48:50

Brendan Gahan is the Chief Social Officer of Mekanism, a full-service creative agency that specializes in social content. Prior to Mekanism, Brendan served as VP of Brand Strategy for Fullscreen and then founded social-first agency Epic Signal, which was acquired by Mekanism in 2015. Brendan and I pack a lot into this episode, focusing on why 2020 …

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Leveraging AI to Supercharge Influencer Marketing -- Ricky Ray Butler (CEO, Branded Entertainment Network) 50:07

3+ y ago50:07

50:07

Ricky Ray Butler is the CEO of Branded Entertainment Network (BEN), a global entertainment marketing company that specializes in brand integrations across streaming, TV, film, music, and influencer programming. Prior to BEN, he founded Blue Frog Video Marketing, served as Director of Brand Integration at Familylink.com, and founded Plaid Social Lab…

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Sports Fandom, Omni-Channel Attribution, & the Evolution of Retail -- Tracy Benson (Co-Founder & CEO, Obsesh) 56:26

3+ y ago56:26

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Tracy Benson is the Co-Founder & CEO of Obsesh, a sports platform and markets that connects athletes and fans. Tracy is a former professional athlete who has worked at some of the world’s biggest brands and agencies. Prior to launching Obsesh, Tracy served as CMO at Best Buy, Monster, and Seek Thermal. In this episode, Tracy shares her passion for …

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How Social Media Has Revolutionized Sports & Politics -- Amir Zonozi (Co-Founder & President, Zoomph) 53:00

3+ y ago53:00

53:00

Amir Zonozi is the Co-Founder & President of Zoomph, an audience intelligence and sponsorship measurement tool for sports teams, leagues, and agencies. Amir started his career in social media strategy and management before taking the entrepreneurial leap and launching Zoomph in 2014. In this episode, we examine how social media has fundamentally ch…

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Superfandom, Content Distribution, and the Future of Kids Entertainment -- Patrick Reese (General Manager of CoComelon, Moonbug Entertainment) 1:11:36

3+ y ago1:11:36

1:11:36

Patrick Reese is the General Manager of CoComelon, which creates 3D animation content for children. CoComelon is the world’s second most-viewed and third most-subscribed YouTube channel in the world and was acquired by Moonbug Entertainment earlier this year. Patrick started his career in independent film and worked as a Hollywood assistant to Lia …

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From Live Events to Live Streaming -- Jill Paiz-Bourque (Founder & CEO, RushTix) 26:50

3+ y ago26:50

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Jill Paiz-Bourque is the Founder & CEO of RushTix, an online platform for interactive comedy live streams. A long-time improvisor, stand-up comedian, and producer, Jill created the international hit improv show How We First Met and produces the annual stand-up and music show Not Your Normal New Year’s Eve. She started her career in public relations…

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Available in Any Language: How Voice Technology is Changing the Future of Media -- Jesse Shemen (Co-Founder & CEO, Papercup) 48:37

4y ago48:37

48:37

Jesse Shemen is the Co-Founder & CEO of Papercup, an AI platform that automatically translates video content using synthetic voice technology. Jesse started his career in consulting at Deloitte but quickly sought a more entrepreneurial path. He co-founded both the Deloitte Incubator and Deloitte Ventures to lead equity investments and partnerships …

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Start with Your Audience: How to Design the Perfect Influencer Marketing Campaign -- Andrew Kamphey (Creator, Influence Weekly) 1:25:01

4y ago1:25:01

1:25:01

Andrew Kamphey is the Creator of Influence Weekly, a weekly newsletter featuring news and insights about the influencer marketing industry. Andrew has a fascinating career background full of twists and turns, which includes working as a mall Santa in Chicago, traveling the world with Royal Caribbean cruises, directing a TV series in Mongolia, and p…

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An Inside Look at Esports across Asia -- Xiao (Sean) Zhang (Co-Founder & CEO, Talon Esports) 12:10

4y ago12:10

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Xiao (Sean) Zhang is the Co-Founder & CEO of Talon Esports, a professional esports organization with seven teams across APAC. Prior to launching Talon, Sean worked in finance at Kenetic, CLSA, Barclays, and National Australia Bank. This episode took place during a special live stream for All That Matters 2020, Asia’s preeminent conference for the m…

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East Meets West: Helping Chinese Creators Reach a Global Audience -- Ivy Wong (Founder & CEO, VS Media) 14:45

4y ago14:45

14:45

Ivy Wong is the Founder & CEO of VS Media, a next-generation media network focused on Chinese creators and audience. Ivy started her career in media sales for Yahoo! before serving as COO of TVB.com and later CEO of Next Mobile. Prior to VS Media, Ivy founded media and commerce platform VISS and later led HMVideal as CEO. This episode took place du…

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Standardizing TV and Online Video Measurement -- Ross McCray (Co-Founder & CEO, VideoAmp) 52:58

4y ago52:58

52:58

Ross McCray is the Co-Founder & CEO of VideoAmp, an adtech company seeking to standardize linear TV, OTT, and digital video measurement. Prior to VideoAmp, Ross served as the Head of Product & Technology at Channel Factory. In this episode, Ross and I examine the differences between traditional TV and online video measurement, which served as the o…

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The Music Biz, Tech Investing, and Apple v. Epic -- Stu Smith (SVP, Fullscreen) 57:15

4y ago57:15

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Stu Smith is an SVP at Fullscreen, leading the company’s Creator Labs, Public Figures, and Creator Partnerships business units. Stu started his career in the music industry, serving as the personal assistant to John Mayer before working in artist management. In 2012, he transitioned to the startup space, serving as the Director of Artist Partnershi…

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Reimagining Live Events: How to Create Digital-First Experiences -- Jasper Donat (Co-Founder & CEO, Branded) 1:04:09

4y ago1:04:09

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Jasper Donat is the Co-Founder & CEO of Branded, an event marketing agency behind All That Matters, YouTube FanFest, and It’s a Girl Thing. Jasper is originally from London but has spent the last 25+ years in Asia, primarily between Singapore and Hong Kong. Prior to launching Branded, he worked in sales and account management for Star TV, ESPN, and…

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From Meme Illuminati to Media Empire: Building Original Comedy Brands -- Reid Hailey (Co-Founder & CEO, Doing Things Media) 24:16

4y ago24:16

24:16

Reid Hailey is the Co-Founder & CEO of Doing Things Media, the comedy-focused digital publisher behind meme accounts like ShitHeadSteve, MiddleClassFancy, and AnimalsDoingThings. Always entrepreneurial by nature, Reid shares how he applied his love of comedy to Instagram and launched one of the world’s most successful meme accounts from his parents…

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EdTech Innovations & the Secret to Strategic Partnerships -- Taylor Nieman (Co-Founder & CEO, Toucan) 46:39

4y ago46:39

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Taylor Nieman is the Co-Founder & CEO of Toucan, an immersive learning tool that helps people improve their language skills while browsing the web. Prior to Toucan, Taylor worked in business development and strategic partnerships for a number of high-profile LA startups, including Headspace, Pop, and Fair. In this episode, Taylor shares the secret …

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An Inside Look at Influencer Marketing in the Philippines -- Ace Gapuz (Founder & CEO, Blogapalooza) 32:47

4y ago32:47

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Ace Gapuz is the CEO of Blogapalooza, a Filipino influencer marketing company that fosters collaborations between creators and brand. Ace started blogging at a young age and joined Southeast Asian startup Grab as Public Relations Manager when the company first launched in the Philippines. In addition to her work at Blogapalooza, Ace also serves as …

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An Inside Look at the Austrian Video Landscape -- Sandra Their (Co-Founder & CEO, Diego5 Studios) 24:53

4y ago24:53

24:53

Sandra Thier is the Co-Founder & CEO of Diego5 Studios, the leading Austrian creator network and digital content agency. Prior to Diego5, Sandra worked as a radio producer for ORF and a news anchor for ATV and RTL. In this episode, Sandra offers an inside look at digital media in the German-speaking DACH region of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.…

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The Secret to Gen Z Marketing -- Timothy Armoo (Co-Founder & CEO, Fanbytes) 42:50

4y ago42:50

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Timothy Armoo is the CEO of Fanbytes, an influencer marketing agency that specializes in helping brands reach Gen Z audiences. Prior to Fanbytes, Timo co-founded EntrepreneurExpress, an online business publication that featured interviews with icons like Richard Branson, Alan Sugar and James Caan. In this episode, Timo shares the secret to youth ma…

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Embracing the Age of Influence (Neal Schaffer -- Founder, PDCA Social) 35:34

4+ y ago35:34

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Neal Schaffer is an international speaker, author, and consultant who focuses on digital and social marketing strategies. As Founder of PDCA Social, he helps businesses navigate digital transformations and grow their online audience. His latest book The Age of Influence explains the meteoric rise of influencer marketing and how brands can successfu…

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COVID-19’s Impact on Influencer Marketing -- Justin Moore (Founder & CEO, Trending Family) 32:50

4+ y ago32:50

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Justin Moore is the Founder & CEO of Trending Family, an influencer marketing agency that specializes in connecting brands with family-friendly creators. Justin is a serial entrepreneur who started his career in medical device sales before encouraging his wife April to launch a YouTube channel and later joining her in the business full time. In thi…

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Starting with Strategy: Developing Successful Influencer Campaigns -- Anne Dolinschek (Head of Nfluential) 41:03

4+ y ago41:03

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Anne Dolinschek is is the Head of Nfluential, a South African consultancy that develops influencer marketing strategies for brands. Anne began her career in event marketing and public relations before transitioning into the influencer space. Prior to joining Nfluential, she served as the Social Media and Content Marketing Director for Magna Carta a…

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Combatting the Loneliness Epidemic -- Alex Kruglov (Co-Founder & CEO, Pop.in) 51:57

4+ y ago51:57

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Alex Kruglov is the Co-Founder & CEO of Pop.in, a mobile app for interactive game nights. Alex started his career as a McKinsey consultant before going to business school and transitioning into media and entertainment. Prior to launching Pop.in, Alex worked at Fox and Sony and then served as the Head of Content Acquisition for Hulu in the early day…

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Music with a Message: Inspiring Others through Social Media -- Cameron Brown (Speaker, Coach, & Musician) 40:17

4+ y ago40:17

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Cameron Brown is a speaker, musician, and executive coach who empowers people to create lasting change. He has spoken at events across 4 continents, and his music has been streamed millions of times across 195 countries. In this episode, Cameron and I discuss how social media has helped him share his message with a global audience and magnify his i…

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Digital Racket Ep#1 2020 "Why Not A Beastie Revolution?" 31:39

4+ y ago31:39

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As coronavirus creeps in, we do what we need to do to stay healthy and sane. For me that's podcasting, so welcome to the first Digital Racket episode of 2020! Here's some free stuff: Moog app Devil's Cue Publishing free eComics 2 Months of Fangoria Online Keep local artist and bands in business by making donations - donate to the Metro Times! Buy t…

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Influencer-Driven Commerce (David Nicholls -- Founder & CEO, FlashFomo) 28:45

4+ y ago28:45

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David Nicholls is the Founder & CEO of FlashFomo, an online marketplace for Asian social influencers to create & sell personally branded products via flash sales. Prior to FlashFomo, Dave served as General Manager of Brave Bison APAC and later as CEO, Australia for WebTVAsia. In this episode, Dave shares his experience selling digital advertising a…

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The Magic Triangle: Creating Social Content with Celebrities, Influencers, & Brands -- Karyn Spencer (SVP Partnerships, Whalar) 50:19

4+ y ago50:19

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Karyn Spencer is the SVP, Partnerships for Whalar, a full service influencer marketing agency. Karyn started her career at a talent agency and then worked as Ashton Kutcher’s assistant, helping him in the race against CNN to reach 1M Twitter followers. Over the next 5 years, she worked her way up to VP of Production and then transitioned into talen…

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Creating Digital-First Entertainment -- Greg Kampanis (SVP of Global Digital Networks, Blue Ant Media) 33:56

4+ y ago33:56

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Greg Kampanis is the SVP of Global Digital Networks for Blue Ant Media, an international content producer, distributor, and channel operator. Blue Ant is also the parent company of Omnia Media, a gamer talent network that creates social content and podcast shows for digital and OTT platforms. Greg started his career in consulting then transitioned …

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Live Episode! The Intersection of Journalism and Online Video -– Christian Bennett (Executive Editor of Video Journalism, The Guardian) 47:25

4+ y ago47:25

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Christian Bennett is the Executive Editor of Video Journalism at The Guardian, one of the UK’s oldest and most trusted publications. Christian studied radio and television at Bournemouth University and began his career as a video editor for RDF Television. Since then, he has spent nearly 12 years helping to shape The Guardian’s video strategy. This…

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Redefining the Broadcast: The Future of Live Streaming -- Ari Evans (Founder & CEO, Maestro) 45:35

4+ y ago45:35

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Ari Evans is the Founder & CEO of Maestro, an engagement and analytics platform for enterprise live streamers. Prior to launching Maestro, Ari worked as an analyst at Goldman Sachs, a product manager at Zynga, and a developer team lead for Ultra Music Festival. More recently, he served as Founder & CEO of LessThan3, which created virtual venues for…

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