The Paris 2024 Olympics are set to transform the viewing and advertising experience like never before. As we anticipate the first Games post-Covid, the return of fans to the stands is adding an extra layer of excitement. Both in-person and online, it's shaping up to be the biggest event of the year, and possibly the decade. The game-changing stream…

Tune in to hear Jenn Creegan, the VP of Global Marketing and Operations at Microsoft Advertising, give an inside look at some major evolutions in AI that are changing the advertising landscape. Learn about the influence of generative AI and conversational ads on consumer behavior and digital marketing, and why sustainability and diversity efforts a…

Hear the Chief Digital and Marketing Officer of L'Oréal unveil their commitment to innovation in the beauty industry. From revolutionary makeup applying technology for those with hand motion disabilities to the deeper meaning of identity formation, this conversation will change the way you see the intersection of beauty and tech. Learn how, amidst …

Consumers today are accessing content across a wide variety of devices and platforms - from smart TVs to tablets and everything in between. This fragmentation presents both challenges and opportunities for brands looking to effectively reach target audiences. We learn valuable insights on how Comscore is helping marketers maximize impact by identif…

How does Vizio keep TV tech entertaining as there are more alternatives than ever helping consumers find a favorite show? The Vizio Group VP of Advertising and Data Sales tells all on how the latest Vizio tech keeps viewers engaged with AI-enabled curated content experiences. Doom scrolling is being made a thing of the past as Vizio machine learnin…

How does a 130-year-old company shape the future? By shaping the standards of tomorrow. Hear Dr. David Steel, Executive Director of UL Standards and Engagement, break down what UL does to ensure new innovations - from electric vehicles to autonomous tech - meet critical safety standards before coming to market. As David explains, UL brings together…

Did you know that your future car might become your second living space? Discover the future of transportation where your vehicle transforms into a personalized entertainment hub while merging safety, sustainability, and urban planning. As autonomous driving systems redefine mobility, automotive leaders like Panasonic are shaping this landscape. Li…

How much human connection can be created between anonymous users on the web? An entire community’s worth as it turns out. Listen in to hear the Reddit VP of Large Customer Sales discuss how an entire world is communicating on Reddit and fostering genuine connection and engagement. In this episode: Discover the power of Reddit's community-driven pla…

With their expansive reach, engaging over 95% of households in the US and Canada, Instacart’s VP of Ad Product discusses their latest innovations. Hear about their new AI-powered smart carts, their partnership with Google Shopping, and how they are elevating both the online and in-store shopping experience. In this episode: Discover Instacart's inn…

When Taylor Swift asks for her own virtual Christmas Tree Farm, you make her one. Learn how this CEO is revolutionizing online shopping with immersive 3D experiences just like that one. Imagine browsing through a virtual store where you can change the color scheme of furniture, explore a whimsical rendition of a flagship store, and even interact wi…

Discover how a global media measurement and optimization platform is using AI to ensure brand safety in the midst of high-energy periods like the Olympics and the US election. The CMO of Integral Ad Science talks about how AI is breaking down streaming services on a frame-by-frame basis to provide comprehensive brand safety, and why responsible med…

Farming can be a constant struggle in trying to find effective solutions to enhance efficiency and sustainability. Traditional farming methods can’t cut it in today's fast-paced world. Kubota agrees and thinks it's time to explore sustainable agriculture technology solutions that can improve effectiveness of farming practices and enhance productive…

Join us as we uncover how Pinterest is revolutionizing user experience with personalized discovery. Explore how their use of human experts in developing AI models fosters inclusivity, celebrating diversity in body types, skin tones, and beyond. We also learn more about Pinterest's mission, emphasizing mental health and promoting positivity online.…

AI's influence in creative work led to a recent strike by the actors union SAG AFTRA, emphasizing the critical need for protections and fair compensation. Hear the behind-the-scenes negotiations and the breakthroughs that will change the future of entertainment.By Consumer Technology Association (CTA)

It's not just about iconic Cheerios and Lucky Charms anymore. Dive into this eye-opening conversation from CES 2024 to discover how General Mills is transforming consumer experiences and shaping the future of food with AI, regenerative agriculture, and strategic partnerships.By Consumer Technology Association (CTA)

Roku is creating content that doesn’t feel like advertising by adding more engageable streaming content, curated sports hubs, shopability, and the launch of Roku City. Roku's VP of Global Advertising Sales and Partnerships Kristina Shepard explains more in this week's CES Tech Talk. A few key takeaways: (please put bullet points in front of each of…

Dive into insights from SVP of Kroger Precision Marketing, Cara Pratt, on how advertising, technology, and organizational design are shaping the future of targeted marketing. What's the real secret behind Kroger's mission to provide a curated experience for customers? Find out how they're not just selling groceries – they're creating a deeply conne…

We caught up with Blake Griffin and Ryan Kalil, the masterminds behind Mortal Media, while at CES 2024. Their unique backgrounds as professional athletes give them a competitive edge when building their entertainment projects. A couple highlights: They partnered with Billy Crudup on the Apple TV series Hello Tomorrow and revived a cult classic with…

Discover the impact of AI on diversity and inclusion efforts in the business world, as Omnicom's Chief Equity and Impact Officer, Emily Graham, shares her insights. Listen in to hear how Omnicom is training AI for good in this thought-provoking CES 2024 interview.By Consumer Technology Association (CTA)

NBCUniversal is disrupting the streaming industry, aiming to bridge the gap between linear TV and digital platforms, while navigating the ever-changing landscape of advertising and technology. Hear Mark Marshall, Global Advertising Chairman, discuss how the streaming landscape is evolving and how advertisers are changing alongside it.…

Explore the world of audio with Gayle Troberman, CMO of iHeartMedia, in this CES 2024 interview. We unpack the influence of audio as a mass reach medium and the innovative role of AI in content production and audience targeting. Hear how iHeartMedia's access strategy is reshaping the advertising scene and discover the trends shaping the future of p…

Technology is solving problems. Hear from top editors about the tech trends that will drive change and impact lives for the better.By Consumer Technology Association (CTA)

Artificial intelligence is leading the discussion across CES, with a focus on the technology's increasingly vast potential. But what does this rapidly advancing tech mean for cybersecurity and privacy? Explore the latest solutions for countering cyber intrusions through progress in privacy, cybersecurity and AI development.…

As digital health solutions advance, today’s health consumers can look forward to improved access, equity and affordability across the therapeutic landscape. The tools and technologies on display at CES feature the most advanced innovations that are making treatments more personal, portable and customizable. Get an insider’s look at the future of c…

As we count down the days to CES, we’re preparing for a phenomenal show. With exhibits, events and programming that will span more than 2.5 million square feet from the Las Vegas Convention Center to ARIA, the Venetian Expo, Mandalay Bay and beyond, we’ll welcome 4000 exhibitors in 40-plus product categories. The greatest minds. The most powerful b…

With a global workforce of 730,000, Accenture knows how businesses in virtually every market sector are getting work done, and how they’re investing their tech dollars. As Accenture’s Paul Daugherty explains, this mammoth consultancy knows companies’ backstories because Accenture is helping to write them. In this episode of CES Tech Talk, Chief Tec…

Kohler reveals the future of bath and kitchen technology in sleek products that also optimize accessibility and wellness. Discover the Kohler approach to unobtrusive, futuristic products that prioritize self-care and cleanliness. From voice-activated showers to touchless faucets and more, learn about personalized shower experiences and energy-effic…

A fun and collaborative space for every type of digital consumer, TikTok has also become a preferred destination for gaming enthusiasts. Players and publishers spend hours a week connecting with the platform’s gaming community and innovations. In fact, video views of TikTok gaming content exceeded 3.6 trillion in 2022, alone. According to TikTok’s …

What if you could customize and update your car’s features and operations as quickly, securely and easily as you can for your smartphone? That vision drives Apex.AI, a CES 2024 exhibitor that’s innovating software designed to simplify connection to consumer-ready electric and autonomous vehicles. This company is breaking new ground as an enabler of…

It wasn’t magic that allowed Moderna to launch its COVID-19 vaccine in less than a year. In fact, the company successfully designed its coronavirus vaccine with dizzying speed thanks to artificial intelligence. According to Moderna CIO Brad Miller, once the company attained the sequence of the virus, it completed the design for its highly effective…

Think of high-speed gaming and esports with almost imperceptible latency levels of about .5 milliseconds. Then, remove the wires and add virtually impregnable security. That’s what Li-Fi, or light fidelity, delivers. Now, PhotonFi is making the tech available in the U.S. With a host of applications and performance advantages over Wi-Fi and wired op…

The waves, the spray, the exhilaration that typify the boating lifestyle are within reach with technology Brunswick is applying to maritime experiences. The company has leveraged a range of innovations to become the largest recreational marine company in the world. CEO David Foulkes explains how Brunswick’s systems, sensors, joystick controls, GPS …

Can investing in technology for the good of humankind really pay off? Discover how companies that embrace human security principles not only contribute to a better world but also thrive in their markets. In this episode of CES Tech Talk, great minds from the worlds of diplomacy, finance, education and technology discuss how the aims of the UN-suppo…

With America’s 330 million farmed acres faced with climate and resource challenges, every seed is precious. Fortunately for Earth and its crops, John Deere is the champion heavyweight for sustainable and highly productive agriculture. Using robotics, artificial intelligence, advanced connectivity and automation, this company is constantly inventing…

What’s a beauty company doing at CES, the most powerful tech event in the world? Find out from the expert, L’Oréal’s augmented beauty and tech leader, Guive Balooch. He explains how the best beauty outcomes are far more than skin deep. Advanced engineering and chemistry underpin L’Oréal products so that consumers of all types can look and feel thei…

First announced at CES 2022, the Samsung Gaming Hub has taken gaming to greater heights in the cloud. Today, it’s a 3000-plus game platform where consoles and controllers no longer separate players from their their favorite interactive adventures. Now with partners including Blacknut and its 700-game library, Samsung has enjoyed a 13-fold increase …

The TV streaming business is booming, but its future is in question. With two strikes in the broadcast content world, and forecasts of streaming spends north of $45 billion, what’s really happening behind the scenes of America’s top entertainment medium? Untangling the opposing forces behind our favorite shows are two experts on industry intel and …

It’s coming your way, and to the highway. It’s an autonomous vehicle (AV) platform that will change the driving experience as we know it. AV tech company Mobileye is completing a platform that dramatically simplifies transitioning regular cars to operate autonomously. Hear from Mobileye SVP Nimrod Nehushtan as he discusses how far the tech has come…

Disproving the assumption that spaceflight is only for the wealthy, this episode of CES Tech Talk tells the story of spaceflight experiences for the general public. Imagine seeing the world from the heavens, free of borders and boundaries, then returning to Earth with a renewed appreciation for our shared global ecosystem. Watch to learn how two co…

For this entrepreneur, the American Dream came true in Eureka Park at CES. The year was 2020 and Shark Tank scouts were combing the floor, as they’ve done for about a decade, searching for exciting strokes of tech genius. When they met Robbie Cabral, they were blown away. This episode of CES Tech Talk explores how Robbie and his padlock innovation,…

AI is everywhere, and has been at work for years in our social media feeds, navigation apps and streaming platforms. Now, it’s increasingly helping businesses improve customer service, manage supply chains and more. As generative AI through ChatGPT, DALL-E and many others is grabbing headlines, investors are taking notice. Here to explain how AI wo…

With Warner Bros. Discovery, and its 28 networks that span digital media, attaining detailed data on ad impact demands a sort of alchemy. This media behemoth is compiling and applying data ingeniously across its properties to effectively connect advertisers with their target audiences. Andrea Zapata, head of ad sales research at Warner Bros. Discov…

From music to TV and film, Variety is all over what’s happening in the entertainment industry. Three years into the company’s Variety Intelligence Platform (or VIP, as it’s known to insiders), which goes beyond headlines to alert media businesses of developments in their industries, Variety has accumulated deep insight into what makes media platfor…

With the largest podcast network in the U.S. and Canada, SXM Media has a lot to offer listeners – and brands seeking to target audiences with extreme precision. The company has mastered advertising technology, or ad tech, employing it to steer advertising to better target audiences that creators seek while informing listeners in ways that entertain…

From cameras to hairdryers, shavers, headphones and much more, Panasonic has been giving the consumer electronics public what it wants, and needs, for 105 years. Now this global business is prioritizing sustainability with EV batteries and high-efficiency car accessories such as stereos. With American operations and manufacturing that span 60 years…

For broadcast programming, is there a right way to insert commercials into popular shows? NBCUniversal’s Yusuf Chuku says yes. As the corporation’s executive VP of client strategy and insights, he should know. Audiences shouldn’t just tolerate ads, but enjoy and appreciate them. He cites engagement with advertising on NBC Universal’s Peacock channe…

What’s the outlook for autonomous cars taking over our roadways? Are EVs and self-driving cars really the future of transportation? MotorTrend has been investigating, and credibly reporting on, these and other questions ever since vehicle tech first challenged the internal combustible engine we all know so well. The magazine’s president, Alex Welle…

A Web3 platform that fosters digital creative control: Priceless. This is the Mastercard Artist Accelerator, launched at CES 2023. Because Mastercard recognizes that effective marketing must be value-based and purpose-driven, the company created this Web3 creative collective. As explained by Raja Rajamannar, Mastercard CMO, the platform is intended…

With Super Bowl wins in 2022 and 2000, the Los Angeles Rams continue to demonstrate a champion mindset. As hallmarks of the team’s progressive culture, the Rams embraced the first Black contracted player, first male cheerleader and first openly gay player, and now welcomes advanced technology. What’s new, and how will technology further propel a te…

Metaverse means many different things to different audiences. Helping to give it shape for businesses, design firm Journey launched in 2022 as an innovation consultancy. Discover how Journey’s Cathy Hackl, the sector’s first executive to hold the title of Chief Metaverse Officer, guides brands seeking to break into new virtual worlds. Journey steer…