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Von Wien über Hongkong bis nach Berlin – Verena Titze hat eine beeindruckende Karriere hingelegt: MTV-Networks, Society- & Kulturjournalismus, PR – immer mitten im Medienzirkus.

On this week's episode of Here Comes Pod I was joined by Jon Farrar, SVP Group Editorial and Content at SVOD service Britbox. Jon's career trajectory has taken him from the mail room at ITV franchise Carlton Television to UKTV, MTV Networks, Universal Networks, BBC Studios and Sky Showtime before returning to the BBC fold at Britbox. Jon talks about the importance of putting the viewer first in every role he has had, why British programming continues to enjoy global success, and the exciting line-up of programming at Britbox as it seeks to conquer the US and other key markets. Enjoy this week's episode from our Englishman in New York and beyond!You can find Here Comes Pod on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon or most other podcast outlets. If you enjoyed this episode of Here Comes Pod please do leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to your podcasts

I'm joined by Alicin Reidy Williamson, Chief Diversity and Culture Officer at Yahoo Inc. and President of MAKERS, to explore the transformative power of DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) in corporate success and everyday life. With over 25 years of experience leading DEI and culture at top companies like Endeavor, MTV Networks, and Viacom, Alicin shares why DEI should never be just a checkbox, the importance of EQ in leadership, and the critical role of amplifying female leaders. We also discuss how parents can teach their children to value diverse backgrounds and perspectives, fostering empathy and understanding for a thriving future. To learn more about the upcoming MAKERS conference in Los Angeles from February 24 - 26, visit www.makers.com/conference.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SEBASTIAN KAHLICH ist Commercial Director bei „Mytic Myticket AG”. Nach diversen Stationen und Führungspositionen in der Entertainment-Branche, u.a. Jive Records, RTL Enterprises, MTV Networks, ProSiebenSat.1, landet er zunächst bei Ticketmaster und nun bei myticket.Wir sprechen mit SEBASTIAN KAHLICH über seine Leidenschaft für die Live-Branche, smarte Ticketlösungen für die Zukunft, hohe Ticketpreise für Mega- Acts, was ein gutes Netzwerk ausmacht, privilegierte Erlebnisse und wie er Big Brother & Dschungel – Stars zum Singen brachte.Es geht um dymamic pricing, wie es der Live-Branche nach Corona geht, den Ticket-Schwarzmarkt, Herausforderungen für Festivals und nationale Artists und den Support von female artists,Wenn SEBASTIAN KAHLICH nicht gerade an die guten alten MTV-Partys zurückdenkt, hört er am liebsten seinen all-time-favorite-artist Bryan Adams oder überlegt, wie er an Tickets für Oasis nächstes Jahr kommt.Bühne frei für Sebastian Kahlich: He´s HERE TO GET HEARD!Dies ist eine Produktion von SENTAHOOD in Zusammenarbeit mit THOMANN supported by SHURE.LINKS:CYBERWEEK THOMANN:https://www.thomann.de/de/special_cyberweek.htmlSEBASTIAN KAHLICH:https://www.instagram.com/sebastiankahlich?igsh=Zzk0dTdrYTE1YmNnhttps://de.linkedin.com/in/sebastian-kahlich-09131717THOMANN:https://www.thomann.de/de/index.htmlhttps://www.tiktok.com/@thomann.musichttps://www.instagram.com/thomann.musichttps://www.youtube.com/@ThomannMusicBLOG:https://www.thomann.de/blog/de/here-to-get-heard-de/ (DEUTSCH)https://www.thomann.de/blog/en/here-to-get-heard-en/ (ENGLISCH)SHURE:https://www.thomann.de/de/social_shure-gear-fuer-podcaster-und-creator.htmlSENTA-SOFIA DELLIPONTI:https://sentamusic.de/SENTAHOOD:https://www.sentahood.de/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To become a renowned and respected leader, you must possess a certain level of ambition. Your desire to lead is often guided by your vision and wisdom and your internal drive to take on multiple ambitious projects. This diversity of perspective can serve as your hidden competitive advantage. How you harness this energy will determine the sustainability of your impact.   It's important to remember that we can define our vision for leadership based on personal convictions. One compelling example is Douglas Greenlaw, a #1 bestselling author on Amazon, a decorated military veteran, former President of MTV Networks, and an accomplished adventurer. His extraordinary life story is detailed in his book, "Forged By Lightning."   Greenlaw served as the National Commander of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, USA, from 2018 to 2019. This organization is the leading Veteran Service Organization in the country and advocates for all 500,000 combat-wounded Purple Heart recipients in America. He also serves on the Board of Directors of The Purple Heart Foundation and is a Board Member of The Purple Heart Hall of Honor. Inducted into the Military Hall of Fame in 2021, Greenlaw receives the Silver Star, two Bronze Stars, and two Purple Hearts for his service as a 1st Lieutenant Infantry Platoon Leader and Infantry Company Commander in Vietnam between 1967 and 1968. He was catastrophically wounded in April 1968. Greenlaw is passionate about assisting veterans impacted by their military service. He understands the physical and mental toll that battlefield experiences can have on individuals and the challenges of recovery. Whether it's dealing with catastrophic injuries or the mental repercussions faced by many veterans, Greenlaw is committed to providing resources and support to those in need. He has donated hot meals to homeless veterans and provided warm winter hats, gloves, and scarves.   For more information, visit: https://thegreenlawfoundation.org/  Email: douglasgreenlaw@aol.com

As the television landscape undergoes a seismic shift with the rise of streaming platforms, cord-cutting, and evolving audience preferences, one figure stands at the crossroads of its rich past and uncertain future: Doug Herzog. In the latest installment of Jack Myers Legends & Leadership series, Herzog - former president of MTV Networks and the executive responsible for launching the careers of Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert, and many more -- shares his candid thoughts on the future of broadcast and cable television. This conversation promises to be a must-watch for anyone invested in the future of media, from executives to creatives and curious viewers alike. Visit MediaVillage.org for more of our content just like this!

Guest: Antonio Neves, Author of Stop Living on Autopilot & Keynote SpeakerShow SummaryHow do you break free from the constraints of living on autopilot and truly embrace a life filled with authenticity, intention, and self-awareness? Join us as we welcome Antonio Neves, the insightful author of Stop Living on Autopilot, who shares his remarkable journey from a TV reporter desperately seeking external validation to a successful speaker, coach, and father. Antonio's story is a testament to the courage it takes to confront societal pressures, find internal validation, and ultimately lead a life that aligns with one's true desires.Jon and Antonio embark on a thought-provoking exploration of midlife challenges and the quest for genuine fulfillment. They dive into why personal relationships often hold more grounding power than professional achievements and how societal norms can sometimes lead us astray. This episode urges listeners to recognize and address the signs of dissatisfaction before they manifest in unhealthy ways, and advocates for proactive change and the invaluable support of personal communities during times of personal reflection and growth.Throughout our conversation, Antonio provides practical strategies and daily practices aimed at enhancing emotional wellness and embracing change. From trusting your intuition to maintaining emotional health through exercise and genuine connections, this episode is a treasure trove of actionable insights. We delve into the importance of living in the present while planning for a future that truly resonates with our authentic selves, ensuring that success and happiness are not just goals but a way of life. Listen in and discover how to be the lead character in your life story, and how you can play to win instead of just playing not to lose.Guest BioGuided by his own journey of transformation, Antonio helps people face critical decisions so they can reboot, reset and refuel their lives. Antonio Neves is a best-selling author, coach to senior leaders, and international speaker known for helping people develop their personal leadership. He's the author of four books including Stop Living On Autopilot: Take Responsibility for Your Life and Rediscover a Bolder, Happier You (Penguin Random House), and the Founder of Man Morning, a dynamic global community and weekly newsletter tailored for growth-driven men who want to get better. Previously, Antonio worked for a decade as a correspondent in New York City with networks including NBC, PBS and MTV Networks. A former Division I student-athlete, Antonio is a graduate of Western Michigan University and holds a Masters degree from Columbia University.Key Moments00:00 Breaking Out of Autopilot06:40 Navigating Midlife Challenges and Authenticity14:47 Daily Practices for Emotional Wellness21:47 Embracing Change for a Bright Future25:53 Creating Momentum for Success38:20 The Power of Connection and Self-Reflection43:03 Embracing Emotional Wellness and ConnectionConnect with AntonioJoin the Conversation Enjoyed the episode? Subscribe to our podcast, leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and join the conversation on Instagram and LinkedIn with hashtag #HalftimewithJonConnect with Jon LinkedIn: @HalftimewithJon Instagram: @HalftimewithJon www.halftime.network

In this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, we're joined by the incredibly creative and inspiring Coco Quill, Founder & CEO of Whiskey & Woof Candle Atelier. Coco's journey is anything but ordinary, starting from her impressive marketing career with global brands like Yahoo Music, MTV Networks, Disney, and Sony Music. She eventually transitioned into the world of entrepreneurship, launching Whiskey & Woof in 2019—a brand that perfectly marries her love for dogs, whiskey, and unique scents.Whiskey & Woof has rapidly grown into a beloved brand known for its one-of-a-kind scents inspired by Coco's French Bulldog, Elle, and the joy of good company. Coco shares how her passion for storytelling through scent has led to collaborations with notable names like Kiehls and Sketcher's concept store, and how she's built a brand that's more than just candles. Tune in to hear Coco's fascinating story, learn about the inspiration behind Whiskey & Woof, and explore her journey in creating a brand that captures the essence of friendship, companionship, and creativity. This conversation is full of insights into brand building, the power of scent storytelling, and the challenges and joys of entrepreneurship. Now on The Kara Goldin Show. Are you interested in sponsoring and advertising on The Kara Goldin Show, which is now in the Top 1% of Entrepreneur podcasts in the world? Let me know by contacting me at karagoldin@gmail.com. You can also find me @‌KaraGoldin on all networks. To learn more about Coco Quill and Whiskey & Woof:https://www.instagram.com/whiskey_and_woof/https://www.linkedin.com/in/colleenquill/https://www.tiktok.com/@whiskeyandwoofhttps://www.whiskeyandwoof.com Sponsored By:Fabric - Join the thousands of parents who trust Fabric to protect their families. Apply today in just minutes at meetfabric.com/KaraGoldin.ShipStation - Get a 60-day free trial at ShipStation.com/KARA. Thanks to ShipStation for sponsoring The Kara Goldin Show!JLo Beauty - Head to JLOBeauty.com/KaraGoldin for a SPECIAL GIFT of FOUR FREE Masks and FREE Shipping.Shopify - Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at Shopify.com/kara Check out our website to view this episode's show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/607

Deb Whitcas is a is a two-time Emmy winning TV Producer who has worked in unscripted programming for over two decades. She began her entertainment career in-front of the camera at age twelve in her hometown of Philadelphia, PA and has since has produced highly rated national/international primetime and daytime shows for ABC, CBS, CNBC, FOX, MGM, CW, Universal/NBC, HGTV, WE, Style/E! Entertainment and MTV Networks. She is also a sports journalist with her The Blonde Blitz podcast, a sport podcast.  In this special conversation, I talk with Deb to discuss the Philadelphia Eagles, Los Angeles Chargers, The Blonde Blitz Podcast and others  The Blonde Blitz  Website: https://theblondeblitz.com Kenny The Sports Guy Podcast  Website: https://podkastplus.com/sports-leisure/kenny-the-sports-guy-podcast/ Twitter: @kenny_sports  Instagram: @kennysportsguy1  Tik Tok: @kennysportspodcast 

Deb Whitcas is a is a two-time Emmy winning TV Producer who has worked in unscripted programming for over two decades. She began her entertainment career in-front of the camera at age twelve in her hometown of Philadelphia, PA and has since has produced highly rated national/international primetime and daytime shows for ABC, CBS, CNBC, FOX, MGM, CW, Universal/NBC, HGTV, WE, Style/E! Entertainment and MTV Networks. She is also a sports journalist with her The Blonde Blitz podcast, a sport podcast.  In this special conversation, I talk with Deb to discuss the Philadelphia Eagles, Los Angeles Chargers, The Blonde Blitz Podcast and others  The Blonde Blitz  Website: https://theblondeblitz.com Kenny The Sports Guy Podcast  Website: https://podkastplus.com/sports-leisure/kenny-the-sports-guy-podcast/ Twitter: @kenny_sports  Instagram: @kennysportsguy1  Tik Tok: @kennysportspodcast 

Antonio Neves is back!  I could go on and on about Tony's achievements and here's just a short list! He's the founder of the Man Morning community! He's the author of the international bestselling book Stop Living on Autopilot Tony's an award-winning journalist (NBC, PBS, MTV Networks). He's a success coach for married professionals with kids! He's one of the best freeegin' keynote speakers in the world.   And he's an incredible husband to an amazing bride… and he's a loving dad to two beautiful kiddos! AND… as of today… he's a FIVE TIME GUEST on DREAM THINK DO! In the past… we've talked about: Surrounding yourself with the right people AND how to do that! We've talked throughs specific strategies to be a BOLDER… HAPPIER you! We've also dug into some of the surprising secrets of highly successful people! And… in the OG… one of the first podcast episodes I EVER recorded… we talked about how it's not about where you start… it's about where you intentionally put yourself. Whew… it's a LONG list and it represents some true GOLD.  I'll put links to all of them in the show notes… BUT lately… I've been seeing Tony get MORE done… on stages all over the country… on social media… showing up and offering up true wisdom and heart… AND I'm hearing about fun projects and cool stuff his family is doing… so I reached out and asked, “BROTHER… how are you getting all this done?” He shot me back a link to the coolest tool! It's a tool to help you plan your day… so you can have the best freeegin' day every day! So we're going to talk about what he's doing… step by step. So YOU can have your best day… daily.  It's not too crazy… if you know what you're doing!  Let's get to it! MORE ABOUT TONY NEVES: Tony's website: https://theantonioneves.com/ Tony's 1 PAGE PLANNER: 1-day planner Tony's “Stop Living on Auto-Pilot” bestselling book: Click here Man Morning: https://www.manmorning.com We talked about the surprising brain-health benefits of weightlifting.  Here's the study I was referencing: Click here EncouragerCON 2024 Mitch mentioned EncouragerCON to kick off this powerful and fun episode.   YOU might be wondering… “WHAT IS IT?!” EncouragerCON is our 2.5 day conference for “Encouragers.”  If you are a new or experienced Coach, Speaker or Content Creator… we want YOU there!   Click here to find out more about this incredible event! We'll introduce you to the biggest opportunities in coaching and speaking that are happening RIGHT NOW! Along with strategies that you can use… immediately! With Encourager-CON you'll be surrounded by your fellow Encouragers AND it will be 2.5 days of proven concepts, innovative new approaches, powerful stories and straight-up fun… so YOU can REACH more people… create more REVENUE and find ways to REST as you do! And… remember… use the coupon code: “DTD” to get a VERY special discount!  It's time sensitive though… so the earlier you use it… the bigger the discount!  Don't miss out!  JOIN US! RELATED DREAM THINK DO EPISODES: Connect with People Who Will help you Live the Best Life: https://mitchmatthews.com/372/  3 Keys to Beating a Mid-Career Slump!: https://mitchmatthews.com/241/ Don't Rush The Mountain Top: www.mitchmatthews.com/077  It's Not About Where You Start!: www.mitchmatthews.com/004    ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS: Remember… you can now check out Mitch's OTHER podcast called “ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS” anywhere you listen to podcasts.   It's specifically designed for Coaches, Speakers and Content Creators and provides a quick dose of inspiration, strategy AND… of course… encouragement! Find it on Apple Podcasts:  Click here Find it on Spotify: Click here Find it on Anchor: Click here Find it on Google: Click hereLET'S HEAR FROM YOU! It may not surprise you at all but I loved this convo!   Tony always brings the wisdom and the heart… and today was no exception! I'm curious (as always!).   What's something that stood out to you?  What's something that resonated?   More importantly… what's something you're going to experiment with as a result? I want to hear from YOU!   Leave a comment and let's hear from YOU! And hey… keep bringing YOUR awesome!!!

Send us a Text Message.Ready to turn your passion into a thriving business? On this episode of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, host Shannon Russell interviews Raquel Bruno, a former MTV Networks executive who took the leap to start her own entertainment company, Drive Entertainment Group. Raquel shares her inspiring journey from the fast-paced world of Viacom to becoming a successful entrepreneur, executive producer, and DJ on Twitch. Learn how she balanced motherhood, built a thriving career in talent production, and found true joy in her second act. Tune in to Episode #159 for actionable insights on quitting your 9-to-5 and starting a business that lights you up!SHOW NOTES:https://secondactsuccess.co/159Connect with Raquel BrunoWebsiteInstagramTwitch-------- You belong in the Career Clarity Collective! Figuring out what you want in your career often feels like a full time job, BUT you don't have to do it alone! If you feel miserable at work and need a change, join like-minded women in this membership. You'll get access to group coaching, masterclasses, and community. https://secondactsuccess.co/membershipReady To Quit Your Job?Ready to quit your job and start a business? Unboss yourself and take the QUIZ! https://secondactsuccess.co/quizGet the FREE Career Change Planner to help you plan your next career move!https://secondactsuccess.co/plannerBook a FREE Discovery Call with host/career coach Shannon Russell - https://www.calendly.com/second-act-success/coaching-strategyLET'S CONNECT!Instagram - https://instagram.com/secondactsuccessFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/secondactsuccess.coTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@secondactsuccessAll the latest - https://secondactsuccess.co/linksFREE Resources - https://secondactsuccess.co/resources REVIEW & SUBSCRIBE THE PODCAST!

Can a philosopher's heart and a commercial executive's mind coexist for the greater good?Ask César Couto Ferreira, a former DJ, MTV and Vice Media executive, and champion at the Web Summit in Lisbon.When you're enveloped in a world of bubble-like glamour, man-made fame, grand titles, and substantial paychecks, it feels too comfortable to make even the slightest move. That's a push factor.However, don't overlook the pull factor: a vision on the horizon, a voice that is uniquely yours, your own intellectual property, your legacy, your trademarks. César Couto Ferreira:César, now based in Porto, initially dazzled as a DJ and TV presenter before sculpting a prominent executive career at MTV Networks, a pillar of global youth entertainment within Viacom's portfolio. In the midst of the industry's pivotal shift from analog to digital media, he led the charge in launching operations across Portugal, Italy, and Greece, working alongside music legends such as MADONNA, COLDPLAY, R.E.M., and AMY WINEHOUSE. After his impactful tenure at MTV, César took the reins as General Manager at Vice Media in Portugal. He later took a creative leap from SABSEG to Brazil, where he co-founded Fabrica de Futuro, pioneering new frontiers in media.Currently, César is involved in business development at olio.is and Streamhub, continuing to influence the changing media landscape.Episode Breakdown:1:49 — Turning Tables: From Biotech Major to DJ at 23: Finding my rhythm in radio.3:34 — Dream Job Manifested: From MTV Enthusiast to Europe's Youngest Programming Manager.4:48 — MTV Odyssey: A 9-Year Tour from Portugal to Greece6:21 — Rein in Digital Sovereignty: Creating and Owning Your Intellectual Property8:50 — Moment of Clarity: Amy Winehouse's Death Inspires a Jerry Maguire Moment. Insights from a career-defining realization.12:51 — The Illusion of Glamour: The Realities of Working in Media and Entertainment.14:22 — Renaissance at the Web Summit: Fueling Portugal's Legacy with Global Talent.21:47 — Beyond the Hype: Reading Curiously in an Age of Social Media Noise.Connect with Us:César Couto Ferreira and Vince ChanChief Change Officer: Make Your Laws of ChangeHome to Career Mastery: Shift Your Career Gears on Your Own TermsHighest Rankings Since Launch:1 in Careers US || 2 in Careers UK || 25 in Careers SE | Apple13 in Business US | Apple || 24 in Business US | SpotifySubscribe. Inspire. Thrive.

Vinnie Potestivo is an Emmy® Award Winning Media Advisor who helps clients leverage their media exposure, find fame, and make impact. Vinnie is the Editor-in-chief of I Have A Podcast® and is responsible for discovering and amplifying the voice of independent podcasters worldwide. As a network executive at MTV Networks (98-07) he discovered talent and developed new ways to support their goals, pioneering the way brands and business owners could contribute to their public narrative by making them stars and producers of their own television series. Early hits include Punk'd, The Osbournes, TRL, 8th & Ocean, Wild'N Out, & The Challenge. Since then, he and his team at VPE.tv have continued to be well-trusted connectors who develop and distribute original content across all media platforms. Especially podcasts! You can listen to Vinnie dissect the creative process with some of the stars and creatives who helped launch his career such as Mandy Moore, Danielle Fishel, TJ Lavin, and Amanda Lewis (to name a few) on the award-winning "I Have A Podcast" audio experience which is available everywhere you watch and listen to podcasts. Contact Information: Website: https://vpetalent.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinniepotestivo/

With a more than 100 year history, movie making has a lot to teach us about collaboration and creativity in complex environments. How do directors bring together so many people with such different skills for months, sometimes years, to make a movie that holds together as a story that entertains and makes a profit? That's exactly what we asked Scott Rice, an Emmy-award winning film and television director, who has been teaching film at the University of Texas at Austin for 25 years. He teaches a course called “Script to Screen” with Academy-award winning actor Matthew McConaughey. We chat with Scott about how to get your creative process unstuck, how to find collaborators that amplify your skills and bring the right energy to a project, and the essential components for telling a compelling story, whether it's a feature-length movie or short, convincing pitch. Bio Scott Rice is an Emmy Award-winning filmmaker and commercial director whose clients include Mastercard, Subway, Vegas Tourism, Shell, Sears and the American Heart Association. He' s worked with talent like Glenn Close, Brett Favre and Matthew McConaughey with whom he co-teaches a film course at the University of Texas. He' s collaborated with agencies including JWT, R&R Partners, McGarrah Jessee, Archer Malmo, TM, Commerce House, Fenton and GDC. Scott's narrative work holds a staggering film festival record of 300 Official Selections and 85 Awards, including two Student Academy Award nominations. Comedy Central, CBS, Showtime, Hulu, Blockbuster and PBS have distributed his films. He has also directed projects for A&E, the Mental Health Channel, MTV Networks and Sony Pictures. Design Better “Office Hours” with Automattic: Dave Lockie This episode is sponsored in part by Automattic, the people behind WordPress.com, Woo, Pocket Casts, Jetpack, and more. Stay tuned after the interview where we chat with Dave Lockie, Web3 Lead at Automattic. Automattic is a fully distributed company with the goal of democratizing publishing and commerce so that anyone with a story can tell it. Dave talks about why he sees crypto as an extension of the heart of open source, and his perspective on how Automattic is a mission-driven business that cares about people's freedoms online. To learn more about working at Automattic, including current job opportunities, visit dbtr.co/automattic. *** Subscribe to DB+ (50% off) Subscribe to DB+ to get episodes a week early and ad-free. Plus, every month, you're invited to exclusive AMAs (Ask Me Anything) with big names in design and tech, from companies like Nike, Netflix, and the New York Times who will answer your questions directly. Early bird subscribers get 50% off for the first three months. Visit designbetter.plus to learn more and subscribe. *** Visiting the links below is one of the best ways to support our show: American Giant: Makers of the best hoodie on the planet, their clothing is American-made, ethically produced, and built to last. What more could you ask for? Save 20% off your first order with American Giant using our promo code DESIGNBETTER at checkout. dbtr.co/americangiant Uplift Desks: For people like us who spend countless hours at our desk, ergonomics are an essential consideration. A standing desk from Uplift Desk can help you avoid the negative effects of sitting all day by improving circulation and reducing strain. Design Better can get a special deal by visiting UPLIFTDesk.com. Use the code DESIGNBETTER at checkout for 5% off your order. Free shipping, free returns, and an industry-leading 15-year warranty. They're a great company. Methodical Coffee: Roasted, blended, brewed, served and perfected by verified coffee nerds

Jason Hsiao is the co-founder and Chief Video Officer of Animoto, an award-winning online video maker that makes it easy for anyone to create professional-quality marketing videos, even if they have no technical skills and have never created a video before. With the mission of empowering everyone to create powerful videos regardless of age or experience, Jason founded Animoto with his high school and Dartmouth College friends back in 2006. Animoto's certified partnerships with Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and the Small Business Administration give it unique insight into the changing social media and business landscape — which may be why more than 1-million businesses around the world are already using Animoto to create marketing videos. Prior to founding Animoto, Jason was a producer for MTV Networks and Comedy Central. Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejondwoskinexperience/ Website: https://jondwoskin.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: jon@jondwoskin.com Get Jon's Book: The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big!   Connect with Jason Hsiao: Twitter: @Animoto and @jason_hsiao Website: https://animoto.com   *E – explicit language may be used in this podcast.

Hello, Hello!    In this edition of Indie Talk, we have a conversation with the President of QYOU Media, Inc., Glenn Ginsburg. Glenn provided valuable insights into influencer marketing strategies for major studios and independent films. He outlined how his company executes large-scale social media campaigns for studios using top creators to drive awareness and engagement. The conversation offered filmmakers valuable tips for crafting grassroots marketing approaches and understanding how major studios optimize influencer campaigns at massive scales.   Topics Include:   Discussion of recent WGA strike ending and deal being reached between writers and studios Impact the strike had on studios' ability to market and release new films  Debate around whether indie films/filmmakers truly benefited from "support indie" rhetoric during negotiations as claimed Overview of Q Media's work focusing on large-scale social media campaigns for studios using influencer marketing Differences in marketing approaches needed for indie films with smaller budgets versus studio CPM models Potential for indie cinema to utilize influencer marketing by finding relevant influencers and paying flat fees rather than CPM metrics  Importance for indies of growing organic audiences online through engaged communities Insights into how influencer marketing works at scale for studios through creators and turning that content into ad campaigns   Enjoy!   How you can continue to enjoy MAKE IT content:   Subscribe to the MAKE IT YouTube channel. Subscribe to the MAKE IT Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Subscribe to our newsletter at https://www.bonsai.film/subscribe.   More About Glenn   GLENN GINSBURG is the President of QYOU Media, Inc., an award-winning media and marketing agency whose client portfolio includes Universal Pictures, 20th Century Fox, Sony Pictures, DreamWorks, Warner Brothers, and other leading entertainment companies, as well as Activision, Hyundai, Nerf, MGA and more. Under Ginsburg's leadership, QYOU Media has also become the foremost authority on brand engagement on the popular short-form entertainment platform TikTok. Ginsburg joined QYOU as an SVP in 2015 and has grown the company to over 40. ‍ Ginsburg's oversight includes QYOU's Influencer and brand partnerships, content development, and social channel management. In addition, he supervises building new partnerships with clients, leading Influencers, talent managers, and agencies. ‍ Before joining QYOU, Ginsburg worked with top-tier brands such as Disney, Marvel, and Universal, among others, to help them harness the power of social media stars and develop leading Influencer marketing campaigns that generate buzz online. Previously with Alloy Media + Marketing, he helped structure, implement, and execute Alloy Digital's YouTube go-to-market sales strategy. He worked across cross-functional teams, including sales, integrated marketing, planning, pricing, ad operations, social media, PR, research, and talent. ‍ Ginsburg's extensive background in digital, social, and convergence media and branded entertainment also includes MTV Networks, where, as a VP for several years, he initiated, structured, and developed Comedy Central's Interactive Sales business. His career also includes work with prestigious entertainment brands like Walt Disney, USA Networks, and Marvel Entertainment. ‍ A dedicated "girl dad," Ginsburg recently joined his daughter for a Taylor Swift concert and takes pride in rooting her on at tennis matches. He earned his bachelor's degree from Boston University and resides in Los Angeles.

Join us as we explore the career of Howard Shimmel across his years at Nielsen, MTV Networks, Simmons Research, AOL/Time Warner, Nielsen (again) and Turner Broadcasting.  Howard shares stories about how he tackled subscription pricing research for AOL/Time Warner, children's research at Nickelodeon and new ad format research for Turner.  It's an episode packed with life lessons.

Camera Ready and Confident is a rebroadcast of my guest appearance on Vinnie Potestivo's I Have a Podcast two years ago, shortly after the launch of Camera Ready and Abel. Vinnie is my dear friend, co-conspirator and Emmy Award-winning media advisor who helps people and their business get seen and heard. Vinnie and I met years ago when we were talent executives at MTV Networks.  Listening back to this episode I can hear how far I've come as a podcaster which is reminder that consistent practice pays off. In our conversation we take a trip down memory lane about our years at MTV Networks, and then get down to it with tips and insights on how to be camera ready and confident, including:  breaking through your fears breathing practicing out loud taming your gremlin developing the stamina to be on camera If you're looking for help with how you can be more confident and camera ready, please shoot me a note via my website abelintermedia.com. And be sure to download my free ebook, 12 Tips for Success On-Camera (And Off). Listen to more episodes of I Have A Podcast with Vinnie Potestivo at ihaveapodcast.com.

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Jesse McLaren is a Jimmy Kimmel writer.Show NotesJesse McLaren on Twitter - https://twitter.com/McJesseJesse McLaren on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/larenmcjesse/Free Writing Webinar - https://michaeljamin.com/op/webinar-registration/Michael's Online Screenwriting Course - https://michaeljamin.com/courseFree Screenwriting Lesson - https://michaeljamin.com/freeJoin My Watchlist - https://michaeljamin.com/watchlistAuto-Generated TranscriptJesse McLaren:If something just pops into your head on a Saturday of a story that, you know, you'll be talking about Monday, right? Like, I I did it. I got, I got something I know is like, gonna be really funny to pitch on Monday, right? So it's actually a little bit of a relief. It's not like, oh, I can't stop thinking about work. It's like, oh, and now I don't have to stress Sunday night or whatever. It's like, I know that, well, I'm gonna go into Monday with something I think is, is strong.Michael Jamin:Hey everyone, it's Michael Jamin. Welcome back to another episode of Screenwriters. Need to Hear This. I got a very interesting guest today because he's gonna tell us all about something I know very little about, but I always aspired to do when I was younger. This, this, my next guest, Jesse McLaren, is a writer on Jimmy Kimmel. And again, I like, yeah man, I, I just wanna know all about that. Cause as a child, I was like, man, I, that, that would've been the, the pinnacle. But I went another way. I went into sitcom writing. But, but, but, but with how we met, we were, I was walking the strike line outside of Disney and then Jesse goes, Hey man, I know you. And he pulls me over cuz he follows, I guess he follows me on TikTok or Instagram. And I was like, Hey, what do you doing? And he's like, I'm on Kimmel. So, welcome to this show. Thank you Jesse, for being here.Jesse McLaren:Thank you for having me.Michael Jamin:Yeah. I wanna know all about, and I asked you, I asked him you know, you, I guess I'll talk to you like how you broke in and you're like, Twitter. So tell me what that, how that all came about?Jesse McLaren:Yeah. I'm you know, like I, I've always wanted to work in late night. That's always been my end goal. And, you know, as aMichael Jamin:Kid, sawJesse McLaren:ConanMichael Jamin:AsJesse McLaren:A child. Yeah. Yeah. I remember like cutting school to see Conan. I, I grew up in Long Island andMichael Jamin:So you go into the city to see a show.Jesse McLaren:Yeah. I just remember like watching in between, you know, the the segments, just watching the people behind the scenes going like, how do I end up working here when I was like, you know, 16 maybe.Michael Jamin:Wow.Jesse McLaren:And then I always watch work late night. Yeah.Michael Jamin:And then what did you think about, like, usually you, you write a packet and you submit, right? Is that, but you didn't do that,Jesse McLaren:That's usually what you do. Yeah. I mean, I for Kimel they found me on Twitter. So, you know, after I, I started tweeting jokes and making videos on Twitter as much as I could for a period of time. I used to work at you know, for a while I worked at different TV shows. So I, I'm one of the, I think many people late night who worked production jobs first. Right. I used to work at the field, field departments and that kind of thing.Michael Jamin:Yeah. I noticed it. So you worked like, on, on Colbert, you did a bunch of different showsJesse McLaren:Right. Yeah. I worked on a lot of daytime TV shows, Uhhuh , kind of, it's actually kind of a similar structure, you know as far as how the show runs, but it's obviously very different content. Right. Michael Jamin:But why didn't you ever start writing packets and submitting, or, I don't even know how that works. Why, why didn't you do that?Jesse McLaren:Well, I did. So when I was, you know, I, I, my first, I, you know, landed a job that was my dream, which I worked at the Colbert Poor. Right. doing production, doing you know, the field department when he would travel to DC and that kind of thing. And interview congressman. Right. A series called Better Know A District. Mm-Hmm. . And whenever a writer job opened up there, anyone who was in the, you know, a PA or an ap, which I was, or anything like that, they would submit a packet. And you know, then starting, like, you get to know the writers and you start hearing rumors like, oh, you know, they're starting a new show called Larry Wilmore. Right. And, you know, our whatever. And you start submitting packets to whatever you can as someone who's not represented, but someone who kind of has,Michael Jamin:So how do you submit even if you don't have an agent?Jesse McLaren:Well back at that point, it was like, if you, you know, like you have a friend of a friend who's like submitting and they'll say, this is the email we're told to send it to. By this time it kind of becomes this like, network of just like, you know, so like, if you find out about a packet, you might tell some of your other friends, there'sMichael Jamin:A packet going on. So. Okay. Good. So how did you make, how did you have friends that knew all this?Jesse McLaren:I think that was from working at Colbert, you know, I was, I interned there, I applied as in when I was in college, I applied to be an intern at Everywhere, but I ended up at MTV Networks. Right. And you know, it was like my second to last semester I was interning at Nickelodeon mm-hmm. and like in a tape room, just like, just filing tapes. And I, and in the orientation I heard someone in the elevator go, oh, you know, I'm gonna be at the Daily Show. And that's went wait, that, that was a possibility, you know? Yeah. and in New York at that time, yeah,Michael Jamin:Go ahead. No, tell, keep going. This's just fascinating to me. Go ahead.Jesse McLaren:This the, the Daily Show and the Colbert Report were like the two shows under MTV that were actually a show that shot and you would actually be part of a production, you know? Yeah. so I applied to be at the Colbert Report. I think it helped that I already had an internship with NT Networks and I interned there eventually, you know, made connections there, which sometimes throughout the next few years, like if they needed a PA for the week, I would come by and that kind of thing.Michael Jamin:See, this is what I'm always telling people. I say, get as close as you can physically to the job you want. And that's what you did is as an intern or pa whatever it is, you're just getting close. Just so you could learn, be around it, hear from other people, and just make those contacts that way. Right. And then, yeah.Jesse McLaren:Yeah.Michael Jamin:And then when you're putting together packets, I mean, each show they kind of do, they kind of want different stuff? I mean, they might, they must say they do, they must say no, Conan's voice is this and, you know, were you studying the Yeah,Jesse McLaren:I mean, every packet's way different. I mean, the, at the time the Colbert packet I remember was like pretty intense. It was like, you had, you had that segment, the word Uhhuh , I dunno if you're familiar with the show, but that one. But it was pretty, it was, you know, a to camera on one subject and it would have all these editorial like voices through text, just kind of like shining in Okay. As jokes. But also, and it was kind of complicated, especially if you've never written for, you know, like it's one thing to write a page of monologue jokes, but it's another like, write an entire one of these segments that has to like, you know, be about a topic that needs attention and then it's written in a clever way and, you know, so, butMichael Jamin:So you're basically coming up, were you coming with any original stuff or just like, okay, here's my version of, you know, of that the word or you, or you coming with any new bits for him to do, you know what I'm saying? Any like, you know,Jesse McLaren:Yeah. Any packet I've ever seen has always been different. Some, so that show specifically, I think they really were like, like focused on what they want. Right. For the packets. Like one of these segments we do one of these segments, we do, maybe it, you know, I don't remember exactly what it was, but it was pretty much like especially cuz that that was show wasn't like monologue jokes. It was a character who had a very specific point of, you know didn't realize he was saying funny things like that kinda thing.Michael Jamin:Right. And so you turn you hand in these packets. It's not like they have a hiring season, they justJesse McLaren:No. IfMichael Jamin:You get lucky, if they, if they were hiring today, great. If not, maybe they keep you on file. Is that how it works?Jesse McLaren:I guess. I mean, I've never gotten hired from a packet, so it's like, I don't, you dunno. I think every show is completely different and I think every you know, I'm not entirely sure how we do it at Kimmel, but I, and I know they found me through, through Twitter. I know other people have written packets for them, but I, and so onMichael Jamin:Twitter, this is amazing. So you're just going out. What were you doing at the time? You've been on Twitter for how, for how long? How many years?Jesse McLaren:Like a while , I mean, I worked at like, so let's see, probably like eight years. I've been like actively really using it aMichael Jamin:Lot. And so every morning you, how would, like, before you get hired by Kimmel, what's your, what's your process for writing? You just come up, you sit down on the table, you read the newspaper and you try to bang out 10 jokes or what do you do?Jesse McLaren:No, I think it's more quality over quantity for that kind of thing too. Cuz you just wanna, I think the thing with Twitter is it's like, you know, but when the news story happens, this wave and you kind of want to get the funniest joke in there as early as possible.Michael Jamin:But are you ta Okay, so, but are you just putting it on your feed or are you writing it under el someone else's comment? Like a news, someone like newscaster's comment and then you, you know, to try to get their trafficked?Jesse McLaren:I think it, no, just writing a joke about, everyone's talking about one thing, you know, if you just have the perfect thing I'm trying to think of a good example. It's really hard off the top of my head. ButMichael Jamin:So you just post it in your, your feed, you give it a hashtag hope someone would search for it, hopes hope one of your whatever friends will follow you. Retweets it and it goes viral. Yeah. That's your plan, that's your, that's your plan basically. Yeah.Jesse McLaren:I think every social media's a little different, but like, especially Twitter, the whole thing is trying to get retweets. That's how something, and so how very quickly could have, you know,Michael Jamin:But then how, okay, so something would occur to you and then you'd write a couple jokes or just one or what, or as it as it comes, you just tweet it. And now did you have a schedule? Did you have any kind of discipline to this or were you just like, whatever came to you?Jesse McLaren:I don't think I had any discipline. No. I think with Twitter it's like, you know, it's in a, an addiction almost. It's just uhhuh. You'll be out today with your friends, you'll look down at your phone, just see like, oh my God, I can't believe, you know, just something happened. AndMichael Jamin:Okay. So you, you're on there a lot then basically you're,Jesse McLaren:I used to be on there very often. Yeah.Michael Jamin:Really. And so on an average day before you were found, like how many tweets would you send out in a day?Jesse McLaren:I don't know, maybe like five to 10 kind of. Okay. It's hard to tell. Yeah.Michael Jamin:And then some would get, but a lot ofJesse McLaren:It would also, yeah. And a lot of it would also just be like at work. I also worked at Buzzfeed for a while. Okay. So I kind of, one I in real life had knew people who you know, we followed each other on social media, but they had big social media followings. So they saw something, I tweeted a joke that they liked, they might retweet it and that would get me more followers. And then it also just working there really taught me a lot about how social media works and yeah.Michael Jamin:What, what, what did you learn that you could share? Like what's your take big takeaway?Jesse McLaren:Well, I think, I mean specifically with jokes and Twitter, I, you know, one, they all change over time a little bit. But I, I think Twitter consistently, like the, if you want a lot of people to see something you made, it almost doesn't even matter how many followers you have. But if you can get something retweeted a lot, it can kind of just work away brush fire where, you know, you might have, you know, 30 followers, but if someone sees it and retweets it and more people do it, it could, butMichael Jamin:Are youJesse McLaren:Creating a brand 30,000?Michael Jamin:Yeah. Are you staying on brand when you do this? Or are you like, cause it's one thing like, okay, this guy tweets out funny topical jokes every day and he is not tweeting out what he ate for lunch. Like, you know what I'm saying? Do, are you staying on brand? I'm a joke writer and that's it.Jesse McLaren:I don't know. Maybe, I mean, yeah, I don't know.Michael Jamin:You don't know. You're just going with it. Whatever was wor I mean, it worked. I'm just curious how it, how it worked.Jesse McLaren:Yeah, I mean, to me it was just always jokes and you know, I would also, you know, make videos or Photoshops just, you know, pieces of actual media, that kinda thing, Uhhuh. But it was always the goal of, you know, tweeting something and seeing as many people trying to get a lot of engagement with itMichael Jamin:And thenJesse McLaren:Hopefully something funny. Yeah.Michael Jamin:And then someone found it and then had, tell me how Kimmel came about.Jesse McLaren:I think, well over time, like, you know, I, the more I started realizing that this could lead to a writing job more than I, you know, I used to work at the Colbert Report, I submitted packets places, but that never really did anything for me. Right. Always, you know, never WereMichael Jamin:You frustrated? Were you frustrated by that? Were you upset or what, you know, when you weren't getting hired, what, how, what was your take on that?Jesse McLaren:Yeah, it's frustrating. It's also, if I go back and read one of those packets now I like can't do it. You know? So it's like, at the time I thought this is like the best interesting thing I've ever written. How could they not hire me? And thenMichael Jamin:Interesting. And really, cuz you've really grown and that just comes from practice, you think? Or what?Jesse McLaren:Yeah, I think, you know, it's any, anything that gives you actual feedback is really important. And to me, Twitter gave me feedback. I'm really like, you know, not comfortable on stage. I don't have that drive. I don't like doing Right. Performance.Michael Jamin:I asked you that if you're a standup and you're like, no, I don't want to, I don'tJesse McLaren:Wanna do standup. Yeah. It's like, I never no interest. I like the one, the few writers who doesn't wanna be on camera Uhhuh. But Twitter for, that's why for me specifically, it was a really good way to learn how to be a better writer just because you'd see what people actually find funny and especially once, you know.Michael Jamin:Okay. So then how, so someone, somehow, one of your tweets, do you know which one landed on the, on the desk of Jimmy Kimmel somehow?Jesse McLaren:I'm not sure which one. I think it might have been about Mike Ee.Michael Jamin:Oh,Jesse McLaren:Okay. I feel like it was like some kind of like, I tweeted something, I just remember I think like Julie Louis Dreyfus maybe retweeted it or something. It's like sometimes you would see like, oh, this person retweeted or tweet, you know?Michael Jamin:Right. Jesse McLaren:And then I just remember like within quick succession, like Jimmy and a couple of his writers our producers followed me like within like 15 minutes. So I don't know if it was from that tweet or if it was from, you know.Michael Jamin:And how would you, how would you know? I mean, you're not following your followers by the second, I mean, no,Jesse McLaren:I, I if it says like, when, like, I think when someone verified, followed you. Okay. At that point it would be like, before people were verified, they were like, you know,Michael Jamin:And so you noticed they followed you and you're like, damn, this is good. And then what happened?Jesse McLaren:And then yeah, I eventually they reached out and just said, Hey, when, you know, we would respond to know more about you. And eventually that kind of turned into an interview process, you know, once I expressed.Michael Jamin:But they didn't ask ask you to submit a packet though?Jesse McLaren:I didn't end up submitting a packet for them. No.Michael Jamin:They just looked at your body of work on Twitter and go, okay, this guy's funny, consistently funny. Right.Jesse McLaren:Yeah. I think, I think I kind of treated that week as my, or whatever it was as my packet where I would just consistently tweet things that I thought were in the show's voice or that they would maybe see and go, God, I wish, you know, we should have, we should have thought of that. You know, anything that I can think that they might think that is like what I really tried to do. AndMichael Jamin:Okay, so then they hire you. Tell me what your day is like. Well, first of all, are you working in person or are you on zoom or remote or now, you knowJesse McLaren:Yeah, we're in person.Michael Jamin:Yeah, you're in person. So you go to work, you show up, what, 10 o'clock?Jesse McLaren:Yeah, we start early at home and we write a lot of our jokes at at home first, which is great.Michael Jamin:. So you come in prepared. How many, how many jokes will you have when you come into work?Jesse McLaren:We will, you know, we'll write anything from, they'll always say it's quality over quality. Right. You know, they don't wanna have to sift through too many jokes just cause you wanna, you know so like, I would say that anywhere from 10 to 20 is normal.Michael Jamin:You feel good about it, you feel good there. Okay. These are, and then,Jesse McLaren:But it's, it matters. Which of your jokes get kicked. So in the morning then, you know, they'll kind of, I think Jimmy will go through all the material and at that point, you know, that's, that's all you care about. You know, you don't care about how many jokes you sent, you care about how many eventuallyMichael Jamin:Get. And so on a good day, what, how many of your jokes will get in on, on into the mono? You're talking about the monologue now?Jesse McLaren:Yeah. Yeah. I could someone told me when I started I've heard this from other shows too, people say like, one is a good day or is an amazing day. Right. That's something I've heard like at Colbert. And I think that kind of holds up. Like if you get, but it's more about, you know, it's not just jokes, it's kind of over time. Like, if you have one joke a few days in a row, maybe that's not great. If you have one day that was just incredible, you had a segment you wrote that did really well, you'd feel good. Right? And the next day you don't get any jokes, you know, you just be like, okay, well I had a great day yesterday and today I didn't get as many on.Michael Jamin:What, what do you do with the jokes that don't get selected? Do you tweet them or are they just go in the garbage?Jesse McLaren:I used to, sometimes I would tweet them, but it's, it just felt like, you know, you never know if a story's gonna come up again in some way you don't expect. Okay. And maybe that joke is worth revisiting. It's rare. You, you don't wanna read pitch a joke ever, you know, I'm sure. No,Michael Jamin:You don't wanna re No, you don't wanna pitch it again to, to, right. But yeah, I think you can retool it and change it enough to make it fresh.Jesse McLaren:Yeah. But also at a certain point you're like, well, this already failed some kind of test to this joke. You know? Right. Cause you never completely confident in a joke. You're like, well, if the show didn't want this, maybe it's not the best joke. So I've, in the past, a joke didn't get on, I tweeted it and it just fell flat and no one cared. And I'm like, oh, well,Michael Jamin:MustJesse McLaren:ThatMichael Jamin:Must not be funny. But, so if, when you come into work, let's say, all right, let's say you you put together 10 jokes. How long would that take you to, before you feel, okay, is it an hour work? How long does it take you to do that?Jesse McLaren:It's like they send out, you know, they'll send out topics in the morning. A writer's assistant who gets a very early will send out topics and then you send your jokes. And that's usually a period of about an hour and 50 minutes.Michael Jamin:But we'reJesse McLaren:The start out later. You can start out earlier youMichael Jamin:Know, are, when you, they say topics, are they giving you the setups of setups or they just say, we, you know, we wanna do jokes about inflation or whatever.Jesse McLaren:Yeah. Like here are like five, eight to whatever story, like five, eight stories that are good, whatever. Okay. If you have another story story, you think, okay, we should cover that. Go ahead. But it's like a good, just kind of keeps everyone grounded. At least we're all talking about similar things. TheMichael Jamin:Same thing. You see. That's interesting because like, I, I've tweeted a couple of jokes just as you know, when I had downtime, well, more than a couple, but whatever there I, I, I found if I went onto a website, I'm just curious what your take is like going on c n n or whatever, or, or ha Washington. Any website, New York Times, Washington Post go on their site and reading their headline or reading the article to me was not helpful. Cuz they already had an angle. Whereas I just wanted to get this, gimme the straight line. And so I would go into other, they would just like the news to, you know, you know, aggregators I the straight just gimme the straight line so I don't get any spin on it. And then I'll come up with a spin. Is that how you do it or no,Jesse McLaren:No, I think we just see the, the headline and to write jokes for something, you have to kind of think of every angle you can to see if there's something funny. So yeah, I think that usually works itself out because whatever the story is, you know, you're, it's more the headline and the facts of it that you're just trying to find any do youMichael Jamin:Feel you've gotten better at this over the years? Is it coming? Does it gotten easier for you?Jesse McLaren:I think it has gotten easier, but it's not like, oh, I get this many jokes on now as I think now, just the process is more I can recognize a good joke. Yes, I can, I can edit myself better now. Right. I can say, you know what, instead of saying sending these 15 jokes, I'm gonna send these eight and this is probably the best. You know, I think that's what I've gotten better at.Michael Jamin:And this is something that you do, even when you're in a b obviously when you're in a bad mood, when you're not in the mood to be funny, you gotta be funny.Jesse McLaren:Yeah. And it's, it's, but yeah, I, I just, I love it. I love sitting down and writing. I morning is my favorite part of the day and right know, I kind of like the way that it's, our day is structured where the most high pressure part is over with as quick as possible. Cuz once that's done, you kind of did as writers, at least for everyone else, the day is structured a little different, but for us it's like you have to really be on point in the morning.Michael Jamin:And how many monologue writers are there on Kimmel?Jesse McLaren:I think altogether we have, I should know, it's probably around 15 to 20 writers in general. Wow. But we're not split like other shows. NotMichael Jamin:Some other shows. Yeah. How do the, how do other shows do it? I cut you off. Some have monologue writers then what else?Jesse McLaren:I think like Fallon, I know had a friend there who was like, he was like, I'm a monologue writer. Like I write monologue. I think every show, you know, all these shows, I think every show kind of like figured it out for themselves. Yeah. So every show is a little bit of a different, like, universe kind of built around the same thing. But some of them are just, you know but some of them are separated where it's like, these are the monologue writers. These people write segment pitches or bits. But you kind of all do everything. AndMichael Jamin:So, okay, Seth, tell me what it's like. Okay, so you come to work now, you're given, you know, I don't know, whatever, 10 jokes. Now you're in the office and, and then what's next?Jesse McLaren:It depends, you know, with the jokes, you, if you, you also pitch any bits you could think of, like something that would just have more substance and be, you know producible. It's very important. You know?Michael Jamin:And that seems to be the hard part for me. How, how do you come up with that?Jesse McLaren:You know, I think that's what I was good at on Twitter is I think that's kind of what they liked about my Twitter. I would, you know, like one example I could think of that I think that they saw was Sarah Huckabee Sanders was giving it was like, you know, when Sarah Huckabee Sanders first started, there was a lot of attention on her. And everyone's like, who is this person? And mm-hmm. , she, I think she was talking about sinkhole under the White House. Do you remember? That was a story. It was like, I, I don't remember that White House. Yeah. It was like one of these things, like at the time it was just like, what the fuck? It's like there are sinkhole opening up under the White House and there's, you see like pictures of caution tape and there's jokes about like, you know, they're sinking into hell or whatever it is. But she said in you know, she was, I remember what it was exactly, but she was maybe saying there aren't sinkhole under the White House, but whatever she was saying, she was denying that this was a thing. So I, you know, am able to, I even used After Effects to have her slowly sinking as she said that. And then, you know, she like plummets through.Michael Jamin:But that, that's a funny bit. But that would've been, that would've gone in the monologue, right?Jesse McLaren:Yeah, I think so. So that, and, and, and that's something that but that's something I did before Kimmel. But that I think maybe got their attention maybe when they said that's the kind of thing we want, you know? Right. But that's what our show would consider. Like, a bit something that has some production to it that you could get that done by the end of the day. Mm-Hmm. . And the fact that I kind of knew I could do this myself, it wouldn't look nearly as good as our team cuz they're professionals. Professionals. Right. But I know that if I pitched that at the show, I know like, okay, we can get this done by four o'clock, whatever taping is today. ButMichael Jamin:You wouldn't on the show, you wouldn't have done the app. You wouldn't have done the, the graphic. Someone else would've doneJesse McLaren:It. No. Yeah. Yeah. So just helps tap the knowledge. Yeah. It just helps to know like, cuz he never,Michael Jamin:It's producible. Yes. Right.Jesse McLaren:Drives people crazy. Yeah.Michael Jamin:But do and do bigger bits, like any kind of, you know, do you also do like something that are more stagey with him or out in the field or whatever? Do you pitch that as well?Jesse McLaren:Yeah, I mean, those are you know, always a very specific thing. You know, it'll be like, those will be like an assignment. It'll be, Hey, by five o'clock, send some ideas for, you know, this actor wants to do something with us and they're promoting this movie where they're a fighter pilot or something. And you'll go, okay. Like, and we'll have them for two. Maybe you'll get, maybe you'll get something like that. We'll have them for a couple hours. Right. And so, and they can't change it to cost or whatever because they're becoming right from thing. You know, there's always like you, it's all restriction. Yeah. It's all you take, you take, especially in late night, it's like, what can we make the most out of, out of this? And yeah. And then there are some times that we do, we are able to do something that is time and production and people, you know, is a bigger thing.But, you know, for our main day to day Uhhuh , it's always thinking about making this producible. Making sure this is something that we can get done in time. Right. That's exactly right. You never wanna get them wet. Nothing where they have wardrobe change, , you know, like their hair wet. But now what is the, what is like the, the contract cycle look like for a late night writer is like how long? Yeah. How long is your contracts usually? Three years, I think. Which I think is typical of Yeah. Like you have an option. I would assume a new writer would've an option for like 10 weeks or something. No, and then, well, I think, I think it's the op It's that thing where you're, well, I'm on cycles. I think about like 13 weeks, something like that, right. From their side. Like, they can get rid of me every 13.That's the way I always, always understood it when I worked in daytime. That's how it was. Like, you know, not even as a, just as like a field producer or whatever. They had me on, I think the same exact situation where every 13 weeks when I was at like you know, Rachel Ray or whatever the daytime TV show was, it was like every 13 weeks they might get rid of you or you could yeah. You're outta your contract after one year, two year, three years, depending on what they give you. That kind basically pay, pay raise. Right. That's what that, that's what that means. Yeah. I mean, I think it's, you renegotiate, you know? Right. You, yeah.Michael Jamin:Hey, it's Michael Jamin. If you like my videos and you want me to email them to you for free, join my watch list. Every Friday I send out my top three videos. These are for writers, actors, creative types. You can unsubscribe whenever you want. I'm not gonna spam you and it's absolutely free. Just go to michaeljamin.com/watchlist.Jesse McLaren:You've been, well, you've been on staff now for what, five years on Kimmel? Lemme see. Yeah. Yeah. So you're not sweating it out every 13 weeks. The way someone who just started would be sweating it out. You know, I don't, yeah. I, I, yeah. I always am just like, so feel so lucky that I get to work in late night at all. And, but I can never, and and I'll always, if I have a bad week, I'm like, I'm gonna get fired. That's just always the way my brain just works. That's part of the way I motivate myself for good or bad. But it won't compare to that first 13 weeks where legitimately you're like, I might not be good at this job. I don't know. Cause I have no point of reference in how much collaboration is there with other writers? Do you have a writing room?We don't have as much of a writing room on our show in terms of like every day. Like, it's like we have a morning meeting of writers every day kind of thing. Uhhuh we just have our room just for like, oh, today we're just, it's more casual. Mm-Hmm. , it's more people have, if you're having a problem with something, you're just like, I can't figure out the ending to this thing. Whatever. Right. That's when you'll, we'll be like, oh, let's, you know, just bring it up today. And then there's a lot of just kind of casual. You just pull someone else in to something. You know, sometimes it's like, I have a really funny idea, I think for this guest coming up. I don't watch the show though. Like, do you watch this show? Does this make sense? Do you wanna team up with me on it and we'll both play together? Or that kinda thing. Yeah. Now,Michael Jamin:So who is it, I'm sure that, I'm guessing there's a head writer on Kimmel who reads all the submissions and decides what to give to Jimmy for his ultimate approval. Is that how it works?Jesse McLaren:Yeah. We have head writers who split, you know, responsibility. Yeah. Okay. And yeah, you know, because our show is so quick, you know, everything would be filtered through head writers or if it's like the show's starting in five minutes, it's like, just show him whatever, you know, if you need something approved for that night and he's in the makeup chair, maybe you would.Michael Jamin:Right. are you on the floor during taping or no?Jesse McLaren:Yeah. not often, no. I mean, our studio you know, I have just for like, I, I haven't too often now our our, our studio is a little cramped, so we don't really go in there tooMichael Jamin:Often, so, but you watch it. I, I guess in your office you have a live feed, you know, line. Yeah.Jesse McLaren:We, we, we'll watch it from, I mean it's, I'm saying this now because we just went through a pandemic, so we're still like, everything is still like very restricted and everything. Yeah. we're still like, you know, obviously you know, but we, we would normally watch it from like a green room in, in the building that would be like, you know, where everyone would just kind of meet up and watch the show.Michael Jamin:Right. See what works and what doesn't work.Jesse McLaren:Is there a posts the pandemic? It'sMichael Jamin:You know, do you talk about it afterwards? Or like, are you done once the show's done? Do you all go home? What what's next?Jesse McLaren:I think so. I mean, for the, for me, for the writers, like the staff writers, that's pretty much then you're just getting ready for the next day. Uhhuh you know I'm sure for the producers and other people on the show, it's a different story that, you know, but for us who have the easiest job, because we're our, you know, like I said before, the pressure for us is done in the morning. That's when we really have to get, you know, our ideas out and everything. Are there not as much sweating at that point?Michael Jamin:Are there many In my mind it's mostly a young, young person's game that there aren't, and I could be totally wrong about this, but there aren't, are there, are there many like people maybe my age who are still writing for, for late night? Or do they move on theJesse McLaren:Things? No, I think for sure.Michael Jamin:Oh yeah. Yeah. I mean, obviously Robert smis like the famous guy, but I, I didn't know like what kind of, you know, did these guys, did they bounce around from show to show? Is that how it works?Jesse McLaren:No, I don't know. Cause I think a lot of these shows are pretty like, you know the writer, there's not a lot of writing turnover. Some of them I think there are, but you know, where I've worked at Colbert and came, there's not as much turnover. And I think, yeah. The age ranges, you know, are pretty significant. You know, I think that at Colbert there's writers who have been there for since I interned there in 2008 who are still writing for him and Right. Michael Jamin:Interesting. Jesse McLaren:Yeah,Michael Jamin:So I mean, cuz you, I don't wanna,Jesse McLaren:I don't wanna name anyone as the old guy or something.Michael Jamin:Yeah, I know.Jesse McLaren:That's cool. Definitely different. Yeah.Michael Jamin:But they've been around the block. You must get their stories. Hey, what was it like writing for Jack Benny? I mean, you must, you must want to get their, their stories out of them, right? You know?Jesse McLaren:Yeah, absolutely. Like, yeah, there's writers who I, you know, didn't realize, you know, there'd be a sketch that I watched when I was 15, I thought was the funniest thing in the world. And you can find out that they, you know, my buddy wrote it and you're like, oh, that's so fucking cool. OrMichael Jamin:That's great. Yeah. Yeah. So your goal is basically that you want this to be your career forever until you're done?Jesse McLaren:Is that, yeah. I don't think it's sustainable, but it is. Like, I would just, you know, I'm just really love late night. It's like whyMichael Jamin:Do you think it's not sustainable though?Jesse McLaren:I, well, I just think it's tough. You know? I think it's so much of getting a job in late night is luck. No. So, and I'm a pessimist in general, so the fact that I've got this job, I was like, you know,Michael Jamin:But at this point you're proven. I mean, you've proven yourself. I mean, I don't know. I mean, I mean, I don't know. Right. You've, I imagine you've made contacts, you've proven yourself. If you were to start on another show tomorrow for a different post, you know I don't know. Like I I'm sure you'd be like, okay, I know how to do this job. Right?Jesse McLaren:Yeah. I'm sure. Like, it's interesting, you know, we'll have a guest host on over the summer and it'll be like a really wide range of Right. Personalities. Like RuPaul David Spade, an actor who isn't an entertainer in that way, who, you know, just were kind of like a movie star. And it's like, you'll see some people, like, your jokes just do not,Michael Jamin:They don't how to deliver like Yeah,Jesse McLaren:Yeah. Not that now how to deliver it. They just don't pick your jokes. They just, your humor doesn't match up with them. And some of them are like people. You are your comedic heroes and you're just like, ah.Michael Jamin:Yeah.Jesse McLaren:So it's, it's, and I think it's, it is a little bit of a diced role too. Like if you you know, matching your writer with your hosts sensibilities and stuff, it's kind of like there's a tricky thing there. So I think there's a lot of, there's a lot of like just luck that goes into ending up at one of these jobs and having it really, really click.Michael Jamin:Well, what would you, what do you imagine is going on with the James Cordon writers? Like when, you know, cuz obviously they're all, they're outta work. What, what do you think is going through their minds? You know,Jesse McLaren:I don't know. I mean, I think everyone has a different, like writers are all so weird people. They all come from like, not everyone is like me, say like, I wanna do this forever. Like, some people are like, well, I'm gonna go back into this business. Some people are standups and they'll go do standups. Some peopleMichael Jamin:Do you think some people wanna go back into like, like a corporate or something? Like some regular business?Jesse McLaren:Yeah, I think I, I feel like I've seen writers, like, especially from when I was at Colbert so long ago, just like, you know, end up leaving and doing things like in other genres, right. Children's stuff. Like, or just, you know, just kind of like, not necessarily stay in comedy day, late nights, stay in writing even. Right. So, I don't know, I, I couldn't speak for the court and writers and I think there was a lot of people who yeah, like had to stand up and do other forms of of comedy that, you know,Michael Jamin:Do you have, like, do you have a process or do you have a way of looking at the world or opening your mind to think of funny things? You know, is there, what's, how do you pro do you approach any, I mean, I have my own thoughts, but I wanna know what your thoughts are.Jesse McLaren:Yeah, I, I think I do things an analytically uhhuh or I, I, I, I write in the least funny way, you know? What does that mean? You know, when I, like when I first started at this job, I to have to, I've never had to like write 20 jokes in the morning, that kind of thing. And that, that was the main thing. I was like, I I'm not gonna be able to do it. I'm not gonna be able to do it.Michael Jamin:Mm.Jesse McLaren:And I would like literally write a post-it of like, ways to view possible, ways to get a joke out of a news story. Okay, I lost that post now. Like now I don't need that. But at that time I was like, cuz if I'm gonna need to write like three to four jokes out of just, and some news stories are just inherently not funny at all. Not only, you know, serious, but some of 'em are like, sometimes our topics for jokes will be the Dodgers are up in game two of the World Series and that's, you have to write jokes about that. And then the next night it's the Do Dodgers are up three in game three of the World Series and you have to write jokes about that. And it's like, howMichael Jamin:Do you go about doing that? What's, okay? So can you walk me through that? That sounds horrible. . Like, I don't know what's funny aboutJesse McLaren:That. Yeah, yeah. It's the thing. So it's just like, you have to think what cities are, what city are they playing? Also sports is my weakest area, right? It's like, what city are they playing? Okay la And you know, and you're just like, St. Louis, what can we make, you know, just whatever it is, whatever. If it's the NBA or wherever, like what are any associations between these two cities that someone, that there's some connection that you can make like, you know one celebrity who maybe lived in famously lived in just something, you know, and like, but something I maybe missed yesterday. You know, like it's tough. Yeah. Those are,Michael Jamin:I would think that's really tough. Like yeah, I, I might strike out on doing that. I really do. I really might. Like shit, I, I don't know. You're on your own, like, because I don't, you don't have a strong enough attitude or is it enough? Yeah, there's no, there's no attitude behind it. It's almost fact, you know? Yeah.Jesse McLaren:And if I have like two hours all my jo, most of my jokes will be in the last 10 minutes every time no matter what.Michael Jamin:Really?Jesse McLaren:That's, yeah.Michael Jamin:Do do. Where do you do? SoJesse McLaren:I think a lot ofMichael Jamin:Couch on the desk. Do you have a place you go?Jesse McLaren:Yeah, I'll do it on the couch or yeah. When I first started I was doing coffee shops just to force myself to like be somewhere Uhhuh . I have like, you know, I have a d d too. It's like any, you know, I have to really focus and I have to really force myself to focus sometimes. Cause it's so easy to just say, I'm just gonna like look at my phone. Or do you know?Michael Jamin:Are you able to turn it off though? I imagine like on, on a Saturday or Sunday big news story, you go, oh shit, this, we know we're gonna be talking about this on Monday.Jesse McLaren:Yeah,Michael Jamin:Definitely. And do you start making notes or you're like, ah, I'm off the clockJesse McLaren:, I'll make notes for sure. But that's actually really helpful because you know, if something just pops into your head on a Saturday of a story that, you know, you'll be talking about Monday, right? Like, I I did it. I got, I got something I know is like gonna be really funny to pitch on Monday. Right? So it's actually a little bit of a relief. It's not like, oh, I can't stop thinking about work. It's like, oh, now I don't have to stress Sunday night or whatever. It's like I know that well I'm gonna go into Monday with something I think is, is strong.Michael Jamin:So for you it's almost like solving a puzzle Sounds like joke writing.Jesse McLaren:Yeah. A little bit. Yeah.Michael Jamin:Do you have, do you do any other kinds of writing though?Jesse McLaren:Not much. You know, I do a little bit of like, just do, I've written like specs and stuff like that for fun to grow that muscle. Right. But really, it's mostly like joke writing and that is the, the main writing I do. And especially cuz you know, it is these, the job is a lot. It's demanding, you know, when the show is on, it's like, you know,Michael Jamin:And I noticed cuz you still post a on, on Twitter and TikTok a little. But has that fallen by the wayside for you? I mean, you're busy.Jesse McLaren:Yeah, I think a little bit for sure. Like one when the show is on on and you don't wanna tweet something that would've been Right. Funny on the show, you know? Right. that doesn't do anything for you. And, and to an extent, like, you know, Twitter was always my end goal was always working in, in comedy and working and getting paid to write jokes and Right. I've done that and, you know, so it's like, I doesn't really, you know, the more Twitter now is just more for fun or whatever, Uhhuh . But yeah. That's why, you know, when you ask how often you tweet, like back when I was really hungry for trying to get a late night job, I would be really, anytime I saw a news story, I would just try to get the funniest joke as early as I could.Michael Jamin:Right. You want Right. You wanna be first. Exactly. How do you, how do the, do you think the other writers mostly break in packets or unconventional ways?Jesse McLaren:I think all, all sorts of ways. I mean, everybody you know, it's like a, it's, I don't know who said this, but I, I I've heard, you know, someone describe a writer's room, especially in late night as like a superhero team where everyone has their own like superpower. You have some people who are just really good political writers and can be sat tired, really, if some people who are just really strong standups and can write like, you know, barbs and that kind of thing that are like, you know Right. Getting strong, like gross kind of jokes. And that's just, do youMichael Jamin:Feel your, what do you feel your specialty is?Jesse McLaren:I don't, I think, I think bits is what I always feel the most comfortable in. And, you know, that kind of thing of uhhuh doing something with video. And anything with's. Like, you know, if I see video, especially just having worked in TV for as long and that and that kind of thing, I just can know like, that footage of Biden doing this, we can add this toMichael Jamin:It. Right. So you think very greatJesse McLaren:Screen.Michael Jamin:You think very visually then what's the, what am I looking at? Not what am not, what am I listening to? What am I watching?Jesse McLaren:Right. Yeah. I think so. Yeah. And over the years I've, you know, gotten more into the joke writing itself and you know, I really love writing jokes, but I think the strongest area for me is definitely this kind of visual things. ForMichael Jamin:Sure. Now what's your takeaway when you write something and it bombs, they pick it and it bombs .Jesse McLaren:Yeah. That's always, and that happens. It's, yeah, I don't know. I think that with our show, the good thing about it being fast paced is by the next day you don't remember.Michael Jamin:Right, right.Jesse McLaren:Just the way, like there's, I've never had something over the next day. I'm like, oh my God. You know? And I'm just like, okay, well that didn't go great. And then you, you just avoid doing whatever that did wrong. If you could figureMichael Jamin:Out, are you hugely embarrassed? To me, it's when I pitch something and it bombs to me, it's funny. I'm like, I just like, wow, guess I'm diluted. But I guess, but do you feel that way too? Or you just, oh my God, I'm I'm gonna be fired ?Jesse McLaren:No, I never think I'm gonna be fired. Cause in the end it's like, you know, like none of us knew if anything like the joke was picked, like we thought maybe it would work. So it's more, it feels like it's not just on you. Right. And nothing's ever like bombs to like, it's like people are like booing, you know?Michael Jamin:.Jesse McLaren:That's funny. You like when people boo. Cause that's at least, that's fun. But it's never just like dead silence. Especially in that kind of environment. But you do have things sometimes that just don't work great. For sure. Like, you just, and it's always just like, we just didn't have, you know, it's like, let's make a movie trailer for the new Guardians, the Galaxy, but we'll make it like, and it's just like, all right, that's not gonna look that great if we're gonna have it done in three hours. Yeah.Michael Jamin:Right, right.Jesse McLaren:I think we could do it and just doesn't quite work. It is like, should have worked, but, you know, maybe it just, if it needed another hour love or, but who'sMichael Jamin:Doing, I mean, are you, do you have a producer that you generally work with? Because that would be the producer's job is to put something like that together, right?Jesse McLaren:Yeah. I mean, as a writer you oversee that kind of stuff with directors and producers. Oh, okay. And it's always like, you know, you know, if something wasn't ready for error, you wouldn't air it. Like, if there's no Right, you know, you do make those determinations, sometimes you will say, Hey, you know what, we have an hour left on this. It's not gonna make it like, it's not worth, let's make, let's say this for tomorrow. Or just didn't work.Michael Jamin:Do you have advice for, for people trying to, who would either wanna break in or try to become good joke writers or what, you know, what are your, what advice, wisdom can you share?Jesse McLaren:I, you know, for me it's like, you know, this, the advice I got you know, when I was at Colbert, someone, they read my packet and that was a really nice thing that they did for their staff members. Mm-Hmm. If you're like a PA and you submit a packet, they at least read it and give you some feedback. One thing they said is they, they told me is find a way to get feedback. Do stand up, find a way where you're actually reading these jokes yourself, Uhhuh yourself. And, you know, for me, I think that, you know and I'm sure like any standup comedian would roll their eyes at this, but for me, that was Twitter because that is the place where I figured out I got reception. If a joke was really bad, if it was really funny, I would at least get some kind of like, okay, this is, this kind of joke is funnier.You know? And I think just forcing yourself to get some feedback finding yourself, whether that's performing live or some way on the internet like I did. Finding a way that you have to actually be accountable for your jokes. And it's not just throwing them out into a void. Mm-Hmm. . Because, you know, I think that's why when I wrote packets when I was a lot younger, I thought there was the funniest thing in the world. How could they not hire me? And I read it now and I'm like, yeah, of course they didn't hire me. Yeah.Michael Jamin:Right.Jesse McLaren:This is really good,Michael Jamin:You know? Cause since you, you mentioned it, I I dunno if you heard of my, my first job, I worked with a guy named Marsh McCall, who was the head writer on Conan. I think that's season one. Have you heard of him?Jesse McLaren:Marsh? Michael Jamin:Well, he died a few years ago, but Oh,Jesse McLaren:Okay. Yeah.Michael Jamin:But he was the head writer. He was the head writer in Conan. He gave me some great advice for joke writing when I was on Just shoot me the first season. And he said, if everyone's going this way to get to the joke, go that way. You know what I'm saying? Like, don't try to, whatever path it looks like is the natural way to get the laugh, find somewhere else, because you're never gonna, everyone else is going that way. They'll be, they're gonna beat you. You gotta find your own path. Do you think that, do you think the same way?Jesse McLaren:No, I don't think that, I mean, I, I think that's good advice, but I think for someone as for someone like me, I wouldn't see that until after the fact. I would write jokes first and then when I edit it, you know, like, like I said, I think I've gotten better at editing. That's when I would maybe see that of like, I just know that this is a good joke.Michael Jamin:But, you know, well, let me see this though, because sometimes I, sometimes on social media, someone will say something and I'm like, oh, I got the perfect response. And then I'll scroll down the comments and I'll see, has anyone said this yet? Yeah. And if someone's already said it, I feel embarrassed for myself. At first I feel relieved that I didn't write it down and embarrassed that I, that I didn't do better than that. You know?Jesse McLaren:Yeah. Yeah. And I think that's why Well, that's why I'd always be after. Yeah. And after a while you start to like, just know that that's gonna be that thing. Like something happens, you know, you already know before you look in the replies, everyone's already made this joke for sure.Michael Jamin:Yes. Right. And so you gotta Yeah. If, if it's that easy, don't do it. Find , but Yeah.Jesse McLaren:And, but sometimes it's like, it's just clearly it's that, it's that because it's the funniest joke and it's like, you know it's unavoidable almost sometimes. Right. You know, when, you know, I think about things like, things like, you know, the Rudy Giuliani landscape, four Seasons, landscaping things. Like, there was just some things that were like, you know everyone was making the same jokes, but you just kind of had to because it just kind of called for it.Michael Jamin:Right.Jesse McLaren:But yeah, for the most part, I think that I just try to, you know, I'll write eight jokes for something, six of which aren't even like, like, would be embarrassing if everyone even read it. It's just like trying to just get some kind of thought out. Right. And you have two and maybe one out of the two you're like, I think that's the strong point of view. That's something that no one else would've thought of orMichael Jamin:Right. So sometimes just you, you actually have to just write it down. Yeah. And move on to the next one and then edit yourself later just so that you can get to the joke. Right. Just so you can find it.Jesse McLaren:Yeah. I'll do a lot of just vomit of like, like just write eight, just thoughts about this story. Right. Even if they're not, especially if they're not playing, just write anything you want. And then, you know, sometimes just that statement is the, is the joke or, you know, but yeah.Michael Jamin:It's so interesting. Yeah. Jesse tell people, I wanna thank you so much for, for giving me all your time. I think I, this to me is so interesting. I, I'm fascinated by what you guys do. It's a world I know nothing about. So, but, but tell people how they can follow you or find you on, you know, social media if they wanna be. I think you're gonna get a bunch of new fans now.Jesse McLaren:Oh, well, yeah. I'm Nick, Jesse on Twitter. As long as we're still all on Twitter and yeah. And that's, you know, that's pretty much where I post most things. Do,Michael Jamin:Do you worry about that going? Yeah, as long as we're still on Twitter. I mean, do you worry about starting from scratch if we all decide to go to some other platform?Jesse McLaren:I did it first, but now at this point I'm just like, let's just do it. YouMichael Jamin:Think, why do you feel that way?Jesse McLaren:I don't know. Cause I think when we go to a new thing like Blue Sky, you start toing. Oh, the people I like find me and I find them, you know?Michael Jamin:But Are you on Blue Sky? Not yet. You I am,Jesse McLaren:I am on Blue Sky. You gotMichael Jamin:Preapproved because it's hard to get approved.Jesse McLaren:Yeah, I shamelessly tweeted I does anyone have a Blue Sky code? See exactly what it, I don't know what my name is on it, but I think it's just Mick, Jesse on that too, by . Does anyone have a Blue Sky Code? And one person messaged me and was like, I do. And then I, I got on that way.Michael Jamin:And they gave you their code?Jesse McLaren:Yeah. I, I just don't know how the invite codes work on Blue Sky. And like, I had, like, it says under your name, like in by code, then it says zero. And then like, after like a couple weeks now it says I have one. And I'm like, oh, I have one now. Wow. Like, I'm giving that to my wife or like, you know, whoever wanted one,Michael Jamin:Whoever wants one. But you're not, you're not really on it yet, or are you?Jesse McLaren:I, yeah, some, yeah, a little bit. Yeah. But it's, it's pretty good. It's like the most closest. It's the closest to Twitter. I think I've, we've found.Michael Jamin:But you're not worried, I mean, you don't have nearly as many followers on Blue Sky as you do on Twitter,Jesse McLaren:Right? Yeah. But at the same time, it's like the Twitter followers. Like I have over a million followers and I feel like if you tweet something that's not funny, it still gets like 11 likes and that's it. You know, like it's kind ofMichael Jamin:Of what On, on, on Twitter you mean?Jesse McLaren:Yeah. I think that like really theMichael Jamin:People have disappeared.Jesse McLaren:Yeah. Or just that, that's just always the way it is. Like, it's like, I think it, the algorithm, the way it works just to like, it shows the tweet to like X amount of people, 10 people. If none of them engage with Right. People look at it or care, then it just doesn't show it to more people. Right. So I think, you know, I don't know. I think that, so it's just as long as you have a network of funny people and if that's what you wanna do comedy you have funny people that follow you and you follow them back. And then I think if you move to a new platform, you could still find a good audience to like, share funny things.Michael Jamin:Interesting. Right. Okay. Yeah. So again, you're making a case for getting out there, you know, making friends with people and, and getting close to the job you want. Yeah. Yeah.Jesse McLaren:Right. Yeah. And yeah, and, and working in TV really helped too. For sure. Yeah. Right. Yeah.Michael Jamin:Yeah. Exactly. You started at the bottom. Good for you. I'm impressed, Jesse, you, you did it . Yeah,Jesse McLaren:You did it well. Yeah, it was nice meeting you on the picket line and it was a pleasure. I recognize you from TikTok cause I think you come up in my algorithm all the time. Cause I'm always looking at any kind of screenwriting or comedy things. So you'll pop up and I say, oh, I know that.Michael Jamin:That's great man. I want to thank you again so much for taking your time. It was a great talk. I really appreciate this. All rightJesse McLaren:Everyone. Yeah. Thank you for having me on.Michael Jamin:Thank you. Big round of applause for Jesse. Go follow him on TikTok or Twitter to anywhere. We'll see wherever, wherever he goes next. . Wherever it is. All right, buddy. Thank you so much. Great talk everyone. Until next week, keep following me. I post check out my newsletter, Michael jamon.com/watch list from, have my best my content sent to you. All right. Until next week keep writing. Thanks.Phil Hudson:This has been an episode of Screenwriters Need to Hear This with Michael Jamin and Phil Hudson. If you're interested in learning more about writing, make sure you register for Michael's monthly webinar michaeljamin.com/webinar.If you found this podcast helpful, consider sharing it with a friend and leaving us a five star review on iTunes.For free screenwriting tips, follow Michael Jamin on social media @MichaelJaminWriter.You can follow Phil Hudson on social media @PhilAHudson. This podcast was produced by Phil Hudson. It was edited by Dallas Crane. Music by Ken Joseph. Until next time, keep writing.

Vinnie Potestivo started off in the casting department at MTV in New York City, and he went on to be a talent executive at the network working with the biggest names in music to develop their personal brands through original content. I am talking about Mandy Moore, Ashton Kutcher, Jessica Simpson, TJ Lavin, and Lauren Conrad, just to name a few. Vinnie is now an Emmy Award-winning media brand advisor and personal brand strategist running his own company Vinnie Potestivo Entertainment and hosting the I Have A Podcast podcast. Host Shannon Russell and Vinnie began their careers in television production together at this iconic network in Times Square, and they share stories from back in the day and how the media industry has evolved over the past few decades. Shannon and Vinnie discuss how friendships in show business really do exist, and it's because of these relationships that careers are launched, entertainment is created, and brands are built to create unimaginable success. Take a listen to Episode #86 of the Second Act Success Career Podcast!SHOW NOTEShttps://secondactsuccess.co/86Connect with Vinnie Potestivo:Website - https://vpetalent.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinniepotestivo/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vinniepotestivo/Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-have-a-podcast-by-vinnie-potestivo/id1498882091Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/VPEtalentYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/vpetv-------TAKE THE QUIZ!Is Now The Right Time To Change Careers? Take the Quiz! https://secondactsuccess.co/quizBook a FREE Discovery Call with host/career coach Shannon Russell - https://www.calendly.com/second-act-success/coaching-strategyBe a Guest For an On-Air Coaching Episode of the Podcast -https://airtable.com/shr3X7F3kHTi28G8ULET'S CONNECT!Instagram - https://instagram.com/secondactsuccessFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/secondactsuccess.coTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@secondactsuccessAll the latest - https://secondactsuccess.co/links REVIEW & SUBSCRIBE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/second-act-success/id1617274364 JOIN THE NEWSLETTER:https://secondactsuccess.co Career Coaching with Shannon Russell - https://secondactsuccess.co/coaching

Bob Pittman is Chairman and CEO of iHeartMedia, Inc., the number one audio company in America. With over a quarter billion monthly listeners, iHeartMedia has a greater reach than any other media company in the US. The company's leadership position in audio extends across multiple platforms, including 850 live broadcast stations, its iHeartRadio digital radio service, influencers, social, branded live music events, and podcasts as the #1 commercial podcast publisher. Bob is the co-founder and programmer who led the team that created MTV. He has led some well-known transformations in television, music, real estate, internet and audio as CEO of MTV Networks, AOL Networks, Six Flags Theme Parks, Quantum Media, Century 21 Real Estate and Time Warner Enterprises and as COO of America Online, Inc. and later AOL Time Warner. He has also been inducted into both the Advertising Hall of Fame and the Broadcasting and Cable Hall of Fame; He received AdWeek's first ‘Media Visionary' award, was named one of Advertising Age's "50 Pioneers and Visionaries of TV" and "10 Marketers Who Changed American Culture”; He was also recognized as one of Life Magazine's “Five Original Thinkers of the 80s” as well as the eighth of Life Magazine's “50 Most Influential Boomers.” Can you tell us about your childhood and how it influenced your career path? What was the biggest challenge you faced in launching MTV, and how did you overcome it? How did you come up with the idea for iHeart Media, and what was your vision for the company? What has been the most rewarding experience of your career so far? Can you share a story about a time when you faced failure, and how you bounced back from it? How have you managed to stay relevant and adapt to changing media landscapes over the years? What advice would you give to aspiring entrepreneurs who are just starting out? How do you balance your personal life with the demands of your career? What legacy do you hope to leave behind with your work in media and entertainment? What are your future plans for iHeart Media, and how do you see the company evolving in the coming years? What are the most important lessons you've learned in your career, and how have they shaped your leadership style? Can you talk about a particular project or initiative that you're particularly proud of? How do you stay motivated and inspired to keep pushing boundaries and pursuing new ideas? Can you tell us about a time when you had to make a tough decision, and how you approached it? What do you think are the biggest challenges facing the media industry today, and how can they be addressed? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamechangerslive/support

128. Pooja Midha - Giving and Creating Opportunities for Others “It is about giving and creating opportunity for others, and that opportunity can come through the literal opportunity you give them, it could come through the feedback that you give them…the context that you give them…,the kindness you give them…that unleashes their greatness. All those things are about giving and creating opportunities for others.” - Pooja Midha Guest Bio: Pooja Midha serves as Executive Vice President and General Manager for Effectv, the advertising sales division of Comcast Cable.  In this position, she oversees the company P&L and a national team spanning all sales and sales development, operations, technology, product, data innovation and insights, and customer experience. Pooja is also responsible for driving growth in addressable, multi-screen and audience-based advertising.  Pooja was formerly chief growth officer for Comcast Advertising. In that role, she led global marketing across the division, which includes FreeWheel, a global technology platform for the TV advertising industry, and Effectv, as well as Effectv's sales development function. In addition to strengthening each unit's brand and differentiated value, she worked with the leadership team to enhance the company's products and solutions within a shifting, multi-screen landscape, emphasizing data and customer value.  She brings more than 20 years of experience in the media and advertising sector, with a track record of transforming businesses; creating new and innovative models; developing brands, partnerships and talent; and exceeding revenue goals.  Previously, Pooja served as president of advertising technology company true[X]. There, she was credited with leading the company through two acquisitions while also exceeding business goals, expanding its industry leading product suite, and growing true[X]'s advertiser, premium publisher and technology partnerships.  Prior to joining true[X], Pooja was senior vice president, digital ad sales and operations for the ABC Television Network. In this role, she created and led the network's digital sales vision and managed its digital sales, planning, and operations teams. Pooja and her team also spearheaded the development of several new video offerings, including programmatic and addressable advertising, major platform partnerships and new products around social, custom ads and branded content.  Before joining ABC, Pooja held a variety of senior sales and marketing roles at ViacomCBS (now Paramount), in both a domestic and global capacity, including positions at MTV Networks, MTV Networks International and Nickelodeon. She started her career in ad sales at Dow Jones & Company.  Pooja has spoken at several major industry conferences, including Cannes Lions and Advertising Week. Adweek named her a 2016 “Young Influencer,” Cynopsis spotlighted Pooja as one of its 2017 “Top Women in Digital: Industry Leader,” Broadcasting & Cable recognized her as a 2021 “Wonder Woman” and Multichannel News honored her as a “Woman to Watch” in 2019 and a “Wonder Woman in Streaming” in 2021. She is also a recipient of the IAB's 2018 Sales & Service Excellence Awards and ANA Business Marketing's “Communicator of the Year” 2022.  A noted industry thought leader, Pooja has been quoted and featured in several major media outlets, such as The New York Times, Advertising Age, Adweek, AdExchanger, Beet.TV, Variety and more.  She holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Business and Psychology from Lehigh University and a Master of Business Administration from Columbia Business School. Pooja also completed the National Association of Multi-Ethnicity in Communications (NAMIC) Executive Leadership Development Program from UCLA's Anderson School of Management. A mother of two, she resides with her family in New York.  R.O.G. Takeaway Tips: Explain the why behind an assignment, feedback, projects, initiatives  Be clear, honest, and fair with your feedback Ask people what they think to encourage them to share their ideas  Don't assume you know everything Give and create exposure opportunities for others Listen and ask quality questions Make sure there are seats at the table or expand the table Unleash greatness Resources: Pooja Midha on Instagram (@missmidha) Pooja Midha Speaker Profile — MCN Wonder Women 2021 "Pooja Midha Joins Comcast Advertising, Following Her "North Star" to TV Transformation" from BeetTV "Navigating Your Career in the Evolving Media Industry" by Pooja Midha "Pooja Midha To Oversee Comcast's Effectv Ad-Sales Unit" by Brian Steinberg Coming Next: Episode 129, Building Bridges Coaching Tips for Generous Leaders with Shannon Cassidy. Credits: Pooja Midha, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc.

Vinnie Potestivo is an Emmy® Award-winning Brand Advisor who grows personal brands & founder-led businesses by getting them get seen, heard, and known by scaling content and media reach. Vinnie is the Founding Editor-in-Chief of I Have A Podcast® and Host of LinkedIn Presents: I Have A Podcast® - a podcast that examines the Creator Economy with guests like Mandy Moore, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Ja Rule, Christina Milian, and Top Business Strategist for LinkedIn Creators and co-host, Judi Fox. As a television network executive at MTV Networks (98-07) he discovered talent and developed new ways to support their goals, pioneering the way brands and business owners could contribute to their public narrative by making them stars and producers of their own television series. Early hits include Punk'd, The Osbournes, TRL, 8th & Ocean, Wild ‘n Out, & The Challenge. Since then, he and his team at VPE.tv have continued to be well-trusted connectors who develop and distribute original content across all media platforms. Especially podcasts! Personal brands Vinnie has helped elevate through the use of original content include Mandy Moore, Diane von Furstenberg, Ashton Kutcher, Jessica Simpson, Beyoncé Carter, Ashlee Simpson, Carson Daly, Nick Lachey, Sharon Osbourne, Sean "Diddy" Combs, Wilmer Valderrama, The Simmons, Russell Simmons, Nick Cannon, Lindsay Lohan, TJ Lavin, etc.... Vinnie Potestivo's Info: Vinnie's Website: I have a podcast Vinnie's Insta: @vinniepotestivo Vinnie's YouTube Channel My Information Podcast Link Page: www.solo.to/shivadhana Instagram: ⁠@shivadhana⁠ Email | ⁠shivadhana@dhanastudios.com⁠ Video Podcast on YouTube: ⁠Click Here for YouTube Channel⁠ Apple Ratings & Reviews: ⁠Click Here for Apple Podcasts⁠ Show Notes, Tips & More: ⁠Click Here for Linkedin Page⁠ Contact Me or Be a Guest: ⁠Click Here for Podcast Website⁠ Share a link to my podcast: ⁠Click Here for a Link to Podcast Platform Selections⁠ Thank you so much for listening, and I hope to hear from you :) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shivadhana/message

In today's episode, we are joined by a talent innovator, brand advisor, and the host of the I Have A Podcast podcast, Vinnie Potestivo. Vinnie shares how he started in the entertainment industry – from building his database of people to helping people become big names in the industry. He also shares the many ups and downs he's had through the years and the importance of branding to succeed in the industry.   Vinnie Potestivo is an industry-leading media and talent innovator widely known for his inclusive and impactful approach to brand building and personal brand development. He is an Emmy Award-winning Brand Advisor with a 25 years track record of guiding personal brands and founder-led businesses to new heights through strategic content distribution, brand visibility, and media reach.   As an advocate for independent creators, he hosts "LinkedIn Presents: I Have A Podcast®" and serves as the Editor-in-Chief of ihaveapodcast.com, the #1 source of creative and career inspiration. He also shares valuable Creator Economy business strategies, insights, and experiences with co-host Judi Fox on "Podcast to Profit."   As a television network executive at MTV Networks (98-07), he discovered talent & developed new ways to support their goals. Pioneering how brands and business owners could contribute to their public narrative, he helped them become hosts, stars, and producers of their own tv series. Early hits include Punk'd, The Osbournes, Wild 'N Out, TRL, 8th & Ocean, Laguna Beach, The Hills, The Challenge, and many more.    With over 25 years of experience, he and his teams have become well-trusted connectors who sell, develop, produce, launch, distribute, and amplify some of the most talked-about original series & talent brands in modern pop culture. Connect with Vinnie: Website: https://vpetalent.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinniepotestivo/   ——— I love connecting with Work at Home RockStars! Reach out on LinkedIn, Instagram, or via email   Website

In a world where we get bogged down worrying about what to post next on social media, Vinnie Potestivo is bringing you a fresh perspective on growing your online brand authority.Vinnie Potestivo is an Emmy® Award-winning Brand Advisor who grows personal brands & founder-led businesses by getting them seen, heard, and known by scaling content and media reach. As a television network executive at MTV Networks in the late 90s- early 2000's he discovered talent and developed new ways to support their goals, pioneering the way brands and business owners could contribute to their public narrative by making them stars and producers of their own television series. His early hits include Punk'd, The Osbournes, TRL...we grew up watching Vinnie's creativity transform MTV. Vinnie joined me for an inspiring conversation about how we can control our own brands online, while producing content that inspires us and supports the people we're here to serve through the creation of community.He breaks down some of the greatest lessons from his career that we, as online entrepreneurs can learn from in order to show up with purpose, confidence and intention. We had a rich conversation that will bring you back to your living room in the late 90s binge watching MTV, while leaving you feeling motivated to own your brand voice and create content that adds to the conversation, instead of creating more noise in an already busy online world.I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did!Get to know more about Vinnie Potestivo...Vinnie Potestivo is an Emmy® Award-winning Brand Advisor who grows personal brands & founder-led businesses by getting them get seen, heard, and known by scaling content and media reach.  Vinnie is the Founding Editor-in-Chief of I Have A Podcast® and Host of LinkedIn Presents: I Have A Podcast® - a podcast that examines the Creator Economy with guests like Mandy Moore, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Ja Rule, Christina Milian, and Top Business Strategist for LinkedIn Creators and co-host, Judi Fox.  Visit Vinnie's Creator Hub online  and follow him on the 'Gram. 

MPF Discussion with Vinnie PotestivoHow To Let Your Talent Do The Talking with Vinnie Potestivo About VinnieVinnie Potestivo is an Emmy® Award-winning Media Advisor who grows personal brands & founder-led companies by scaling content distribution, brand visibility, & media reach.   Vinnie is the Editor-in-chief of IHave A Podcast® and is responsible for discovering and amplifying the voiceof independent podcasters worldwide.   As a network executive at MTV Networks (98-07) he discoveredtalent and developed new ways to support their goals, pioneering the way brandsand business owners could contribute to their public narrative by making themstars and producers of their own television series. Early hits include Punk'd,The Osbournes, TRL, 8th & Ocean, Wild n Out, & The Challenge. Sincethen, he and his team at VPE.tv have continued to be well-trusted connectorswho develop and distribute original content across all media platforms. Especiallypodcasts! You can listen to Vinnie dissect the creative process with some of the stars and creatives who helped launch his career such as Mandy Moore, Danielle Fishel, TJ Lavin and Ananda Lewis (to name a few) on the award-winning “I Have A Podcast” audio experience which is available everywhere you watch and listen to podcasts. On this episode of My Perfect Failure (How To Let Your Talent Do The Talking) This was a fantastic discussion with Vinnie who brought so much knowledge and insights to this episode.If you are like most of us who have a hard time letting your undoubted talent do the talking then this is a must listen for you.  Vinnie describes his time at MTV, pioneering generational tv shows along with developing some of the biggest talents in Hollywood. Vinnie also brings to light some of the shows that did not make the cut. We also get to discuss Vinnie's wonderful podcast “I Have A Podcast” Some of the areas we cover. ·       How Vinnie pioneered some of the most iconic MTV shows and their stars.·       We discuss some of the shows that did not make the cut.·       Why being a Person of Impact is a Mindset.·       Why today we should all be ready for the Camera.·       Why we must be really careful not to let our talent take us to places where our character cannot stand.  Connect with Vinnie I Have a Podcast – Subscribe to Vinnie's podcast.·       https://ihaveapodcast.com/official-podcast/ VPE.Talent - Subscribe for more updates and content.·       https://vpetalent.com/ Listen to I have to “I Have A Podcast” with Barbara Barna Abel·       https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/barbara-barna-abel-and-i-have-a-podcast-camera/id1498882091?i=1000542345951 Bing Crosby (One of Vinnie's dinner guest picks)·       https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bing_Crosby  Please Leave A ReviewLike this show? Please leave us a review here, even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!Paul: Contact Details ·        paul@myperfectfailure.com   

Vinnie Potestivo is an Emmy Award-winning media advisor with a 25 years track record of guiding personal brands and founder-led businesses to new heights through strategic content distribution, brand visibility, and media reach.  As an advocate for independent creators, he hosts "I Have A Podcast®" and serves as the editor-in-chief of ihaveapodcast.com, a premier destination for indie podcasters looking to advance their careers. He also shares valuable creator economy business strategies, insights, and experiences with co-host Judi Fox on "Let's Talk Social Audio." As a television network executive at MTV Networks (98-07) he discovered talent & developing new ways to support their goals. Pioneering how brands and business owners could contribute to their public narrative, he helped them become hosts, stars, and producers of their own tv series. Early hits include Punk'd, The Osbournes, Wild 'N Out, TRL, 8th & Ocean, Laguna Beach, & The Challenge. Talent brands he helped launch include Mandy Moore, Nick Cannon, Lindsay Lohan, Ashlee Simpson, Kelly & Jack Osbourne and so many more.  Since then, he and his team at VPE.tv have continued to be well-trusted connectors who develop and distribute original content across all media platforms. Especially podcasts!  Key Takeaways Vinnie's experience working for MTV as a young and energetic creatorThe transitional period for MTV, and the process they had to undergo in order to reinvent themselvesThe approach Vinnie takes when handling his new clients and media creation projects. How and why he ensures that the content being produced perfectly matches the artisteSteps you can take in order to successfully launch and grow your podcast or vlogBlogs as a tool for brand growth Connect with Vinnie Website -  https://vpetalent.com/  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/VPEtalent  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinniepotestivo/  Twitter - https://twitter.com/vinniepotestivo  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vinniepotestivo/  YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/vpetv 

As Head of Diversity & Culture at Yahoo, Inc., Alicin leads Yahoo's diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts globally, in addition to building upon Yahoo's passionate and positive team culture. Alicin discusses how to enhance belonging within the corporate culture and shares her insights on the value of Feminine Leadership and the need for high EQ in corporate leaders, something already practiced by her CEO. Listen to find out who and how! For over 25 years, Reidy-Williamson has led Culture, Purpose, and DEI for top companies. She previously served as Chief Inclusion Officer at Endeavor, leading inclusion strategies globally across multiple businesses. Prior to Endeavor, she was Managing Principal for The Raben Group, a national public policy and communications strategy firm, where she developed the DEI practice. Reidy-Williamson also spent 13 years at Viacom and MTV Networks, launching the company's efforts in corporate responsibility, diversity and inclusion, and public affairs, while managing their growth. Reidy-Williamson's passion extends beyond the corporate environment and into her community. She is on the board of March on Washington Film Festival, the Diversity Advisory Council Chair for Operation Homefront, and sits on the board of She Should Run. You can follow our series on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts and on the Fiftyfaces Hub - fiftyfaceshub.com. This series is hosted by Liana Slater and featured on the Monumental Me website at www.monumentalme.com/podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mindshare/support

This week, Liz sits down with former CEO and founding team member of MTV Networks & current Chairman and CEO of iHeartMedia, Bob Pittman to discuss his amazing career path.  Bob shares stories of his upbringing in Mississippi during the 1950s and 60s, revealing how he stumbled upon a radio job when he was 15 years old. Later, he reminisces on his role at MTV Networks, his recent work as CEO of iHeartMedia, and how chasing “fun things” has shaped his career. Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode, I'm excited to bring on Vinne Potestivo as a guest.Vinnie Potestivo is an Emmy® Award-winning Media Advisor who grows personal brands & founder-led companies by scaling content distribution, brand visibility, & media reach.Vinnie is the Editor-in-chief of I Have A Podcast® and is responsible for discovering and amplifying the voice of independent podcasters worldwide. As a network executive at MTV Networks (98-07) he discovered talent and developed new ways to support their goals, pioneering the way brands and business owners could contribute to their public narrative by making them stars and producers of their own television series. Early hits include Punk'd, The Osbournes, TRL, 8th & Ocean, Wild n Out, & The Challenge. Since then, he and his team at VPE.tv have continued to be well-trusted connectors who develop and distribute original content across all media platforms. Especially podcasts! You can listen to Vinnie dissect the creative process with some of the stars and creatives who helped launch his career such as Mandy Moore, Danielle Fishel, TJ Lavin and Ananda Lewis (to name a few) on the award-winning “I Have A Podcast” audio experience which is available everywhere you watch and listen to podcasts.Recommended Book 1: Who Not How: The Formula to Achieve Bigger Goals Through Accelerating TeamworkRecommended Book 2: PodMatch Guest Mastery: A Guide to Getting Booked on Successful Podcasts & Sharing Your Message by Learning From Top PodMatch Guest MembersConnect with Vinne:  Vinnie Potestivo | LinkedIn---Connect with Vijay on Instagram: @RealVijayKailashConnect with Vijay on LinkedIn: Vijay Kailash, CFA | LinkedIn--A quick message from our show's sponsor:Do you invest in index funds? This simple strategy (when used with your index funds) can lower risk, produce income, and help you retire early.This conservative strategy has outperformed SPY for over a decade. And the best part? This strategy takes just 5 minutes a week to execute.Click here now to learn this simple strategy for FREE: https://www.optionsellingsecrets.comRequired Disclosures: Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. Past performance is not indicative of future performance. Achieving a 7-figure investment portfolio nor retiring early are guaranteed. All opinions shared are each individual's opinions and are not the opinions of The Vijay Kailash Show, Option Selling Secrets, or other companies that may be mentioned in this show.

Welcome back to the Coaching Call podcast. Grab some coffee, tea, or your favorite beverage, and join me for a fun show as I chat with Vinnie Potestivo. Vinnie is an Emmy® Award-winning Media Advisor who helps clients leverage their media exposure, find fame, and make an impact. Vinnie is the Editor-in-chief of I Have A Podcast® and is responsible for discovering and amplifying the voice of independent podcasters worldwide. As a network executive at MTV Networks (98-07), he discovered talent and developed new ways to support their goals, pioneering the way brands and business owners could contribute to their public narrative by making them stars and producers of their own television series. Early hits include Punk'd, The Osbournes, TRL, 8th & Ocean, Wild 'N Out, & The Challenge. Since then, he and his team at VPE.tv have continued to be well-trusted connectors who develop and distribute original content across all media platforms. Especially podcasts! Personal brands Vinnie has helped elevate through the use of original content include Mandy Moore, Diane von Furstenberg, Ashton Kutcher, Jessica Simpson, Beyoncé Carter, Ashlee Simpson, Carson Daly, Nick Lachey, Sharon Osbourne, Sean "Diddy" Combs, Wilmer Valderrama, The Simmons, Russell Simmons, Nick Cannon, Lindsay Lohan, TJ Lavin, Vanessa Lachey, Benji & Joel Madden, Aly & AJ Michalka, Kelly & Jack Osbourne, Tyrese Gibson, Molly Sims, Lauren Conrad, Kristin Cavallari, Danielle Fishel, Carmen Electra, Sisqo, Dave Holmes, Susie Castillo, Damien Fahey, Quddus, La La Anthony, DJ Clue, Suchin Pak, Gideon Yago, Brianna Keilar, Tracie Strahan, Erika Martin, Sway Calloway, Sean Hannity, Alan Colmes, Matt Pinfield, Tom Green, Ahmet Zappa, Pauly Shore, Jerry Springer, Snoop Dogg, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Morgan Spurlock, Will.i.am, Ebro, Andy Milonakis, Kelis, Aubrey O'Day, Hasan Minhaj, Patti Stanger, Chris March, Danielle Staub, Beth Ostrosky Stern, Audrey Gruss, Dottie Herman, Peter Thomas Roth, Tinsley Mortimer and Leah McSweeney. Vinnie's Profile linkedin.com/in/vinniepotestivo If you enjoy the podcast, please subscribe and leave a short review on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen? It takes less than 60 seconds and it really helps. If you enjoyed this episode buy me a cup of coffee, make it a large: I'm trying to keep this episode free of advertisements and could use your help with the cost of bringing your this fun and entertaining podcast. Anything you can donate to the cause is greatly appreciated. To donate go to: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/sifuRafael select friends and family, thanks. Subscribe: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coaching-call/id1546026323 Please leave a star rating and a review here Follow Coaching Call: Facebook: facebook.com/coachingcall Instagram: instagram.com/coachingcall Email: maxfitness@optonline.net LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/maxfitness Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@coachingcall to watch the full interview. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coachingcall/message

Tapping Into Your Talent is the heart of the Camera Ready and Abel podcast and I'm thrilled to have my dear friend and co-conspirator Vinnie Potestivo here to break it all down and celebrate my 100th episode! Vinnie shares with us how to leverage your talent by identifying your strengths, weaknesses and interests to build a career you can sustain and grow. Identifying into your talent can start with a simple question: What are you good at and interested in doing? Tapping into your talent means practicing and developing your skills: Plant seeds - some ideas taking longer to grow than others Reflect, revisit and re-assess Set specific goals Learn from others Stay motivated and persistent  Think how your audience could best experience you based on available technology Remember shareability is more valuable than visibility Vinnie is an Emmy Award-winning media advisor who helps people and their business get seen and heard. Vinnie and I met years ago when he was a television network executive at MTV Networks where he discovered talent & developed new ways to support their goals. Pioneering how brands and business owners could contribute to their public narrative, he helped them become hosts, stars, and producers of their own tv series. As an advocate for independent creators, Vinnie hosts "I Have A Podcast®" and serves as the editor-in-chief of ihaveapodcast.com, a premier destination for indie podcasters looking to advance their careers. He also shares valuable creator economy business strategies, insights, and experiences with co-host Judi Fox on "Let's Talk Social Audio.”

"The opportunity I feel in being the power of the Only is extending agency to those that should be in the room, but aren't." - Alicin Reidy Williamson What are you trying to shift and what is holding you back? What is agency? Today I discuss this question with Alicin Reidy Williamson, Yahoo's Chief Culture and Diversity Officer. Alicin says it's all too easy for many of us to forget the power we already have and says it is important to remember and celebrate who we are. "I didn't know where I wasn't supposed to be." - Alicin Reidy Williamson Listen in to the lessons learned as she navigated a career in the entertainment, sports, fashion, political, and non-profit fields.  Her ambition took her from MTV Networks to Managing Principal at the national public policy firm Raben Group and then the Chief Inclusion Officer at Endeavor.  We talk about her vision for her current role at Yahoo and how to harness our agency. We also discuss how to navigate difficult conversations, share advice for our younger selves, and explain how the diversity and inclusion sector is changing. "I focus on relieving that burden in others." - Alicin Reidy Williamson Show Notes: What is some advice for people who haven't owned their agency How to harness your agency What is Alicin's power of The Only When did Alicin embrace her power What are the pros and cons of being an only How is the diversity and inclusion sector changing Advice for our younger selves "It's easy to forget how often people feel othered." - Alicin Reidy Williamson 3 Pieces of Advice or Action Steps: Remind yourself that you've worked hard to be where you are Recognize that your agency is important to others too There is so much opportunity to reach back "In order to feel like we can, it is important to feel a sense of agency." - Angela Chee Connect with Alicin Reidy Williamson: LinkedIn | Columbia | Yahoo Thanks for being a part of this bold and powerful conversation on The Power of The Only! Whether you feel like the only one in your company, industry, or community or the only woman in the room, we're here to support you in stepping up, speaking up through power, presence, and representation, and to make an impact in your personal and professional life. Want even more insider tips, resources, and training to help you own your voice and power and step into your leadership.  Join me in my free, invite-only YOU, Amplified!™ community! You can also join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Twitter.

Vinnie Potestivo is an Emmy® Award-winning Media Advisor who grows personal brands & founder-led companies by scaling content distribution, brand visibility, & media reach. Vinnie is the Editor-in-chief of I Have A Podcast® and is responsible for discovering and amplifying the voice of independent podcasters worldwide. As a network executive at MTV Networks (98-07) he discovered talent and developed new ways to support their goals, pioneering the way brands and business owners could contribute to their public narrative by making them stars and producers of their own television series. Early hits include Punk'd, The Osbournes, TRL, 8th & Ocean, Wild n Out, & The Challenge. Since then, he and his team at VPE.tv have continued to be well-trusted connectors who develop and distribute original content across all media platforms. Especially podcasts!

Vinnie Potestivo is an Emmy® Award-winning Media Advisor who grows personal brands & founder-led companies by scaling content distribution, brand visibility, & media reach. Vinnie is the Editor-in-chief of I Have A Podcast® and is responsible for discovering and amplifying the voice of independent podcasters worldwide. As a network executive at MTV Networks (98-07) he discovered talent and developed new ways to support their goals, pioneering the way brands and business owners could contribute to their public narrative by making them stars and producers of their own television series. Early hits include Punk'd, The Osbournes, TRL, 8th & Ocean, Wild n Out, & The Challenge. Vinnie and I talk about building relationships, looking at the whole picture, building the experience, and so much more . You'll Learn: How build meaningful relationships What it means to understand the whole picture How to understand what your happiness is How to provide an experience How to dive deep with our questions “being emotional, showing emotion showing empathy. These are things that corporately are generally devalued because they come across as emotion. And oftentimes can feel an inadequate when measuring it because of how we measure our gains and our gaps. To be really honest I didn't get to work at MTV because I. Creating TV shows or even working on TV shows, that wasn't my job. My job was to audition people and make sure they had the damn best experience of their life. That they connected with that camera in such a way that they were like, Ooh, like that felt good. That was like that was me. Like I didn't, I felt present. They were my words. I didn't, I didn't like giving people scripts to. Say things, I would, I would say pick a, maybe at M T V I would say, you know, pick a genre of music, and then let's talk about one artist in that category who's making impact. And I wanna know how you even came to know that artist and what your experience was with them. That framework for a question. There's no, there wasn't even a question to mark in that question. Like I learned to ask questions by just setting up the story” - Vinnie Potestivo Connect With Vinnie https://vpetalent.com/welcome-to-creator-hub/ Top Recommended Resources: www.thewinnersparadigm.com Now Sponsored By My Fit Life DISCOUNT CODE: TWP20159 For 20% OFF https://myfitlife.net/?ref=3Ogi6ygr Thanks for Rocking With US! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. To help out the show: Leave a 5 Star Rating and honest review on Apple Podcast. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on Apple Podcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thewinnersparadigm/support

Episode #273: Today I sat down with industry expert Vinnie Potestivo to discuss the secrets to quickly growing authority and building a sustainable talent brand. Vinnie Potestivo is a leading authority in the field, and his insights will provide valuable tips and strategies for anyone looking to take their personal or professional brand to the next level. Tune in to this episode of the Let's Go Win podcast to learn how to establish yourself as an authority in your industry and create a long-term, successful talent brand.  I would be grateful if you would rate, review, and subscribe to the Let's Go Win podcast. Thank you and Let's all Go Win!Vinnie Potestivo Bio: Vinnie Potestivo is an Emmy® Award-winning Media Advisor who helps clients leverage their media exposure, find fame, and make an impact. He is the Editor-in-chief of I Have A Podcast® and is responsible for discovering and amplifying the voice of independent podcasters worldwide. As a network executive at MTV Networks (98-07) he discovered talent and developed new ways to support their goals, pioneering the way brands and business owners could contribute to their public narrative by making them stars and producers of their own television series. Early hits include Punk'd, The Osbournes, TRL, 8th & Ocean, Wild 'N Out, & The Challenge. Since then, he and his team at VPE.tv have continued to be well-trusted connectors who develop and distribute original content across all media platforms. Especially podcasts! You can listen to Vinnie dissect the creative process with some of the stars and creatives who helped launch his career such as Mandy Moore, Danielle Fishel, TJ Lavin and Ananda Lewis (to name a few) on the award-winning “I Have A Podcast” audio experience which is available everywhere you watch and listen to podcasts. Contact Vinnie:VPE TV: http://vpe.tv Podcast: https://ihaveapodcast.comPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ihaveapodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/YOitsVinnieFacebook Biz: https://www.facebook.com/VPEtalentInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinniepotestivoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinniepotestivo

Vinnie Potestivo is an Emmy® Award-winning Media Advisor who grows personal brands & founder-led companies by scaling content distribution, brand visibility, & media reach.   As a network executive at MTV Networks (98-07) he discovered talent and developed new ways to support their goals, pioneering the way brands and business owners could contribute to their public narrative by making them stars and producers of their own television series. Early hits include Punk'd, The Osbournes, TRL, 8th & Ocean, Wild 'N Out, Personal brands Vinnie has helped elevate through the use of original content include Mandy Moore, Diane von Furstenberg, Ashton Kutcher, Jessica Simpson, Beyoncé Carter, Ashlee Simpson, Carson Daly, Nick Lachey, Sharon Osbourne, Sean "Diddy" Combs, Wilmer Valderrama, The Simmons, Russell Simmons, Nick Cannon, Lindsay Lohan, TJ Lavin, Vanessa Lachey, Benji & Joel Madden, Aly & AJ Michalka, Kelly & Jack Osbourne, Tyrese Gibson, Molly Sims, Lauren Conrad, Kristin Cavallari, Danielle Fishel, Carmen Electra, Sisqo, Dave Holmes.

Listen to a new episode of Your Next Stop Live recorded live on Fireside, featuring guest Vinnie Potestivo. Vinnie Potestivo is an Emmy® Award-winning Media Advisor who helps clients leverage their media exposure, find fame, and make impact. Vinnie is the Editor-in-chief of I Have A Podcast® and is responsible for discovering and amplifying the voice of independent podcasters worldwide. As a network executive at MTV Networks (98-07) he discovered talent and developed new ways to support their goals, pioneering the way brands and business owners could contribute to their public narrative by making them stars and producers of their own television series. Early hits include Punk'd, The Osbournes, TRL, 8th & Ocean, Wild 'N Out, & The Challenge. Since then, he and his team at VPE.tv have continued to be well-trusted connectors who develop and distribute original content across all media platforms. Especially podcasts! You can listen to Vinnie dissect the creative process with some of the stars and creatives who helped launch his career such as Mandy Moore, Danielle Fishel, TJ Lavin and Ananda Lewis (to name a few on the award-winning "I Have A Podcast" audio experience which is available everywhere you watch and listen to podcasts. You can also find Vinnie on Instagram, LinkedIn and find his podcast Instagram as well. Remarkable Quotes   “In about a month I had 700 submissions. I felt tremendous responsibility, because these were real people that I could suddenly relate to. I was looking at similar shows on their resumes and seeing colleges that I'd been looking at myself.” Find Us Online! Fireside: Juliet Hahn Instagram: Juliet Hahn LinkedIn: Juliet Hahn FB: Juliet Hahn Clubhouse: Juliet Hahn YouTube: Juliet Hahn Twitter: Juliet Hahn

EntreArchitect Studio is a series of special bonus episodes where Mark invites inspiring, passionate people to share their knowledge and information about the building products and services to help you build better buildings.This week at the EntreArchitect Studio we are featuring:Scan2Plan - V. Owen BushV Owen Bush is a creator and entrepreneur who uses immersion and participation to create transformative social experiences. His works are presented in venues such as live events, music festivals, digital planetaria, IMAX3D, broadcast television, mobile devices, VR and the web. Owen is a pioneer in interactive, experiential and immersive design with early projects including: Pseudo.com, MTV's Amp, QUIET!/We Live In Public, SonicVision at the Hayden Planetarium, and the Molecularium Project at Rensselaer.As a freelance motion designer, Owen has developed broadcast television promos for NBC, MTV, VH1, PBS, Nickelodeon, Showtime, Discovery, History Channel, NY1, and others.Owen is the director & CEO of Glowing Pictures, a visual experience company that collaborates with cultural institutions, performing artists and brands to create Immersive Wonder. Glowing Pictures' collaborations include: Google, Twitter, Wired Magazine, American Museum of Natural History, Canon Camera, Paramount Pictures, Dubspot, Eyebeam, Pitchfork, Flavorpill, MTV Networks, The New Museum, Beatport and the Cooper-Hewitt Museum.In 2015, Owen co-founded DaydreamVR, later SpaceoutVR, Inc. a mobile Virtual Reality software company. Spaceout.VR is a free to play Social VR MMO for iOS & Android. In 2018 SpaceoutVR was acquired by ValueSetters.In 2018 Owen co-founded Hudson Virtual Tours and then Scan2Plan, Inc. in 2020. We began with a simple goal of helping architects & engineers focus on design. We're the company that does what it says on the tin, an on-demand LiDAR to BIM/CAD team that can model any building in weeks. This can be done within any scope, budget or schedule.This week at EntreArchitect Studio Podcast, Scan2Plan with V. Owen Bush.Learn more at Scan2Plan, and find Owen on LinkedIn.Please visit Our Platform SponsorsDetailed is an original podcast by ARCAT that features architects, engineers, builders, and manufacturers who share their insight and expertise as they highlight some of the most complex, interesting, and oddest building conditions that they have encountered... and the ingenuity it took to solve them. Listen now at ARCAT.com/podcast.Freshbooks is the all-in-one bookkeeping software that can save your small architecture firm both time and money by simplifying the hard parts of running your own business. Try Freshbooks for 30 days for FREE at EntreArchitect.com/Freshbooks.Visit our Platform Sponsors today and thank them for supporting YOU... The EntreArchitect Community of small firm architects.EntreArchitect + GraphisoftArchicad BIM software enables design, collaboration, visualization, and project delivery, no matter the project size or complexity. With flexible licensing options and a dedicated support team to guide us along the way, Archicad is an ideal choice for firms and projects of any size. Visit our dedicated landing page...

Bob Pittman desperately needed $10 for his first flying lesson but was turned down for a job at a retail store and another at Piggly Wiggly. Refusing to take no for an answer, he walked into his local radio station and managed to snag a position that paid $1.65 an hour – never imagining that this perseverance would set him up to become not only a pilot, but the co-founder and former CEO of MTV Networks, COO of AOL Time Warner, CEO of Six Flags, CEO of Century 21, and a co-founder and CEO of iHeartMedia – the leading audio company in the United States whose broadcast reaches over 250 million Americans every month. In this episode, Randall and Bob discuss:- Bob's experience growing up in the segregated South- Leaving your comfort zone to identify problems and find solutions- How Bob's passion for aviation led him to the radio industry- The necessity (or not) of a college degree- Moving a company from a $20 million operating loss to turning a profit within 18 months- How companies can create a brand without spending millions on marketing- Why success and failure are the same thing- The critical importance of marketing- The great opportunities in working for a company nobody's ever heard of- 3 key elements to success- And other topics…Bob Pittman is a rockstar radio and TV programmer, marketer, investor, and media entrepreneur. He is currently co-founder, CEO, and Chairman of iHeartMedia, the leading audio company in the United States. iHeartMedia owns 863 radio stations, reaches over 250 million people every month, and had $3.85 billion in revenues over the last 12 months.Bob is also the former COO of AOL Time Warner after its $180 billion merger, the former CEO of Six Flags Theme Parks, the former CEO of Century 21 Real Estate, and the former CEO of Clear Channel Outdoor, one of the world's largest outdoor advertising companies. He is a founding member of the Pilot Group, a New York-based private investment firm whose investments include Huffington Post, Zynga, and Facebook. Bob is also a co-founder of Casa Dragones Tequila, a host of a podcast called Math and Magic Stories from the Frontiers of Market, and is also a dedicated philanthropist among many other organizations.Resources Mentioned:Incognito, by David Eagleman: https://www.amazon.com/Incognito-David-Eagleman-audiobook/dp/B0053ET3WO  New York's Public Theater:https://publictheater.org/Rock and Roll Hall of Fame:https://www.rockhall.com/Time Magazine's Man of the Year:https://time.com/Sponsors:Sandee – https://sandee.com/Bliss: Beaches – https://www.amazon.com/Bliss-Beaches-Randall-Kaplan/dp/1951836170/Want to Connect? Reach out to us online!Website – https://insearchofexcellencepodcast.comInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/randallkaplan/LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/randall-kaplan-05858340/

This week's guest is Sharon Glassman, designer, songwriter and founder of Smile Songs. The Colorado-based Smile Songs incorporates all of Sharon's talents into a line of musical cards and gifts. In addition to containing original music by Sharon, Smile Songs products are unique because they use QR codes to deliver the sound which is better for the environment than traditional musical cards that utilize plastic parts for example. Though QR codes are common place after 2020, she started using them in 2013 and we chat about that.In college, Sharon majored in journalism school. She then got accepted into law school and made a deal with her dad that she would defer for a year and attend. She ended up taking an entirely different path! Prior to founding Smile Songs, Sharon had a hybrid career. She was a voice over artist. She was also a writer for the ads department at MTV Networks where she applied her love of music to the ads she and the team worked on and created. After working at MTV, she performing and telling stories on stage, touring the country. Meanwhile, she was acquiring skills, teaching herself digital illustration, print production and music production.Musically, Sharon has had another path having previously joined community orchestra. Then, through a misunderstood Craigslist ad she became the fiddler of a country rock band. Now she is in an all-woman bluegrass project called Five Foot Betty.Topics we cover:History of QR CodesThe story of Smile Songs and the ideation process that went into creating the products and businessIncorporating creativity into a careerWriting and telling stories on stageSongwritingTrusting your gut and making hard decisionsNote from Rabiah (Host): After getting off of the recording call with Sharon, I was so excited I would get to listen back to our conversation. It was such a joy to hear about the path she took to get to where she is today and it already sounds like we'll need to speak again because she has so much in the works. We share a passion for sharing stories and it was a true pleasure to get to hear hers and to share it with you, the listener. +++++ Find SharonWebsite: https://smilesongs.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smile_songs/ +++++ Mentioned in this episode:Spalding Gray: https://www.spaldinggray.com/ Eric Bagosian: http://100monologues.com/ Tales of Whatever: https://www.facebook.com/talesofwhatever/ +++++ More than Work Facebook, Instagram, Twitter: @morethanworkpod Please review and follow anywhere you get podcasts. Thank you for listening. Have feedback? Email morethanworkpod(at)gmail.com!

Bob Pittman desperately needed $10 for his first flying lesson but was turned down for a job at a retail store and another at Piggly Wiggly. Refusing to take no for an answer, he walked into his local radio station and managed to snag a position that paid $1.65 an hour – never imagining that this perseverance would set him up to become not only a pilot, but the co-founder and former CEO of MTV Networks, COO of AOL Time Warner, CEO of Six Flags, CEO of Century 21, and a co-founder and CEO of iHeartMedia – the leading audio company in the United States whose broadcast reaches over 250 million Americans every month. In this episode, Randall and Bob discuss:- Bob's experience growing up in the segregated South- Leaving your comfort zone to identify problems and find solutions- How Bob's passion for aviation led him to the radio industry- The necessity (or not) of a college degree- Moving a company from a $20 million operating loss to turning a profit within 18 months- How companies can create a brand without spending millions on marketing- Why success and failure are the same thing- The critical importance of marketing- The great opportunities in working for a company nobody's ever heard of- 3 key elements to success- And other topics…Bob Pittman is a rockstar radio and TV programmer, marketer, investor, and media entrepreneur. He is currently co-founder, CEO, and Chairman of iHeartMedia, the leading audio company in the United States. iHeartMedia owns 863 radio stations, reaches over 250 million people every month, and had $3.85 billion in revenues over the last 12 months.Bob is also the former COO of AOL Time Warner after its $180 billion merger, the former CEO of Six Flags Theme Parks, the former CEO of Century 21 Real Estate, and the former CEO of Clear Channel Outdoor, one of the world's largest outdoor advertising companies. He is a founding member of the Pilot Group, a New York-based private investment firm whose investments include Huffington Post, Zynga, and Facebook. Bob is also a co-founder of Casa Dragones Tequila, a host of a podcast called Math and Magic Stories from the Frontiers of Market, and is also a dedicated philanthropist among many other organizations.Resources Mentioned:Incognito, by David Eagleman: https://www.amazon.com/Incognito-David-Eagleman-audiobook/dp/B0053ET3WO  New York's Public Theater:https://publictheater.org/Rock and Roll Hall of Fame:https://www.rockhall.com/Time Magazine's Man of the Year:https://time.com/Sponsors:Sandee – https://sandee.com/Bliss: Beaches – https://www.amazon.com/Bliss-Beaches-Randall-Kaplan/dp/1951836170/Want to Connect? Reach out to us online!Website – https://insearchofexcellencepodcast.comInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/randallkaplan/LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/randall-kaplan-05858340/

Bob Pittman is Chairman and CEO of iHeartMedia, Inc., the number one audio company in America. Prior to iHeart, Bob has just had the most amazing career as a co-founder and programmer who led the team that created MTV. He has also led some of the most incredible turnarounds as CEO of MTV Networks, AOL Networks and Time Warner Enterprises and as COO of America Online, Inc. and later AOL Time Warner. In Today's Episode with Bob Pittman We Discuss: 1. From Flying Lessons to Radio: How Bob first made his way into radio at the age of 15? What does Bob know now that he wishes he had known when he started his career? What is the most painful lesson Bob has learned in his career that he is pleased to have learned? 2. Decision-Making in Leadership: How does Bob structure all decision-making as CEO today? Why does Bob ensure that all decisions are made within 24 hours? What are the pros and cons? How does Bob prevent consensus decision-making? How does Bob create dissent in a discussion? How do the best leaders know when to kill a project? What do most do instead? 3. Tactics vs Strategies: Why Plans Are BS! What is the difference between a tactic and a strategy? When is the right time to change your strategy and tactics? What have been Bob's biggest lessons on how to get teams on board with tactical changes? Why does Bob believe that plans are BS? When can they be useful? 4. The Secret to Messaging and Storytelling: What does Bob believe is the universal truth to successful consumer messaging? What has changed and what has not changed in the way companies tell stories to their customers? Is there a difference between a great product and a great company? What are examples? What excites Bob most about consumer habits today? 5. Bob Pittman: AMA: What does Bob believe is the success to successful parenting? How has it changed? How does Bob analyze his own relationship to money today? How has that changed? Why does Bob not believe in legacy? What do people get most wrong when it comes to ego?

The first step for prospective customers often entails putting keywords in a search engine, which means your organization should focus not on awareness, but rather on discoverability. Here's why. Discoverability is about being easy to find. Awareness, from a business perspective, is about knowing something exists. The world of search makes it possible for us to find something even if we don't know that it exists, which is why discoverability prevails over awareness. If you have ever thought of how to leverage your media exposure, find fame, and make an impact, then this episode is for you. In this episode, we've invited an amazing Creator Economist. His name's non-other than Vinnie Potestivo. Vinnie is an Emmy Award-winning media brand advisor, personal brand strategist, and content coach. He is also the creator of I Have A Podcast, curator of the Indie podcast platform ihaveapodcast.com, and host of I Have A Podcast on TV. His passion to inspire talent opportunities into impact has driven him and his team at VPEtalent to become well-trusted connectors who sell, develop, produce, launch and distribute while amplifying some of the most impactful original series and talent brands in modern pop culture. As a network executive at MTV Networks (98-07), he discovered talent and developed new ways to support their goals, pioneering the way brands and business owners could contribute to their public narrative by making them stars and producers of their own television series. Early hits include Punk'd, The Osbournes, TRL, 8th & Ocean, Wild 'N Out, & The Challenge. Since then, he and his team at VPE.tv have continued to be well-trusted connectors who develop and distribute original content across all media platforms. Especially podcasts! In this episode, Vinnie will be sharing: 1) The 3 Things Anyone Can Do To Increase Their Chances Of Getting Discovered 2) The Strategy You Can Use To Pitch Your Story To Mass Media 3) The 5 Quick Steps That Will Impact Your Personal Talent Brand Learn more about Vinnie Potestivo: Website: https://lnkd.in/gtTTc8xj Podcast: https://ihaveapodcast.com/ LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/gFyJEPKVFacebook: https://lnkd.in/gy5rwnrh Youtube: https://lnkd.in/gsC4KSrc Instagram: https://lnkd.in/gVKmwXG3 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theraygacyshow/message

Mandy Moore, The Osbournes, Ashton Kutcher, The Millionaire Matchmaker - behind each media sensation, there was a helluva media/brand strategist - Vinnie Potestivo! As a network talent executive at MTV Networks from 1998 to 2007 (AHH!), he pioneered the way talent and artists claimed control of their narrative by making them hosts, stars, and even producers of their own hit series. Nowadays, Vinnie leads VPETalent as a media brand advisor, personal brand strategist, and content coach. He is also the host and creator of "I Have a Podcast" and podcast platform Ihaveapodcast.com. PS. Podcasters, you won't believe where he wants us to put our podcasts! It's a jam-packed, fan-girly but actionable conversation about what it takes to stand out, the importance of mutual respect in collaborations, why Annie would have made a great VJ, and the profound impact MTV had on so much more than just music videos. (This episode is lovingly dedicated to Kurt Loder, voice of a generation. You are the dang ultimate, Kurt.) *Parentpreneur advisory: this episode contains colorful language. Connect with Vinnie through his website VPE.tv and LinkedIn. And don't forget to check out his podcast, I Have a Podcast! Craving connection, co-working, and a way to enjoy your time on LinkedIn? Join our free community, The Legitimati, and do your weekly homework with us! It's also the perfect way to rub elbows with our fabulous guests. For full show notes and more visit www.toolegitimatetoquit.com.