Podcasts about upfronts

Welcome to an audio-led update from Unmade. Today, Upfronts season gets under way, with SBS first out of the door.It's your last chance to sign up for a paid membership of Unmade and lock in all of the current benefits. Next month, we're going to stop accepting new paying members of Unmade. Instead we'll be offering membership of an expanded Mumbrella Pro as we bring the two brands closer together.All Unmade membership perks will be carried across, including complimentary tickets to REmade, Unlock and Compass for our annual paying members. These won't be available to anyone else as part of the new Mumbrella Pro membership.Your paid membership also includes exclusive analysis and access to our content archive which goes behind the paywall six weeks after publication.Upgrade now or miss out.An SBS winning streak? And so it begins.It's spring and we're straight back into Upfronts season.The Digital Publishers Alliance soft launched the season with the Independents' Day Long Lunch on Tuesday, but SBS kicked things off properly last night with what will be for the media industry the first of a number of trips to the Hordern Pavilion in the coming weeks.Outgoing managing director James Taylor was in the room albeit not on the stage. It was a small example of how SBS may be commercial, but not that commercial. Imagine one of the networks allowing a departing executive to spend the night schmoozing advertisers, days before crossing the bridge to take the hot seat at Ooh Media.But the star of the show was chief marketing and commercial officer Jane Palfreyman, now acting MD. She opened and closed the presentation. She's also the guest in the podcast interview that accompanies this post.As you might expect for a year when SBS is in transition (there's also an acting chair in Christine Zeitz) the announcements were mainly about evolutions: The countdown to an expanded soccer World Cup; an extension to the Tour de France rights; an expansion of the ability for viewers to opt out of betting and booze ads; a fourth season of Alone Australia; better functionality for SBS On Demand.The presentation itself was tight, and strong. One buyer, who wasn't throwing shade, described it as “substance over style”. The prominent signs at the door warning full frontal nudity preceded a cameo appearance from the streaker who formed the basis of the new “We go there” brand position.And the sizzle reel for the World Cup was among the best editing I've seen at any Upfronts. I predict it will win some kind of award.Afterwards, the feedback was that Palfreyman had done a good job; a strong pass mark was the consensus at the drinks afterwards. I'd agree with that, but add that in our podcast interview she was not as strong on the detail of the content as I would have anticipated. A wobbly pass mark there, I'd say - but you can form your own view when you listen.In the short term, I'm fascinated to see how The People vs Robodebt performs on SBS later this month. The trajectory of the Robodebt scandal reminds me of the one involving the Post Office in the UK. This scandal - in which a defective IT system led to hundreds of subpostmasters being wrongly accused of stealing - bubbled along for years on the edge of British national consciousness. But it was only when an ITV drama - titled Mr Bates vs the Post Office - aired, that it exploded to the front of people's minds. We may (hopefully) yet see senior people go to prison.Similarly with Robodebt, even after a public inquiry, it's not at the forefront of Australian consciousness in the way it should be.The People vs Robodebt launches on September 24. It's a three part docu-drama made by CJZ. The choice of title suggests to me they see the same parallels.But will enough people see the show via SBS channels for it to create the sort of cultural consciousness Mr Bates vs The Post Office did in the UK?Listening to Palfreyman's bloodless answers when I asked about The People vs Robodebt in the interview, I didn't get the impression the top levels of SBS see the potential. If it's any good SBS should be preparing to unleash a PR blitzkrieg to get the public to see it, and to get angry about it.In the interview, I asked whether Palfreyman will be a formal candidate for the job. She gives a well workshopped no comment: “It's an excellent job; I'll think about it in the coming months. I've really had Upfronts on my mind.”Elsewhere in next year's slate comes 2.6 Seconds, which tells the story of another scandal: the death of 19-year-old Kumanjayi Walker, who was shot three times in close range by police officer Zachary Rolfe. The main point of the Upfronts is to persuade advertisers that SBS is the place to spend their money. Hopefully they'll come for the football and stay for the cultural relevance.Today's podcast was edited by Abe's Audio.Time to leave you to your Thursday. We'll be back with more tomorrow.Have a great dayToodlepip…Tim BurrowesPublisher - Unmade + Mumbrellatim@unmade.media This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unmade.media/subscribe

This week's episode of The Refresh dives into Walmart's evolving partnership with The Trade Desk, signaling potential changes in retail media alliances. We explore Google's use of large language models to combat ad fraud, achieving significant reductions in invalid traffic. Finally, we break down Variety's latest upfronts report, showing a continued decline in primetime TV ad commitments and notable growth in streaming investment. This week we cover: Walmart and The Trade Desk's relationship is moving from exclusive to open, raising questions about Walmart's retail data strategy and potential in-house platform development. The Trade Desk faces growing competition from vertically integrated giants like Amazon, Google, and Meta, which benefit from owned inventory and rich first-party data. Google's traffic quality team, in collaboration with Google Research and DeepMind, deployed large language models to detect and reduce mobile invalid traffic by 40%. Variety reports primetime TV ad commitments fell for the third consecutive year, with broadcast down 2.5% and cable down 4.3%. Streaming ad commitments surged nearly 18% year over year, driven by advanced targeting, programmatic buying opportunities, and high-value live sports content moving to digital platforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's episode recaps Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's personal superintelligence memo, the reported price Amazon is paying to license The New York Times's content and a check-in on the TV and streaming advertising upfront as negotiations wrap up. Then (18:51), Digiday senior media reporter Sara Guaglione and executive editor of news Seb Joseph join the show to share their reporting on a recent meeting between IAB Tech Lab, more than 80 publishers and AI giants including Google and Meta to discuss how publishers can respond to AI companies scraping their sites.

Welcome to an audio-led edition of Unmade.Today we dive into one of the fastest evolving marketing opportunities - connected TV - with Alex Spurzem, boss of Samsung Ads.Plus, a record-beating day on the Unmade Index for marketing and print player IVE Group.To get maximum value from a paid membership of Unmade, sign up today.Your annual membership gets you tickets to September's REmade conference on retail media; to October's Unlock conference on marketing in the nighttime economy; and to Unmade's Compass end-of-year roadshow.You also get access to our paywalled archive.Upgrade today.‘The trap is to underestimate the capacity viewers have to want different things at different times'In today's interview we talk streaming TV with the man who claims to be reaching 7m Australian viewers, Alex Spurzem, MD for Samsung Ads in Australia, NZ and SE Asia.Thanks to the prevalence of Samsung televisions, the company now has what it claims is the world's biggest FAST - free ad supported television - service.According to Spurzem, the opportunity of streaming TV in all main screen forms is being underestimated. For brands, particularly those with access to their own content, that includes the ability to spin up their own channels.He argues “Barriers to creating a TV channel are lower than ever. Now you can have a TV channel up and running in 24 hours.” He observes: “You need about 100 hours of content to make the channel worthwhile.”As opposed to the lean-forward nature of subscription streaming, FAST represents a return to the TV habits of the free to air era. According to Spurzem: “TV had been for many decades what became scrolling through content, TV channels you can zap through.” FAST works on the same principle.Spurzem made an early decision to join the Video Futures Collective and joined Foxtel Media's Toby Dewar on stage at last year's Upfronts to back the initiative, which represents a break from the media establishment centred around the FTA-owned OzTAM.He says it was because VFC filled a gap. “There was a lack of evidence for marketers of how streaming could fit in.”Spurzem argues that VFC is not set up in opposition to OzTAM, which he suggests may be less relevant in the future anyway. “As time goes on, measurement that's based on samples and panels and streaming meters will become less robust.” He points out: “Say both of us watch the same show… even though you and I are watching the same content there's a decent chance we'll see different ads during the ad break. The idea of content as a proxy for ad measurement will become less robust.”“Sooner or later we'll get to the point where the majority of TV is just digital. Once the majority of TV is traded digitally through fit-for-purpose advertising technology. When that takes place around impressions and frequency caps, at that point is a reach currency as valuable as it used to be? I can't help but think that in other areas like online display advertising there's never been demand for a reach currency.”However, Spurzem does not rule out following Netfix in becoming an OzTAM subscriber, conceding: “There are areas we can collaborate on”.And on the topic of AI, Spurzem offers a case for optimism as far as the TV industry goes: “You're not going to get an AI agent to watch TV for you.”IVE Group's charge up the Unmade Index continuesPrint and marketing business IVE Group led the way at the top end of the Unmade Index, rising by 1.3% on a day when most Unmade Index stocks sank. The company is trading at the highest share price in its history and closing in on a half a billion dollars valuation.Among the larger stocks, Seven West Media had the worst day on the Index, losing 3.3% while Southern Cross Austereo dropped 2.7%. Ooh Media, which lost its Auckland Transport contract yesterday, sank 2.6%.The Unmade Index closed on 579.1 points, a loss for the day of 0.75%.More from Mumbrella…* Telstra's ‘Wherever We Go' voted most unforgettable ad – and most hated* Havas' James Wright formally expands remit in wake of Virginia Hyland exit* Opinion: Happy World PR Day: The earned revolution is here* 6,000 downloads enough for ABC News to top Podcast Ranker* Opinion: Qantas breach: In a crisis, you need to reach people where they are* Retail media outgrows its shell: ‘Structure and collaboration are essential'Today's podcast was edited by Abe's Audio. Time to leave you to your evening. We'll be back with more tomorrow.Have a great dayToodlepip…Tim BurrowesPublisher - Unmade + Mumbrellatim@unmade.media This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unmade.media/subscribe

Canvas CEO Paul Woolmington on why everyone needs the NFL, and why brands need to weigh the value of running ads in live games vs. becoming part of the religion of sports fandom - with creators' help.

Welcome to TV Break, where Pop Break's Podcasts Editor Alex Marcus is joined by editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin, and TV Columnist Josh Sarnecky to talk about the happenings in television.Here's the format of the show:The Best Thing I Saw on TV Last Month – Alex, Bill, & Josh talk about a show/episode/event they liked from the last month including HBO's The Last of Us, Disney Plus's Andor, Max's Hacks, and Apple TV Plus's The Studio.Newsbreak – This month, they breakdown a busy month of news out of TV's Upfronts, with a special focus on the decline of scripted TV and the rising prominence of sports in this year's presentations.Streaming Wars – Alex, Bill, & Josh pick a streamer they think “won the month” based on new shows airing/upcoming shows announced etc. Josh and Bill both went with Netflix thanks all the news they dropped out of this month's TUDUM event, along with the news they swapped out Cocomelon for Sesame Street.Meanwhile, Alex capes up for the newly rebranded HBO Max, thanks to the high quality and virality of their big series The Last of Us, Hacks, and The Rehearsal, the NBA playoffs, the Superman film library, and their recent decision to cull much of Discovery's library from their service.New Series Spotlight – This month we are shining the spotlight on Netflix's Sirens. This series stars The White Lotus' Meghann Fahy and House of the Dragon's Milly Alcock as estranged sisters unexpectedly reunited on the eve of Alcock's boss's big Labor Day Weekend Gala. Julianne Moore, Kevin Bacon, Josh Segarra, Glenn Howerton, and Bill Camp also star. The series was created by Molly Smith Metzler, and is an adaptation of her 2011 play Elemeno Pea.

In episode 49 of 'Nice ish,' hosts Cindy and Grace kick things off with a terrifying nocturnal encounter with a spider that leaves Cindy battling paranoia and spider spray headaches. The duo then dives deep into the latest antics and controversies from popular reality TV shows. They discuss the dramatic conflicts on 'The Valley,' including the tension between Nia and the rest of the cast regarding relationship transparency and alcohol abuse accusations. The hosts also critique the 'Summer House' finale and express their disappointment with the debut season of 'Love Hotel.' Finally, they touch upon the long-anticipated return of Phaedra Parks on 'Real Housewives of Atlanta,' debating the show's direction and the fairness of cast disciplinary actions.00:00 Welcome Back to Nice Ish!00:43 A Terrifying Spider Encounter03:06 Dealing with the Aftermath07:48 The Valley Drama Unfolds24:49 Summer House Finale Reactions26:48 Lexi and Jesse's Relationship Drama29:09 Lindsay's Daughter and Paige's Ring31:12 Bravo's Upfronts and Real Housewives of Atlanta36:30 Phaedra's Return45:08 Love Hotel: A Disappointing Show53:30 Concluding Thoughts and Podcast Outro

Welcome back to What The Hype! This week, the gang's all here to break down the most exciting tidbits of television news to come out of the 2025 Upfront Presentations. Don't know what the Upfronts are? Don't worry– we'll clue you in! Fandoms and television news discussed on this week's episode include: Mike Schur's ‘The Dig,' ‘Game of Thrones' spinoff ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms,' ‘Bridgerton' season 4, ‘The Pitt,' ‘Spider-Man Noir,' ‘Daredevil: Born Again,' ‘Wednesday' season 2, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eric and Ari are joined by Jenny Wall, CMO of VideoAmp, to discuss the week's biggest stories—from DoubleVerify's defamation lawsuit to Walmart's retail media momentum. Jenny shares her perspective on the state of measurement, advanced audiences, and why the industry still has work to do when it comes to connecting data, outcomes, and real consumer behavior. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Campaign editor Luz Corona sits down with Doug Grumet, EVP of media, intelligence and innovation at Advantage Marketing Partners, to decode the shifting dynamics of this year's upfronts. From AI's growing role in targeting to the rise of retail media, live event bets and how social-first brands are rethinking spend, Grumet shares a strategic view on where media dollars are heading — and why flexibility is the smartest buy in today's evolving landscape. campaignlive.com What we know about advertising, you should know about advertising. Start your 1-month FREE trial to Campaign US.

The ad industry is seeing major shifts, with Microsoft stepping back from Xandr amidst the rise of AI and the complexities of CTV advertising at the forefronts. Meanwhile, the value of local advertising is in question, as it struggles to keep up with the evolution of digital platforms and measurement.

In this episode of The Refresh News, Kait from Marketecture breaks down the top stories shaking up the advertising world. The focus is on the evolving nature of the TV upfronts, with a spotlight on how platforms are embracing ad tech to meet buyer demands. The Trade Desk makes headlines with the launch of OpenSincera, and Microsoft officially closes Xandr to make way for a more conversational future in media buying. We Cover TV upfronts are shifting focus from showbiz glitz to tech-driven capabilities like programmatic and AI-powered campaigns. Flexibility is a new must-have: Netflix and Disney introduced ad tech that lowers entry barriers and enables agile buying. AI made a splash with creative automation, emotional scene alignment, and smarter ad insertion across major platforms. The Trade Desk's OpenSincera launches as a free API, offering real-time, transparent data on ad impressions and media quality. Microsoft sunsets Xandr to focus on a Copilot-powered, chatbot-style ad buying interface, signaling a move away from traditional DSP models. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, YouTube dominates, Fox joins the fray, and Max changes name... again. Nielsen Ratings Show Notes Warners Reverses Course: Changes Max's Name Back to HBO Max YouTube to stream 2025 Week 1 NFL regular-season game in Brazil to worldwide audience for free As Hollywood Shrinks, Studios Look to YouTube for Help - Bloomberg Fox's new streaming service will arrive just in time for football season ‘Hazbin Hotel' Spinoff ‘Helluva Boss' Gets 2-Season Renewal & Prime Video Run 'Creed' Spinoff Series Set in Delphi Gym Ordered at Amazon ‘Fallout' Levels Up With Early Season 3 Renewal at Prime Video Prime Video Hands Out Two-Season Renewal for ‘Beast Games' Amazon's ‘The Bondsman' Canceled After One Season ‘The Eternaut': Inside Netflix's Argentinian Sci-Fi Survival Drama & Ambitious Season 2 Plans 'Star Search' reboot underway at Netflix Tina Fey's The Four Seasons Renewed for Season 2 - Netflix Tudum Kevin Hart Is in for a Wild 72 Hours in the New Tim Story Comedy ‘Parks and Recreation' Alums Amy Poehler, Mike Schur Reunite for Peacock Comedy Series ‘Dig' 'The Studio' Renewed for Season 2 at Apple TV+ Recommendations Murderbot Dungeon Crawler Carl Andor, Season 2 Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Taskmaster

IT'S HAPPENING: Jessica Jones is coming. in Daredevil Born Again Season 2! At the Upfronts this week, we got major updates about Daredevil Born Again Season 2, Spider-Noir, Ironheart, Alien Earth, Wonder Man, and Fallout! In this episode of New Rockstars' Marvel Sneak Peek, Erik Voss & Jessica Clemons are back to break down the major headlines you missed this week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Desde que los Upfronts ya no son lo que eran, en Madison Avenue, California... C.J. Navas, Jorge y Don Carlos repasan la actualidad seriéfila de los diferentes canales, cadenas y plataformas, los estrenos de los próximos días, las ficciones más vistas por su audiencia, contestan a las preguntas de los oyentes y dan sus recomendaciones habituales de cada semana. Recomendaciones de la Semana: Don Carlos: Hacia cero / Los crímenes de Haparanda Jorge: Vicios ocultos / El Eternauta CJ: Rogue One / Campeonato de la PGA ¡Esperamos tus audiocomentarios!: Mándanos tus mensajes por WhatsApp al +34 604 41 64 49 o a ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://fueradeseries.com/mensajes⁠⁠⁠⁠ Vota en los Power Rankings: Participa en la elaboración de nuestros Power Rankings votando a tus series favoritas de la semana en: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://fdseri.es/33u15eb⁠⁠⁠⁠ Únete a nuestro chat de Telegram en el que miles de personas hablamos cada día de series: Telegram – Grupo de debate: https://telegram.me/fueradeseries Telegram – Canal de noticias: https://t.me/noticiasfds Síguenos en nuestras plataformas y podcast sobre series: Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/es/podcast/fuera-de-series/id288039262 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3RTDss6AAGjSNozVOhDNzX?si=700febbf305144b7&nd=1 iVoox - https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-fuera-series_sq_f12063_1.html Redes Sociales: X / Twitter: https://twitter.com/fueradeseries Facebook: https://facebook.com/fueradeseries Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fueradeseries/ Youtube: https://youtube.com/fueradeseries Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we cover the news from the Upfronts, with Netflix and Amazon announcing updated ad-tier user numbers, YouTube disclosing ad conversions on Shorts, and some of the new ad formats coming to OTT platforms. We also detail the upcoming DTC offerings from ESPN and FOX and YouTube's plans to stream an exclusive NFL game for free in September. Finally, we highlight Charter's announcement of its plans to buy Cox Communications, Warner Bros. Discovery rebranding Max to HBO Max this summer, and Sony announcing updated Crunchyroll subscriber numbers. Podcast produced by Security Halt Media

This week, Chappell talks the listeners through what we've learned from the 2025 Netflix Upfronts.

Scheana might have slept through her original recording time with Gibson, but she's not snoozing on spilling the tea this week in NYC! What went down BTS among all of the Bravolebrities at Upfronts? Who didn't get invited to Scheana's birthday, who no-showed, and who sent her a snarky text after? Should “Summer House” get “The Valley”-style spinoff treatment, and which former cast member would they like to see return? In what ways does Scheana feel that Jesse Lally is indeed worse than Jax? And would Scheana or Gibson take their moms to The Box? Plus, Scheana shares when her relationship with LVP really soured, and reveals why she is no longer kissing the ring, nor biting the hand that feeds her. Tune in to find out! Follow us: @scheana @scheananigans Co-Host: @gibsonoma BUY SCHEANA'S BOOK!!!MY GOOD SIDE is available for Pre-Order now at www.mygoodsidebook.com The video version of this episode will be available on Scheana's YouTube page on Friday, May 16th.Episode Sponsors:Go to cokeurl.com/simplyPOP to find out where you can try Simply Pop!Visit ryleeandcru.com/Scheananigans and use code GOODASGOLD for 20% off your first order and code FAMOUS for 20% off orders of first time customers.For a limited time only, our listeners get 20% off your entire order when you use code GOODASGOLD at laundrysauce.comDon't miss the new season of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, now streaming on Hulu.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ad fab? Not quite. Still, even as the Upfronts lose glitz, stakes remain sky high. Ad buying happens year-round now, sure — but with Netflix, Amazon, and YouTube crashing the party and sports commanding ever-higher premiums, TV's annual dog-and-pony is still a spectacle, drawing Elaine Low, Sean McNulty and Natalie Jarvey to the scene in New York. In this episode: their first-ever “Uppie Awards”; best (and worst) celebrity cameos (hello Lady Gaga and Snoop Dogg); who liked Netflix's big pitch; HBO Max name-change whiplash; and whose afterparty delivered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Ourand joins Peter to discuss MLB commissioner Rob Manfred's decision to posthumously reinstate Pete Rose and restore “The Hit King's” Hall of Fame eligibility decades after his lifetime ban. Did Manfred's recent visit with Donald Trump play any role in the decision? John also breaks down his week at the upfronts in New York, where networks leaned into their sports deals to woo advertisers. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Everything We Learned From the 2025 Upfronts | The Reality Flash  Welcome to The Reality Flash, your one-stop podcast for all the breaking news in the world of reality TV! Hosted by Mike Bloom, this podcast brings you the freshest headlines from your favorite shows and reality stars. From shocking cast announcements to behind-the-scenes gossip […]

Today in the business of podcasting: what Bryan Barletta is doing at Podcast Show London, how to make Podcast Events special, YouTube now has a weekly podcast chart, how creator platforms are building out tech infrastrucutre to appeal to agencies, Toyota's branded podcast play with Latino audiences, and Acast introduces talent-voiced ads. Find links to every article mentioned here on SoundsProfitable.com

Today in the business of podcasting: what Bryan Barletta is doing at Podcast Show London, how to make Podcast Events special, YouTube now has a weekly podcast chart, how creator platforms are building out tech infrastrucutre to appeal to agencies, Toyota's branded podcast play with Latino audiences, and Acast introduces talent-voiced ads. Find links to every article mentioned here on SoundsProfitable.com

In den USA läuft die wohl spannendste Woche des gesamten Serienjahres: die Upfronts. Im Podcast sprechen Adam und Bjarne über die wichtigsten Entscheidungen der großen Network-Sender. Welche Formate wurden verlängert oder abgesetzt? Außerdem geht es darum, wie die Upfronts im Lauf der Zeit an Bedeutung verloren haben. Zumal auch dieses Jahr wieder die Streamer rund um Netflix mit eigenen Nachrichten dazwischenfunken.Wie beim SJ Weekly üblich, bleibt später noch Zeit, über aktuelle Serien und Staffeln zu quatschen. Vor allem die neue österreichische Comedy "Drunter und Drüber" bei Amazon Prime Video kommt gut dabei weg. Zum Finale von "You" ist auch noch einiges zu sagen. Obwohl die nächsten Neustarts der kommenden Woche schon in den Startlöchern stehen...ANZEIGE:Unlimited Datenvolumen bei der Telekom für euch und eure Liebsten – mit dem neuen MagentaMobil M Tarif im größten 5G-Netz. Mehr dazu auf: www.telekom.de/unlimitedTimestamps:News:0:00:00 UPFRONTS: Was passiert da eigentlich?0:07:30 Welche Verlängerungen/Absetzungen haben uns besonders bewogen?0:14:00 Streamer drängen sich immer mehr in die Upfronts-Woche rein0:17:00 Nicolas Cage als Spider-Man, Neues “The Office” Spin-off0:20:00 Netflix nimmt innovatives Serien-Feature offlineReviews:0:24:00 You Finale, Drunter & Drüber0:30:00 Bad Thoughts, The Four Seasons, ForeverNeustarts:0:36:00 https://www.serienjunkies.de/docs/serienplaner.html BjarneBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bjarnebock.bsky.socialSankt Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ztNeRqXyxw8Z5QpelTjnC Adam: Twitter/ X: https://twitter.com/AwesomeArndt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awesomearndt/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@AwesomeArndt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the Emmys cutoff date approaching, our watchlists have been getting out of hand. It was time to put these shows to the test and rank what we're currently streaming. Spoiler alert: The Studio, The Rehearsal, The Last of Us, Hacks, Andor, and Everybody's Live with John Mulaney all medal!

This week, Mike and Emily dive into the recent positive performance of The Trade Desk, questioning if the earlier concerns about the ad tech market were overblown, and then shift gears to discuss the evolving landscape of search with the rise of sophisticated AI prompting and its implications for information access and optimization.

The Nuggstradamus Predictions, the Upfronts for TV were released, Uncle Charlie's new money making proposition and the Hollywood Buzz.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's SBJ Sports Media Podcast, co-hosts Austin Karp and Mollie Cahillane preview what to expect with Upfronts and break down numbers for the Kentucky Derby and the first rounds of the NHL and NBA playoffs. Plus, the duo talks about John Skipper's Meadowlark Media exit, DAZN's renewed push in the U.S. and FanDuel Sports Network having early success with DTC subscriptions.

With the Super Bowl and Winter Olympics on the horizon, NBCUniversal is preparing for one of its biggest upfront seasons yet. In this episode, Luz Corona sits down with Karen Kovacs to unpack NBCU's multi-platform strategy — from the cultural dominance of Bravo to the growing importance of Telemundo in reaching Hispanic audiences. They also discuss lessons from past campaigns, how news continues to anchor audience trust and why emerging sports talent may be the future of brand storytelling. campaignlive.com What we know about advertising, you should know about advertising. Start your 1-month FREE trial to Campaign US.

Time was when networks would land a major star, with the next step finding a writer with “auspices” — an industry term for somebody proven, with a hit show already on air. The only issue? Those successful writers often couldn't write. In spite of that, those series sometimes became massive hits. Which is why Rob Long wants to keep optimism alive. After all, as he says, “Hey, could work.” Transcript here. For more entertainment news, subscribe to The Ankler or apply to The Ladder, a members-only hub for early career entertainment professionals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"I think it will be blunt and arbitrary" - Goodway Group CEO Jay Friedman on what happens if marketers have to slash budget during TariffmageodonNext in Media talked to Goodway Group CEO Jay Friedman about the state of brands' decision making amidst an uncertain economy and a rise in AI automation.  And of course, we talked about cookies and the various court decisions facing Google.

Tariff panic, Adalytics fallout, the fate of the open web, and TikTok weirdness.Takeaways:Tariffs & Ad World Uncertainty

Lauren has just returned from SXSW (and announced a new role!) and is here with Josh to spill all the details on the creator front from the marathon conference. Then: creators are usurping TV ad dollars via their own version of Upfronts, and MrBeast's investor deck leaks additional detail about his various businesses. Plus: the biggest creator charity event of the year just happened in the UK, and it crushed. Here's more detail on what we covered this week:Lauren's got a new gig!SXSW behind the scenes: 6 topics everyone was debating in TV, film, and the creator economyTop YouTube Creators to Hold Their Own Upfront Event in Bid for TV Ad DollarsCreators are making premium shows on their channels, so Spotter is giving them their own upfront - TubefilterMrBeast's investor pitch deck shows why he's shifting his focus to Beast Industries - TubefilterSnap introduces AI Video Lenses powered by its in-house generative model | TechCrunchInstagram is sliding into your DMs with 20 new features - TubefilterInstagram Has Launched Over 20 New DM Features Recently: CHART - Business InsiderSidemen soccer match raises £4.7 million for charity, cements its legacy as top-tier creator entertainment - Tubefilter Creator Upload Socials:YOUTUBEINSTAGRAMTIKTOK

Here's what you need to know for today in the business of podcasting: the left's rise in political podcasting, audiobook publishing from Spotify, and YouTube usage drops.Find links to every article mentioned and the full write-up here on Sounds Profitable.

Here's what you need to know for today in the business of podcasting: the left's rise in political podcasting, audiobook publishing from Spotify, and YouTube usage drops.Find links to every article mentioned and the full write-up here on Sounds Profitable.

Next in Creator Media spoke with Ian Schafer, co-founder and president of Ensemble, on how he's trying to help brands connect with the top 1% of creators, while helping those folks build out full fledged media businesses.Takeaways:• Unique Positioning of Ensemble: Ensemble differentiates itself in the creator economy by focusing on a curatorial approach to creators, similar to a studio, instead of a marketplace model.• Equity in the Creator Economy: Schafer highlights a systemic inequality in brand partnerships, with creators from underrepresented communities getting fewer deals. • 0.1% of Creators: In the creator economy, only about 0.1% of creators achieve significant success. • Shift to Long-Term Brand Integrations: Schafer observes a shift from treating creators as media inventory to viewing them as collaborative partners. • The Importance of Infrastructure for Creators: Schafer notes that while creators have management, they often lack a structured infrastructure to help them scale. • Potential for Original Programming: Ensemble is developing episodic series and original shows that incorporate brand sponsorships. • Demand for Audience-First Content: Schafer emphasizes the need for content that resonates with audiences before brands. • Future of Creator Partnerships in Advertising: Ensemble and Schafer envision a future where brands can lock in annual or seasonal "slates" of creator-led series, similar to TV upfronts. Guest: Ian SchaferHost: Mike ShieldsSponsor: VuePlannerProducer: FEL Creative  

In this episode of Host-Read Ads, TWiT.tv CEO Lisa Laporte discusses the network's 2025 advertising opportunities and how brands can effectively reach TWiT's highly educated, tech-focused audience. Contact advertise@twit.tv to learn more. Host: Lisa Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/host-read-ads

In this episode of Host-Read Ads, TWiT.tv CEO Lisa Laporte discusses the network's 2025 advertising opportunities and how brands can effectively reach TWiT's highly educated, tech-focused audience. Contact advertise@twit.tv to learn more. Host: Lisa Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/host-read-ads

Upfront deals are now being activated now that the fall season is underway – the traditional moment when TV networks launch their prime shows.But as we've seen in recent years, streaming platforms and companies have become an emerging force in the upfronts market.One of the main players in the streaming market is Roku, which has seen big growth in revenue recently. The company's overall revenue was up 14% year over year, according to its latest earnings report.On this episode of The Current Report, Jay Askinasi, Roku's SVP, Head of Global Media Revenue and Growth, breaks down how how much importance the upfronts have now. Plus he dives into Roku's success airing MLB games, the DirecTV and DISH merger and consolidation in the streaming and traditional TV market._______ To read the full stories included in this episode: Roku–MLB partnership marks a first for live sports on FAST platforms: https://www.thecurrent.com/roku-mlb-live-sports-fast-streamingDirecTV to Acquire Dish in Merger of Satellite TV Rivals: https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/directv-acquires-dish-merger-1236159244/PayPal just opened a new ad business. The exec leading it unpacks the plan to link advertisers with its trove of transaction data.: https://www.businessinsider.com/paypal-is-launching-a-retail-media-ad-network-plan-2024-10_______ The Current Report is our weekly news roundup of what's happening in the world of digital media. We headline topical stories every edition — everything from connected TV to retail media networks to new initiatives around identity — offering our fresh take on why it's relevant for the marketing community. Subscribe: https://bit.ly/45HIaXH_______ Each week, The Current gives you the most critical innovations in advertising that are happening on the open internet — identity, the future of TV, retail media, and beyond. Born inside The Trade Desk, The Current is a news platform dedicated to covering the latest in modern marketing — all from the front lines. Speaking to the marketing world's most influential players, we explain what these seismic shifts mean, how they are happening, and why they are taking place: https://bit.ly/3SAM0wR

Join Brett and Ethan as they pick the HOLIDAY 2024 episodes for Season 10 of MUST HAVE SEEN TV! You can also watch this episode on YouTube — and/or you can just look at the list of episodes below. Watch 'em before we cover 'em, if you're so inclined!HALLOWEEN50s: Lassie, "The UNICEF Story" 6x0860s: That Girl, "Secret Ballot" 3x06THANKSGIVING70s: Alice, "Who Ordered the Hot Turkey?" 3x0980s: Small Wonder, "Thanksgiving Story" 2x12CHRISTMAS90s: Frasier, "Frasier Grinch" 3x0960s: Twilight Zone, "Night of the Meek" 2x11Subscribe to our Patreon for new episodes every other week: https://www.patreon.com/musthaveseentvSubscribe to Must Have Seen TV onYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJSwxHTUx0BsHdN7dfbBi6gAcast: https://shows.acast.com/musthaveseentviTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/must-have-seen-tv/id1228641627Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/us/show/4350157Follow Brett on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/brettwhiteFollow Ethan on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/ethankaye55Follow Must Have Seen TV on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/musthaveseentv/Podcast art by Dyna Moe (https://www.nobodyssweetheart.com/) Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Brett and Ethan as they pick the next round of episodes for Season 9 of MUST HAVE SEEN TV! You can also listen to this episode wherever you get your podcasts — and/or you can just look at the list of episodes below. Watch 'em before we cover 'em, if you're so inclined!PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/musthaveseentv50s: Make Room for Daddy, "A Trip to Wisconsin" 2x3060s: The Munsters, "Herman, the Master Spy" 2x270s: The Brady Bunch, "Pass the Tabu" 4X280s: The New Gidget, "Windsurfing Lesson" 1x190s: Sabrina the Teenage Witch, "Disney World" 2x23ACAST: https://shows.acast.com/musthaveseentv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Yeah, That's Probably an Ad, Rebecca Stewart and Luz Corona are joined by Adweek's very own Ethan Alter, TVNewser Editor, and Bill Bradley, Deputy Editor of Media, TV, and Sports Marketing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, media giants have been gathering in New York City for the upfronts, where networks and streaming platforms try to court ad buyers by previewing shows for the seasons ahead. We’ll take the pulse of ad spending as streaming continues to outshine traditional broadcast television. And we’ll also hear about China’s property sector prop-up and priorities for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau now that its future is no longer in jeopardy. Marketplace is currently tracking behind target for this budget year — that means listeners like you can make a critical difference by investing in our journalism today.

This week, media giants have been gathering in New York City for the upfronts, where networks and streaming platforms try to court ad buyers by previewing shows for the seasons ahead. We’ll take the pulse of ad spending as streaming continues to outshine traditional broadcast television. And we’ll also hear about China’s property sector prop-up and priorities for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau now that its future is no longer in jeopardy. Marketplace is currently tracking behind target for this budget year — that means listeners like you can make a critical difference by investing in our journalism today.

Kim Masters and Matt Belloni break down the biggest stories to come out of the 2024 Upfronts. They also take a look at the latest streaming bundle announcement between Netflix, Apple TV+, and Peacock. Plus, Masters speaks with Jane Schoenbrun about their film, I Saw the TV Glow. The director talks about how growing up in the suburbs was the inspiration for the sinister setting in their A24-backed film, produced by Emma Stone and husband Dave McCary. Schoenbrun also shares why the nuances of gender and identity play a major role in their work, and how they realized they were transgender after taking a mushroom trip with friends.

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It's a mixed bag on the podcast today, as Dylan returns from his food poisoning fog to share some thoughts on why this season of Top Chef feels like a bit of a letdown. Then, he shares Kyle Richards' latest RHOBH updates (from Amazon Live, naturally) and the weird inside joke between Amanda Batula and Jesse Solomon. Later, he discusses the new show announcements from Upfronts, including an NYC-based show that seems like a Summer House reboot waiting to happen. Finally, he shares who's in this week's Splash Zone, sponsored by Splash Refresher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AITA: For setting up an emergency fund for my married daughter? Dirt Alert: Former "All That" star Lori Beth Denberg accuses Dan Schneider of sexual misconduct, what was happening at the ABC upfronts, and a women won a medal from bravery for punching a crocodile in the face to saver her sister's life -- would Jason and Alexis do the same for each other? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AITA: For setting up an emergency fund for my married daughter? Dirt Alert: Former "All That" star Lori Beth Denberg accuses Dan Schneider of sexual misconduct, what was happening at the ABC upfronts, and a women won a medal from bravery for punching a crocodile in the face to saver her sister's life -- would Jason and Alexis do the same for each other? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode Leslie breaks down the Upfronts in Hollywood.  What are they and why are they so important?