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The Untold (Until Now) Story of Black Comedians at The Comedy Store
Docuseries “Phat Tuesdays: The Era of Hip Hop Comedy” tells the story of how one man, actor/comedian/writer Guy Torry, moved mountains to create an all-Black comedy night at The Comedy Store. Torry serves as executive producer on the series, along with Reginald Hudlin (“Django Unchained”), who also directs the three-parter. Here, Torry and Hudlin talk […]
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Why the Real Winners of Super Bowl LVI Were Women
A SeeHer Series Search Engagement leader and SeeHer member EDO is working with SeeHer in Sports to explore the value of women’s sports, develop a comprehensive comparison to men’s sports, and analyze how well high-scoring GEMR ads perform in women’s and men’s sports programming. For Super Bowl LVI, EDO analyzed how well the celebrities in […]
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Elevating Black Voices All Year Long
“Black voices should be celebrated 365 days a year,” says Lisa Holme, Group SVP of Content and Commercial Strategy for Discovery, about discovery+’s new “Black Voices Hub.” The hub will live on the platform year-round, with curated series, documentaries, and specials. Holme shares what it’s all about, and what’s ahead. What is the genesis of […]
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Using Technology to Connect With Gen Z
Joanna Lambert, President of Yahoo, shares how her company is pushing boundaries to meet Gen Z where they live. What are you doing that hasn’t been done before? At Yahoo, we are excited to have brought the first purely digital experience in real life to New York Fashion Week with the “Maisie Wilen Fall-Winter 2022 […]
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Streaming and the Rise of Super Aggregation
While big streamers invest billions annually in new content, super-aggregators like Struum, JustWatch, and Reelgood are not investing in content, but helping mid and small streaming services find audiences. Lauren Devillier, CEO And Co-Founder of Struum, focuses on the next trend in streaming. What is the biggest challenge facing streaming services right now? How do […]
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I Want My CTV
Marketers shouldn’t be hesitant to spice up their media mix with CTV, says Mohammad Chughtai, Global Head of Advanced TV for MiQ. Here, he shares why. How can CTV be a differentiator for campaigns? Connected TV combines the addressability and measurement of digital with the big-screen experience brand storytellers crave – the best of both […]
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OTA Is About to Have Its Moment
The deluge of streaming services continues to be a hot topic, but OTT sibling OTA deserves more attention, says Scripps Chief Research Officer Jon Marks. Here, he tells why OTA is reaching a tipping point. Why the continued success of OTA shouldn’t be overlooked… Several trends argue for the continued success of OTA. First, while […]
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Marketers Can Use the Pipeline of TV Viewing and Mobile Behavior
What will the connection of Smart TVs and mobile devices mean for marketers in the future? Cynopsis asked Matt Tubergen, Digital Turbine’s EVP of Global Strategy and Corporate Development, to look into his crystal ball. Should we expect Smart TV apps to eventually resemble mobile ones? Will mobile apps make the jump to the […]
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Get Creative With Your CTV Strategy
By Andrew Budkofsky, Chief Revenue Office, Glewed TV CTV is often touted as the hottest new medium in advertising. Seemingly every week, there’s a new press release from a streamer about how their latest show was their biggest hit yet. At the same time, because CTV is relatively new, marketers haven’t had time yet […]
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Helping Women with Frank Talk About Finance
A SeeHer Series Among the initiatives of Jennifer Halloran, Head of Brand and Advertising Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual), is Fair Shares, a five-part podcast from MassMutual and WP Creative Group, featuring authentic and honest conversations about finances between smart women. In each episode, host Bola Sokunbi—a certified financial instructor and the founder of […]