Explore the dynamic world of FAST–the key growth driver in streaming–where innovation meets entertainment and media pays for itself; hosted by Ben Goodfriend, FASTer features engaging conversations with the industry experts, creators, and technologists defining the future of Free Ad Supported Television. FASTer with Amagi is produced by Next Chapter Podcasts.
#10 - The Future of Local News with Neal Zuckerman
Neal Zuckerman, Senior Partner at BCG, shares his vision for the future of local news, addressing challenges in legacy media, consumer habits, and emerging technologies' disruptive impact.
9 Dec 2024
#9 - FAST Forward: The Rise of Women’s Sports
Amagi founder Stuart McLean charts the rise of women's sports through storytelling, highlighting the growing shift towards streaming and the opportunities for brands to connect with consumers through compelling content.
26 Nov 2024
#8 - Unlocking the European CTV Market with Sarah Lewis
Sarah Lewis shares her remarkable journey and expert insights on the future of ad-supported streaming in Europe, unlocking new growth opportunities for content creators.
21 Nov 2024
#7 - From SAT Prep to Programmatic Advertising with Moe Chughtai
Ben Goodfriend sits down with Moe Chughtai, Head of Advanced TV at MIQ, to explore how he simplified programmatic advertising's technical complexities for diverse audiences and charted a thoughtful path forward amidst industry challenges.
14 Nov 2024
#6 The Streaming Revolution in Sports with Dan Rayburn
Dan shares his journey from the Air Force to fixing Apple computers and producing some of the first live streamed concerts. He details the fragmented sports streaming ecosystem, explores media's myriad metrics, and poses a critical question: "Why do we watch what we watch?"
00:00 Dan's Journey
16:36 The NFL's Dominance
30:00 Understanding Financial Metrics in Streaming
39:38 The Rise of FAST Channels
44:14 The Fill Rate Problem
55:24 Advice for the Industry
Find us at www.amagi.com
Send us questions and comments at ben@amagi.com
Produced by Next Chapter Podcasts
Amagi is an award-winning media technology company that provides cloud broadcast and targeted advertising solutions to broadcast TV and streaming TV platforms. Amagi supports 800+ content brands, 800+ playout chains, and 5,000+ channel deliveries on its platform in over 150 countries. Learn more about us at www.amagi.com.
30 Oct 2024
#5 - The First Programmatic Olympics with Freewheel's Kathy Argyriou
Our host, Ben Goodfriend, chats with Kathy Argyriou about her early childhood and her journey into the ad tech world. Together, they explore the complexity of live streaming infrastructure. Kathy shares what it's like explaining programmatic advertising to her grandparents, diversity in the industry, and advice to the next generation.
00:00 Introduction to Kathy Argyriou and Freewheel
02:11 Kathy's Journey from Greece to Ad Tech
06:10 Explaining Programmatic Advertising
09:25 The Data Currency Dilemma in Streaming
14:01 To Fill or Not to Fill?
19:25 The Future of FAST Channels
20:25 Challenges of Live Streaming Events
25:02 Interactive Innovation
26:05 Diversity in Ad Tech
29:33 Advice for the Next Generation in Ad Tech
Find us at www.amagi.com.
Send us questions and comments at ben@amagi.com
Produced by Next Chapter Podcasts
Amagi is an award-winning media technology company that provides cloud broadcast and targeted advertising solutions to broadcast TV and streaming TV platforms. Amagi supports 800+ content brands, 800+ playout chains, and 5,000+ channel deliveries on its platform in over 150 countries. Learn more about us at www.amagi.com.
17 Sept 2024
#4 - “What’s a Valet?” - Launching CAA Digital Media and Curating Community with FMC Founder Frank Jung
From a small town to Hollywood: Ben Goodfriend and Frank Jung dive deep into Frank's journey through the fast-paced world of representation, the evolution of digital media, and the launch of FMC (Franchise Media Collective)—navigating the future of Entertainment and the Creator Economy.
00:00 Meet Frank Jung
09:20 The Birth of CAA Digital Media
23:27 New Modes of Distribution.
26:54 Introducing FMC and Cultural Salons
37:53 Exploring the Potential of FAST
49:14 Embracing AI
56:22 Rapid Fire Questions
Find us at www.amagi.com
Send us questions and comments at ben@amagi.com
Produced by Next Chapter Podcasts
12 Aug 2024
#3 - $0 to $2.5 Billion - Building Roku's Media Business with Scott Rosenberg
Ben Goodfriend and Scott Rosenberg, key architect of Roku's media and advertising business, explore the birth of FAST, the OS wars, and Data's tragedy of the commons.
0:45 Scott's journey to and through media.
3:42 Building Roku
14:50 The Birth of FAST
19:31 The OS (Operating System) Wars
26:08 Roku and Amagi
27:20 The Future of FAST
29:37 AI and Personalization
33:09 Data's Tragedy of The Commons
39:26 Premium Live Sports
43:49 Rapid Fire Questions
Find us at www.amagi.com
Send us questions and comments at ben@amagi.com
Produced by Next Chapter Podcasts
29 Jul 2024
#2 - Revolutionizing Kids Programming with Pocket Watch Founder Chris Williams
Ben Goodfriend and Chris Williams, Founder and CEO of Pocket Watch, discuss AI, Kids Programming's linear legacy, the internet's "hunger games," and more.
0:45 Introducing Pocket Watch
5:15 Pocket Watch and FAST
9:10 Linear Legacy
13:00 Advertising in Kids and Family
19:50 Ancillary Revenue
22:45 The Growth of FAST
24:10 Monetization and Artificial Intelligence
31:55 Pocket Watch Syndication
33:50 What’s Next for Pocket Watch
Find us at www.amagi.com
Send us questions and comments at ben@amagi.com
Produced by Next Chapter Podcasts
15 Jul 2024
#1 - Avoiding The Media Apocalypse with Evan Shapiro
Ben Goodfriend and Evan Shapiro discuss Evan's quixotic journey, the genesis of the media-utility bundle, the future of FAST, and more.
00:35 - 04:40 Evan’s Biography
04:40 - 05:40 Storytelling and Portlandia
05:40 - 09:45 Triple Play and The Media Apocalypse
09:45 - 12:15 FAST and Media Ergonomics
12:15 - 13:42 News
13:42 - 14:50 Viewing Behavior: Linear Tolerance
14:50 - 16:36 Retail Media and Ad Innovation
16:36 - 20:05 Personalization and Data Cooperation
20:05 - 22:50 User Experience
22:50 - 26:00 Rapid Fire Questions
Find us at www.amagi.com
Send us questions and comments at ben@amagi.com
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