Thinking Out Loud
The evolution of technology is changing the way consumers engage with content. On Thinking Out Loud, Vicki Lins hosts conversations with today’s media and entertainment leaders. Each episode explores different perspectives on strategy, innovation, creativity and marketing.
Episodes
Episodes
Friday Aug 30, 2019
Friday Aug 30, 2019
The Rise in Consumer Consciousness: Some could say it’s the golden age of documentaries. Hits like Surviving R. Kelly are resonating with viewers. In this conversation, Vicki Lins and Surviving R. Kelly Executive Producers Joel Karsberg & Jesse Daniels explore why viewers are gravitating to docu-series and the future of documentary programming.
Monday Aug 12, 2019
Dan Fienberg, Chief TV Critic, The Hollywood Reporter
Monday Aug 12, 2019
Monday Aug 12, 2019
Ending his two-year tenure as President of Television Critics Association (TCA), Dan discusses the unique opportunity the TCA Tour provides and why it’s so important to the industry. In typical Dan style, we also review the highs and lows of a transforming industry.
Monday Jul 08, 2019
Monday Jul 08, 2019
Consumers want a seamless TV viewing experience, and that includes advertising. As the TV industry evolves, brands, programmers, and operators are becoming increasingly thoughtful in how they're positioned within the consumer’s viewing experience. New technology is making it possible to deliver a seamless, personalized, and measurable ad experience across screens. In this episode, find out how Google enables advertisers, programmers and operators to provide the best ad experience everywhere people are watching.
Monday Jun 10, 2019
Margaret Dean: Using Anime to Champion Underrepresented Voices and Audiences
Monday Jun 10, 2019
Monday Jun 10, 2019
Margaret Dean is the Head of Studio for Crunchyroll, the world's most popular anime brand with over 50 million registered users, 2 million subscribers, and more than 30 million followers across social.In this conversation, host Vicki Lins and Dean discuss anime’s potential in North America, providing more opportunities for women in animation and how the new studio will bolster both missions and more.
Monday May 06, 2019
John Hendricks: The next great migration of viewers
Monday May 06, 2019
Monday May 06, 2019
Visionary, cable pioneer and founder of Curiosity Stream, John Hendricks takes listeners on an incredible journey through television's migration from linear to cable and onto streaming services. He shares his vision for the next decade and what the changing consumer will expect.
Monday Apr 15, 2019
Monday Apr 15, 2019
Wharton Professor Kartik Hosanger dives into AI, and what both performing and underperforming can have on the trust people place in recommendation engines and other applications.
Monday Mar 25, 2019
Kathleen Finch: Creating Cohesive Brand Partnerships Opportunities
Monday Mar 25, 2019
Monday Mar 25, 2019
Kathleen Finch, Chief Lifestyle Brands Officer, Discovery Inc. oversees an astonishing 11 network brands. On this episode of Thinking Out Loud, host Vicki Lins sits down with Kathleen to discuss Discovery’s strategic plan to keep, grow and push viewers from one network to another through co-branded shows, fun talent mashups and tactical program scheduling.
Monday Mar 04, 2019
Dan Fienberg, TV Critic: What makes for great TV?
Monday Mar 04, 2019
Monday Mar 04, 2019
On this episode, host, Vicki Lins explores the role of a television critic during times of disruption and summarizes the best of the 2019 Television Critics Tour with Daniel Fienberg, TV Critic, THR and President of the TCA. From binge-worthy breakout hits to digital shorts consumed in minutes; current, new and emerging players are pushing the envelope to create a successful model with cultural influence and impact. In this conversation, Dan shares his thoughts, themes, and ideas for what’s next in television.