All Things Video

Terri Matthews is the Founder of Jaden's Voice, a nonprofit organization that serves children and families impacted by autism. Terri is also a serial entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and consultant who specializes in human resources and crisis management.

In this episode, we discuss Terri’s entrepreneurial journey and the difference between for-profit businesses and the nonprofit world. She shares her experience as a mother of an autistic child, which inspired her to launch Jaden’s Voice and support other families through advocacy. Terri’s desire to challenge the stigmas around autism and share uplifting stories from her advocacy work motivated her to create On the Spectrum, a show dedicated to bringing hope and healing to those affected by autism.

Learn more about On the Spectrum at http://onthespectrum.tv/ and subscribe to the YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/OnTheSpectrumTM.

Host: James Creech

ABOUT THE SHOW

All Things Video is a podcast dedicated to uncovering the past and charting the future of the online video ecosystem. Listen to interviews with founders, executives, and thought leaders from the world’s leading video networks and engage in thought-provoking debates about the key issues shaping the next generation of entertainment. From the short-form content revolution to the rise of multi-channel networks (MCNs) and the fragmentation of video viewership in an always-on world, All Things Video reveals the key trends and insights from the world of digital video.

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ABOUT THE HOST

James Creech is an entrepreneur focused on technology, online video, and digital media. He is the Co-Founder & CEO of Paladin, the essential influencer marketing platform for media companies, agencies, and brands.

OUR SPONSOR

This episode is brought to you by TubeBuddy, the complete toolkit for YouTube channel management. This power-packed browser extension helps with everything from bulk metadata edits and trending keyword suggestions to thumbnail optimization, fan engagement tools, and so much more. Visit TubeBuddy.com to meet your new best friend on YouTube.

Arthur Wang is the Chief Marketing Officer of Super Deluxe, a multi-platform entertainment company focused on creative youth. Prior to joining Super Deluxe, Arthur founded a number of startups focused on performance-based marketing before joining CBS Interactive as Vice President of Audience Development and Acquisition. Arthur is an active mentor at Muckerlab, where he offers advice to early stage consumer Internet companies.

In this episode, we discuss a few of online video’s inherent challenges: from adapting to constantly changing social algorithms to betting on future monetization opportunities. Arthur shares some of the creative strategies Super Deluxe uses to engage America’s creative youth and underscores the importance of emotional intensity in measuring audience response. Finally, Arthur describes his childhood experiences that have helped shape Super Deluxe’s mission not only to entertain, but to expand awareness of other cultures and perspectives.

Host: James Creech

ABOUT THE SHOW

All Things Video is a podcast dedicated to uncovering the past and charting the future of the online video ecosystem. Listen to interviews with founders, executives, and thought leaders from the world’s leading video networks and engage in thought-provoking debates about the key issues shaping the next generation of entertainment. From the short-form content revolution to the rise of multi-channel networks (MCNs) and the fragmentation of video viewership in an always-on world, All Things Video reveals the key trends and insights from the world of digital video.

Subscribe for new episodes and updates!

ABOUT THE HOST

James Creech is an entrepreneur focused on technology, online video, and digital media. He is the Co-Founder & CEO of Paladin, the essential creator management platform for next-generation media companies.

OUR SPONSOR

This episode is brought to you by Toonstar, an animation tech startup that produces snackable, interactive content experiences for mobile audiences. To learn more, visit toonstar.com or download the app.

Jason Peterson is the Chairman of GoDigital Media Group, a media and technology holding company focused on IP rights management and distribution. Its operating subsidiaries include AdShare (social media monetization for content rights holders), ContentBridge (digital supply chain software provider), Cinq Music (Grammy winning record label), VidaPrimo (Hispanic targeted music video network), Distribber (movie distributor), and Tunnel Post (post production services).

In this episode, we discuss sweeping changes in the online video landscape, including Internet Neutrality, the resegmentation of the $287B pay TV business for Internet delivery, and the price gap between ad supported and subscription models. We also trace the convergence of music and video, given “Younger audiences prefer to watch their music,” and Jason offers his thoughts on the future of VEVO and Spotify. Finally, we consider the potential of international markets poised for explosive growth, particularly Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East, which have rising populations and growing broadband penetration.

Host: James Creech

ABOUT THE SHOW

All Things Video is a podcast dedicated to uncovering the past and charting the future of the online video ecosystem. Listen to interviews with founders, executives, and thought leaders from the world’s leading video networks and engage in thought-provoking debates about the key issues shaping the next generation of entertainment. From the short-form content revolution to the rise of multi-channel networks (MCNs) and the fragmentation of video viewership in an always-on world, All Things Video reveals the key trends and insights from the world of digital video.

Subscribe for new episodes and updates!

ABOUT THE HOST

James Creech is an entrepreneur focused on technology, online video, and digital media. He is the Co-Founder & CEO of Paladin, the essential creator management platform for next-generation media companies.

OUR SPONSOR

This episode is brought to you by Paladin, the premier technology provider for next-generation media companies. The Paladin platform automates mission critical functions, from creator management and payments to business intelligence and campaigns. Visit paladinsoftware.com to learn more or request a product demo.

George Ouzounian is a humorist, New York Times best-selling author, and Internet personality best known by the pseudonym Maddox. His website The Best Page in the Universe, YouTube channel The Best Show in the Universe, and podcast The Best Debate in the Universe all feature his satirical, highly opinionated take on a wide variety of topics.

In this episode, we discuss the beginnings of George’s writing career and the evolution of his work as an independent content creator. He shares his take on YouTube’s 2017 Adpocalypse and Elsagate scandals, calling creator complaints about YT demonetization “conspiratorial, immature, stupid, and contradictory to what YouTube is as a business.” He also weighs in on the recent controversies surrounding online influencers Jake and Logan Paul, Twitch’s enormous growth potential, and what he views as an environment of “drive-by harassment” on Twitter. Finally, we discuss social media’s impact on the future of politics, surprising moments from 2017, and what to expect from George’s upcoming video game launch.

Host: James Creech

ABOUT THE SHOW

All Things Video is a podcast dedicated to uncovering the past and charting the future of the online video ecosystem. Listen to interviews with founders, executives, and thought leaders from the world’s leading video networks and engage in thought-provoking debates about the key issues shaping the next generation of entertainment. From the short-form content revolution to the rise of multi-channel networks (MCNs) and the fragmentation of video viewership in an always-on world, All Things Video reveals the key trends and insights from the world of digital video.

Subscribe for new episodes and updates!

ABOUT THE HOST

James Creech is an entrepreneur focused on technology, online video, and digital media. He is the Co-Founder & CEO of Paladin, the essential creator management platform for next-generation media companies.

OUR SPONSOR

This episode is brought to you by TubeBuddy, the complete toolkit for YouTube channel management. This power-packed browser extension helps with everything from bulk metadata edits and trending keyword suggestions to thumbnail optimization, fan engagement tools, and so much more. Visit TubeBuddy.com to meet your new best friend on YouTube.

John Attanasio and Luisa Huang are the co-founders of Toonstar, a mobile app that allows creators to live stream as cartoon characters. John and Luisa are veterans of the Hollywood studio system, who prior to Toonstar, spent 15+ years developing franchises for Disney, DreamWorks, and Warner Bros. After discovering a gap in animation programming for teens and tweens, they designed Toonstar as a mobile app for young audiences to easily create and share cartoon content, unencumbered by the expensive and time consuming process of traditional animation.

In this episode, we discuss what motivated these traditional media alumni decided to launch a business at the intersection of technology and new media based on their thesis that future entertainment franchises would emerge from the digital ecosystem. We also discuss how to harness live video to create “destination viewing” experiences, new media trends to make content more snackable and interactive, and Disney’s recent acquisition of FOX at a time when traditional media continues to consolidate.

Host: James Creech

ABOUT THE SHOW

All Things Video is a podcast dedicated to uncovering the past and charting the future of the online video ecosystem. Listen to interviews with founders, executives, and thought leaders from the world’s leading video networks and engage in thought-provoking debates about the key issues shaping the next generation of entertainment. From the short-form content revolution to the rise of multi-channel networks (MCNs) and the fragmentation of video viewership in an always-on world, All Things Video reveals the key trends and insights from the world of digital video.

Subscribe for new episodes and updates!

ABOUT THE HOST

James Creech is an entrepreneur focused on technology, online video, and digital media. He is the Co-Founder & CEO of Paladin, the essential creator management platform for next-generation media companies.

OUR SPONSOR

This episode is brought to you by Epidemic Sound, the company reimagining music licensing for the digital age. Epidemic’s library contains tens of thousands of tracks that you can license a la carte or on a subscription basis. Unlike other music licensing companies, Epidemic Sound owns its entire catalogue and makes tracks available via one straightforward license to cover all your needs, worldwide and in perpetuity – no headaches around usage reporting, performance royalties, or murky rights ownership. It’s better for the artists and better for you, the creator! So whatever your music needs, Epidemic Sound has got you covered!

Dave Meltzer is the Co-Founder and CEO of Sports 1 Marketing, a sports marketing agency and consultancy started in 2010 with Hall of Fame quarterback Warren Moon. Earlier in his career, Dave was a technology executive at Westlaw, Thomson Reuters, and Accenture, and he helped Samsung launch the world’s first smartphone. Dave is the author of two books, a highly sought keynote speaker, and philanthropist.

In this episode, we discuss how the democratization of media is hurting traditional broadcasters like ESPN and why the rise of fantasy sports has led to a greater emphasis on personal branding for athletes over traditional team promotion. We also debate the future of esports and how traditional media monetization approaches can be applied to professional gaming.

Finally, Dave explains that after achieving career and financial success in his 20s, he made some big mistakes and lost almost everything. But from that experience, he learned to be kind to his future self and discovered four key principles: gratitude, empathy, accountability, and effective communication. Today, he preaches “compassionate capitalism” by incorporating a charitable cause into everything he does.

Host: James Creech

ABOUT THE SHOW

All Things Video is a podcast dedicated to uncovering the past and charting the future of the online video ecosystem. Listen to interviews with founders, executives, and thought leaders from the world’s leading video networks and engage in thought-provoking debates about the key issues shaping the next generation of entertainment. From the short-form content revolution to the rise of multi-channel networks (MCNs) and the fragmentation of video viewership in an always-on world, All Things Video reveals the key trends and insights from the world of digital video.

Subscribe for new episodes and updates!

ABOUT THE HOST

James Creech is an entrepreneur focused on technology, online video, and digital media. He is the Co-Founder & CEO of Paladin, the essential creator management platform for next-generation media companies.

OUR SPONSOR

This episode is brought to you by Toonstar, an animation tech startup that produces snackable, interactive content experiences for mobile audiences. To learn more, visit toonstar.com or download the app.

Fred Chong is the Co-Founder and CEO of Prodigee Media and WebTVAsia. Fred is an award-winning filmmaker and serial entrepreneur from Malaysia who sold his first venture, mobile ringtone company Hipmobile, to YTL in 2002. He went on to launch Prodigee Media in 2005 to focus on the emerging new media industry and encourage digital content creation in Asia.

In this episode, we discuss the differences between Western and Asian media, particularly limited infrastructure which has led many Asian countries to skip entire generations of technology like landline phones and cable TV. Fred explains that 95% of the content WebTVAsia and its creators produce today across their 10 regional markets is in local language, so it has limited export value. However, Fred’s vision is to unify Asia through common formats and media practices, and he also plans to serve the Asian diasporas in the U.S.

Host: James Creech

ABOUT THE SHOW

All Things Video is a podcast dedicated to uncovering the past and charting the future of the online video ecosystem. Listen to interviews with founders, executives, and thought leaders from the world’s leading video networks and engage in thought-provoking debates about the key issues shaping the next generation of entertainment. From the short-form content revolution to the rise of multi-channel networks (MCNs) and the fragmentation of video viewership in an always-on world, All Things Video reveals the key trends and insights from the world of digital video.

Subscribe for new episodes and updates!

ABOUT THE HOST

James Creech is an entrepreneur focused on technology, online video, and digital media. He is the Co-Founder & CEO of Paladin, the essential creator management platform for next-generation media companies.

OUR SPONSOR

This episode is brought to you by Epidemic Sound, the company reimagining music licensing for the digital age. Epidemic’s library contains tens of thousands of tracks that you can license a la carte or on a subscription basis. Unlike other music licensing companies, Epidemic Sound owns its entire catalogue and makes tracks available via one straightforward license to cover all your needs, worldwide and in perpetuity – no headaches around usage reporting, performance royalties, or murky rights ownership. It’s better for the artists and better for you, the creator! So whatever your music needs, Epidemic Sound has got you covered!

Cenk Uygur is the founder and host of the world’s largest online news show “The Young Turks” and CEO of the TYT Network. Cenk has had a long career as a political commentator and blogger, having voiced his opinions on CNN, FOX News, Al Jazeera, Sirius Satellite Radio, NPR, and MSNBC. Prior to launching TYT, Cenk was a lawyer, TV writer, and host.

In this wide-ranging conversation, we discuss what Cenk calls “the greatest cultural divide […] in this country’s history”: those age 35+ that grew up on TV and Millennials that grew up on the Internet. He predicts that the traditional TV business is heading off a cliff because online video has lower costs, no gatekeepers, and more authentic content.

We also debate the future of American politics and the two-party system. Cenk argues it’s no longer about “teams” (blind party affiliation) but rather authentic voices and real policy positions. He advocates for a more progressive Democratic agenda and wants to return power to the people by taking big money out of politics. He offers a bold prediction that a strong progressive candidate like Nina Turner will be the next President.

Finally, we learn more about Cenk’s entrepreneurial journey. His father, a poor olive farmer in Turkey, moved his family to New Jersey when Cenk was 8 for their pursuit of the American Dream. Cenk shares how these early experiences shaped him and gave him the persistence to build TYT over the past 15 years.

Host: James Creech

ABOUT THE SHOW

All Things Video is a podcast dedicated to uncovering the past and charting the future of the online video ecosystem. Listen to interviews with founders, executives, and thought leaders from the world’s leading video networks and engage in thought-provoking debates about the key issues shaping the next generation of entertainment. From the short-form content revolution to the rise of multi-channel networks (MCNs) and the fragmentation of video viewership in an always-on world, All Things Video reveals the key trends and insights from the world of digital video.

Subscribe for new episodes and updates!

ABOUT THE HOST

James Creech is an entrepreneur focused on technology, online video, and digital media. He is the Co-Founder & CEO of Paladin, the essential creator management platform for next-generation media companies.

OUR SPONSOR

This episode is brought to you by Paladin, the premier technology provider for next-generation media companies. The Paladin platform automates mission critical functions, from creator management and payments to business intelligence and campaigns. Visit paladinsoftware.com to learn more or request a product demo.

Kyle Heller is the Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Cinematique, a technology platform for interactive and shoppable video. Prior to launching Cinematique, Kyle founded online-voting platform Convote and award-winning production company Varient.

In this episode, we chronicle Kyle’s journey from filmmaker to tech entrepreneur and discuss interactive video experiences. Kyle points out that the video format hasn’t changed much in the past century, but now that we’re all on connected devices, the future of video will be much more immersive. In an era of ad blockers and short attention spans, native advertising, influencer marketing, and interactive content experiences will replace interrupt-driven advertising.

Host: James Creech

ABOUT THE SHOW

All Things Video is a podcast dedicated to uncovering the past and charting the future of the online video ecosystem. Listen to interviews with founders, executives, and thought leaders from the world’s leading video networks and engage in thought-provoking debates about the key issues shaping the next generation of entertainment. From the short-form content revolution to the rise of multi-channel networks (MCNs) and the fragmentation of video viewership in an always-on world, All Things Video reveals the key trends and insights from the world of digital video.

Subscribe for new episodes and updates!

ABOUT THE HOST

James Creech is an entrepreneur focused on technology, online video, and digital media. He is the Co-Founder & CEO of Paladin, the essential creator management platform for next-generation media companies.

OUR SPONSOR

This episode is brought to you by Mediakix, the leading influencer marketing agency, which connects the world’s top brands with engaged audiences through social media influencers. Their campaigns drive brand awareness, audience engagement, and product sales for brands like Nordstrom, Blue Apron, David Yurman, Hallmark, and more. Visit http://www.mediakix.com to get started with your influencer campaign today.

Artur Filipowicz is the Head of Video Production at Mediakraft Poland, appearing on camera and working behind the scenes to create several original productions. Prior to Mediakraft, Artur worked at the European Student Forum (AEGEE) and Grupa Wirtualna Polska.

In this episode, Artur and I discuss the creative side of the online video industry and some of the market challenges intrinsic to Eastern Europe: from low CPMs to difficulty attracting international audiences. Artur shares his experience working in the Middle East – from producing Egyptian tourism videos to teaching deaf students in Qatar how to create their own content and publish to YouTube. Finally, he predicts that premium TV content isn’t going anywhere, just shifting to VOD platforms.

Host: James Creech

ABOUT THE SHOW

All Things Video is a podcast dedicated to uncovering the past and charting the future of the online video ecosystem. Listen to interviews with founders, executives, and thought leaders from the world’s leading video networks and engage in thought-provoking debates about the key issues shaping the next generation of entertainment. From the short-form content revolution to the rise of multi-channel networks (MCNs) and the fragmentation of video viewership in an always-on world, All Things Video reveals the key trends and insights from the world of digital video.

Subscribe for new episodes and updates!

ABOUT THE HOST

James Creech is an entrepreneur focused on technology, online video, and digital media. He is the Co-Founder & CEO of Paladin, the essential creator management platform for next-generation media companies.

OUR SPONSOR

This episode is brought to you by Mediakix, the leading influencer marketing agency, which connects the world’s top brands with engaged audiences through social media influencers. Their campaigns drive brand awareness, audience engagement, and product sales for brands like Nordstrom, Blue Apron, David Yurman, Hallmark, and more. Visit http://www.mediakix.com to get started with your influencer campaign today.