Cut to Kellogg

In this episode of Cut to Kellogg we chat with Tamar Nisbett, a content strategy expert currently working at Netflix. Tamar takes us through her unique journey from a literature major to a key player in the media and entertainment industry. Discover how her early passion for content creation on platforms like YouTube led her to a successful career at Google, and eventually to an MBA from Stanford, enabling her to bridge the gap between creativity and business strategy.

We delve into the complexities of content monetization, the evolving landscape of media consumption, and the importance of building relationships in the industry. Tamar shares invaluable advice for current MBA students and aspiring media professionals on how to navigate this dynamic field. Whether you’re curious about the intersection of content and technology or looking for tips on breaking into the entertainment industry, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.

Cut to Kellogg is a podcast that strives to share media and entertainment industry insights with past, present, and future Kellogg students by interviewing guests who have a unique perspective on the space. Hosted and produced by Kellogg MBA students.

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Tap into the insights of Alex Reeds, SVP of Growth and Operations at Nickelodeon's Digital and Unscripted Studios, as he decodes the art of content strategy in the buzzing realm of YouTube Shorts and TikTok! In this episode, we delve into the nuances of content strategy for Gen Z audiences, how an MBA's rigor meets the vibrancy of creative media, and the evolving landscape of audience engagement within creative powerhouses.

Cut to Kellogg is a podcast that strives to share media and entertainment industry insights with past, present, and future Kellogg students by interviewing guests who have a unique perspective on the space. Hosted and produced by Kellogg MBA students.

Want to learn more about the Kellogg Media and Entertainment Club? Be sure to subscribe to the podcast and check out our Instagram!

Producers: Tamara Gutverg, Cindy Xiong, Richard Song, and Evan Lai. Editor: Jacob Stucki. Theme Song: Ryan Blackwell

On this week's episode, Farzain Rahman ('23) and Erin Chun ('23) give us their hot takes on The Super Mario Bros. Movie and Air, including: the origin story of a mustachioed plumber with daddy issues, the sexual politics of Bowser, the girlbossification of Princess Peach, the genre of White Men Talking in Rooms, and what it means to root for a shoe. Are video game adaptations and stories about product marketing the future of movies? Plus, they discuss yet another rebranding of HBO Max and unpack the looming Hollywood writers strike.

Producers/Hosts: Erin Chun and Farzain Rahman

This episode includes clips under fair use from Tár (Focus Features), Lady Bird (IAC Films), Barbie (Warner Bros.), and Marcel the Shell With Shoes On (Cinereach). 

Cut to Kellogg is a production of the Media & Entertainment Club at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. 

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This week, Farzain Rahman ('23) and Erin Chun ('23) are back for the Great Streaming TV Draft! Find out what Erin and Farzain selected as their favorite shows from the past year across Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, Apple TV+, and wildcard picks! Plus, they recap the 2023 Oscars and their most anticipated movies of the year.

Producers/Hosts: Erin Chun and Farzain Rahman

This episode includes clips under fair use from Tár (Focus Features), Lady Bird (IAC Films), Barbie (Warner Bros.), and Marcel the Shell With Shoes On (Cinereach). 

Cut to Kellogg is a production of the Media & Entertainment Club at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. 

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Join Kellogg M&E VPs, Greta Gerwig stans, and pop culture experts Farzain Rahman ('23) and Erin Chun ('23) as they go where the culture is! This week, they break down the 2023 Oscars race, from the Andrea Riseborough controversy, to the Austin Butler Elvis voice, to the TCU (Tár Cinematic Universe), and more!

Producers/Hosts: Erin Chun and Farzain Rahman

This episode includes clips under fair use from Tár (Focus Features), Lady Bird (IAC Films), The Banshees of Inisherin (Searchlight), Everything Everywhere All At Once (A24), Top Gun: Maverick (Paramount Pictures), and Marcel the Shell With Shoes On (Cinereach). 

Cut to Kellogg is a production of the Media & Entertainment Club at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. 

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Director of Strategic Partnerships (Latin-Iberia Region) at Sony Music and Kellogg Executive MBA candidate Caitlin Marino shares some incredible insights on the music industry today, the power of brand partnerships, and the hottest trends that will shape the future of Latin music.

Cut to Kellogg is a production of the Media and Entertainment Club at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. Producers: Alex Rose, Tamara Gutverg, and Lindsay Kahlbaugh. Theme Song: Ryan Blackwell

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Probability AI co-founders, Nick Carone and Quinton Krueger, join the show to discuss how their artificial intelligence models are changing the NFL by predicting player injuries, performance, and retention. 

Kellogg and M&E alum Zach Snow shares how and why he pivoted from a career in Finance to one in Media & Entertainment at Hulu. In this episode, we discus what goes into developing a content acquisition strategy and where the streaming industry is headed. Learn more in this episode of Cut to Kellogg.

Producers: Alex Rose, Tamara Gutverg, and Lindsay Kahlbaugh. Theme Song: Ryan Blackwell

Kellogg alum Mia He shares her unique perspective on the streaming industry and what it means for "old" media to shift to new platforms in a post-COVID19 landscape. In her role on the Disney General Entertainment Strategy & Operations team, Mia bridges the gap between Content, Finance, and Partnerships teams to ensure a successful streaming strategy. Learn more in the latest episode of Cut to Kellogg.

Farzain Rahman ‘23 and Erin Chun ‘23  discuss Don’t Worry Darling, a film released this past summer. Their discussion includes the film, the plotholes, casting, directing as well as all the drama around the film. See what our film enthusiasts have to say!

SHORT CUT - MEET EXEC 2: Don’t Worry Darling!

Guests: Farzain Rahman and Erin Chun

Cut to Kellogg is a production of the Media and Entertainment Club at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.

Producers: Rae Hung, Lindsay Kahlbaugh, and Kelsey O’Connor

Theme Song: Ryan Blackwell

Want to learn more about Kellogg's Media & Entertainment Club? Subscribe to the podcast & check out our: BLOG | INSTAGRAM