The Creative Jungle

Steve Kazanjian, President/CEO of Promax BDA the global association of entertainment marketers offers his expert insights on our changing digital landscape and how it's affecting broadcast media. While previous technological advances have led to more accessibility for creators to make better content, today that tech evolution is creating a distribution revolution. It's a game changing time for marketers and creators but that's what excites Steve as we enter a new golden age of broadcast media. www.animusstudios.com

Take your treatments and pitch decks to the next level with The Moon Unit, a collective of anonymous pros stationed all over the world helping creatives bring their ideas to life. They even work under aliases! We're joined by Katniss who discusses The Moon Unit's mission, the art of the pitch deck and best practices for making great ones that align a project from the start of pre-production. Plus, Katniss names our co-host's baby with their own Moon Unit alias! Don't miss it! www.thevideojungle.com

Our guest this week is Tom Gerace, co-author and partner of the worldwide seminar Storynomics with storytelling guru Robert McKee. As the CEO of Skyword Inc. Tom believes marketers need to become storytellers to make better content and utilize the growth of video streaming platforms. Content marketing is changing and Tom shares examples of how to create dynamic experiences that break the mold of traditional marketing in favor of story driven content that builds brand affinity. www.thevideojungle.com

It's a mob story in Part 2 of our talk with award winning investigative reporter Tim White. Tim talks writing and reporting on the mafia for his co-authored book The Last Good Heist, detailing the legendary 1975 Bonded Vault Heist. The book has been optioned as a feature film and Tim details that process for all aspiring writers out there. Finally, Tim tells us how he got involved with the hit podcast Crimetown and offers parting thoughts on reporters breaking news on social media. www.thevideojungle.com

Tim White, award winning investigative reporter and author delivers an outstanding interview we had to break up into 2 parts! In this episode Tim talks about his career origins, how video can make a major impact in breaking a story, as well as how journalists can be better writers and storytellers. Tim also wasn't afraid to tackle the state of broadcast journalism today, why the pressure to get the story right has always been there, integrity and fake news. www.thevideojungle.com

Acclaimed business author and entrepreneur Mike Michalowicz is here to teach all of us lions how to eat better with his newest book, Clockwork. You're going to hear how Mike develops his philosophies, implements them on his own companies, how taking time off determines how well his company runs and much more from his other books including The Pumpkin Plan and Profit First. Video is creative. But there's still a business to run and Mike's advice will help yours flourish. www.thevideojungle.com

Mike Olbinski, award winning filmmaker, photographer and storm chasing expert transforms the fury of Mother Nature into beautiful works of art. Mike chases storm systems around the country capturing still photos, time lapses and breathtaking video. Hear how he developed a photogenic eye for the storm that's garnered him worldwide attention from the festival circuit to features with world renown brands and his super cell footage that producers of Thor 2 had to have. www.thevideojungle.com

Tru Pettigrew, author of Millennials Revealed, is an award winning marketing executive, speaker, and writer who's here to help marketers understand this generation of digital natives. Using his background to feed the good, Tru's cultural, social and racial outreach with his training workshops is inspirational. Enjoy this conversation that digs into the influence millennials can have through video and storytelling on digital platforms that's informing our national discourse. www.thevideojungle.com

Swarovski is a global brand known to millions. From fabulous jewelry and relationships with celebrity designers to adorning Broadway or The Academy Awards stage with their brilliant crystals, Swarovski is everywhere in the fashion/entertainment landscape. Senior Account Manager Tina Gosselin and Head of Trade Marketing Kisha Reid join us to share Swarovski's brand and marketing tips, along with some of their favorite video campaigns that makes this global juggernaut sparkle. www.thevideojungle.com

Roy Power, lead editor at Animus Studios, is in the guest chair talking about his journey into the Director's chair for several Animus passion projects including his short film "Memory Video" about the experience of going to the video store as told by Miguel Gomez, who currently operates his store Viva Video outside of Philadelphia. Roy also talks about his best editing practices, making music videos for indie rock group Low Cut Connie, and his love for Paul Thomas Anderson. www.thevideojungle.com