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User friendly episodes

  • Unlocking innovation in startups

    Analytics, cloud, and other digital technologies are nothing new. But how might startups use these existing capabilities to drive innovation in 2019? We headed to Consumer Electronics Show (CES) to get a glimpse of some of these potential disruptors.

    34 min
  • Holiday retail trends for tech, media, and telecom

    More than $1 trillion is up for grabs this holiday shopping season. But there isn't just one factor that influences where consumers will spend the most. How can retailers better use technology to understand shoppers' preferences?

    In this episode, Rod Sides and Kevin Westcott join us to discuss the findings from Deloitte's 2018 holiday retail survey, technology's role in shopping, trends in mobile advertising, and more.

    27 min
  • Turning interest into action: Applying blockchain

    Blockchain interest has been steadily growing across industries as organizations explore its potential value through experimental use cases and proofs-of-concept. Many are now looking at fully deployed production solutions. Where are TMT companies in their blockchain adoption journey?

    In this episode, host Hanish Patel, Nakul Lele, a leader in Deloitte's blockchain consulting practice, and Eric Piscini, CEO of Citizens Reserve, discuss the basics of blockchain, where the technology is being used in other industries, and how TMT companies can convert blockchain investments into transformational change.

    38 min
  • Personal data: The new oil or toxic waste?

    Data security could be the difference between survival and failure for most companies. As customer data becomes a critical resource for organizations, how should TMT companies shape their strategies to protect this information, stay competitive, and keep consumers happy?

    In this episode, David Cutbill and Mark Casey share their perspectives on data privacy concerns and what media companies can do to make consumers feel more secure and encourage them to share personal data.

    26 min
  • Welcome to the big leagues: The rise of eSports

    eSports are drawing huge audiences. And now companies across media and entertainment are betting big on this growing industry.

    What can they do to attract even more players? In this episode, Doug Van Dyke and Domenic Vermillion explore the history of eSports, how franchising trends in traditional sports could translate to gaming, and global advertising opportunities for media companies.

    27 min
  • Tax reform: How will it impact the tech sector?

    The 2017 Tax Act was one of the most transformative changes to the corporate US tax code in decades. And many of its benefits are clear. But it also brings a lot of new challenges to US companies. How will the technology, media, and telecom sectors be impacted? In this episode, Brian Pinto, Janet Moran, and Jim Nason share their perspectives on the 2017 Tax Act; how it could impact the tech, media, and telecom sectors; and potential benefits for the industry and consumers.

    28 min
  • Are digital consumers ready to hit pause on pay TV?

    We live in an era of choices. And TV is no exception. Not only do consumers have endless options when it comes to what they watch, they can also decide where and how they watch it. Which has a lot of consumers questioning why they're paying for cable and satellite TV subscriptions. So what does the future hold in store for pay TV? In this episode, Kevin Westcott and Jeff Loucks weigh in on this shift in media consumption, two key drivers behind changing consumer preferences, and long-term opportunities for providers to stay ahead of their customers.

    29 min

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