Agenda

Future of Video brings together industry leaders for visionary presentations, interactive panel discussions, and analyst insights.

10
Oct
2024

AVOD and New Revenue

Virtual
19
Nov
2024

Consumers and Streaming Services Viewing Habits, Research Workshop

Workshop In-Person
20
Nov
2024

Building Audiences & Revenues in a Saturated Market

In-Person
23
Jan
2025

Future of Entertainment - Post CES: Innovation and 2025 Trends

Virtual
09
Oct
2025

Consolidation & Aggregation: Transformation of Streaming Services

Virtual

Oct 10th | 2024

AVOD and New Revenue

Virtual
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Focus on the growing importance of Advertising-Based Video On Demand (AVOD) in the streaming industry. This session will discuss how AVOD models are creating new revenue opportunities for content creators and distributors. Speakers address successful AVOD strategies, the balance between ad revenue and user experience, and how data analytics is used to optimize advertising effectiveness. The session will also explore emerging trends and future possibilities in the AVOD space, including the integration with other revenue models and the potential impact of new technologies.

Thursday, October 10, 2024

11:00 AM CT

Parks Associates Market Trends

Moderator

Sarah Lee
Research Analyst

Parks Associates

11:15 AM CT

Keynote Visionary Speaker

Moderator

Elizabeth Parks
President & CMO

Parks Associates

11:45 AM CT

Panel: AVOD and New Revenue

Moderator

Elizabeth Parks
President & CMO

Parks Associates

Scott Levine
Chief Product Officer

Brightcove

Nov 19th | 2024

Consumers and Streaming Services Viewing Habits, Research Workshop

Workshop In-Person
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Research workshop hosted by Parks Associates and featuring Parks Associates analysts and consumer research.

Tuesday, November 19, 2024

01:00 PM PT

State of the Streaming Market

This session addresses current market trends, including key players and industry dynamics, and discusses implications for stakeholders.

01:30 PM PT

Profitability Matters: Specialized Strategies for Niche Services

Patrick Courtney
Chief Business Officer

Fuse Media

Marc Rashba
EVP, Partnerships

Cineverse

Megan Wagoner
VP of Media & Entertainment

Endeavor Streaming

This session explores how niche streaming services can achieve profitability through specialized strategies, focusing on differentiation from major players.

02:15 PM PT

Evaluating CTV Ecosystems: Demand, Experience, Journeys

This session assesses the CTV ecosystems, examining consumer demand, quality of experience, and customer journey mapping.

02:30 PM PT

Networking Break

02:45 PM PT

Ad-based Viewing: User Preferences & Segments

This research presentation analyzes user preferences for ad-based streaming models, identifying demographic and behavioral segments for targeted advertising.

03:00 PM PT

FAST and AVOD Content and Marketing Strategies

Bethany Atchison
Vice President of Distribution Partnerships

Vevo

Nicole Jones
Chief Media Commercial Officer

Kantar

This session discusses strategies for content creation and marketing specifically for FAST and AVOD platforms, with an emphasis on engagement and revenue maximization.

03:45 PM PT

Generative AI: Effective Entertainment Applications

Jean-Yves Couleaud
Senior Director of Advanced R&D

ADEIA

Gustavo Neiva de Medeiros
President

FAST Alliance

This presentation panel shares examples and results of real applications of generative AI in entertainment, exploring its capabilities in process efficiencies, content creation, distribution optimization, and audience engagement.

04:15 PM PT

Keynote

05:00 PM PT

Closing Comments

05:15 PM PT

Networking Reception

07:00 PM PT

Dinner

Nov 20th | 2024 - Nov 21st | 2024

Building Audiences & Revenues in a Saturated Market

In-Person
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Future of Video returns to Los Angeles in 2024, at the Marina del Rey Marriott.

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

08:30 AM PT

Registration and Breakfast

09:00 AM PT

Welcome: Navigating a Transitioning Market

This session sets the stage for the day, focusing on the evolving market conditions and strategic responses.

09:15 AM PT

The Future of TV: OTA, vMVPDs, and Next-Gen TV

Josh Arensberg
CTO, Media & Entertainment

Verizon Business Group

Jonas Blank
SVP-Business and Legal Affairs

NBCUniversal

Sarah Eisenberg
Strategic Partnerships

Google

JY Kim
Director

Roku

This session forecasts the future of television, discussing the future of live broadcast, growth of vMVPDs, and next-generation technologies including ATSC 3.0.

10:15 AM PT

Networking Break

10:45 AM PT

Special Session TO BE ANNOUNCED

11:15 AM PT

Evolution of Content Formats & Windowing

Evan Bregman
General Manager, Streaming

Tastemade

Vera Chien
Executive Director

Warner Bros. Discovery

Cameron Douglas
Senior Vice President of OTT and Streaming

Fandango

Anthony Layser
Executive Director, Content Acquisition & Programming Strategy

XUMO

This session explores innovative content strategies, focusing on new formats, the impact of mobile video consumption, and windowing tactics to capture audience interest.

12:00 PM PT

Keynote

12:30 PM PT

Networking Lunch

01:30 PM PT

Deep Dive on the Sports Streaming Market

This research presentation provides an in-depth analysis of the sports streaming market, highlighting current trends and future opportunities.

01:45 PM PT

Streaming Services and Monetization Sports Content

Briana Larsen
VP, Content Partnerships & Business Development

Xperi

Gregory Sogorka
Director, Product Management

FreeWheel

This session assesses how sports rights are impacting the competitive landscape and discusses various strategies for monetizing sports content on streaming platforms, examining effective models and practices.

02:45 PM PT

Networking Break

03:15 PM PT

Discovery, Personalization and Mitigating Churn

Paul Alfieri
Chief Marketing Officer

Cadent

This session explores how streaming services can enhance content discovery, personalize experiences, and implement strategies to reduce churn.

03:45 PM PT

Bundling and Aggregation: Impact on Acquisition and Retention

Scott Barton
Chief Product Officer

MyBundle.TV

Anil Malhotra
Co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer

Bango

Michael Wehrman
Senior Manager, Growth Insights

Comcast

This session examines bundling and aggregation strategies, including new offerings from super aggregators, and best practices to improve subscriber acquisition and retention.

04:30 PM PT

Keynote

05:00 PM PT

Closing Comments

05:30 PM PT

Reception

Thursday, November 21, 2024

08:00 AM PT

Registration and Breakfast

09:00 AM PT

State of Streaming Platforms: Innovation and User Experience

Parks Associates opening comments highlight the power position of the streaming platforms, sharing data on consumer’s platform preferences, and an overview of the latest demand for streaming services.

09:15 AM PT

Generative AI: Production, Personalization, Monetization

Tricia Biggio
Chief Executive Officer

Invisible Universe

Dan Goman
CEO

Ateliere Creative Technologies

This session discusses the role of generative AI in revolutionizing content production, personalization, and monetization strategies.

10:15 AM PT

Networking Break

10:30 AM PT

Interactive Video: Viewer Demand for Chatting, Polling, Shopping

This research presentation examines the rising demand for interactive video features, such as chatting, polling, and shopping, highlighting how they can enhance viewer engagement.

10:45 AM PT

Interactive Video: Next Gen of Revenue Stream

Peter Scott
Chief Strategy Officer

Play Anywhere

Ravi Viswanathan
Strategic Partnerships, Google Sellside

Google

This session discusses the potential for interactive video to open new revenue streams in advertising, consumer engagement, commerce, and betting and reshape the economic landscape of streaming.

11:30 AM PT

Lunch

12:30 PM PT

Subscriptions and Memberships

This research presentation explores the role of services, bundles, and the rise of the subscription aggregator. Parks Associates presents research from its latest consumer survey work. 

12:45 PM PT

Keynote

01:15 PM PT

Marketing to the Modern Video Viewer

This session outlines effective marketing strategies for the modern video viewer, focusing on cross-platform engagement and content personalization.

02:00 PM PT

Keynote Panel: Future Role of Advertising in Streaming Services

This keynote panel highlights the ad-buyer point of view as video distribution transitions from pay TV to streaming, and a more fragmented market. 

02:45 PM PT

Strawberries and Champagne

Jan 23rd | 2025

Future of Entertainment - Post CES: Innovation and 2025 Trends

Virtual
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The entertainment industry is in the midst of significant transformation. This session examines the latest advancements in streaming technology, immersive content, and interactive platforms, with a focus on how these trends will influence the market in 2025. Gain insights into revenue projections and strategic opportunities for companies to navigate this dynamic landscape.

Thursday, January 23, 2025

02:00 PM CT

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Oct 9th | 2025

Consolidation & Aggregation: Transformation of Streaming Services

Virtual
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Streaming services are undergoing rapid consolidation and aggregation, reshaping the competitive environment. This session explores the strategic mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships defining this trend, along with their implications for market players. Learn about the future revenue streams and how businesses can leverage these changes to enhance their market position.

Thursday, October 9, 2025

02:00 PM CT

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