TVREV’s “FASTs Are The New Cable” reports helped define the state of FASTs today. In this session, brought to you by TVREV and the StreamTV team, we’re going to take things to the next level. Come join us as we talk to key thinkers and decision-makers in the field to explore where the FAST ecosystem in heading in the years to come with an eye towards the ways it will impact programming, advertising, the interface and local TV.
Agenda
2:00pm-2:15pm Special FAST-related announcement featuring leaders from three of the top independent FAST services.
2:15pm-2:30pm Workshop Chair Intro
Chair: Alan Wolk, Co-Founder/Lead Analyst, TVREV
2:30pm-3:10pm FAST Evolution: The Road to Differentiation
Speakers: Jordan Warkol, VP, Business Development, OTTera
Stefan Van Engen, SVP, Content Programming and Partnerships, Xumo
Rob Gambino, Head of Advertising and Personalization Strategy, Harmonic
Liz Buhn, Vice President, Platform & Content Marketing, VIZIO
3:10pm-3:25pm Keynote: FAST: The CTV Solution for Advertisers
Using Samsung Ads proprietary research, head of M+E Karl Meyer will discuss the battle of retention among streaming and why FAST is becoming more vital for advertisers and brands to reach their audiences.
Speaker: Karl Meyer, Head of Media and Entertainment, Samsung Ads
3:25pm-4:05pm Local Television and the FASTs: Friends or Frenemies
Speakers: Peter Jones, Head of Local Sales/Strategic Partners, Premion
Shawn Makhijani, Senior Vice President of Business Development and Strategy, NBCUniversal Television and Streaming & Senior Vice President, NBC Spot On
Joe Greiner, Senior Training Lead, Madhive
Sridhar Sinnasamy, VP Sales, North America, Amagi Corporation
4:05pm-4:20pm Keynote: Driving Engagement with your FAST channels, How to Use Data and Personalization to Solve Pain Points
Speaker: Chris Ambrozic, VP and GM, TiVo Discovery Solutions
4:20pm- 5:00pm Accelerating Advertising on FASTS: Simplification, Measurement, and Beyond
Speakers: Rohan Castelino, VP of Marketing, IRIS.TV
Darren Olive, EVP National Ad Sales, Crackle Plus
Randy Bapst, CEO, Aibuy
Speakers 
Co-Founder and Lead Analyst, TV[R]EV
“If you know anything about television, you probably know Alan Wolk.” That’s how Adweek describes the best-selling author of
Over The Top. How The Internet Is (Slowly But Surely) Changing The Television Industry.It's safe to say that Wolk, a much sought-after writer, speaker and consultant, whose book is used as a textbook at a number of top business schools, has established himself as one of the industry's most influential thought leaders. He and his hand-picked analyst team have helped...
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VP and GM, TiVo
Chris Ambrozic is the VP and GM of TiVo Discovery Solutions, a portfolio of data-rich, AI-enabled tools for entertainment compavnies to build outstanding personalized user experiences.Chris is passionate about the application of machine learning to drive real-time decision making...
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Head of Media and Entertainment, Samsung Ads
Experienced leadership executive, with a demonstrated history of innovation, bridging tech with media, and advancing the video industry across both linear and digital. Some examples of his visionary moves and where he’s made his impact across digital strategy, how media is planned...
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SVP, Content Programming and Partnerships, Xumo
Stefan Van Engen is the senior vice president of content programming and partnerships at XUMO, the premium, free ad-supported television service (FAST). With over 15 years of experience in launching and leading the programming, production and creative execution of media properties...
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VP, Business Development, OTTera
Jordan has been immersed in the entertainment industry since the age of 5, and his passion for this space extends beyond performing. After graduating from Cal State University Northridge, he joined Toon Goggles in its early days, where he gained valuable experience in the OTT space...
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President, Sales & Strategy, Crackle Connex, a division of Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment
Darren Olive is the president of sales & strategy for Crackle Connex, a division of Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment. In his role, Olive leads all sales (including direct and programmatic) and branded entertainment for its O&O streaming properties, including Crackle, Redbox...
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VP Sales, North America, Amagi Corporation
Sridhar has over 15 years of experience in technology and business development, primarily in mobile, video and embedded systems. At Amagi, he is the sales leader for North America, with the overall responsibility of sales strategy, customer acquisition, client relationships, business...
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Head of Advertising and Personalization Strategy, Harmonic
Robert Gambino is Head of Advertising and Personalization Strategy at Harmonic. He provides business development and strategic direction for the company’s cloud SaaS platform with a focus on targeted advertising, personalization, origination and playout. Robert joined Harmonic after...
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Vice President, Platform & Content Marketing, VIZIO
As the VP of Platform and Content Marketing, Liz Buhn has helped define VIZIO’s partner marketing strategy and transformation as an entertainment brand. For nearly two decades, Liz has helped guide media companies through the change and evolution of television from cable, to broadcast...
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VP of Marketing, IRIS.TV
Rohan Castelino is Vice President of Marketing at
IRIS.TV. Mr. Castelino has over 15 years of international experience working in the intersection of media and technology. He spent six years in Beijing and Shanghai, where he helped develop and finance international film and television co-productions with China, Hollywood, and Europe. Prior...
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Head of Local Sales/Strategic Partners, Premion
Peter serves as the Head of Local Sales at Premion, the pioneer OTT advertising platform for regional and local advertisers. He has led their broadcast partners since inception while spearheading multiple strategic sales and marketing initiatives to drive significant growth year after...
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Senior Vice President of Business Development and Strategy, NBCUniversal Television and Streaming & NBC Spot On
Shawn Makhijani is the Senior Vice President of Business Development and Strategy for NBCUniversal Television & Streaming and NBC Spot On – an advanced video advertising business launched by the NBCUniversal Local division that is designed for local/regional CTV and OTT advertisers.In...
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Senior Training Lead, Madhive
Joe Greiner oversees training and customer sales enablement for Madhive's channel partners. He's a seasoned leader with 15+ years of experience in various sales, business development, and training roles spanning local and national clients. Prior to Madhive, he spent a decade with...
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Monday June 12, 2023 2:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
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