Agenda: Future of Video

Nov 18th | 2025 - Nov 20th | 2025

Future of Video: Business of Streaming

In-Person

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NOV 18: Consumers and the Expanding Streaming Ecosystem; NOV 19: Audience Growth and Monetization in a Saturated Market; NOV 20: Innovation, Technology, and the Future of Streaming

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

12:00 PM PT

Registration Open

1:00 PM PT

Opening Session: State of the Streaming Market

Jennifer Kent

Vice President, Research

Parks Associates

Jennifer Kent

Vice President, Research

Parks Associates

This session opens with strategic context around streaming’s maturing dynamics, highlighting subscriber saturation, rising costs, and emerging monetization trends. It offers a data-driven look at how services are repositioning for sustained growth in a volatile market.

1:30 PM PT

Hybrid Models & Evolving Monetization: AVOD, SVOD, and FAST

Moderator

Jennifer Kent

Vice President, Research

Parks Associates

Moderator

Jennifer Kent

Vice President, Research

Parks Associates

Steven Chang

Head of Product Marketing

Philo

Steven Chang

Head of Product Marketing

Philo

As hybrid monetization becomes the norm, providers are balancing cost-conscious consumer demand with the need for ad revenue and upsell pathways. This discussion explores how platforms structure pricing, tiers, and bundles to optimize reach and profitability.

2:15 PM PT

Platform Expansion: OS Ecosystems, Gaming, and Smart Home

Michael Goodman

Senior Analyst

Parks Associates

Michael Goodman

Senior Analyst

Parks Associates

Entertainment is extending beyond content into ecosystems, where OS control, device integration, and cross-category experiences create new strategic advantages. Hear how players are positioning within these environments to gain share of audience attention and advertising.

2:30 PM PT

Networking Break

2:45 PM PT

Discoverability & Engagement: Solving the Content Navigation Crisis

Moderator

Elizabeth Parks

President & CMO

Parks Associates

Moderator

Elizabeth Parks

President & CMO

Parks Associates

Liz Riemersma

Vice President - Strategy, Business Development & International

DISH & Sling TV

Liz Riemersma

Vice President - Strategy, Business Development & International

DISH & Sling TV

Fragmentation is fueling churn and frustration, pushing platforms to solve discoverability through UI innovation, universal search, and smarter recommendation engines. This session addresses how improving content navigation can also improve retention and platform economics.

3:15 PM PT

Special Session

3:45 PM PT

AI in Entertainment: Personalization, Discovery & Device Optimization

Moderator

Jennifer Kent

Vice President, Research

Parks Associates

Moderator

Jennifer Kent

Vice President, Research

Parks Associates

AI is reshaping how entertainment is curated, delivered, and monetized—fueling more personalized experiences and efficient revenue models. Learn how AI is being applied across discovery, ad targeting, and cross-device engagement to drive both loyalty and ARPU.

4:30 PM PT

Keynote

Moderator

Ashton Gambrell

Director of Sales, Sponsorships

Parks Associates

Moderator

Ashton Gambrell

Director of Sales, Sponsorships

Parks Associates

5:00 PM PT

Keynote Panel: Global Streaming Strategies

Moderator

Michael Goodman

Senior Analyst

Parks Associates

Moderator

Michael Goodman

Senior Analyst

Parks Associates

Dave Bernath

Chief Executive Officer

Wurl

Dave Bernath

Chief Executive Officer

Wurl

Mike Levy

SVP, Global Rights Acquisition

FloSports

Mike Levy

SVP, Global Rights Acquisition

FloSports

Matt Montemayor

SVP of Sales & Partner

Canela Media

Matt Montemayor

SVP of Sales & Partner

Canela Media

Global streaming leaders are rewriting the rules of growth and engagement. From established broadcasters to emerging platforms, companies are redefining strategies to reach diverse audiences worldwide. This session explores how content creators and distributors adapt to evolving markets, balance monetization models, and navigate global partnerships—offering insights into what’s driving success across regions and what’s next for the streaming ecosystem.

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

8:30 AM PT

Registration Open

8:30 AM PT

Breakfast

9:00 AM PT

Welcome: Survival of the Fittest – Competing in a Fragmented Landscape

Elizabeth Parks

President & CMO

Parks Associates

Elizabeth Parks

President & CMO

Parks Associates

The streaming ecosystem is crowded and complex, and survival depends on carving out clear value propositions while maintaining financial discipline. This opening session frames the strategic responses needed to thrive in a market defined by churn, competition, and content overload.

9:15 AM PT

Pricing and Retention: Balancing Value and Experience

Moderator

Elizabeth Parks

President & CMO

Parks Associates

Moderator

Elizabeth Parks

President & CMO

Parks Associates

With churn on the rise, platforms must optimize pricing, tier design, and value perception to retain cost-conscious consumers. This session explores how pricing strategy is increasingly tied to user experience, perceived content value, and competitive pressure.

10:15 AM PT

Networking Break

10:45 AM PT

Targeting the Underserved: Niche & Regional Content Strategies

Moderator

Jennifer Kent

Vice President, Research

Parks Associates

Moderator

Jennifer Kent

Vice President, Research

Parks Associates

Johnny Miles

SVP, Content Distribution and Strategy

FEVA TV

Johnny Miles

SVP, Content Distribution and Strategy

FEVA TV

Daniel Schnider

Head of Business Development and Distribution

REVRY

Daniel Schnider

Head of Business Development and Distribution

REVRY

Daniel Schnider has 25 years of experience in Media & Entertainment with a history of driving successful results through passion, curiosity, creativity, hard-work and dedication. With a career spanning positions in traditional Hollywood, start-ups, streaming and corporate, Schnider has made diversity a centerpiece and growth a mindset. Schnider is currently Head of Business Development & Distribution Partnerships for Revry, the preeminent LGBTQ-focused streaming platform and award-winning ad tech company. Schnider has closed key deals with most of the largest major media players to effect immediate growth and amass industry clout for the company. Recently, he completed his Director of Distribution & Strategic Partnerships position with TelevisaUnivision handling high-level relationships for ViX – the world’s largest Spanish language streaming service. Schnider owned partner management with all App stores, CTV OEM’s and YouTube while managing the entire FAST channel business. He generated 3X growth for all key KPI’s (subs/MAU’s/revenue) with app partnerships and 10X growth for FAST. Schnider was a key member of the team that built and sold ViX to Univision in 2021. At the original incarnation of ViX, he handled acquisitions, ran original productions and steered content partnerships. Prior to ViX, he helped build, launch and sell the start-up streaming service Pongalo. As a film producer, Schnider just released the award-winning documentary Fighting Spirit: A Combat Chaplain’s Journey in theaters nationwide. Previously, Schnider was the development executive on the Oscar nominated, smash hit Straight Outta Compton and spent half a decade partnered with the icon Dr. Dre at Crucial Films. He also Executive Produced the original flagship comedy series Backwash for Sony’s Crackle, featuring countless celebrity performers including: Jon Hamm, Sarah Silverman, John Cho and more. In addition to his decades of experience as a producer and executive in film and television Schnider has also created short form content for theaters and digital platforms. He was the Head of Content for cutting-edge film studio / internet company Blowtorch where he was Executive in Charge of Production for the Luke Wilson film Tenure and oversaw development and production of seven theatrical short films. Schnider also has studio experience having developed films at New Line Cinema for five years and selling numerous TV pitches while partnered with Zoe Saldaña in a first look deal at Lionsgate TV. He got his start in the business at United Talent Agency working with many world-renowned filmmakers such as David O. Russell, Paul Thomas Answerson, Judd Apatow, Ben Stiller, Wes Anderson, Adam McKay, Alejandro Gonzalez Iñarritu and many more. Schnider sits on the Advisory Board for the long running start-up Voyage Media which is a democratized content incubator for film and TV.

Growth opportunities lie in reaching overlooked audiences—through regional programming, ethnic content, and interest-based niches. Learn how tailored content strategies can unlock loyal audiences and differentiate offerings in a saturated market.

11:15 AM PT

Next-Gen Advertising: CTV Inventory, Measurement, and Optimization

Moderator

Michael Goodman

Senior Analyst

Parks Associates

Moderator

Michael Goodman

Senior Analyst

Parks Associates

Karen Babcock

Vice President, Strategy, Partnerships & Supply

Comcast Advertising

Karen Babcock

Vice President, Strategy, Partnerships & Supply

Comcast Advertising

Karen Babcock is Vice President, Strategy, Partnerships & Supply for Comcast Advertising, a global leader in media, technology, and advertising that fosters powerful connections between brands and their audiences as well as among publishers, distributors, MVPDs, agencies, and other industry players. In her current role, Karen plays a pivotal part in defining the unique value proposition of Comcast Advertising, ensuring it remains competitive and indispensable to clients and the greater marketplace across strategy, partnerships, and supply. She leads several multifaceted teams that seamlessly integrate daily operations with strategic future planning. Under her leadership, the Yield Team connects directly with media sales and operations, managing sales opportunities, pricing, inventory, and analytics. The Affiliate Partnerships Team maximizes long-standing relationships with local MVPDs to diversify offerings and expand coverage beyond Comcast’s footprint. The Supply Strategy & Activation Team identifies industry opportunities and enhances our market presence. The Comcast Advertising Partnerships Team ensures visibility into partner conversations to drive the right narrative and economics. Lastly, the Comcast Advertising Strategy Team integrates all efforts to guide future actions and strategies for Comcast Advertising, ensuring proactive planning and seamless integration. Together, Karen's organization drives innovation and growth, creating a cohesive and forward-thinking environment. Her leadership extends to shaping a multi-year vision, advancing live linear capabilities, and spearheading innovation in attribution and privacy mitigation to ensure future revenue growth. Previously, Karen was responsible for creating and connecting the vision of Comcast Advertising sales agents, customers, and clients to the premium, curated inventory that Comcast has to offer to the advertising marketplace – regardless of the platform. She partnered with Effectv – which is now part of Media Solutions and operating under the Comcast Advertising brand – and FreeWheel teams to drive the activation of Comcast’s trusted premium video inventory across the ecosystem in an objective and productive way. Additionally, Karen has led a team of yield and pricing professionals who served both FreeWheel and Effectv’s sales and operations teams with inventory and pricing analytics to drive business results for Comcast and its clients. She has also managed a strategic planning team that creates informed, data-driven media plans for top clients and verticals, supporting more than 50% of the revenue generated by Effectv. Karen’s journey within Comcast started in 2011 when she joined Comcast as Manager, Revenue Operations for the former Comcast Interactive Media, managing digital yield on Comcast’s flagship website, comcast.net. In 2012, she shifted into Effectv and eventually took on an expanded role of evaluating pricing and inventory across all media that Effectv had to offer. Karen then rose to her next role over the next eight years, defining what the future of yield management should look like for a media organization that was going through growth and tremendous change in the industry. Throughout her tenure at Comcast, Karen has been passionate about creating teams that are people focused. For instance, she developed a program for individual contributors to grow their skillsets beyond day-to-day interactions, entitled “The Road to the Influential Business Advisor,” to ensure that at all levels of the organization, yield was an integral part of the business dialogue. She also leads with an “industry first” mentality to rise the tide for all ships as the company responds to the ever-changing landscape of both viewers and advertisers. Prior to Comcast, Karen held multiple financial roles within Johnson & Johnson and graduated from the company’s competitive Financial Leadership Development Program. Karen also participated in Women in Cable Telecommunications’ (WICT) Rising Leader Program and Betsy Magness Leadership Cohort, the Half the Sky Leadership Institute, as well as Comcast’s Women in Leadership program. She is the current executive advisor for InLeadership program, the evolution of Women in Leadership. She is the founder of The Dax Pact, a nonprofit foundation created in memory of her son, with a mission to fund scholarships, daycares, and camps – bringing hope and happiness to countless families to remind them of the joy in everyday life, across the U.S. Karen is a recognized thought leader in the advertising industry. She speaks at premier industry events, including the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, the Stream TV Summit and she participates in media interviews such as Marketecture’s Advertising Forum podcast and Beet.TV. Karen graduated from The Pennsylvania State University with a Bachelor of Science in finance. She resides in the suburbs of Philadelphia with her family.

As CTV ad spend surges, platforms are racing to build the infrastructure for better targeting, measurement, and yield. This session explores how service providers and OS platforms are monetizing inventory through innovation in addressability and attribution.

12:00 PM PT

Keynote

Moderator

Ashton Gambrell

Director of Sales, Sponsorships

Parks Associates

Moderator

Ashton Gambrell

Director of Sales, Sponsorships

Parks Associates

12:30 PM PT

Networking Lunch

1:30 PM PT

AI in Entertainment

Moderator

Jennifer Kent

Vice President, Research

Parks Associates

Moderator

Jennifer Kent

Vice President, Research

Parks Associates

AI is enabling a new level of precision in content curation, dynamic bundling, and personalized recommendations, helping providers combat churn and improve lifetime value. This session dives into how super aggregators and platforms are operationalizing AI to create smarter user journeys.

1:45 PM PT

Monetizing Sports: Rights, Reach, and Platform Exclusivity

Moderator

Michael Goodman

Senior Analyst

Parks Associates

Moderator

Michael Goodman

Senior Analyst

Parks Associates

Sports rights remain a top driver of subscription growth, platform differentiation, and strategic partnerships. Learn how services are leveraging exclusivity, cross-platform distribution, and niche leagues to maximize value from sports content.

2:30 PM PT

Networking Break

3:00 PM PT

The Power of Live: Events, News & Experiential Video on Connected Devices

Moderator

Elizabeth Parks

President & CMO

Parks Associates

Moderator

Elizabeth Parks

President & CMO

Parks Associates

Live video maintains strong appeal and strategic value across formats, from news and sports to music and interactive events. This session highlights how platforms are building real-time engagement and monetization strategies around the live experience.

3:45 PM PT

Cross-Platform Competition: Hardware, OS, and Service Integration

Moderator

Jennifer Kent

Vice President, Research

Parks Associates

Moderator

Jennifer Kent

Vice President, Research

Parks Associates

CTV makers and OS providers are shaping the future of content access, app visibility, and advertising. Explore how these players are integrating content and commerce to capture user attention and monetize the home screen.

4:30 PM PT

Keynote

Moderator

Ashton Gambrell

Director of Sales, Sponsorships

Parks Associates

Moderator

Ashton Gambrell

Director of Sales, Sponsorships

Parks Associates

5:00 PM PT

View from Wall Street

Moderator

Elizabeth Parks

President & CMO

Parks Associates

Moderator

Elizabeth Parks

President & CMO

Parks Associates

Laura Martin

Senior Analyst

Needham

Laura Martin

Senior Analyst

Needham

5:30 PM PT

Women in Tech Networking Reception on the Rooftop

Thursday, November 20, 2025

8:00 AM PT

Registration Open

8:00 AM PT

Breakfast

8:45 AM PT

Welcome: Redefining Video – Hardware, OS Layers, and New Service Models

The future of streaming is being defined at the intersection of hardware innovation, OS design, and service model experimentation. This session sets the stage for how these infrastructure shifts are creating new monetization levers and competitive landscapes.

9:00 AM PT

Keynote

Moderator

Ashton Gambrell

Director of Sales, Sponsorships

Parks Associates

Moderator

Ashton Gambrell

Director of Sales, Sponsorships

Parks Associates

9:45 AM PT

Creator Economy Meets TV: Social Platforms on the Big Screen

Moderator

Michael Goodman

Senior Analyst

Parks Associates

Moderator

Michael Goodman

Senior Analyst

Parks Associates

Christina Goswiller

SVP, Head of Social Transformation

Digitas North America

Christina Goswiller

SVP, Head of Social Transformation

Digitas North America

Social-first platforms are extending onto the TV, transforming CTV into a space for creator-led content and commerce. This session explores how distribution, monetization, and engagement strategies are evolving to meet the expectations of younger, interactive audiences.

10:30 AM PT

Networking Break

10:45 AM PT

ISPs and Aggregators: Bridging Linear, Streaming, and Connected Devices

Moderator

Elizabeth Parks

President & CMO

Parks Associates

Moderator

Elizabeth Parks

President & CMO

Parks Associates

ISPs are emerging as powerful aggregators, integrating streaming, linear, and device ecosystems to reduce friction and boost ARPU. Hear how bundling, UI integration, and service partnerships are being used to defend market share and drive long-term value.

11:30 AM PT

Keynote Panel

Moderator

Jennifer Kent

Vice President, Research

Parks Associates

Moderator

Jennifer Kent

Vice President, Research

Parks Associates

Josh Arensberg

CTO of M&E

Verizon Business

Josh Arensberg

CTO of M&E

Verizon Business

12:00 PM PT