MediaVillage Podcast Network

In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, a dynamic group of industry leaders gathered for MediaVillage’s fourth annual AAPI Leadership Roundtable to discuss the ongoing evolution of inclusion in the media and advertising sectors. The panel featured Suzie Bao, VP Group Account Director for McDonald’s at IW Group; Bernice Chao, Chief Creative Officer at Aster and...

What defines effective leadership in an era of rapid technological change? For Matt Derella, Vice President of LinkedIn Marketing Solutions, it begins with clarity of purpose, valuing learning, and empowering individuals to lead at every level. In a recent episode of  Profiles in Leadership  with host Jack Myers, Derella shared career insights, leadership philosophies, and reflections on the trans...

In celebration of Women’s History Month,  WomenAdvancing  host E.B. Moss is joined by an insightful panel of industry leaders for a special roundtable discussion. Joining us is Nafeesa Bratcher, Director of Customer Success at Optimum Media; Liz Rave, Vice President of Marketing at OUTFRONT Media; and Stephanie Versichelli, Senior Vice President of Ad Sales at Hallmark Media, who shared insights o...

Joseph Jaffe has never been one to pull punches. A seasoned marketing strategist, author, and business thinker, Jaffe has built a career on challenging conventional wisdom. In a compelling  Profiles in Leadership  conversation with Jack Myers, Jaffe unflinchingly dives into the fate of corporations, the role of AI, the dangers of fear-based leadership, and why happiness -- not just profit -- shoul...

Luisa Diaz stands as a beacon of kindness, resilience, and leadership in a world that often rewards power over empathy and competition over connection. As the founder of the  Luisa Diaz Foundation  and the visionary behind the  Mi Amor Gala , she has made it her life’s mission to uplift survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking, offering them not only aid but also the opportunity to rec...

Gemma Atkinson, Global Chief People Officer at AMS, is redefining what it means to lead in a fast-paced, technology-driven world. In a compelling conversation with Jack Myers for  Profiles in Leadership , Atkinson shared her insights on culture as a competitive advantage, the evolving nature of leadership, and the innovative strategies that make AMS a global leader in media and corporate trade. He...

Rishad Tobaccowala, a renowned author and thought leader, joined Jack Myers for an enlightening conversation on  Profiles in Leadership , diving into themes from his new book,  Rethinking Work . In the interview, Tobaccowala discusses the critical changes reshaping leadership, work, and education in the digital age. With insights ranging from integrating technology and creativity to redefining lea...

In the inaugural episode of  Profiles in Leadership , which transitions from Legends & Leadership to align with my new book,  The Tao of Leadership , I welcome my long-time friend, colleague, and mentor, David Verklin. The interview offers an engaging discussion on David’s expansive career, his vision for the future of advertising and media, and the critical role of creativity and data in the...

As the television landscape undergoes a seismic shift with the rise of streaming platforms, cord-cutting, and evolving audience preferences, one figure stands at the crossroads of its rich past and uncertain future: Doug Herzog. In the latest installment of  Jack Myers Legends & Leadership  series, Herzog - former president of MTV Networks and the executive responsible for launching the career...

aspireTV launched its Power Players programming hour block earlier this month with the premiere of  Style Kings  and  Cut To It , the former of which follows the daily goings-on of interior designer Justin Q. Williams and custom clothier and stylist Dedrick Thomas, showcasing their entrepreneurial endeavors and “elevate the discourse on Black men's contribution to art and culture”, as the network...

In an engaging Legends & Leadership conversation, series host Jack Myers and special guest Michael Strober, Chief Revenue Officer of Nexstar Media Group, discussed the transformative journey of the media industry and Strober’s dynamic career and influences. Strober, who joined Nexstar in 2023 after several years of consulting with Nexstar management, provides a wealth of experience from his ti...

Mike Law, the CEO of Carat, a dentsu company, has spent nearly 25 years in the media industry, growing alongside Carat and shaping its evolution. In a recent conversation with Jack Myers, Law shared insights into Carat's journey, its relationship with dentsu, and the broader advertising and television industry through the lens of his experience. His story is one of growth, innovation, and a co...

In a riveting conversation at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, Jack Myers and Screenvision Media CEO John Partilla discussed the transformative power of cinema advertising and how Screenvision is thriving in a tech-dominated world. Their discussion, part of Jack's "Legends and Leadership" series, highlighted the irreplaceable impact of cinema in an evolving medi...

In this week's episode of Jack Myers' " Legends & Leadership ," I hosted an insightful and controversial conversation with Mike Linton, renowned Chief Marketing Officer, and former agency President Jeff Culliton, now host and Executive Producer of the  CMO Confidential  podcast. Jack Myers' conversation with Mike Linton, and Jeff Culliton provided a wealth of insights int...

In a  Legends & Leadership  conversation hosted by Jack Myers, Radha Subramanyam, the Chief Research and Analytics Officer of CBS and President of CBS Vision, shared profound and even surprising insights into the robustness and enduring appeal of network television, specifically highlighting CBS's leadership in primetime programming.

In the digital age where advertisers are vying for consumer attention across various platforms, cinema advertising stands out as a uniquely compelling medium. Christine Martino, Chief Revenue Officer at Screenvision Media, emphasized this during her insightful discussion with WomenAdvancing.org host E.B. Moss. Screenvision leverages the traditional appeal of the big screen while harnessing modern...

In a recent engaging session of Jack Myers'  Legends & Leadership  series, Shirli Zelcer, Chief Data and Technology Officer at dentsu, shared her extensive insights into the evolving role of data and technology in advertising. Link above and  here  to view the video conversation. With over two decades of experience in analytics, AI, and technology, Zelcer has been a pioneer in adapting and...

In this week's episode of  Legends & Leadership , Jack Myers is joined by Angela Cannon, the dynamic Senior Vice President of Multicultural Networks and General Manager of aspireTV. Their conversation covered a range of engaging topics, from the Harlem Globetrotters to the impressive growth and success of  aspireTV . Angela shared her diverse responsibilities within the network, her passio...

In a riveting video conversation hosted by Jack Myers for his  Legends & Leadership  series, Dave Morgan, the founder and CEO of Simulmedia, explores the implications of the continuing transformation across the media and advertising ecosystem. The conversation not only reflects on Dave's career at the forefront of innovation but also explores the pressing challenges and emerging opportunit...

As the Emmy-winning daytime soap opera The Young and the Restless recently celebrated its 50th year on television, and over 12,000 episodes, the series gave starts to many actors’ careers in Hollywood throughout its historic run, including Penn Badgley, Justin Baldoni, Eva Longoria, Shemar Moore, Vivica A. Fox and even Tom Selleck. One of its newest cast members is Mexican-born actress Zuleyka Sil...

FX's Mayans star Carla Baratta has been with the show since the very beginning and reflects on her time on the series, the life changes she experienced during that time, and praised recent breakthroughs for Hispanic and Latin representation in the U.S. New episodes of Mayans air Wednesdays at 10pm ET on FX, available to stream next day on Hulu 🖥 Read more from MediaVillage - www.mediavillage.o...

One of last year’s most pleasant surprises of new series came from the freshman comedy series The Bear, centering on an award-winning young chef, played by Critics’ Choice winner Jeremy Allen White, who returns to his hometown of Chicago to revamp his family’s crumbling sandwich shop. Among the boisterous gallery of characters that help keep the restaurant running is Tina, played by this week’s gu...

In celebration of LGBTQ+ Pride Month, we are thrilled to be joined by a delightful group from across the entertainment industry and the LGBTQ+ community: Damian Terriquez, Netflix’s Glamorous; Mrs. Kasha Davis, RuPaul’s Drag Race and All Stars; Tyler DiChiara, The CW’s Gotham Knights; and former child actor-turned-country music star Brian Falduto.  The group discusses the figures and performances...

When an injury ended his dreams of playing soccer on a professional level, Cristo Fernández decided to tackle his other dream: filmmaking and acting. Little did he know that the perfect opportunity would come along in which he could combine all of his talents in a single role, Ted Lasso fan favorite Dani Rojas. “I never imagined when I dreamed of being a soccer player that it would come back to me...

In honor of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Multicultural TV Talk host Juan Ayala is joined by a panel of three actors from the AAPI community to discuss what performances made them feel represented growing up, the current state of AAPI representation in entertainment and media and what changes need to take place in order for progress to continue in a meaningful and positive way. J...