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Monday, February 2
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Public broadcasting: what’s at stake and where are we headed? (10:30am - 11:15am)Biscayne Public service broadcasters around the world have always faced challenges -- from the financial to the sociopolitical, and many points between. But recently, the issues needing navigation have become more pronounced: from governments calling for fundamental changes in funding, to rapidly shifting audience behaviors. Luckily, PSBs have a history of innovation and adaptation, and have often led the way in the evolutions -- and revolutions -- that have shaped the TV industry. Here, executives from leading public service broadcasters share their thoughts on the current climates in their territories, and strategies for future-proofing public broadcasting into the next decade. Featuring:
  Fiona CampbellInterim Director of Unscripted & Controller, Youth Audience BBC British Broadcasting Corporation  
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Optimizing unscripted with AI (11:30am - 12:15pm)Chopin Much has been said – and shown – about the incredible creative possibilities emerging through AI. But the tech is also opening up new worlds when it comes to optimizing content for multiplatform distribution and viewing. From multi-language dubbing to tailoring content for social, FAST and other mediums, advances in AI are helping producers, distributors and platforms to work smarter and get the most out of their content catalogs. Monetization, personalization and myriad points between – in this session, you’ll find out what’s possible now and what’s coming next. Featuring:
30 Minutes With: Michael Gelman, A&E, Lifetime & Home.Made.Nation (11:30am - 12:00pm)Flagler No sign-up is required, seats are filled on a first-come, first-served basis until we reach room capacity. Hear from some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, plans, and priorities in an intimate and interactive (off-the-record) session. Seating is limited to 75 delegates. Adding this session to your agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Featuring:
30 Minutes With: Angela Molloy, WEtv (11:30am - 12:00pm)Tuttle No sign-up is required, seats are filled on a first-come, first-served basis until we reach room capacity. Hear from some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, plans, and priorities in an intimate and interactive (off-the-record) session. Seating is limited to 75 delegates. Adding this session to your agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Featuring:
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| 1:45pm |
Unscripted trends briefing: emerging opportunities in non-fiction (1:45pm - 2:15pm)Chopin International content consultancy K7 Media will take a deep dive into trends in global formats and international collaboration for unscripted and non-fiction content. In addition to exploring the new ways of financing and sharing original IP, you’ll learn what’s trending in brand-funded unscripted and non-fiction content globally and how these evolving models are opening up creative and commercial opportunities for producers. Featuring:
30 Minutes With: Craig Junner & Sam Linton, Blue Ant Media (1:45pm - 2:15pm)Flagler No sign-up is required, seats are filled on a first-come, first-served basis until we reach room capacity. Hear from some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, plans, and priorities in an intimate and interactive (off-the-record) session. Seating is limited to 75 delegates. Adding this session to your agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Featuring:
30 Minutes With: Brittinee Royes, Peacock & Bravo (1:45pm - 2:15pm)Tuttle No sign-up is required, seats are filled on a first-come, first-served basis until we reach room capacity. Hear from some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, plans, and priorities in an intimate and interactive (off-the-record) session. Seating is limited to 75 delegates. Adding this session to your agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early.
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| 2:30pm |
Marketing for the win: growing fans & ROI (2:30pm - 3:15pm)Chopin In a multiplatform world, marketing is an increasingly important component of the programming equation. Producers need to champion their IP across platforms, screens, and fandoms, and that means thinking like a marketer. From engaging audiences on social media to extending their brands via FAST channels and immersive experiences, marketing-savvy producers are an integral part of the team driving the cross-platform lifecycle of a project. In this session, we bring together marketers, platform leaders, and producers to discuss how earned media and community-driven discovery are reshaping the success of unscripted content. Featuring:
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| 2:45pm |
30 Minutes With: Dane Joseph, Hulu (2:45pm - 3:15pm)Tuttle No sign-up is required, seats are filled on a first-come, first-served basis until we reach room capacity. Hear from some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, plans, and priorities in an intimate and interactive (off-the-record) session. Seating is limited to 75 delegates. Adding this session to your agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Featuring:
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| 3:30pm |
Primetime for podcasts (3:30pm - 4:15pm)Chopin The “podcast to broadcast” phenomenon picked up speed when the true-crime podcast Serial kickstarted the hunt for IP within the pod space by networks and prodcos in 2014. But now, the market has exploded in myriad ways, with linear nets and streamers launching podcasts from their hit series while still mining successful pods (and their creators) for TV projects and deals. And producers are also cross-pollinating, creating podcast divisions and striking deals with top pod talent. This session brings together executives and creatives from all angles of the expanding podcast universe to explore the future trajectory for the medium and the business and creative opportunities within it. Featuring:
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| 3:45pm |
30 Minutes With (3:45pm - 4:15pm)Flagler No sign-up is required, seats are filled on a first-come, first-served basis until we reach room capacity. Hear from some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, plans, and priorities in an intimate and interactive (off-the-record) session. Seating is limited to 75 delegates. Adding this session to your agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. 30 Minutes With: Olivia LaRoche, Roku (3:45pm - 4:15pm)Tuttle No sign-up is required, seats are filled on a first-come, first-served basis until we reach room capacity. Hear from some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, plans, and priorities in an intimate and interactive (off-the-record) session. Seating is limited to 75 delegates. Adding this session to your agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Featuring:
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Tuesday, February 3
| 10:35am |
Versant’s new script for unscripted (10:35am - 11:15am)Biscayne First announced in November of 2024, Versant is the new-model media and entertainment company featuring with a strong portfolio of brands comprised of renowned entertainment networks including USA Network, E!, SYFY and Oxygen, in addition to MSNBC, CNBC, Golf Channel, and complementary digital platforms GolfNow, Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes and SportsEngine. Versant is set to make its mark as a home for premier content and live events this year. This session, featuring leadership from across Versant’s entertainment portfolio, will dive into the plans for establishing the company as a go-to destination for audiences and producers alike, shedding light on strategy, commissioning outlook and more. Featuring:
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| 11:30am |
Brand ambitions: the new wave of unscripted alliances (11:30am - 12:15pm)Chopin As brands look to effectively engage audiences through compelling storytelling, they're increasingly turning to non-fiction content to connect with consumers in meaningful ways. In this session, you will gain intel from brands on the kinds of stories they want to tell through unscripted entertainment, and who they want to collaborate with. 30 Minutes With: Max Micallef, HISTORY (11:30am - 12:00pm)Flagler No sign-up is required, seats are filled on a first-come, first-served basis until we reach room capacity. Hear from some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, plans, and priorities in an intimate and interactive (off-the-record) session. Seating is limited to 75 delegates. Adding this session to your agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Featuring:
30 Minutes With: Stephen Mann, NBC (11:30am - 12:00pm)Tuttle No sign-up is required, seats are filled on a first-come, first-served basis until we reach room capacity. Hear from some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, plans, and priorities in an intimate and interactive (off-the-record) session. Seating is limited to 75 delegates. Adding this session to your agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Featuring:
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Creatorverse convergence: the new alliances powering unscripted (1:30pm - 2:15pm)Chopin The creator-led content revolution is reshaping media, dramatically shifting viewing habits, making "traditional" media want to join the party and partner with the creator community. For creators, as their brands mature, the opportunity to broaden their fan base has appeal. How to make it work for audiences and stakeholders is a work in progress. Hear how creators, producers, platforms and agencies are joining forces to drive what’s next in unscripted entertainment by developing new models, expanding reach and tapping into engaged communities. Featuring:
30 Minutes With: Patty Suh & Anna Bloomfield, Food Network & HGTV (1:30pm - 2:00pm)Tuttle No sign-up is required, seats are filled on a first-come, first-served basis until we reach room capacity. Hear from some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, plans, and priorities in an intimate and interactive (off-the-record) session. Seating is limited to 75 delegates. Adding this session to your agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early.
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| 2:30pm |
SESSION TBD (2:30pm - 3:15pm)Chopin |
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30 Minutes With: Ben Hurvitz, MTV (2:45pm - 3:15pm)Flagler No sign-up is required, seats are filled on a first-come, first-served basis until we reach room capacity. Hear from some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, plans, and priorities in an intimate and interactive (off-the-record) session. Seating is limited to 75 delegates. Adding this session to your agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Featuring:
30 Minutes With: Joseph Schneier, Discovery Channel (2:45pm - 3:15pm)Tuttle No sign-up is required, seats are filled on a first-come, first-served basis until we reach room capacity. Hear from some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, plans, and priorities in an intimate and interactive (off-the-record) session. Seating is limited to 75 delegates. Adding this session to your agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Featuring:
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| 3:30pm |
In Conversation With: Jordan Matter (3:30pm - 4:00pm) |
