GEMA TALKS with Rich Battista

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GEMA TALKS with Rich Battista Podcast

GEMA TALKS is a podcast series from the Georgetown Entertainment and Media Alliance (GEMA), an alumni networking organization under the Georgetown University Alumni Association. Hosted by GEMA Founder/Chairman and veteran media executive Rich Battista (B '86), each episode welcomes a prominent Georgetown University alumnus working in the entertainment and media industry to discuss their career journey, their role in the industry, how the business has evolved and where it’s headed, how being a Hoya propelled them to their place within it and their advice for those looking to break into or rise up in the industry. Producers: Rich Battista and Alex Ghaffari Music theme: Teddy Zambetti Logo: Ross Patrick

  1. 10/01/2023

    GEMA TALKS w/Lindsay Amstutz (L'06), Chief Media Officer, OneTeam Partners

    In this episode of GEMA TALKS, we're joined by Lindsay Amstutz (L '06), Chief Media Officer and Head of Integrated Sales & Marketing at OneTeam Partners. In our conversation, Lindsay describes her background that led her into the sports industry after graduating from Georgetown Law. She speaks of her varied and rich experience across the sports ecosystem across marketing, media and television, content, sales, and operations through her roles at the NBA, Fox Sports and OneTeam. She also di...

    42 min

  2. 10/01/2023

    GEMA TALKS with Brett O'Brien (C '95), SVP and CMO, Frito Lay North America

    In this episode of GEMA TALKS, we speak with accomplished, veteran consumer marketer Brett O'Brien (C '95). Brett is Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of Frito Lay North America, a subsidiary of PepsiCo. Brent has served in various roles and across various brands at PepsiCo for over 20 years, including a number of years overseeing the Gatorade brand. In our discussion, he speaks to his experience at Georgetown University and how he broke into the sports marketing world right o...

    42 min

  3. 10/01/2023

    GEMA RIFFS with Singer/Songwriter and Recording Artist, Greta Gaines (C '89)

    In this episode of GEMA RIFFS, we are joined by acclaimed singer/songwriter and recording artist Greta Gaines (C'89). In addition to music, Greta has had a varied career which has also included work as an activist for cannabis legalization, a television host, and extreme sports competitor. Greta discusses her background including how her upbringing in New Hampshire formed her interest in music, how she broke into the industry, her process of writing and recording as well as her experiences as...

    45 min

  4. 25/09/2022

    GEMA Alumni Panel: Monetizing in the New Digital Media Economy

    Monetizing in the New Digital Media EconomyOn September 14, 2022, the Georgetown Entertainment & Media Alliance (GEMA) held a virtual alumni panel event focused on strategies and trends for monetizing in today's digital media economy. The discussion explored perspectives from Georgetown alumni at blue chip companies representing various areas of digital media including FAST and AVOD streaming services, the creator marketplace, NFTs and the Metaverse. The panelists:Stephen Dypiangco (...

    1h 0m

  5. 25/09/2022

    GEMA Alumni Panel: Listening to the Future: The Evolution of Digital Audio and Podcasting

    GEMA assembled senior Hoya leaders for a virtual panel event on June 16, 2021 entitled "Listening to the Future: The Evolution of Digital Audio and Podcasting" - the panelists were:Conal Byrne (C '96), CEO, iHeartMedia Digital Audio GroupLiz Gateley (Parent '24), Senior Advisor, Original Podcasts & Video, SpotifyPhoebe Lett (C '13), Podcast Producer, The New York TimesKai Ryssdal (MA '93, Parent '20), Host/Senior Editor, Marketplace (American Public Media)Moderated by Tom De Napoli (C '01...

    45 min

  6. 25/09/2022

    Gordon Bobb, Del Shaw Moonves Tanaka Finkelstein Lezcano Bobb & Dang

    In this installment of GEMA TALKS, we speak with top Hollywood attorney Gordon Bobb (C '93) of Del Shaw Moonves, who represents top talent in the entertainment industry including actors, directors, writers and producers. Gordon speaks to us about how he developed his practice over a 20+ year period and some of the keys to his success and important attributes necessary to being an effective attorney and partner to his clients. He also discusses the importance for him of representing diverse vo...

    38 min

  7. 10/06/2022

    GEMA Alumni Career Panel, 2021

    Four distinguished alumni representing a cross section of entertainment and media fields and roles assembled for our 20th annual alumni career panel for Georgetown students - this event usually takes place on the Georgetown campus, but was held virtually this year again due to the pandemic. The panelists discuss each of their specific positions and what their roles entail, discuss how they broke into and advanced in the industry and offer valuable advice to those interested in doing the...

    55 min

  8. 09/06/2022

    GEMA RIFFS - Johnny Zambetti, Musician and Songwriter

    GEMA RIFFS is a new virtual series that goes behind the scenes of today's music industry featuring exclusive discussions with prominent Georgetown alumni musicians and producers. In this inaugural episode, we are joined by Johnny Zambetti (B '09), acclaimed musician and founder, producer and songwriter of the band The Palms. Johnny discusses how he first found a love of music, his involvement in music at Georgetown, how he launched his career and the success he has had as a professional music...

    52 min
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About

GEMA TALKS is a podcast series from the Georgetown Entertainment and Media Alliance (GEMA), an alumni networking organization under the Georgetown University Alumni Association. Hosted by GEMA Founder/Chairman and veteran media executive Rich Battista (B '86), each episode welcomes a prominent Georgetown University alumnus working in the entertainment and media industry to discuss their career journey, their role in the industry, how the business has evolved and where it’s headed, how being a Hoya propelled them to their place within it and their advice for those looking to break into or rise up in the industry. Producers: Rich Battista and Alex Ghaffari Music theme: Teddy Zambetti Logo: Ross Patrick

Information

  • Creator
    Rich Battista
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2023
  • Episodes
    43
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2023 GEMA TALKS with Rich Battista
  • Show Website
    GEMA TALKS with Rich Battista

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