OTT Executive Podcast with Brian Mahony

Brian Mahony
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Strategic advice and interviews with the 50,000+ member OTT Executive Community. Learn from the leaders of the media & entertainment industry.

  1. JAN 31

    OTT Executive Podcast S6 E4: Christy Tanner, Chair of Swerve Sports

    1) Christy's career background; 2) Launching streaming for CBS News; 3) Starting Swerve TV; 4) Distribution strategy (Roku and Pluto initially); 5) Freestyle Trampoline Association example- why there should be a “cut” of women’s content for many sports; 6) Analyzing the data to understand viewer engagement; 7) Biggest industry challenge right now—content discovery; 8) Constantly changing KPI’s (e.g., subscriber growth vs. profitability); 9) Monetization strategies- “the best way to monetize is to create unmissable content”; 10) Creator economy- can media channels/platforms/networks still create audiences or does the audience need to come with the show?; 11) AI buzz vs. reality? "removing the drudgery of the industry and allow humans to do creative things”; 12) Christy’s love for skiing and snowboarding. Also watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ottexecutive

    20 min

  2. JAN 30

    OTT Exec Podcast S6 E3: Johnny Miles, FEVA TV

    1) Johnny's career background; 2) Launching CLEO TV at TV One; 3) Content distribution strategy; 4) How to embrace the "creator economy"; 5) How is AI changing the media & entertainment industry; 6) How to overcome the content discovery challenge; 7) Importance of embracing YouTube and social video; 8) Shift towards unscripted content; 9) We've always had playlists, "the only difference is you don't know what's coming up next"; 10 Johnny's love for tennis.  Also watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ottexecutive

    27 min

  3. JAN 29

    OTT Executive Podcast S6 E2: Cathy Rasenberger, Co-Founder and President, Free Live Sports

    1) Cathy's beginning in the cable industry (starting at Warner Bros. Television, Cablevision Magazine, ESPN, TV Guide, Food Network); 2) Starting Rasenberger Media consultancy; 3) Launching 28 cable networks; 4) Moving to launching FAST channels; 5) Launching FreeLiveSports.tv and 120+ channels; 6) Role of complimentary content on FAST networks; 7) Importance of live sports; 8) Keeping fans engaged between seasons; 9) Using AI to personalize EPG; 10) Launching GluedIn community engagement tool; 11) Integrating FAST for in-car infotainment-- "laying the foundation for driverless cars"; 12) Cathy's "hobby"?  Also watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ottexecutive

    25 min

  4. 09/26/2025

    OTT Executive Podcast S6 E1: Ray Nutt, CEO of Fathom Entertainment

    1) Moving to Colorado; 2) Background in cable, insurance, and farm equipment; 3) Role of Fathom as distribution "window" option; 4) Theater "magic" is still alive; 5) Fathom's rebrand; 6) Growth in live events; 7) "The Chosen" phenomena-- episodic in theaters for the first time; 8) Faith-based genre strength; 9) International growth strategy; 10) Tangled up in Ray's passion for fly fishing.  Also watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ottexecutive

    28 min

  5. 04/23/2025

    OTT Executive Podcast S5 E6: Greg Roe, Co-Founder, Freestyle Trampoline Association

    1) Greg's early childhood and entry into Olympic gymnastics trampoline; 2) Yearning for more freedom and self-expression; 3) Meeting Trish McGeer; 4) The first GTG Games- the sport "launched on Instagram"; 5) Creation of global brand and first World Championships; 6) Freestyle trampoline community and athlete "vibe"; 7) Growing ecosystem including live events, new Flippin' TV, e-sports, training center, action sports camps, etc.; 8) Greg's vision for the future of the FTA; 9) Greg's creative hobbies.  Also watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ottexecutive

    34 min

  6. 12/04/2024

    OTT Executive Podcast S5 E5: Ren Young, CEO/Founder, PRAYZN

    1) Ren's start from a "summer camp" kid to music/opera, to MTV, to content producer; 2) Literally started in the mailroom; 3) Origins of the "faith-fueled" PRAYZN story; 4) Building a faith-fueled pervasive community; 5) Phase 1: launching the faith-based MTV; 6) Phase 2: adding scripted and unscripted programming; 7) Phase 3: imbedding all other engagement touch-points (social, dating, live events, merch, etc.) to become "the soundtrack of their lives"; 8) Describing his dream team; 9) Ren's passion as a "voracious vegetizer". Also watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ottexecutive

    27 min

  7. 10/11/2024

    OTT Executive Podcast S5 E4: Beth Anderson, SVP/GM, FAST Channels & VOD Sales, BBC Studios

    1) Beth's start as a theatre director; 2) The art of storytelling and creative collaboration; 3) Comparing FAST channels to old-school curated "mix tapes"; 4) FAST strategy started with single-series such as "Antiques Road Show"; 5) What is the balance between creative/intuitive curation and science/data analytics in programming FAST channels?; 6) What role should AI play? --"technology is a gift"; 7) BBC Studios viewer acquisition strategy; 8) Dual-screen engagement strategy; 9) Should we bake social media UX features into FAST channels? 10) How do we overcome current industry challenges to improve profitability, engagement, and consumer satisfaction? 11) Beth's "adorable" passion project. Also watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ottexecutive

    49 min

  8. 10/05/2024

    OTT Exec Podcast S5 E3: Srinivasan (Srini) KA, Co-founder and Chief Revenue Officer at Amagi

    1) Srini's career background; 2) Amagi's roots as an advertising marketplace in India; 3) Facing down a major company crisis; 4) Pivoting to become a global FAST tech vendor; 5) Managing lightning-fast growth; 6) How to maintain your company culture at scale; 7) How to segment your customer base; 8) Managing core vs. custom product development; 9) Fixing the inefficiencies of the DTC (direct-to-consumer) strategy; 10) Srini's super sophisticated pastime-- reading books. Also watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ottexecutive

    41 min
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