Freeze Frame | Next TV Summit Los Angeles 2023

Michael Demenchuk
·2 min read
Viral Nation’s Stephen Pearlstein and Steve Raizes of Paramount Global during the “Podcasting’s Role in the Path to Streaming Profitability” fireside chat.
Viral Nation’s Stephen Pearlstein and Steve Raizes of Paramount Global during the “Podcasting’s Role in the Path to Streaming Profitability” fireside chat.

The 2023 Next TV Summit L.A. explored streaming industry trends and the category’s future, discussing most critically-timed and cutting-edge opinions and insights of the industry’s leading minds. The June 20 event, held at the Sofitel Los Angeles in Beverly Hills, was part of Future’s L.A. TV Week.

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Elaine Low (l.) of The Ankler talks with Chris Ottinger of Amazon MGM Studios Distribution during the opening keynote of the Next TV Summit, an L.A. TV Week event held June 20 at the Sofitel Los Angeles in Beverly Hills.
Elaine Low (l.) of The Ankler talks with Chris Ottinger of Amazon MGM Studios Distribution during the opening keynote of the Next TV Summit, an L.A. TV Week event held June 20 at the Sofitel Los Angeles in Beverly Hills.

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(From l.): Will Gurman of Paramount Streaming, and Reny Diaz of NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises on the “Gone Are the Days of Simple Binge-Watching” panel.
(From l.): Will Gurman of Paramount Streaming, and Reny Diaz of NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises on the “Gone Are the Days of Simple Binge-Watching” panel.

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On the “Every Home Free, Live and Premium TV” panel (l. to r.): Jeff Clanagan of Hartbeat, Jennifer Gale of Crackle Connex and Sinclair chief innovation officer Scott Erlich.
On the “Every Home Free, Live and Premium TV” panel (l. to r.): Jeff Clanagan of Hartbeat, Jennifer Gale of Crackle Connex and Sinclair chief innovation officer Scott Erlich.

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“Every Home Free, Live and Premium TV” panelist Kevin Cross of Condista.
“Every Home Free, Live and Premium TV” panelist Kevin Cross of Condista.

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Vanity Fair’s Natalie Jarvey (l.) and Joe Kessler, partner & global head of UTA IQ, during the fireside chat titled “Hollywood’s Awakening: Shapeshifting on the Rise.”
Vanity Fair’s Natalie Jarvey (l.) and Joe Kessler, partner & global head of UTA IQ, during the fireside chat titled “Hollywood’s Awakening: Shapeshifting on the Rise.”

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Viral Nation’s Stephen Pearlstein and Steve Raizes of Paramount Global during the “Podcasting’s Role in the Path to Streaming Profitability” fireside chat.
Viral Nation’s Stephen Pearlstein and Steve Raizes of Paramount Global during the “Podcasting’s Role in the Path to Streaming Profitability” fireside chat.

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“The Math Behind the Science” panelists (from l.): Brady Huston, Google; Samuel Harowitz, Tubi; Tania Missad, Warner Bros. Discovery; and moderator Amy Jo Smith of DEG: The Digital Entertainment Group.
“The Math Behind the Science” panelists (from l.): Brady Huston, Google; Samuel Harowitz, Tubi; Tania Missad, Warner Bros. Discovery; and moderator Amy Jo Smith of DEG: The Digital Entertainment Group.

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FilmRise VP, distribution & business development Daniel Gagliardi and Vizio group VP, platform & content partnerships Katherine Pond on the “Cutting the Cord, Five Years Later” panel.
FilmRise VP, distribution & business development Daniel Gagliardi and Vizio group VP, platform & content partnerships Katherine Pond on the “Cutting the Cord, Five Years Later” panel.

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Samsung TV Plus head of marketing Aileen del Cid on the “Cutting the Cord, Five Years Later” panel.
Samsung TV Plus head of marketing Aileen del Cid on the “Cutting the Cord, Five Years Later” panel.

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Event producer Charlie Weiss of Weiss Entertainment & Media Consulting with Brooke Kahn of Allen Media Group, one of eight companies honored at the Next TV Summit with “Achievements in FAST Programming Awards.”
Event producer Charlie Weiss of Weiss Entertainment & Media Consulting with Brooke Kahn of Allen Media Group, one of eight companies honored at the Next TV Summit with “Achievements in FAST Programming Awards.”