Pitching In 2021: Linear and Interactive Development and Buying
About the Event
Interactive Media Governors Chris Thomes & Lori H. Schwartz, and Television Executives Governors Debra Curtis & Jo DiSante, along with their Peer Group Executive Committees, invite members to a Special Event:
Pitching In 2021: Linear and Interactive Development and Buying
Join us for a timely discussion about pitching: how it has changed over the last year and why, in the new TV landscape, connecting with the viewer in compelling new ways is key to engagement. Executives will share an overview of the market, their learning and insights, as well as best practices and pitfalls to avoid including how participation is taking on a new meaning in television.
Panelists*:
Landscape & Trends
- Sam Linsky, Co-head of TBS/TNT/truTV
- Erin Keating, Development at Snapchat
Best Practices
- Meghan de Boer, Head of Variety & Specials, Disney+ Unscripted Originals
- Juan Alfonso, Senior Vice President, Original Programming at Starz
- Jason Sarlanis, Senior Vice President, Development TLC at Discovery Communications
Moderated by:
- Chris Thomes, Governor - Interactive Media Peer Group
*Panelists subject to change
This event will be live captioned.
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Can't make the event? No problem! This event will be recorded and you can watch on TelevisionAcademy.com following the event.