Cinionic, Advanced Imaging Society Start Podcast Series

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Mon, 03/01/2021 - 13:02 -- Nick Dager

Against a backdrop of technological shift and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Advanced Imaging Society and Cinionic have started a new podcast series to serve as a source for the vital conversation with key stakeholders in media and entertainment. The first episode to be released Tuesday, March 2, on the Google, Apple, and Spotify Podcast apps. The series is the response by The Advanced Imaging Society and Cinionic to the ongoing need for information by entertainment stakeholders in content and technology at the intersection of new technologies and changes in consumer behaviors during COVID-19.

Against a backdrop of technological shift and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Advanced Imaging Society and Cinionic have started a new podcast series to serve as a source for the vital conversation with key stakeholders in media and entertainment“Technology and the pandemic have created forces which are transforming the way we all live and consume entertainment and media,” said Wim Buyens, CEO of Cinionic. “The Insiders is a gathering place for drivers of this change to share insights and ideas about how to approach today with an eye on the future. We are creating a community space to explore, discuss, and debate how our actions today will shape the entertainment paradigms of tomorrow.”

The series will feature conversations with respected veteran voices in Hollywood including:

Hanno Basse – former DirecTV and Fox executive who now serves as CTO of Microsoft Azure

Jason Brenek – former Disney and Imax exec now serving at CEO of MetaMedia, former ArcLight  

Gretchen McCourt – Executive Vice President, AMC, who also now serves as President of Women in Entertainment

Bill Simon – Korn Ferry International Media and Entertainment partner

The Insiders podcast will feature deep focused discussions on the state of play for 2021, diversity and inclusion in entertainment, the future of film distribution, empowering storytellers with emerging technology, and timely strategies for the post-pandemic entertainment industry among other topics.

“Our guests are experienced in helping to set strategic courses at major studios, streaming services and social media organizations. The Insiders is our opportunity to share timely thoughts, ideas, and insights with our listeners,” said AIS President Jim Chabin. “The explosion in demand for great content will grow many organizations. We want our listeners to have access to the best thinking available to help them navigate and win during this unprecedented time.”

The Insiders podcasts premieres on Google, Apple and Spotify platforms on Tuesday, March 2. Sign-up here to get notified.

The Advanced Imaging Society was formed a decade ago to educate, demonstrate, and recognize emerging technologies to accelerate the success of next-generation consumer experiences. Founded by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, Pixar, Marvel, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Dolby, and other Hollywood stakeholders, the organization now includes Silicon Valley and tech companies NVIDIA, HP, Google, and Dell.

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