About
OTT.X Webinars bring together leaders from across the streaming, CTV, and digital media ecosystem to share insights, explore emerging trends, and tackle the opportunities and challenges shaping the industry.
Sessions feature executives and experts from content, platforms, distribution, advertising, technology, research, and across the streaming ecosystem.
OTT.X BUZZ complements our webinars with timely, conversational discussions that unpack emerging trends, major developments, and the stories generating conversation across the industry.
All sessions are hosted live and made available on demand, creating an ongoing resource for the broader industry.
Whether through an in-depth webinar or a timely BUZZ conversation, the goal is the same: Connect, Learn, Solve.
Featured Webinars
Upcoming
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Extending the Story Beyond the Screen: Turning Content Into Culture, Fandom & Opportunity
Explore how content owners and distributors can extend the life and relevance of films and series by connecting them to cultural moments, fandom, and emerging audience interests. Industry leaders will share strategies for creative programming, audience engagement, marketing, and distribution that help existing content reach new audiences and create new opportunities.
- October 28th, 2026
- Time: 10:00 AM PT | 1:00 PM ET
- Online Webinar
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- Jonathan Boltax, Co-Founder & CEO, PLAY.WORKS Digital
- Bryan Crocker, Chief Operating Officer, Multicom Entertainment Group
- Michael Johnson, Director of Streaming & Content Operations, Electric Entertainment
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The Vertical Shift: Microdrama & the Next Evolution of Storytelling
Explore the rapid growth of microdrama and vertical storytelling as it evolves into a global entertainment category. Industry leaders will discuss changing audience behaviors, content and IP strategy, production, monetization, technology and AI, and the opportunities emerging as the format expands across new genres, platforms, and screens.
- November 19th, 2026
- Time: 10:00 AM PT | 1:00 PM ET
- Online Webinar
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- Maria Rua Aguete, Head of Media & Entertainment, Omdia
- Hannah Cheng, Content Development Lead AI Animaiton, Yuewen
- Lior Friedman, Co-Founder, Head of Business Development, Roseberry
- Sasha Tkachenko, Head of Studio, HOLYWATER TECH
On Demand
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Beyond the Ad Break: Building a Smarter CTV Monetization Strategy
Explore how streaming companies can unlock more value from their CTV inventory while improving experiences for advertisers and audiences. Industry leaders will share practical strategies for targeting, measurement, revenue optimization, interactive advertising, and AI-enabled monetization.
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- Nicholas Frazee, EVP, Revenue, Cineverse
- Kris Johns, Founder & CEO, AdGood
- John Marchesini, EVP, Product & Monetization, Cineverse
- Salman Raza, Product Lead - Monetization, Ventura TV OS at The Trade Desk
- Brian Ring, President, Ring Digital
- Albert Yu, Chief Revenue Officer, Elemental TV
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Building a Future-Ready Streaming Platform: Infrastructure Decisions Every OTT Leader Should Make Early
Learn about the infrastructure decisions that have the greatest impact on reliability, performance, cost, and future growth. The conversation will explore the evaluation frameworks, trade-offs, and lessons learned that organization should consider when planning or modernizing an OTT service.
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- Kyle Espinosa, Vice President, Global Channels Programming & Data Analytics, Fremantle
- Lukas Navickas, Senior Global Sales Executive – Streaming & SaaS, Servers.com
- Rishab Jain, CTO, Enveu
- Jason Thibeault, CEO, Streaming Video Technology Alliance
- Haris Zukanovic, CTO, MoreScreens
BUZZ
State of Streaming – Mid-Year Review
Join leading industry analysts and executives for a timely discussion on the biggest stories, market shifts, and strategic developments shaping the streaming industry. Gain expert perspectives on what matters now—and what to watch in the months ahead.
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- David Bloom, Senior Contributor, Forbes
- Cameron Douglas, Former SVP, OTT/Streaming, Fandango and OTT.X Board Chairman
- Jill Goldfarb, SVP, Streaming TV and TV Programming, Trusted Media Brands
- Andreas Hofmann, Sr Director webOS Product Management North America, LG
- Andrew Rosenman, Founder & President, Arise Media Group
- Zak Shaikh, General Manager, USA, Ampere Analysis
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Winning the Content Supply Chain with Better Metadata
Explore how high-quality metadata drives content discovery, operational efficiency, and interoperability across today's streaming ecosystem. Industry experts will discuss best practices, emerging standards, and real-world strategies for improving the content supply chain.
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- Paul Finster, VP, Business Development, Amagi
- Kirby Grines, Founder & CEO, 43Twenty
- Gaya King, Business Analyst II, Content Discovery & Data Compliance, PBS
- Richard Kroon, Senior Technical Director, EIDR
- Rhodes Mason, Vice President of Business Development, Fabric
- Dustin Sullivan, CEO, SportsDataIO
BUZZ
Women's History Month Edition
OTT.X BUZZ celebrates Women’s History Month with a candid conversation featuring women leaders across streaming and CTV. Hear their perspectives on industry change, advertising, partnerships, innovation, and advancing representation in media and technology.
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- Christina Aguilera, Co-Founder & CEO, Synthis
- Michele Edelman, EVP, Technology & GM, Matchpoint
- Preeya Naul, SVP Streaming Partnerships & Supply, VideoElephant
- Cathy Rasenberger, Founder & President, Rasenberger Media
- DeShuna Spencer, Founder & CEO, kweliTV
Contributors
Matt Arsulich
Sr. Director,
Project Management
Shout! Studios
Colin Dixon
Founder & Chief
Analyst
nScreenMedia
Kirby Grines
Founder & Chief
Executive Officer
43Twenty
Ed Laczynski
General Manager
Zype
Backlight
Darren Lepke
Vice President,
Product Management
SymphonyAI
Nik Mehta
VP, Strategy & Operations
FAST Channels & VOD Sales
BBC Studios
Teresa Phillips
Co-Founder & Chief
Executive Officer
Spherex
Zack Rosenberg
Founder & Chief
Executive Officer
Qortex
Adam Rumanek
Founder & Chief
Executive Officer
Aux Mode
Adam Tenorio
FAST Program
Lead, International
Gracenote
Victoria Vitarelli
Head of
Marketing
VideoElephant
Albert Yu
Chief Revenue
Officer
ElementalTV
Host a Webinar
Connect, Learn, Solve
Share your expertise, showcase innovation, or bring an important industry conversation to the OTT.X community.
OTT.X works with companies to develop and host webinars that connect their expertise with leaders across the streaming ecosystem. Bring us your idea, or work with our team to shape the topic, format, and story. We can also help identify relevant speakers and moderators from across our network to build a stronger industry conversation.
What is Included?
End-To-End Hosting by OTT.X
- Topic and program development support
- Speaker and moderator outreach support
- Complete platform management, from registration through live broadcast
- Branded registration page and attendee communications
- Promotion across OTT.X email, newsletters, website, and social channels
- OTT.X moderation and technical facilitation
- Attendee metrics and full registrant list for continued outreach
- On-demand hosting and promotion following the live session YouTube channel or site
Audience & Reach
Connect with the OTT.X community of leaders across content, distribution, platforms, advertising, technology, research, and the broader streaming ecosystem.
OTT.X webinars typically attract 100–200 registrants, creating opportunities to share your expertise, build industry relationships, and continue the conversation beyond the live session.
Ready to Host Your Webinar?
Let OTT.X handle the details while you focus on the conversation.
- Free for OTT.X Members — Membership Includes one complimentary hosted webinar per year
- $1,000 Flat Rate for Non-Members — Full end-to-end hosting included