Explore the dynamic world of FAST–the key growth driver in streaming–where innovation meets entertainment and media pays for itself; hosted by Ben Goodfriend, FASTer features engaging conversations with the industry experts, creators, and technologists defining the future of Free Ad Supported Television. FASTer with Amagi is produced by Next Chapter Podcasts.
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#8 - Unlocking the European CTV Market with Sarah Lewis
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What do rescuing a two-legged dog from Lebanon and redefining Europe's CTV landscape have in common? Everything, if you’re Sarah Lewis. On today’s episode, we chart Sarah's remarkable journey and explore the future of ad-supported streaming in Europe. 00:00 Introduction to Sarah Lewis and Her Journey 03:05 The Role of Advertising in Public Broadcas…
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#7 - From SAT Prep to Programmatic Advertising with Moe Chughtai
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Ben Goodfriend sits down with Moe Chughtai, Head of Advanced TV at MIQ, for an insightful discussion tracing Moe’s journey from teaching to ad tech. They explore industry challenges, including the art of simplifying programmatic advertising’s technical complexities for diverse audiences—ranging from media professionals to everyday viewers. The conv…
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#6 - The Streaming Revolution in Sports with Dan Rayburn
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Dan shares his journey from the Air Force to fixing Apple computers and producing some of the first live streamed concerts. He details the fragmented sports streaming ecosystem, explores media's myriad metrics, and poses a critical question: "Why do we watch what we watch?" 00:00 Dan's Journey 16:36 The NFL's Dominance 30:00 Understanding Financial…
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#5 - The First Programmatic Olympics with Freewheel's Kathy Argyriou
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Our host, Ben Goodfriend, chats with Kathy Argyriou about her early childhood and her journey into the ad tech world. Together, they explore the complexity of live streaming infrastructure. Kathy shares what it's like explaining programmatic advertising to her grandparents, diversity in the industry, and advice to the next generation. 00:00 Introdu…
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#4 - “What’s a Valet?” - Launching CAA Digital Media and Curating Community with FMC Founder Frank Jung
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From a small town to Hollywood: Ben Goodfriend and Frank Jung dive deep into Frank's journey through the fast-paced world of representation, the evolution of digital media, and the launch of FMC (Franchise Media Collective)—navigating the future of Entertainment and the Creator Economy. 00:00 Meet Frank Jung 09:20 The Birth of CAA Digital Media 23:…
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#3 - $0 to $2.5 Billion - Building Roku's Media Business with Scott Rosenberg
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Ben Goodfriend and Scott Rosenberg, key architect of Roku's media and advertising business, explore the birth of FAST, the OS wars, and Data's tragedy of the commons. 0:45 Scott's journey to and through media. 3:42 Building Roku 14:50 The Birth of FAST 19:31 The OS (Operating System) Wars 26:08 Roku and Amagi 27:20 The Future of FAST 29:37 AI and P…
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#2 - Revolutionizing Kids Programming with Pocket Watch Founder Chris Williams
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Ben Goodfriend and Chris Williams, Founder and CEO of Pocket Watch, discuss AI, Kids Programming's linear legacy, the internet's "hunger games," and more. 0:45 Introducing Pocket Watch 5:15 Pocket Watch and FAST 9:10 Linear Legacy 13:00 Advertising in Kids and Family 19:50 Ancillary Revenue 22:45 The Growth of FAST 24:10 Monetization and Artificial…
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#1 - Avoiding The Media Apocalypse with Evan Shapiro
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Ben Goodfriend and Evan Shapiro discuss Evan's quixotic journey, the genesis of the media-utility bundle, the future of FAST, and more. 00:35 - 04:40 Evan’s Biography 04:40 - 05:40 Storytelling and Portlandia 05:40 - 09:45 Triple Play and The Media Apocalypse 09:45 - 12:15 FAST and Media Ergonomics 12:15 - 13:42 News 13:42 - 14:50 Viewing Behavior:…
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