SPEAKERS:
Donald Albright, Co-Founder and CEO, Tenderfoot TV
Payne Lindsey, Co-Founder and EP, Tenderfoot TV
MODERATOR: Natalie Jarvey, Digital Media Editor, The Hollywood Reporter

Podcasts are seeing a surge in popularity, despite having been around for over a decade. How are brands, advertisers, and talent cashing in on the recent podcast revolution?

PANELISTS:
Kristen Muller, CCO, Southern California Public Radio
Jen Sargent, Chief Operating Officer, Wondery
Colin Thomson, Founder & CEO, Kast Media
Julia Turner, Deputy Managing Editor for Arts and Entertainment, LA Times
MODERATOR: Wesley T. A'Harrah, President, Hyper Orange

Digital influencers can be instrumental to getting content, services, and products in front of the right audiences. What are the most effective strategies today for working with influencers and what are the metrics that determine success? With influencer marketing exploding, there are a plethora of platforms available to help influencers and brands. This panel will discuss the differences between platforms and how to decide which is right for you from the perspective of an influencer and a brand. 

PANELISTS:
Sarah Comtois, Director, Planning/Senior Partner - Team Facebook, Mindshare
Javon Frazier, Chief Product Officer and President, Gaming, Studio71
Phil Hickey, EVP, Brand & Marketing, Seriously
Mike Johnson, Head of Social/Digital, Brand Consulting, CAA
MODERATOR: Eric Dahan, CEO, Open Influence

This panel of industry experts will discuss the role that creators and influencers play in the digital economy. What defines creativity and influence? How are creators and influencers shaping culture? What is the role of creators and influencers vis-à-vis brands and marketing?

PANELISTS:
Eyal Baumel, CEO, Yoola
Chris Denson, Creator/Host, Innovation Crush
Chang Kim, Founder & CEO, Tapas Media
Cassie Petrey, CEO, Crowd Surf
Benoit Vatere, CEO, Mammoth Media
MODERATOR: Lenoria Addison, Strategy Director, Influencer Marketing, Deutsch LA