The Media Machine
The Media Machine is where media, business, and innovation intersect. Hosted by industry veteran Johanna Salazar, the podcast explores the future of content, technology, and entertainment through the lens of four key pillars: Process – The strategies, tools, and systems shaping media production and distribution. Profits – The business models, investments, and revenue streams driving the industry. People – The creators, executives, and changemakers redefining the landscape. Planet – The impact of media on culture, society, and sustainability. Through insightful conversations with visionaries, disruptors, and pioneers, The Media Machine unpacks the challenges and opportunities shaping the next era of media. Whether you’re an industry insider or an innovator looking to break in, this podcast is your playbook for navigating the media machine.
Episodes
In this episode, Alex Grady, prior Senior Product Manager at Unity, discusses the pivotal role of Unity in creating immersive real-time 2D and 3D content for gaming, education and beyond. Unity powers over 70% of AR and VR experiences and originated as a game development tool. Grady, a former classroom educator, explains the concept of spatial computing and Unity's collaboration with Apple on polyspatial technologies,...
In this episode of the Media Machine Podcast, Johanna Salazar hosts Evan Shapiro, the unofficial cartographer of the media universe. They discuss the end of the streaming wars, Netflix's transformation and current streaming challenges, and the rise of big tech in dominating the media landscape. Shapiro shares his personal journey from being a TV executive to becoming an independent media analyst, consultant and creator, discussing ...
In this episode, host Johanna Salazar interviews Digital Strategy Consultant and former executive from Ebony Media, BET, MTV, Amazon, Spotify, Essence Magazine, and AOL Time Warner - Ken Gibbs Jr. With over 20 years of experience in digital marketing and content strategy, Ken shares his thoughts on the evolution of digital content, the impact of mobile devices and short-form content, and the future of content consumpti...
In this episode of The Media Machine, Johanna Salazar interviews media legend and former President of Comedy Central and Viacom, Doug Herzog. We begin with Herzog’s early days of college radio, his media influences and his early career trajectory at MTV News. Doug delves into his upward mobility with Viacom - producing groundbreaking shows at Comedy Central like The Daily Show and South Park. Doug offers his insights i...
In today's episode, we speak with Soribel Feliz, founder and CEO of Responsible AI equals Inclusive AI. Soribel, a former program manager at Meta, shares her insights on artificial intelligence, its impact on the labor market, and the importance of ethics and integrity in tech development. Our discussion covers how AI is transforming the labor force, potentially leading to job losses and creating new opportunities, while emphasizin...
The Media Machine is where media, business, and innovation intersect. Hosted by industry veteran Johanna Salazar, the podcast explores the future of content, technology, and entertainment through the lens of four key pillars:
Process – The strategies, tools, and systems shaping media production and distribution.
Profits – The business models, investments, and revenue streams driving the indu...
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