How does Vizio keep TV tech entertaining as there are more alternatives than ever helping consumers find a favorite show? The Vizio Group VP of Advertising and Data Sales tells all on how the latest Vizio tech keeps viewers engaged with AI-enabled curated content experiences. Doom scrolling is being made a thing of the past as Vizio machine learning creates a panel of suggested content and ads that speak directly to the consumer. In this episode: Discover the cutting-edge features of Vizio smart...
May 14, 2024•12 min•Season 7Ep. 37
How does a 130-year-old company shape the future? By shaping the standards of tomorrow. Hear Dr. David Steel, Executive Director of UL Standards and Engagement, break down what UL does to ensure new innovations - from electric vehicles to autonomous tech - meet critical safety standards before coming to market. As David explains, UL brings together over 4,000 volunteers across industries and academia to build consensus around developing voluntary safety protocols, which prevents regulators from ...
May 07, 2024•12 min•Season 7Ep. 36
Did you know that your future car might become your second living space? Discover the future of transportation where your vehicle transforms into a personalized entertainment hub while merging safety, sustainability, and urban planning. As autonomous driving systems redefine mobility, automotive leaders like Panasonic are shaping this landscape. Listen in as the Panasonic Automotive Systems of America CTO talks about unexpected challenges and the pivotal role of software in realizing this transf...
Apr 30, 2024•11 min•Season 7Ep. 35
How much human connection can be created between anonymous users on the web? An entire community’s worth as it turns out. Listen in to hear the Reddit VP of Large Customer Sales discuss how an entire world is communicating on Reddit and fostering genuine connection and engagement. In this episode: Discover the power of Reddit's community-driven platform for authentic brand engagement. Explore how anonymity on Reddit fosters positive user interactions and valuable connections. Learn about Reddit'...
Apr 23, 2024•12 min•Season 7Ep. 34
With their expansive reach, engaging over 95% of households in the US and Canada, Instacart’s VP of Ad Product discusses their latest innovations. Hear about their new AI-powered smart carts, their partnership with Google Shopping, and how they are elevating both the online and in-store shopping experience. In this episode: Discover Instacart's innovative advertising strategies for increased consumer engagement and brand impact. Explore the expanded advertising capabilities that are taking Insta...
Apr 15, 2024•11 min•Season 7Ep. 33
When Taylor Swift asks for her own virtual Christmas Tree Farm, you make her one. Learn how this CEO is revolutionizing online shopping with immersive 3D experiences just like that one. Imagine browsing through a virtual store where you can change the color scheme of furniture, explore a whimsical rendition of a flagship store, and even interact with real people represented as avatars. And the best part? This isn't just VR or AR - it's all accessible on your mobile device. Find out how Obsess is...
Apr 08, 2024•12 min•Season 7Ep. 32
Discover how a global media measurement and optimization platform is using AI to ensure brand safety in the midst of high-energy periods like the Olympics and the US election. The CMO of Integral Ad Science talks about how AI is breaking down streaming services on a frame-by-frame basis to provide comprehensive brand safety, and why responsible media is becoming a massive topic of discussion.
Apr 01, 2024•14 min•Season 7Ep. 31
Farming can be a constant struggle in trying to find effective solutions to enhance efficiency and sustainability. Traditional farming methods can’t cut it in today's fast-paced world. Kubota agrees and thinks it's time to explore sustainable agriculture technology solutions that can improve effectiveness of farming practices and enhance productive growth. Listen in to learn more! Key takeaways include: Kubota's commitment to leveraging tech like automation, AI, and data analysis to boost effici...
Mar 25, 2024•11 min•Season 7Ep. 30
Join us as we uncover how Pinterest is revolutionizing user experience with personalized discovery. Explore how their use of human experts in developing AI models fosters inclusivity, celebrating diversity in body types, skin tones, and beyond. We also learn more about Pinterest's mission, emphasizing mental health and promoting positivity online.
Mar 18, 2024•11 min•Season 7Ep. 29
AI's influence in creative work led to a recent strike by the actors union SAG AFTRA, emphasizing the critical need for protections and fair compensation. Hear the behind-the-scenes negotiations and the breakthroughs that will change the future of entertainment.
Mar 11, 2024•12 min•Season 7Ep. 28
It's not just about iconic Cheerios and Lucky Charms anymore. Dive into this eye-opening conversation from CES 2024 to discover how General Mills is transforming consumer experiences and shaping the future of food with AI, regenerative agriculture, and strategic partnerships.
Mar 04, 2024•12 min•Season 7Ep. 27
Roku is creating content that doesn’t feel like advertising by adding more engageable streaming content, curated sports hubs, shopability, and the launch of Roku City. Roku's VP of Global Advertising Sales and Partnerships Kristina Shepard explains more in this week's CES Tech Talk. A few key takeaways: (please put bullet points in front of each of the below paragraphs) Roku aims to turn its massive reach (76 million+ households) into performance, driving business outcomes for marketers They're ...
Feb 26, 2024•12 min•Season 7Ep. 26
Dive into insights from SVP of Kroger Precision Marketing, Cara Pratt, on how advertising, technology, and organizational design are shaping the future of targeted marketing. What's the real secret behind Kroger's mission to provide a curated experience for customers? Find out how they're not just selling groceries – they're creating a deeply connected, human-centered experience for their customers.
Feb 19, 2024•11 min•Season 7Ep. 25
We caught up with Blake Griffin and Ryan Kalil, the masterminds behind Mortal Media, while at CES 2024. Their unique backgrounds as professional athletes give them a competitive edge when building their entertainment projects. A couple highlights: They partnered with Billy Crudup on the Apple TV series Hello Tomorrow and revived a cult classic with White Men Can't Jump on Hulu. Now they've got some animation collaborations in the works, integrating AI and machine learning to animate new worlds....
Feb 12, 2024•12 min•Season 7Ep. 24
Discover the impact of AI on diversity and inclusion efforts in the business world, as Omnicom's Chief Equity and Impact Officer, Emily Graham, shares her insights. Listen in to hear how Omnicom is training AI for good in this thought-provoking CES 2024 interview.
Feb 05, 2024•10 min•Season 7Ep. 23
NBCUniversal is disrupting the streaming industry, aiming to bridge the gap between linear TV and digital platforms, while navigating the ever-changing landscape of advertising and technology. Hear Mark Marshall, Global Advertising Chairman, discuss how the streaming landscape is evolving and how advertisers are changing alongside it.
Jan 29, 2024•11 min•Season 7Ep. 22
Explore the world of audio with Gayle Troberman, CMO of iHeartMedia, in this CES 2024 interview. We unpack the influence of audio as a mass reach medium and the innovative role of AI in content production and audience targeting. Hear how iHeartMedia's access strategy is reshaping the advertising scene and discover the trends shaping the future of podcasting.
Jan 22, 2024•12 min•Season 7Ep. 21
Technology is solving problems. Hear from top editors about the tech trends that will drive change and impact lives for the better.
Jan 22, 2024•26 min•Season 7Ep. 20
Artificial intelligence is leading the discussion across CES, with a focus on the technology's increasingly vast potential. But what does this rapidly advancing tech mean for cybersecurity and privacy? Explore the latest solutions for countering cyber intrusions through progress in privacy, cybersecurity and AI development.
Jan 12, 2024•29 min•Season 7Ep. 19
As digital health solutions advance, today’s health consumers can look forward to improved access, equity and affordability across the therapeutic landscape. The tools and technologies on display at CES feature the most advanced innovations that are making treatments more personal, portable and customizable. Get an insider’s look at the future of care.
Jan 11, 2024•27 min•Season 7Ep. 18
As we count down the days to CES, we’re preparing for a phenomenal show. With exhibits, events and programming that will span more than 2.5 million square feet from the Las Vegas Convention Center to ARIA, the Venetian Expo, Mandalay Bay and beyond, we’ll welcome 4000 exhibitors in 40-plus product categories. The greatest minds. The most powerful brands. The most impactful technology. In this episode of CES Tech Talk, hear all about it from CTA’s Gary Shapiro, president and CEO; Kinsey Fabrizio,...
Dec 27, 2023•34 min•Season 7Ep. 17
With a global workforce of 730,000, Accenture knows how businesses in virtually every market sector are getting work done, and how they’re investing their tech dollars. As Accenture’s Paul Daugherty explains, this mammoth consultancy knows companies’ backstories because Accenture is helping to write them. In this episode of CES Tech Talk, Chief Technology and Innovation Officer Daugherty discusses how generative AI is being used, and how space-oriented technologies are rolling out. He also intro...
Dec 18, 2023•30 min•Season 7Ep. 16
Kohler reveals the future of bath and kitchen technology in sleek products that also optimize accessibility and wellness. Discover the Kohler approach to unobtrusive, futuristic products that prioritize self-care and cleanliness. From voice-activated showers to touchless faucets and more, learn about personalized shower experiences and energy-efficient designs that cater to consumers who value efficiency without sacrificing quality. Kohler's Stephanie Knuth unveils the company's innovations in s...
Dec 11, 2023•24 min•Season 7Ep. 15
A fun and collaborative space for every type of digital consumer, TikTok has also become a preferred destination for gaming enthusiasts. Players and publishers spend hours a week connecting with the platform’s gaming community and innovations. In fact, video views of TikTok gaming content exceeded 3.6 trillion in 2022, alone. According to TikTok’s Rema Vasan, gaming audiences are looking for the platform’s blend of community, culture and new gaming content to experience. This episode of CES Tech...
Dec 04, 2023•32 min•Season 7Ep. 14
What if you could customize and update your car’s features and operations as quickly, securely and easily as you can for your smartphone? That vision drives Apex.AI, a CES 2024 exhibitor that’s innovating software designed to simplify connection to consumer-ready electric and autonomous vehicles. This company is breaking new ground as an enabler of the software-defined vehicle. Apex.AI President, CEO and Co-Founder Jan Becker observes that the software-defined vehicle is similar to smartphones i...
Nov 27, 2023•26 min•Season 7Ep. 13
It wasn’t magic that allowed Moderna to launch its COVID-19 vaccine in less than a year. In fact, the company successfully designed its coronavirus vaccine with dizzying speed thanks to artificial intelligence. According to Moderna CIO Brad Miller, once the company attained the sequence of the virus, it completed the design for its highly effective vaccine in a mere two hours. Miller has a lot more to say about AI, machine learning and other technologies as pharmaceutical businesses race to save...
Nov 13, 2023•22 min•Season 7Ep. 12
Think of high-speed gaming and esports with almost imperceptible latency levels of about .5 milliseconds. Then, remove the wires and add virtually impregnable security. That’s what Li-Fi, or light fidelity, delivers. Now, PhotonFi is making the tech available in the U.S. With a host of applications and performance advantages over Wi-Fi and wired options, PhotonFi and Li-Fi are poised to change the gaming, esports and streaming landscape. Find out how it works in this episode of CES Tech Talk wit...
Oct 30, 2023•28 min•Season 7Ep. 11
The waves, the spray, the exhilaration that typify the boating lifestyle are within reach with technology Brunswick is applying to maritime experiences. The company has leveraged a range of innovations to become the largest recreational marine company in the world. CEO David Foulkes explains how Brunswick’s systems, sensors, joystick controls, GPS and more give boaters what they want, whether they’re beginners, seasoned seafarers or weekend water warriors. For example: Brunswick’s autonomous tec...
Oct 16, 2023•32 min•Season 7Ep. 10
Can investing in technology for the good of humankind really pay off? Discover how companies that embrace human security principles not only contribute to a better world but also thrive in their markets. In this episode of CES Tech Talk, great minds from the worlds of diplomacy, finance, education and technology discuss how the aims of the UN-supported Human Security for All (HS4A) campaign can be tangibly realized. Hear from former New Zealand Ambassador to the U.S. Amanda Ellis and Jonathan (J...
Oct 02, 2023•30 min•Season 7Ep. 9
With America’s 330 million farmed acres faced with climate and resource challenges, every seed is precious. Fortunately for Earth and its crops, John Deere is the champion heavyweight for sustainable and highly productive agriculture. Using robotics, artificial intelligence, advanced connectivity and automation, this company is constantly inventing new ways to maximize yields as economically and sustainably as possible. The tech is necessary to help farmers coax as much return as possible from t...
Sep 18, 2023•29 min•Season 7Ep. 8
