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👋🏼 Say hello to Blend's newest SVP, Ernesto Chavarin With 20+ of experience between Microsoft and Amazon Web Services (AWS), Ernesto joins us…
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SOME PERSONAL NEWS My career has always been guided by curiosity, from changes in audience consumption behaviors to changes in business models and…
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Tomorrow, I get to interview the most powerful executive in the music business (the CEO of Live Nation) and one of the greatest rappers of all time.…
Tomorrow, I get to interview the most powerful executive in the music business (the CEO of Live Nation) and one of the greatest rappers of all time.…
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Publications
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Telegram & Free Speech: Voice of America Radio Interview
Voice of America
A chat with Voice of America International on balancing free speech with safety, with the recent Telegram CEO arrest in spotlight.
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“Venu” A New Sports Streamer
NewsNation
Interview with NewsNation, sports streaming plus factors driving digital entertainment generally.
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TikTok: Election Influencer? DOJ Fires Back Interviewed on Ticker News
Ticker News
A chat with Australia's Ticker News on the DOJ/TikTok suit, as the DOJ fires back at TikTok.
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“Brand Buzz” Interview on Blockout 2024
CGTN America (China State Television)
A look at celebrities impacted by Blockout 2024. Interviewed on China State Television
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MLB's TV Blackout
Scripps News
Comcast and a regional sports network are in conflict, resulting in a bunch of MLB team games blacked out in a bunch of US cities.
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Who’s Buying Paramount?
Scripps Evening News
Paramount is on the verge of a major transaction. A look at the latest developments, interviewed on Scripps Evening News.
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Paramount's Merger
Schwab Ameritrade TV
A look at Paramount's coming merger: Apollo Sony or Skydance? Interviewed on Schwab Ameritrade TV
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AI and the 2024 Elections
CGTN Global Business (China State Television)
Concerns around AI and disinformation with social networks as the 2024 elections approach.
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Warner’s Partnership with Tom Cruise
Scripps News
A look at Warner Bros.' new partnership with Tom Cruise, amidst heavy competition for talent in the streaming business. Interviewed on Scripps Evening News.
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UMG Pulls Music from TikTok
Schwab Network / Ameritrade TV
A look at key issues behind Universal Music Group's pull down of its music from TikTok
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Streaming & Music Superstars: What's Behind Their Success?
Scripps News Live
What's driving a music superstar's success in today's music business? Interviewed on Scripps News Live.
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Spotify vs. Apple
Ticker News
A look at Spotify and Apple's year end features, plus streaming music competition.Interviewed by Veronica Dudo in the NY bureau of Australia's Ticker News
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Netflix Raises Prices Again
US News & World Report
Article by Erica Sandberg, interviewed in US News & World Report on Netflix's potential price hikes.
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Hollywood: What's Next Post-Strike?
Scripps Evening News
TV interview on Scripps Evening News
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Tupac, and Max's "Naked Attraction"
Fox News
Thoughts on Tupac Shakur and the success of Max's "Naked Attraction"
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What's Behind the AI Fight in the Hollywood Strike?
Scripps Evening News
Why is AI such a contentious issue in the Hollywood strike? Interviewed on Scripps News, August 2023.
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Taylor Swift, Economy Builder
KNX News LA Radio
A look at the "Taylor Effect" (as well as other superstars) on local economies. Interviewed on KNX News LA
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Meta's Massive EU Fine: CGTN America TV Interview
CGTN America (China State Television)
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Hollywood Strike: Why So Far Apart?
Scripps News
Now in its third week, the Hollywood Writer's Strike is still ongoing. A look at the thorniest issues behind it. Interviewed on Scripps News Evening Debrief.
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The Hollywood Writer's Strike: NBC Interview
NBC LX
Why are the writers striking in Hollywood? A look at some of the key business issues. Interviews on NBC LX channel.
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Ed Sheeran & Marvin Gaye: Music Plagiarism? NBC Interview
NBC LX
A music exec's look at big issues surround the case between Ed Sheeran & Marvin Gaye's Estate over "Thinking Out Loud" and "Let's Get it On."
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Music Plagiarism? Interview with CNN India / News 18
CNN India / News 18
A look at the Ed Sheeran vs Marvin Gaye case, plus bigger issues around music plagiarism in the digital age, on CNN India News 18. (And I'm in a recording studio in NYC)
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TikTok and US Security Concerns: NBC Interview
NBC LX
Interview on NBC's LX Network on TikTok Security Concerns
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Why Disney Shouldn’t Sell Hulu
The Street
Disney’s ownership of Hulu and how it fits in Disney’s overall streaming strategy.
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Meta Threatens to Pull News in the US
Cheddar TV
Meta threatens to pull back on news in the US as a new bill could set stage for them and large titans like Google to negotiate with publishers for payments
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The Chaos at Twitter: Weekend Debrief TV Interview
Scripps News
A look at the chaos around Twitter and new owner Elon Musk. Interviewed by Lindsay Tuchman
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Social Media, Responsibility, Politics: Scripps News
Scripps News
The Power & Responsibility of Politicians on Social Media
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Twitter’s Whistleblower: Will it Help Musk Exit? Fox 5DC
FOX 5 DC
FOX TV Interview: How will latest developments with a whistleblower affect the Twitter/Musk deal?
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The Walmart+ Paramount Partnership: A Game Changer?
Cheddar TV
Cheddar News interview on the new streaming partnership between Paramount and Walmart+
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FCC Going After TikTok: Fox DC Interview
Fox 5 DC
The FCC approaches app stores over TikTok data harvesting
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Twitter, Elon Musk, and Ch-Ch-Changes.
Scripps News
Elon Musk's Move to Buy Twitter. Interviewed by Natalie Allen of Newsy TV.
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Netflix Woes (Fox TV Interview)
Fox TV DC
A look at Netflix‘s subscriber woes and the challenges in front of them. Interviewed on Fox 5 TV Washington DC
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Elon Musk, Moving on Twitter
Scripps News
Thoughts and doubts on Elon Musk’s move to buy Twitter. Interviewed on Newsy
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Spotify's "Middle Ground" on Covid, and Live Music.
CGTN America
Spotify, free speech, Covid, and Artists. Views on Live Music's return as well. Interviewed on CGTN America
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Squid Game’s Rise; Streamers Compete for Korean content
Cheddar
A look at Squid Game’s astonishing growth and increasing competition for Korean and global content by streaming services. Interview on CheddarTV.
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Tiktok Rising: Interview on China CGTN Television
CGTN Global Business
Interviewed on CGTN Global business. The growth and business driving Tiktok influencers.
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Facebook’s Advertising Changes: Meaningful or Not?
Scripps News
A look at Meta’s changes in advertising targeting options. Interviewed on Newsy TV
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Algorithms, Social Networks, and Change
Scripps News
A look at "algos" on Twitter, Facebook, and TikTok, and business issues around changing them.
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Netflix, Chappelle, and the Business of Being Global
Scripps News
A look at Netflx's recent controversy around Dave Chappelle's special, and their great track record with global content. Interviewed on Newsy.
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Disney / Scarlett Johansson Dispute: Interview on Fox Chicago
Fox Chicago
Interviewed on Fox 32 Chicago. A look at the business and legal issues in the Disney Scarlett Johansson dispute. Streaming is here to stay, and all parties need to adjust.
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Disney & Scarlett Johannson: Interview on Sky News UK
Sky News
Streaming is here to stay, Hollywood studios, Agencies, and Talent all need to adjust business models and compensation. I gave some thoughts to Sky News in London
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TikTok, Security and Biden: NBC Interview
NBC LX
Interviewed on NBC LX: Biden ordered a security review of foreign apps, including TikTok & WeChat.
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Golden Globes: Business Considerations Behind NBC's Decision
The Donlon Report
A look at broader business considerations behind NBC's decision to pass on broadcasting the Golden Globes in 2022. Interviewed on The Donlon Report.
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Super Bowl 2021 Interview
i24 News
A look at the big issues surrounding this year's Super Bowl: from Covid to national unity, plus the NFL's strategy of reaching out to younger audiences with The Weeknd. Interviewed on i24 News.
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Why the TikTok Saga May Come to a Resolution - Interview on NBC
NBC LX
Interviewed on NBC LX on TikTok's partnership with Oracle.
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Takeaways on TikTok's Changes, Potential with Microsoft
Fox Chicago
Interview on Fox 32 Chicago
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TikTok's Future, Interview on NBC
NBC LX
A look at TikTok's future, and what they could bring to Microsoft.
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TikTok's Controversies
CGTN America
A look at TikTok and parent Bytedance's current challenges with governments, privacy, and censorship. Interview on CGTN America
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Coronavirus, Streaming, and the Movie Business
WGN News Chicago
A conversation on the disruption Coronavirus is causing in the film and television industry. Interviewed on Chicago's WGN Morning News.
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The Rise of TikTok
CGTN America
TikTok’s disruptive growth, effects on YouTube, and potential music plans. Interviewed on CGTN America .
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What's Behind the Growth of Amazon Music?
Cheddar TV
What's Driving Amazon Music's growth? : Innovation, Alexa, and smart marketing. Interviewed on Cheddar Business Television.
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The Streaming Wars Heat Up as Apple TV+, Disney Launch. Interview on CNN
CNN
Interviewed on CNN. My thoughts on the video streaming wars, as Apple and Disney launch their new streaming services in an increasingly competitive, crowded market. How many subscriptions does one need?
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Apple's "Super Bundles" for Apple Music & TV+
Cheddar
Pricing, strategy and considerations around Apple's reported bundling strategy for Apple Music and Apple TV+. Interviewed on Cheddar TV.
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Apple's iPhone 11: "Evolution, not a Revolution"
i24 News
Setting the iPhone 11 in context, plus a look at Apple's new TV + and Gaming services. Interviewed on i24! News
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Apple's Ambitious Original Content Strategy and Spending
Fox Business News
Apple will invest $6 billion for original content as part of its streaming service's launch and growth, plus some thoughts on Disney's streaming plans, Disney +. Interviewed on Fox Business News.
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Music "Tectonics" Podcast - Music Innovation in the Streaming Era
Music Tectonics
My first guest spot on the "Music Tectonics" podcast: a fun conversation on music innovation in the streaming era. We touch on everything from digital music history to social video to Brazilian Instagram stars. My dog Oliver weighs in, too,
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Netflix: In a Difficult Spot?
Newsy
My thoughts on Netflix's spot in the ecosystem, competitive pressures and content costs, Interviewed on Newsy.
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Spotify Shutters an Artist Initiative - The Bigger Picture Behind It
Cheddar Business
Spotify may have shuttered an artist upload initiative, but there's more serious concerns from the music community about Spotify's growth outside the lines of streaming music. Interviewed on Cheddar TV.
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Taylor Swift's Feud Over Her Music Catalog
Fox Business
The press may focus on the artist's hard feelings towards her catalog being purchased, but more interesting developments here include an artist manager growing by buying a label, and Taylor's new deal with Universal. Interviewed on Fox Business News.
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Amazon's Echo Amps Up the Streaming Wars
Cheddar Business
Interview with Cheddar TV Business on Amazon's launch of a free, ad-supported music service on Echo devices as well as podcasts and the streaming business. Interviewed on Cheddar TV.
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Connecting Artists & Technology - UCLA Innovating Music Podcast - Seth Schachner
UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music - Innovating Music Podcast
The changes afoot in music and technology deal-making. This is second of two UCLA podcasts on how deals are being made between artists and new technologies, and how artists and managers can think about connecting with new technologies in their marketing, too.
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Fox TV - Music Takes Center Stage in Super Bowl 2019 Advertising
Fox Television - Good Day LA
A look at some of the innovative approaches advertisers are taking with music for Super Bowl 2019. Fun segment with my thoughts on Fox's "Good Day LA."
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UCLA "Innovating Music" Podcast: Digital Music Journeys - Old & New
UCLA - Herb Alpert School of Music
My first podcast at UCLA--my long, strange trip in digital music. It's a look back and forward at the evolving digital music business.
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Interview with Authority Magazine - Partnerships, Strategy, Career Interests Too
Authority Magazine
Thoughts on building and running a consultancy, as well as building a career.
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Why Artists & Influencers Have More Power Than Ever
Medium.com
A look at the new power artists and influencers have in today's multi-platform digital economy. Written after getting "stood up" by Ozuna, one of Latin music's biggest stars.
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Why Digital Music is Booming (It's not just streaming)
Medium.com
A look at all the opportunity beyond streaming in digital music. There's a ton of it.
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VR Isn't a Content Business Yet, but the Studios are Circling
Venture Beat
A look at the new VR content ecosystem, and Hollywood's tentative steps forward in it.
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How To Get Positioned for the Coming Virtual Reality Wave
Venture Beat
How a Business Developer Can Gear Up for Virtual Reality
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Can Apple Music Cut Through the Clutter?
The Guardian
Can Apple cut through the clutter and succeed with streaming?
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Don't Write Off Tidal Just Yet
The Guardian
Critics of the business are ignoring the emerging artist strategy behind the service, which could be a game-changer for the industry
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Music's Marginal Reinvention: There's More Than Just Streaming
The Huffington Post
There's a lot more than streaming to the story.
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Will Apple's acquisition of Beats help grow its digital revenue?
The Guardian
Apple looks to outside help to grow its streaming business.
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Why Apple is Still a Great Releasing Platform
Macworld by Joel Mathis
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The App Gap Index
The Economist - Intelligence Unit by Jason Sumner
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"Que Viene, Viene" : El Avance de la era Movil
"De Unos Y Ceros" - Por Trino Ramos de IDG Latin America
A Blog with comments on Nokia & Microsoft - En Espanol
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Microsoft & Nokia - The Promise Few Focus On
The Guardian
Microsoft's new opportunity to build share with low priced smart phones and an improved app environment.
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Blackberry: Is There Still Value?
United Media / Light Reading Mobile
A look at Blackberry's current potential, the daunting obstacles in front of it, and its opportunities in emerging markets.
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Why distribution partnerships are key in the new digital music economy
The Guardian
In an increasingly crowded digital music space, the rumored partnership between Beats and AT&T is a clever partner distribution strategy.
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Thoughts in the French Media: ATT’s Beats Electronics Partnership
Services Mobiles France
Thoughts in the French Media: ATT’s Beats Electronics Partnership
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What does Apple's new iTunes Radio mean for the future of digital music?
The Guardian
A look at the impact of Apple's soon to be launched iTunes Radio on the "all you can eat" music consumption model,
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UCLA Alpert School of Music Podcast - "Connecting Artists & Technology"
Connecting Artists and Tech | Innovating Music Podcast. A look at the changes afoot in music and tech deal-making. A conversation of how deals are being made between artists and new technologies, and how artists and managers can think about connecting with new technologies in their marketing.
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UCLA Alpert School of Music Podcast - "Digital Journeys"
Digital Journeys, Old and New | Innovating Music Podcast - A look back and forward at opportunities in the music industry, plus some background on my experience in the industry.
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Roblox Metaverse for Digital Entertainment World
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Great discussion with Jon Vlassopulos, Global Head of Music for Roblox, one of the digital music industry's most exciting new platforms. (Metaverse)
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Shutterstock Webinar, CRO Discussion
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Discussion with Jamie Elden, CRO of Shutterstock, on their growth during the Covid-19 pandemic, and their evolution in Hollywood as a partner with Television and Film production. DEW Let's Lunch Series.
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Grammys/Recording Academy Webinar, CDO Discussion
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Webinar with The Recording Academy’s Chief Digital Officer
Languages
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English
Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish
Full professional proficiency
Organizations
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PEN America
Los Angeles Committee
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Florida Office of Film & Entertainment
Chairman, Florida Film & Entertainment Advisory Council
-Appointed in 2009 by Florida's State Legislature, I was a member and Chairman of Florida's Film & Entertainment Council, a sixteen member advisory board which advised our Film Commissioner on state growth strategies in film & television production and digital media. I served as Chairman for a two year team ending in 2019.
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