Day 1 2026Tuesday, 27 January 2026 - US/Eastern

Welcome to Media Insights 2026!

In today’s borderless media landscape, stories must captivate audiences across platforms, formats, and cultures. How do brands cut through the noise, engage diverse audiences, and spark connection everywhere? This opening keynote panel brings together leading voices to share strategies for adapting content, building global hits, and creating experiences that resonate worldwide.

As the traditional cable bundle declines, media companies are racing to adapt to a new content economy driven by streaming platforms and short-form video. This session will explore what the unraveling of pay TV means for legacy players — and how they can evolve to stay relevant. From shifting business models to changing viewer behaviors, we’ll examine how media brands are navigating consolidation, emerging platforms, and new audience expectations. What does it take to thrive when the old rules no longer apply?

Data is narrative power. In a media landscape overflowing with content, data determines which stories are greenlit, who gets visibility, and how audiences engage. We explore how data, when harnessed with intentionality, can amplify Black stories, surface underrepresented perspectives, and drive both cultural impact and business growth. We’ll unpack how audience insights, advanced analytics, and AI tools can dismantle long-standing biases in programming and marketing, while creating more equitable pipelines for storytellers. Attendees will gain a clear view of how to transform raw data into actionable insights that elevate authentic Black voices and foster meaningful connections with audiences hungry for representation.