Day 1 2026 - US/Eastern
Welcome to Media Insights 2026!
- Aarti Bhaskaran - Global Head of Ad Research & Insights, Snap Inc.
- Suzanne Persechino - Senior Vice President, Revenue Research, A+E Networks
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.
- Patrick Courtney - Chief Business Officer, Fuse Media
- Soy Kim - Head of North America, Music & Podcasts Content Strategy, YouTube
- Michael Nathanson - Senior Research Analyst, Media, Ad Agencies, and Internet, MoffettNathanson
- Sadia Corey - Vice President, Client Development, Savanta
- Selena Hsu - Vice President, Marketplace & Portfolio Insights, The Walt Disney Company
- Rachael Ryan - Head of Research & Insights for North America & Global Functions, TikTok
- Jaclyn Williams - Research and Insights Manager, Global Functions and North America, TikTok
- Suraj Rajdev - Head of Analytics, Google
- Tania Missad - Executive Vice President, Research, Strategy and Analysis, Sony Pictures Television
- Natasha Hritzuk - Vice President, Head of Corporate Research, Warner Bros. Discovery
- Denya ChinQuee - Global Marketing Insights, Amazon
- Lauren Ingerman - Global Consumer Research & Thought Leadership, Ads Marketing, Amazon
- Aarti Bhaskaran - Global Head of Ad Research & Insights, Snap Inc.
- Katie Crevier - Vice President, Marketing Analytics, A+E Global Media
- Iva Kralj-Taylor - Global Insights Director, Warner Bros. Discovery
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.
- Jason Harvey - Executive Vice President & General Manager, BET+