Jae Goodman

Today’s acquisition of IndiCue marks a transformative day for Cineverse. For the last decade, our shared vision at Cineverse has been to establish a next-generation studio specifically built to compete in the modern streaming era, this isn't an easy task and doesn't happen overnight.  It happens piece by piece... Today's announcement brings us closer to fulfilling this vision. There is substantial value this acquisition brings us, it places us in a very unique position within the industry were we now control the underlying data pipes from end-to-end. This means that everything we do during the content mastering process, as it relates to metadata enrichment, can now make its way through the entire supply chain and flow all the way to the ad platform and subsequently to our back-end AI content analytics & reporting platform. Contextual advertising has been attempted by various companies over the years with limited success. A big part of their inability to bring an effective solution has been due to the highly fragmented nature of the media supply chain that precedes the monetization end-points. We believe we can solve this problem and are excited to bring cutting-edge innovation to the advertising ecosystem. A huge congratulations to the IndiCue leadership team consisting of Nicholas Frazee, John Marchesini and Yuriy Gorokhov! Congrats to the entire IndiCue team and a hearty welcome into the Cineverse family! #cineverse #matchpoint #indicue #adtech #ott #videostreaming https://lnkd.in/gySsEJbZ

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Short-form video clips are transforming how audiences engage with iHeartMedia’s content, acting as both a discovery engine and a gateway to deeper, long-form listening. That’s why we’re excited to introduce an innovative new feature in the iHeart app from the iHeart Digital Experience Team. Through incredible collaboration across our product, marketing, and engineering teams, with support from Overlap (Jonathan Baer, Casey Traina) and Genuin (Matt Wurst), we’ve brought short-form video directly into the iHeart app with iHeart Highlights. This new feature makes it easy to discover the best moments from iHeart’s top stations, shows, and podcasts, all in one app. It delivers a smarter, more seamless experience that drives new content discovery, keeps listeners coming back, and empowers users to share exclusive moments from their favorite creators. Special shoutout, congratulations, and thanks to Anthony Molaee and Alex Siordian for leading the charge on the workflows that brought this to life, and to Rob Rowe, Ryan Mannion and all the dedicated team members of the product and engineering teams that built this in record speed. So download the iHeart app today and give it a shot! Let us know what you think.

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I’ve seen firsthand how mergers and spin-offs are reshaping licensing strategies in today’s market. When brands change hands, the future of licensing programs often hangs in the balance, with their continuation depending heavily on the new owners’ priorities and their view of licensing’s value. It’s interesting to watch how some brands continue to thrive under new management. Staying aware of these shifts is more important than ever. The landscape is complex, and what works for one brand might not for another. Navigating this requires an understanding of each company’s vision and an ability to adapt quickly. I believe licensing professionals will succeed by being proactive, ensuring their brands remain relevant and valuable regardless of the corporate transitions around them. #Licensing #IndustryChanges #Mergers

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Video Game Veteran Ludon Lee Raising $250 Million to Develop Largest Indoor Theme Park in San Francisco Centre Downtown Mall Ludon Lee, a Silicon Valley veteran and Chinatown native, has recently announced his plans to revive the largest indoor video game theme park in downtown San Francisco. With the help of his privately held asset management company, Ludon Toy Company, Lee is raising $250 million to purchase the San Francisco Centre downtown mall and transform it into a state-of-the-art gaming destination. The new video game theme park will feature unlimited gaming for a single admission price, making it a dream come true for avid gamers. Visitors will also have access to a variety of shopping and dining options, making it a one-stop destination for entertainment. But what sets this theme park apart is the inclusion of real money eSports gaming, where players can compete for cash prizes in their favorite video games. Lee, a video game veteran with over 25 years of experience in the industry, is excited to bring this project to life. "I have always been passionate about video games and I believe that this theme park will be a game-changer in the industry. It will not only provide a fun and immersive experience for gamers, but also create job opportunities and boost the local economy," he stated. The San Francisco Centre downtown mall, which has been struggling in recent years, will undergo a major transformation under Lee's leadership. The video game theme park is expected to attract tourists and locals alike, and bring new life to the mall. With Lee's expertise and vision, the project is set to become a major attraction in the heart of San Francisco. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting development. https://lnkd.in/gsqBFGPC

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Everyone is talking about who will win the Warner Bros. Entertainment sale, but we should be talking about who will LOSE. Spoiler: it’s likely you and me. 😮 On last weeks episode of “The Town” podcast hosted by Matthew Belloni, he had veteran Jeff Sagansky on who had a spot on analysis on why the incentives for creatives is now broken, and with that - so goes Hollywood. And he’s right. But there is a solution- support indie creatives and platforms. ❤️ Watch the video for the full analysis. 🎤 #Netflix #Paramount #WB DOCUMENTARY+ :: Dropout :: Free Live Sports

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Check out my exclusive interview with the Advertising worlds's top AI disruptor PJ Accetturo (aka PJ Ace), CEO of white hot creative studio/agency Genre.ai, now available only in my "the brAIn" newsletter. LISTEN to it on "the brAIn" podcast and WATCH it on my new "the brAIn" YouTube channel (search for "the brAIn Csathy" to find it). Here are some highlights: (1) How Genre AI broke out with its AI-hyper fueled ad for prediction market Kalshi that was viewed 50+ millions of times. Since then, Oracle, Qatar Airways and other big brands have chosen Genre – and now, so do #Hollywood studios. You’ll learn why (hint: it’s a race to quality; not to the bottom). (2) Why PJ turned down the opportunity to produce a massive #SuperBowl ad. (3) AI’s power to slash production costs & time-frames, without sacrificing quality. PJ walks us through the production process. Where AI shines. Where #AI has limitations. PJ tells me that “the AI production process is actually not that dissimilar to the traditional production process.” (4) The unchallenged power of human creativity for ideation, pre and post-production. PJ’s team includes top directors and talent from #advertising, #film & #television — critical differentiation from other AI agencies. (5) The future of AI-infused “hybrid filmmaking” in Hollywood. Yes, PJ believes that GenAI will be part of everyday workflows coming soon to theaters near you. (6) AI’s unlock of multiple storylines of “lore” using the same overall budget that previously financed one massive story. It’s fascinating “must listen” stuff. 45 minutes. Zero fluff. Total insight. LISTEN to the interview on Apple Podcasts (also on Spotify and all others) - https://lnkd.in/gMzjS2Mj WATCH the interview on my new YouTube channel - https://lnkd.in/g7DCFCBh https://lnkd.in/gAR8dHKe Digiday ADWEEK #marketing #artificialintelligence #video #entertainment

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The news is out! Wolf Games has partnered with NBCUniversal and raised our Series A. We’re excited to have the support of Main Street Advisors, Jimmy Iovine, Maverick Carter, Dick Wolf, Tom Werner, Rashid Johnson, and all of our amazing investors that see the same future we do. Our mission has always been simple and ambitious: to build the world’s first AI-native, creator-driven game platform where anyone can create, play, and expand the IP universes they love. We believe that the next generation of entertainment should allow fans to be able to expand the IP that they love. Writers, artists, role-players, modders… millions of creators building stories inside the universes that move them. Wolf Games exists to give these creators a creative, technical, and legal home to create deeply fun experiences. A place where their stories can become games, and their games can become canon. This next round of funding allows us to accelerate our roadmap on: - Game releases with NBCUniversal and our original IP. Each introducing new mechanics, systems, and stories - A unified Wolf Games platform linking all Wolf titles with metaplay from Public Eye to upcoming worlds. - AI-assisted creator tools that make it possible to build playable stories through natural language, remixing, and collaboration. In the long term, we see Wolf Games evolving from studio to service to ecosystem. Join us on the journey, learn more at: wolfgames.net Read about it: https://lnkd.in/gfnhp4Jy

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From growing at 15.6% in 2023, the music industry grew at only 6.2% last year—the first year in which revenues fell short of expectations. So where is the growth - new streaming markets, new models to monetize music, video content, and superfans offer potential for the industry to expand its revenues. https://lnkd.in/gtE-rH79

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I recently had a great conversation on the Next TMT podcast with Daniel Frankel and David Bloom, talking about something we’ve been championing at Quickplay for well over a year: short-form isn’t a fad — it’s a fundamental shift in how audiences discover and engage with content.   We recognized early that vertical video isn’t just a TikTok moment; it’s becoming the new front door to media engagement. While many waited to see if it would stick, we built Quickplay Shorts and AI Studio to give broadcasters the creator-level agility they’d been missing. Now the broader market is catching up. Disney+ just announced it’s rolling out vertical feeds across its main app after testing “Verts” on ESPN — clear validation that this shift is real.   We’re happy to be leading this newest transformation, and happier yet with the early results. Our customers are using AI to cut shorts production from hours to minutes – often reducing turnaround from 60 minutes to under five – driving up to 500% increases in reach and engagement. A shorts strategy is no longer optional for legacy media. What’s emerging is a new model where short-form becomes the R&D lab for content creation and discovery — seeding ideas, formats, and talent long before they scale.   But we didn’t just chat about shorts as there’s so much to talk about these days in our industry … the Olympics, the Superbowl, Sundance, Melania, micro dramas, the next iteration of the creator economy.   Check out the full conversation here: https://lnkd.in/eaiDef2A   #Shorts #Streaming #Quickplay #AI #MediaInnovation #CreatorEconomy

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