MEDIASCAPE: Insights From Digital Changemakers
Join hosts Joseph Itaya and Anika Jackson as they dive into conversations with leaders and changemakers shaping the future of digital media. Each episode explores the frontier of multimedia, artificial intelligence, marketing, branding, and communication, spotlighting how emerging digital trends and technologies are transforming industries across the globe.
MEDIASCAPE is proudly sponsored by USC Annenberg’s Master of Science in Digital Media Management (MSDMM) program. This online master’s program is designed to prepare practitioners to understand the evolving media landscape, make data-driven and ethical decisions, and build a more equitable future by leading diverse teams with the technical, artistic, analytical, and production skills needed to create engaging content and technologies for the global marketplace. Learn more or apply today at https://dmm.usc.edu.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 38 minutes
- Episodes
- 75
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Charting New Media Territories Through Digital Innovation with Derek Riesfeld
Embark on a compelling voyage through the career of USC Annenberg alum and digital pioneer, Derek Riesfeld. His extraordinary journey from the halls of traditional media to the forefront of the digit…
Jarrod Lopiccolo's Journey: Crafting Digital Innovation and Curating a Global Corporate Culture
Embark on a captivating exploration of digital advertising's ever-shifting landscape with Jarrod Lopiccolo, the visionary leader of Noble Studios. In a heartfelt conversation, Jarrod opens up about t…
Payal Shah's Evolution: From Product Technologist to Digital Eco-Warrior and Sustainable Business Innovator
Imagine transforming from a product technologist to an eco-warrior in the world of digital entrepreneurship. Payal Shah, the trailblazing founder of Good 4 Earth, shares her captivating transition an…
Narek Vardanyan's Odyssey: Cultivating Resilience and Revolutionizing Product Launches on Prelaunch.com
Embark on an enthralling voyage with us as Narek Vardanyan, the CEO of Prelaunch.com, shares his personal narrative of cultural transition and entrepreneurial conquest. From the early setbacks of his…
Thomas Helfrich's Blueprint for Conquering Digital Branding and Mastering LinkedIn Mastery
Ever felt like the corporate 9-to-5 just isn't cutting it for your ambitious spirit? Tune in as I chat with the indomitable Thomas Helfrich, who shares his voyage from the corporate world to the land…
Jennifer Reitman's Media Odyssey: From Dame Magazine's Roots to Independent Media's Horizon
When Jennifer Reitman reminisces about her father's legacy at Brides Magazine and Publisher's Clearinghouse, it's like opening a time capsule of media history that echoes through her own career traje…
Ron Skotarczak’s Secrets to Crafting Sales Stories That Resonate
Discover the transformative power of storytelling in sales with Ron Skotarczak, the EVP and Chief Sales and Marketing Officer at Madison Square Garden Entertainment Company. He's not just a top execu…
Envisioning Success Beyond Profits with Legacy Architect Natalie Byrne
Discover the transformative power of authentic legacy and its undeniable imprint on business success with Natalie Byrne, the visionary from Blank Space, an impact strategy powerhouse at the nexus of …
David Freeman on the Art of the CAA's Talent Acquisition and Digital Strategies
Prepare to get a front-row seat to the digital transformation revolution with the masterminds at Creative Artists Agency (CAA). As we unravel the intricacies of talent acquisition in the era of influ…
Navigating the Podcasting Revolution: Anika Jackson's Insider Guide to Industry Shifts, AI Integration, and Authentic Growth
Embark on an audio odyssey where we unravel the podcasting phenomenon alongside Anika Jackson, a VP at Full Capacity Marketing and podcast pro. Our conversation paints a vivid picture of the industry…
Leonora Zilkha Williamson on Crafting a Career That Echoes Beyond the Boardroom
When Leonora Zilkha Williamson, founder and CEO of Platinum Rule Advisors, and lecturer at Vanderbilt University, speaks, you can't help but be drawn into her world—a tapestry where the vibrant threa…
Mastering Digital Influence: AJ Kumar's Playbook for Viral Success
Unlock the full potential of your online influence with insights from digital marketing maestro AJ Kumar of The Limitless Company, as he recounts his transformative journey from sales to thought lead…
From Athlete to Entrepreneur: Steve Gatena's Transformational Journey in Media and Personal Growth
When collegiate athlete turned media mogul Steve Gatena stepped onto our digital stage, he brought with him a treasure trove of insights bridging the world of personal growth and digital innovation. …
Bridging the Digital Divide: Cortney Woodruff on Assemble and the Future of Networking
Have you ever stumbled across a story so compelling, it inspired you to rethink your own path? That's precisely what happened when I sat down with tech entrepreneur Cortney Woodruff. He walked us thr…
Welcome to Mediascape!
Welcome to MEDIASCAPE: Insights from Digital Changemakers; a speaker series and podcast brought to you by USC Annenberg's MS in Digital Media Management Program. Join us as we unlock the secrets to s…