Transforming Media: Josh Otten, CEO of Ronin Shares Vision for the Future of Content Creation and Distribution

In this episode, Abe Micael, yWhales Head of Ecosystem, speaks with Josh Otten, CEO of Ronin Content Services, a media network bringing brands, content creators and consumers into a global Connected TV (CTV) ecosystem. Josh talks about the challenges and opportunities facing content creators and the need for a more democratized distribution system that benefits brands, audiences, and creators alike. Josh and Abe discuss the changing media landscape, the launch of new platforms like ALTRD.TV, the potential of blockchain technology, and the impact of AI on content creation and distribution.

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Josh’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuaotten/

About Guest

 

With 23 years of experience in media, IP monetization and emerging technology Josh works with celebrities, influencers and creators to utilize AI and mass media in order to create interactive scalable content experiences across digital, virtual and CTV ecosystems.

You’ll learn about:

• The impact of inequality in pay across the writer industry
• ALTRD.TV and the evolution of media and audience 
• What is next for Ronin?

Timestamps

0:37 Abe’s intro

1:52 Josh’s background

5:52 What’s broken in media today?

8:37 What is Ronin?

12:19 On Vice’s recent failure

15:30 What is ALTRD.TV?

18:55 On sourcing new content  & expanding reach

19:25 The network of creators 

30:08 Onboarding experience

32:40 AI integrations

40:42 Data ownership and advertisers

43:44 About Veem.TV

52:59 Ronin’s roadmap

56:31 View on Web3

1:02:33 From one entrepreneur to another

1:03:22 Closing thoughts

DISCLAIMER: yWhales is not affiliated with YPO but at this time only allows for YPO, YPO Gold, and YNG members due to privacy & confidentiality. Support and production for today’s episode was done by Truth Work Media. Nothing in the podcast constitutes professional and/or financial advice, nor does any information on the podcast constitute a comprehensive or complete statement of the matters discussed or the law relating thereto.