Video's Impact on Social Issues (All Things Video News)

In our first All Things Video News episode, we discuss online video’s impact on political and social justice issues. Online video services like Periscope and Facebook Live broadcast the Congressional sit-in, the death of Philando Castile, and the Orlando and Dallas shootings. And these social networks are now creating a forum for debate about gun control, the Black Lives Matter movement, and police brutality. We examine the role social platforms should play in how we receive and interpret news coverage, and finally we consider whether social influencers have a moral responsibility to urge their audiences to action.Hosts: Luke Wang & Jackie KoppellABOUT THE SHOWAll Things Video is a podcast dedicated to uncovering the past and charting the future of the online video ecosystem. Listen to interviews with founders, executives, and thought leaders from the world’s leading video networks and engage in thought-provoking debates about the key issues shaping the next generation of entertainment. From the short-form content revolution to the rise of multi-channel networks (MCNs) and the fragmentation of video viewership in an always-on world, All Things Video reveals the key trends and insights from the world of digital video. Subscribe for new episodes and updates!ABOUT THE HOSTSLuke Wang is a digital consultant and entrepreneur in the online video business. Most recently, he spent two years as VP of Business Operations at Omnia Media, a YouTube MCN that generates two billion views per month. Prior to joining Omnia, Luke worked at CAA and then served as a Network Affiliate Manager at Machinima.Jackie Koppell is a digital media consultant and the Founder of Pinnacle, a dinner and event series for leaders and visionaries in the entertainment industry. Prior to Pinnacle, Jackie served as the Head of Talent at AwesomenessTV. She is also the creator and host of the political satire show Newsy News.OUR SPONSORThis episode is brought to you by Feldspar Ventures, an incubator studio that transforms early stage media properties into multi-medium entertainment franchises. Their team is passionate about transforming a creator’s vision into reality and commercial success. To learn more, visit feldsparventures.com.