FutureVision Conversations

This week we’re discussing the elusive world of eSports with Tom Richardson of Convergence Sports & Media and R/GA’s Jess Greenwood and Tom Morton. As the traditional sports world looks to emulate some of the viewer behaviors of eSports, and vice versa, Kelsey Harmon Karson, Strategy Director, R/GA LA discusses the dynamics of this industry and a cautionary tale of trying to follow traditional sports’ lead in bringing eSports to the masses. Featuring: Tom Richardson - President and Founder, Convergence Sports & Media Jess Greenwood - Head of Strategy, R/GA US Tom Morton - Head of Strategy, R/GA US Kelsey Harmon Karson - Strategy Director, R/GA LA *Adam Silver quote via Recode, at the Code Commerce Conference, September 13, 2017 Song: “City Hideout” - Composed by Julien Rimailho For more from FutureVision, visit: www.rga.com/futurevision

Ever notice those empty seats behind home plate at an MLB regular-season game? Do you find yourself increasingly less interested in how your home team is performing? Today’s sports industry—from teams to leagues and the networks that broadcast their games—is experiencing a rapid sea change. It’s one in which fans are content with nothing more than a few highlights reels and a scorecard the next morning to stay up-to-date on their favorite teams. In this first episode of our three-part series on The New Sports Media Arena, host Tara Moore, Managing Editor of FutureVision, sits down with Tom Richardson, Founder of Convergence Sports and Media to set the stage. Next week we’ll dive into the extreme world of eSports. Thanks for listening. Featuring: Tom Richardson - President and Founder, Convergence Sports & Media Song: “City Hideout” - Composed by Julien Rimailho For more from FutureVision, visit: www.rga.com/futurevision

Layouts, bots, user journeys...Who thinks about this stuff anyway? In this episode of FutureVision Conversations, host Tara Moore takes a closer look at the evolution of design, from analog inventions like the stop sign, to the intricately woven experiences we see in the apps we engage with every day. Jody Medich, futurist and design director at Singularity University discusses the role of designers as magicians and curators of the world around us, and her quest to make technology “speak human.” In addition, Rich Ting, EVP, Global Chief Experience Officer and Mike Rigby, VP, Executive Creative Director, Consulting, R/GA discuss how culture is impacting design and why every designer—from experience to industrial design—should have a seat at the table today. Featuring: Jody Medich - Futurist and Design Director at Singularity University Richard Ting - EVP, Global Chief Experience Officer, R/GA Mike Rigby - VP, Executive Creative Director, Consulting, R/GA *Stephen Heller quote via Studio360 *Dieter Rams quote via Gestalten *Tony Fadell quote via NPR For more from FutureVision, visit: www.rga.com/futurevision

As consumers continue to demand greater convenience in their lives, legacy brands are facing several challenges in the upcoming year. In this episode of FutureVision Conversations, host Tara Moore, Managing Editor of FutureVision, sits down with Barry Wacksman, EVP, Global Chief Strategy Officer, and Saneel Radia, EVP, Global Head of Consulting, to discuss the impact of digital natives, data, direct to consumer brands and Amazon on legacy brands, and how to compete in the era of disruptive innovative. For more from FutureVision, visit: www.rga.com/futurevision

In the latest episode of FutureVision Conversations, R/GA consultants, strategists, technologists, and designers predict the future of AI, self-driving cars, retail, and more. Hear the latest trends in voice assistant technology, progress on the road to self-driving cars, and the changing world of work as we head into 2018. For more from FutureVision, visit: www.rga.com/futurevision

In the latest episode of FutureVision Conversations, host Tara Moore unpacks the latest goings on in the consumer packaged goods industry. Quaker’s Jess Spaulding dives into the breakfast brand’s latest creative campaign and the power of data, while Euromonitor analyst Sarah Boumphrey explains the ever-growing subscription economy. In the final segment, consultants Adler Merveille and Stalyn Almanzar walk us through the dynamics of new direct-to-consumer companies like RxBar and Bevel. For more from FutureVision, visit: www.rga.com/futurevision

In the latest episode of FutureVision Conversations, Host and Managing Editor of FutureVision Tara Moore unpacks cryptocurrencies, blockchain technology and the new meaning of money in the Connected Age with Saneel Radia, Global Head of Consulting, R/GA. Listen in for thoughts on how the banking industry will evolve amidst these digital disruptions. For more from FutureVision, visit: https://www.rga.com/futurevision *Disclaimer: Some concepts are simplified for listeners. While Saneel Radia describes cryptocurrencies as "like a distributed ledger," they sit on distributed ledger technology like blockchain. This simplification is to demonstrate the value of money and not meant to be an all-encompassing definition of this complex new technology.

In this episode of FutureVision Conversations, host Tara Moore, Managing Editor, FutureVision, examines how technology is impacting retail, from the experience of shopping—both online and off—to how the proliferation of artificial intelligence and mobile are unlocking unprecedented levels of personalization and convenience. Omnipresence, frictionless shopping, and customization have become more than buzzwords. FutureVision sits down with R/GA consultants and industry experts to help define these terms, and the future of retail. For more from FutureVision, visit: https://www.rga.com/futurevision

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Engaging, retaining, and developing today's top talent. For more from FutureVision, visit: https://www.rga.com/futurevision

YouNow CEO Adi Sideman on connecting today's youth. For more from FutureVision, visit: https://www.rga.com/futurevision