The question of who will rule the attention economy is no longer rhetorical; it’s existential. That’s the premise behind Watch the Throne: What Content Reigns in a New Media Kingdom? at Forecast 2026, taking place on November 12 at the Harvard Club of NYC.
The session, moderated by journalist and Stone Woods Media founder Gigi Stone Woods, will feature MediaCo Chief Revenue Officer Brian Fisher and Audacy Chief Programming Officer Jeff Sottolano. Together, they’ll discuss how traditional media powerhouses are building new strategies for dominance in the digital era — from hybrid monetization models and subscription partnerships to brand collaborations that blur the lines between content, commerce, and culture.
Watch the Throne is just one of the sessions exploring how the old guard of radio and television can remain competitive in an era where digital platforms are rewriting the rules of engagement. Other agenda topics include:
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Freedom of the Press and the next wave of media challenges
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What’s really happening in Washington and at the FCC
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Competing with digital platforms for political and sports ad dollars
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Private equity’s consolidation timeline
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Success strategies for independents
Forecast’s lineup of speakers includes some of the most influential figures in American media and policy: First Amendment attorney Floyd Abrams, commentator Stephen A. Smith, NAB CEO Curtis LeGeyt, Nexstar President Sean Compton, and Cox Media Group Radio President Rob Babin, among dozens more.
The event will conclude with the presentation of Radio Ink’s 40 Most Powerful People in Radio and RBR+TVBR’s Top Broadcast Television Leaders, followed by the exclusive Broadcast Leadership Cocktail Reception.
Early Bird registration for Forecast 2026 ends October 31 at 11:59p ET Seats are limited, and the event is on track to sell out, as usual.
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