Join us on Tuesday, July 22nd at 11:30 AM Eastern. 

A forward-looking exploration of how AI is set to revolutionize media distribution and platform architecture, informed by two decades of transformation through web, mobile, and cloud adoption. Drawing on the leadership experience of Brian Lakamp, we’ll examine the historic patterns of media replatforming and project what’s next as AI redefines supply chains, content customization, and operational strategy across the media and entertainment landscape. 

Overview: 

Over the last two decades, the media industry has undergone seismic shifts—moving from on-prem systems to the cloud, from desktop-first to mobile-first consumption, and from regionally siloed workflows to globally integrated platforms. Those transitions laid the groundwork for what is to come: the AI-powered era of media distribution.  

This conversation with Brian Lakamp—a seasoned leader in platform development and operational transformation at Paramount, iHeartMedia, and Sony Pictures—will explore how the lessons learned from web, mobile, and cloud replatforming can guide the transition into the next frontier: AI-first media ecosystems.   

Vital Learnings:   

  • How web, mobile, and cloud disrupted the old model—and what’s different this time with AI 
  • Why today’s supply chain complexity requires intelligent, real-time orchestration 
  • The challenge of retrofitting legacy systems while building AI-native workflows 
  • What the AI-accelerated future means for content delivery, personalization, and distribution at scale 
  • How media businesses can rethink operational culture to embrace automation and continuous reinvention 

Whether you’re managing global content pipelines or navigating platform fragmentation, this webinar offers strategic insights for future-proofing media operations—and practical lessons from 20 years of replatforming at scale. 

Date: July 22, 2025 (Tuesday)

Time: 11:30 AM Eastern Time

Featuring: Brian Lakamp , Board Member, Audacy & Whip Media

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SPEAKERS

Brian Lakamp , Board Member, Audacy & Whip Media

 

Brian Lakamp’s career spans strategy, business transformation, platform development, business and technology operations, and management.  

At Paramount Global, Brian led the transformation of multiple on-premises systems into a unified, cloud-based content supply chain. He also oversaw global operations, managing a team of over 800 people responsible for preparing, localizing, packaging, and delivering content from CBS, Showtime, Paramount, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, and Paramount+ Originals to platforms including Paramount+, Pluto TV, Prime Video, Apple, Netflix, and hundreds of other distribution partners worldwide.  

Previously, Brian served as President of Digital at iHeartMedia, where he launched and scaled iHeartRadio, the industry-leading streaming music and digital radio service. He also spearheaded the company’s big data and programmatic initiatives to integrate and optimize distribution across all platforms. 

Earlier in his career, Brian developed and launched Movielink, one of the first Internet-based movie services. He has also advised multiple media and technology startups throughout his career.