GEMA TALKS with Rich Battista
GEMA TALKS is a podcast series from the Georgetown Entertainment and Media Alliance (GEMA), an alumni networking organization under the Georgetown University Alumni Association. Hosted by GEMA Founder/Chairman and veteran media executive Rich Battista (B '86), each episode welcomes a prominent Georgetown University alumnus working in the entertainment and media industry to discuss their career journey, their role in the industry, how the business has evolved and where it’s headed, how being a Hoya propelled them to their place within it and their advice for those looking to break into or rise up in the industry. Producers: Rich Battista and Alex Ghaffari Music theme: Teddy Zambetti Logo: Ross Patrick
Episodes
43 episodes
GEMA TALKS w/Lindsay Amstutz (L'06), Chief Media Officer, OneTeam Partners
In this episode of GEMA TALKS, we're joined by Lindsay Amstutz (L '06), Chief Media Officer and Head of Integrated Sales & Marketing at OneTeam Partners. In our conversation, Lindsay describes her background that led her into the sports ind...
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GEMA TALKS with Brett O'Brien (C '95), SVP and CMO, Frito Lay North America
In this episode of GEMA TALKS, we speak with accomplished, veteran consumer marketer Brett O'Brien (C '95). Brett is Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of Frito Lay North America, a subsidiary of PepsiCo. Brent has served in vari...
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GEMA RIFFS with Singer/Songwriter and Recording Artist, Greta Gaines (C '89)
In this episode of GEMA RIFFS, we are joined by acclaimed singer/songwriter and recording artist Greta Gaines (C'89). In addition to music, Greta has had a varied career which has also included work as an activist for cannabis legalization, a t...
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GEMA Alumni Panel: Monetizing in the New Digital Media Economy
Monetizing in the New Digital Media EconomyOn September 14, 2022, the Georgetown Entertainment & Media Alliance (GEMA) held a virtual alumni panel event focused on strategies and trends for monetizing in today's digital media economy. T...
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GEMA Alumni Panel: Listening to the Future: The Evolution of Digital Audio and Podcasting
GEMA assembled senior Hoya leaders for a virtual panel event on June 16, 2021 entitled "Listening to the Future: The Evolution of Digital Audio and Podcasting" - the panelists were:Conal Byrne (C '96), CEO, iHeartMedia Digital Audio Gro...
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Gordon Bobb, Del Shaw Moonves Tanaka Finkelstein Lezcano Bobb & Dang
In this installment of GEMA TALKS, we speak with top Hollywood attorney Gordon Bobb (C '93) of Del Shaw Moonves, who represents top talent in the entertainment industry including actors, directors, writers and producers. Gordon speaks to us abo...
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GEMA Alumni Career Panel, 2021
Four distinguished alumni representing a cross section of entertainment and media fields and roles assembled for our 20th annual alumni career panel for Georgetown students - this event usually takes place on the Georgetown campus, but wa...
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54:51
GEMA RIFFS - Johnny Zambetti, Musician and Songwriter
GEMA RIFFS is a new virtual series that goes behind the scenes of today's music industry featuring exclusive discussions with prominent Georgetown alumni musicians and producers. In this inaugural episode, we are joined by Johnny Zambetti (B '0...
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Ned Segal, Twitter
In this installment of GEMA TALKS, we are joined by Ned Segal (C ‘96), Chief Financial Officer of Twitter. Ned has had a distinguished career in the tech industry, both as a CFO and through his long career in investment banking at Goldman Sachs...
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Georgetown Hoyas in Private Equity and Venture Capital Investing in a New Age of Global Media & Entertainment
On April 21, 2022, GEMA held a virtual panel event entitled "Hoyas Investing in a New Age of Global Media & Entertainment" with alumni panelists:Rick Heitzmann (B '94), FirstMark CapitalLaura Held (B '04), Shamrock Capital Advisors<...
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Jen Neal, NBCUniversal
In this latest installment of GEMA TALKS, we visit with Jen Neal (B '95), Executive Vice President, Entertainment Live Events, Specials & E! News, NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. Jen has had a prolific career in entertainment and med...
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Charlie Andrews, Disney Branded Television
In this installment of GEMA TALKS, we are joined by Charlie Andrews (C '04), Executive Vice President, Development, Programming and Event Series at Fox Entertainment (update: Charlie is now at Disney Branded Television). Charlie has had a...
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Patrick Steel, formerly of Politico
GEMA TALKS welcomes Patrick Steel (MBA '00), Former CEO of Politico as our latest guest. Patrick joined Politico as CEO in 2017 having never worked in media previously. In 4 1/2 years, he oversaw the significant growth of the company, turning i...
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Gordon Bobb, Del Shaw Moonves Tanaka Finkelstein Lezcano Bobb & Dang
In this installment of GEMA TALKS, we speak with top Hollywood attorney Gordon Bobb (C '93) of Del Shaw Moonves, who represents top talent in the entertainment industry including actors, directors, writers and producers. Gordon speaks to us abo...
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Marci Wiseman, formerly of Blumhouse Television
In this episode of GEMA TALKS with Rich Battista, we are joined by Marci Wiseman. Marci discusses the unique production model for Blumhouse TV, a leading independent TV production company; she also discusses what it has been like navigating thr...
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Episode 29
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38:31
Diana Williams
In this installment of GEMA TALKS with Rich Battista, we are joined by Diana Williams, Producer of Content and Franchise Strategy at Madison Wells Media, a leading independent film & TV production company. Diana has had a prolific career as...
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Episode 28
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59:31
Tony Thomopoulos
In this episode of GEMA TALKS with Rich Battista, the renowned entertainment executive Tony Thomopoulos (F '59) joins us to talk about his acclaimed and storied career as a senior executive in Hollywood over six decades including as President o...
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Episode 27
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46:55
Derick Stace-Naughton, Quixote Studios
In this episode of GEMA TALKS, Mary Ann Halford (C '80) interviews Derick Stace-Naughton, SVP, Strategy & Business Operations of Quixote Studios, a leading studio and equipment rental company in the entertainment industry. Derick discusses ...
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Episode 26
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38:15
Molly Solomon, NBC Sports Group
GEMA TALKS with Rich Battista is joined by Molly Solomon on this episode. As the head of NBC's entire Olympics production and as the head of all of Golf Channel's production, Molly has been deep into the challenges of navigating through the COV...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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39:56
Dasha Smith
In this installment of GEMA TALKS, we are joined by Dasha Smith (B '95), Executive Vice President & Chief Administrative Officer of the NFL. In our talk, Dasha describes what her role at the NFL entails, including the areas of technology/in...
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Episode 24
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37:14
Regina K. Scully
In this episode of GEMA TALKS, we speak with Regina K. Scully (I '85), Documentary Film Producer and Founder/CEO of Artemis Rising Foundation. Regina is one of the most prolific documentary film producers today, with over 200 films made, virtua...
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Episode 23
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49:07
Dennis Roche
In this talk, Dennis Roche speaks about the genesis of the idea for Burbio, the industry leader in aggregating community event information for digital media, consumers and civic partners that he co-founded and runs with his wife Julie -- ...
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Episode 22
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47:57
Blair Rich, Virgin Galactic
In this installment of GEMA TALKS, we welcome Blair Rich (C '97), Brand & Marketing Advisor, Virgin Galactic and former President, Worldwide Marketing, Theatrical and Home Entertainment, Warner Bros. Entertainment. As one of the leading mar...
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Episode 21
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