Chris Jacquemin began his career as a media analyst working with the Walt Disney Company. He joined the WME Agency in 2000 to start the Research division for the company, advising agents and clients on media trends.
In 2004, Jacquemin formed the Digital Media division for the WME Agency, where he is currently a partner, and has worked across numerous aspects of direct-to-consumer and creator economy oriented businesses within video content, podcasts, gaming and brand partnerships.
In 2020, he assumed a new role as Head of Digital Strategy and is responsible for identifying new opportunities in frontier tech including AI and web3, while also establishing new business models within video games and the creator economy.
A candid conversation with Chris Jacquemin, Head of Digital Strategy at WME, the world’s preeminent talent agency, on how the agency is responding to AI and ongoing technological disruption on behalf of its clients. Chris will discuss the potential advancements, such as lowering the barriers to entry and streamlined workflows, as well as the need for artist protections. Chris will break down past evolutions, including how YouTube unlocked new formats and career paths, and look at the next wave and how we should prepare. Chris will also share how WME evaluates technology partners for its clients. Attendees will leave with guidance on what’s really happening in Hollywood around AI, and how to prepare for the future.
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