The Evolution of Video and the Enduring Power of Human Connection with Ryan Spicer (Ep. 117)
The way we consume video has transformed rapidly, but what does that mean for media companies, advertisers, and families planning for the future?
As technology accelerates and AI reshapes workflows, where does human connection still matter most?
In this episode, Evan Wohl speaks with Ryan Spicer, Chief Revenue Officer of Atmosphere TV, about how the media industry has shifted from traditional television to on-demand, multi-platform viewing. They explore how streaming, ad models, and AI are reshaping digital media and advertising workflows. Ryan shares insights on connected TV outside the home, the blending of industry buckets, and why human skills like communication and critical thinking will matter even more in an AI-driven future.
Ryan shares:
- How video evolved from scheduled television to on-demand, multi-screen experiences
- Why Atmosphere TV reimagines content for bars, gyms, and public spaces
- How AI improves ad targeting, workflows, and meeting preparation
- Why streaming ad experiences can feel more disruptive than legacy TV breaks
- The importance of human connection, critical thinking, and communication in an AI future
- And more!
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About Our Guest:
Ryan Spicer is the Chief Revenue Officer for Atmosphere, the leading connected television platform for businesses, spearheading the national and local ad sales teams across the organization. Ryan is a 18+ year media professional with leadership & strategy experience in linear television, premium digital publishers, content marketing & experiential activations across news, sports, and entertainment.
Ryan previously spent more than 14 years at Turner & WarnerMedia, now part of Warner Bros Discovery, helping transform the leading media company from a legacy linear entity to a multi-platform content distributor with robust digital consumer engagement.
In recent years, Ryan led client partnerships for the CNN Digital portfolio, across the Northeast, Southeast and Midwest territories, focusing on the brand’s digital, mobile and branded content offerings, and was among the sales leadership team for the successful launch of the HBO MAX with Ads steaming product.
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