As the television industry continues to navigate consolidations, budget tightening, social and political pressures and other challenges, Reality Television is evolving. Buying initiatives at legacy media companies have shifted and new opportunities and pathways are emerging. This genre has always been populated by high-level creatives who work tirelessly to tell real stories when pivoting is crucial.
Where is Reality Television headed, and what new and exciting trends, programs and platforms are in store for viewers in 2026 and beyond? How will we continue to ideate and produce compelling concepts and elevate this increasingly popular art form despite the state of the business? Two panels intend to answer these questions, support the efforts to rebuild and thrive, and provide hope for a brighter year ahead.
Panel 1: Top decisions-makers from broadcast, cable and streaming discuss their priorities and how they are adjusting to mounting challenges in the media landscape.
Panelists*
Olivia LaRoche, Head of Alternative Originals, Roku Media
Max Micallef, VP, Development & Programming, History
Yasmin Rawji, EVP, Unscripted, FOX Entertainment
Sharon Vuong, EVP, Alternative Programming, NBC
Hashim Williams, Senior Creative Executive, Unscripted , Amazon MGM Studios
Bob Boden, EVP, Production & Development, Entertainment Studios
Panelists*
Sergio Alfaro, President, Partners In Kind; CEO, InventTV
Tara Cole, Creative Executive and Executive Producer
David Hillman, Head of Alternative & Unscripted, Sugar23
Daisy Hamilton Risher, Associate Director of Content Acquisition, Vizio
Alanna Strauss, Head of Content and Marketing Solutions, Brand Partnerships, CAA
Brian Toombs, Head of Brand Studio, Roku
Ashley Hammen, SVP, Development, Monument
*Panelists subject to change
Complimentary wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served