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The Whole Consumer: The Melding Media Ecosystem

September 28, 2026 - 6:30 PM ET

Peer Group - Open to specific Peer Groups

About the event

Join us for an exclusive fireside chat with Media Cartographer
Evan Shapiro as he decodes the future of entertainment.

As traditional media and the creator economy meld into a single ecosystem, Shapiro will translate the voice of the audience into a clear trajectory of what comes next. Discover the true metrics of audience trust over follower counts and see how creators are driving high-quality engagement on growing FAST platforms like Samsung TV Plus. Learn where the industry is heading — and what it means for your next project. 
 
Light refreshments will be served.

Participants:

Evan Shapiro
Evan Shapiro is a writer, podcaster and owner of media agency ESHAP. He is known as a "Media Cartographer" for his iconic infographics charting the trajectory of the Media Industrial Complex. Shapiro's essays on his Substack Media War & Peace and his podcast The Media Odyssey are insightful touchstones for the entertainment industry and beyond.

Kevin Dreyfuss  
Kevin Dreyfuss has been building creative studios in emerging media across film, television, politics and news for nearly two decades, starting at AMC Networks, and most recently as Managing Director & Executive Producer at COURIER Newsroom overseeing its national operations. He is a multiple Emmy, People's Choice, Clio, Webby and Ambie Award-winner.

RSVP is required. Due to limited space, members only, please — no guests.

Reminder: Registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. If the event reaches capacity, members who register will be placed on the Waiting List. As space opens up, those on the Waiting List may be promoted to a registration up to 24 hours before the event. For more information, check Frequently Asked Questions

Only digital Academy membership cards will be accepted at entry. There are no exceptions. Find more information here. Members must present photo identification when requested upon check-in.

This event is presented and hosted by the Television Academy. 

Venue

Retro Report 
633 3rd Ave. 
16th Floor 
New York, NY 10017 

Additional Event Information
Accessibility Information

The Television Academy is committed to making member events accessible to everyone. Retro Report is ADA accessible.

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