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Chris Pfaff moderates ‘The Creator Economy and the Future of Monetization’ panel at Streaming Media 2025 in Santa Monica

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On Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at Streaming Media 2025 at the Fairmont Miramar in Santa Monica, Chris Pfaff moderated a session – ‘The Creator Economy and the Future of Monetization’ – with some of the leading players in the creator space, including Jonathan Shrank, from TheSoul Publishing; David Williams, from pocket watch; Charlie Ibarra, from Creator Television, and Parker Jones, from Towerhouse.

You can watch the full session at:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eCMUVXAWcw&list=PLcSb1s2U3uyCrjuw6HtDVgiW2dHvLH1Us&index=26

Tuesday, October 7
4:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
C104. The Creator Economy and the Future of Video Monetization
Creators are shaping the next wave of content, and that wave is rolling in fast. Join this panel to gain insight into the emerging creator economy and how to make it profitable.

Moderator:
Chris Pfaff, CEO, Chris Pfaff Tech Media, chris@chrispafftechmedia.com

Panelists:
David B. Williams, SVP & GM of Channels, pocket.watch, david@pocket.watch, autria.mashian@rcpmk.com
Jonathan Shrank, VP, Streaming & Content Partnerships, The Soul Publishing, jonathan.shrank@id.thesoul.io, eric@worldsfair.io
Charlie Ibarra, Head of Content, Creator Television, charlie@creatortelevision.com, laarni@creatortelevision.com
Parker Jones, CEO, Towerhouse, george@therightnow.co, parker@towerhouse.io

Chris Pfaff moderates debate – ‘Is the Future of Streaming Free or Paid/Hybrid?’ – at Streaming Media 2025 in Santa Monica

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On Monday, October 6, 2025 at the Fairmont Miramar in Santa Monica, Chris Pfaff moderated an expert debate for Streaming Media 2025 – ‘Is the Future of Streaming Free or Paid/Hybrid?’ Jonathan Shrank, from TheSoul Publishing, and John Stevens, from V10 Entertainment appeared as “Team Free” and Rebecca Avery, from Integration Therapy and Jon Giegengack, from Hub Entertainment Research appeared as “Team Paid/Hybrid.” A spirited debate and discussion period ensued over the hour, but Pfaff determined that Team Free had won the day.

 

You can watch the full session at:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gi9FG2oSbhw&list=PLcSb1s2U3uyCrjuw6HtDVgiW2dHvLH1Us&index=11

 

 

 

Monday, October 6 
Debate #1: Is the Future of Streaming Free or Paid/Hybrid?
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
FAST executives and SVOD leaders square off on the future of free vs. paid streaming.

Moderator: 
Chris Pfaff, Chris Pfaff Tech Media, chris@chrispfafftechmedia.com Pfaff, Chris Pfaff Tech Media, chris@chrispfafftechmedia.com

Panelists: 
Rebecca Avery, Owner and Principal, Integration Therapy, rebecca@integrationtherapy.media
Jonathan Shrank, VP of Streaming & Content Partnerships, TheSoul Publishing, jonathan.shrank@id.thesoul.io, eric@worldsfair.io
John Stevens, CEO, V10 Entertainment, jstevens@v10sg.com, george@therightnow.com
Jon Giegengack, Principal, Hub Entertainment Research, jong@hubresearchllc.com, melissa.remo@beckmedia.com