Unscripted Television: Reality Television Executives

Over the past decade, Non-Scripted Programming has exploded in the US. From American Idol to Oprah, reality TV is dominating both network and cable television schedules. With the low cost production budgets for this format along with the easy translation of existing projects from one country to another, the upside is immense. This panel will bring together executives and representatives from various sectors of the reality business to discuss the growth of the medium and the opportunities for MBA’s moving forward.

MODERATOR:

Chris Pollak, Engagement Manager, McKinsey & Company

CONFIRMED PANELISTS:

Keith Hindle, EVP Licensing, Americas for Fremantle Media Enterprises

Jason Hodes, Agent, William Morris

John Kalish, Producer/Showrunner

Scott Lonker, VP, A&E; Television Network

MBA COORDINATOR:

James Wynne - jwynne10@gsb.columbia.edu