Creative Keynote: Emmet ONeill & Changemaker: Amelie Abass (CMC 2026) @TheChildrensMediaConference
Creative Keynote: Emmet ONeill & Changemaker: Amelie Abass (CMC 2026) @TheChildrensMediaConference
Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
From Pictures To Pixels: An accidental journey from illustrator to StoryToys CEO.

Emmet O’ Neill’s fascinating story of near misses, bad decisions and stubborn persistence on the road from illustrator to CEO of StoryToys. A personal and practical take on the creative and business survival techniques to adapt, endure and ultimately grow an audience in a constantly changing industry.

The Creative Keynote is opened by Changemaker Amelie Abass navigating the infinite screen. What happens when a Gen Z mum collides with Gen Alpha media?


00:00 Changemaker: Amelie Abass
09:25 Creative Keynote: Emmet O'Neill
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Creative Keynote: Emmet O'Neill & Changemaker: Amelie Abass (CMC 2026)

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