Debate: Is the Future of Streaming Free or Paid/Hybrid? @streamingmediavideo
Debate: Is the Future of Streaming Free or Paid/Hybrid? @streamingmediavideo
Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
FAST executives and SVOD leaders square off on the future of free vs. paid streaming.

Moderator:
Chris Pfaff, CEO, Chris Pfaff Tech Media

Panelists:
Jon Giegengack, Founder and Principal, Hub Entertainment Research
Rebecca Avery, Owner & Principal, Integration Therapy
Jonathan Shrank, VP of Streaming & Content Partnerships, TheSoul Publishing
John Stevens, CEO, V10 Entertainment
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Debate: Is the Future of Streaming Free or Paid/Hybrid?

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