On this episode of GEMA TALKS with Rich Battista, we are joined by Tedd Cittadine (MBA '00), Vice President Content Partnerships, Roku. Tedd has had a 20 year career in media, including prior roles at AOL and for 11 years at Fox. In our conversation, Tedd discusses his role at Roku and what have been the key success factors of Roku's explosive growth over the past few years as it has become one of the major players in the streaming world. Tedd also shares his thoughts on key trends in the business, what led him to make the switch from Fox to Roku and what advice he has for those looking to enter or enhance their careers in media.
GEMA TALKS is a podcast series from the Georgetown Entertainment and Media Alliance (GEMA), hosted by Georgetown University alumnus and GEMA Founder/Chairman, Rich Battista (B '86). In each episode, Rich welcomes a prominent Georgetown University alumnus working in the entertainment and media industry to discuss their career journey, their role in the industry, how the business has evolved and where it’s headed, how being a Hoya propelled them to their place within it and their advice for those looking to break into or rise up in the industry. Producers: Rich Battista and Alex Ghaffari; Music theme: Teddy Zambetti; Logo: Ross Patrick
