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New ideas and new technology are causing seismic shifts the media industry. Meet the innovators, the risk-takers and the disrupters on the front lines of change from Hollywood, Wall Street, Silicon Valley and beyond. This is the “Up Next Podcast” with Gabriella Mirabelli.
In this podcast MaryLeigh Bliss, Chief Content Officer at YPulse, discusses about how young people are redefining commitment to their partners, friends, and with themselves.
Topics include:
- The way young consumers are redefining commitment.
- Explaining what a “situationship” is and why a lot of traditional ideas about relationships have gone out the window.
- How young consumers prioritize themselves, their friends and their relationships – and what it means for brands.

Jack Chen Of Loud-Hailer. COVID-19 & Contact Tracing.
COVID-19 is in the headlines again. Infection rates are growing exponentially. Even with a vaccine on the horizon, it will be some time before everyone is vaccinated and life can return to usual. In addition to mask wearing and social distancing, the critical way to support the economy is through a program of comprehensive testing and robust contact tracing.
Loud-Hailer is a technology company that was founded in 2014 to push the limits of Bluetooth technology to enhance real-life experiences. In April the company pivoted to leverage its technology in order to provide a cutting-edge contact and facility tracing solution.
Our Guest, Jack Chen, is the CEO and co-founder of Loud-Hailer. He and his team are working to get everyone safely back to work.