WAYWARD ENTERTAINMENT - John Hegeman (Chief Creative Officer). How best to use data in the creative process? Evolution of research from Oscar winners to genre pics; predicting hits with AI; what digital metrics to track.

Among many other prominent positions, John Hegeman is the former President of Orion Pictures, COO of Fox Atomic, CMO of Lionsgate and now Chief Creative Officer of Wayward Entertainment. In this wide-ranging conversation, we explore the evolution of research  techniques to launch movies and TV shows, John's tips for career success,  streaming vs in-cinema, the role of AI and key digital marketing metrics to track. 

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 In this episode we cover:

• Tips for success in the entertainment industry
• Evolution of research in movies
• Helping creative execs with data
• What digital metrics should you look for in a campaign
• Connecting upper funnel with sell-through
• Using AI to identify hits and break down research silos
• How Wayward is navigating disruption
• Are movies in cinemas going to come back?

And John's book recommendation....

THE WORLD ACCORDING TO GARP - John Irving. 

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