Ted Sarandos: Netflix and how tech changed storytelling

About this episode

Ted Sarandos discusses the impact of technology on storytelling with Brad Smith.

Ted Sarandos, Netflix co-CEO, joins Brad Smith to discuss how technology is shaping the future of storytelling, balancing data with creative instinct, and building global stories that stay with you.

People in this episode

Host: Brad Smith

Guest: Ted Sarandos

Topics covered

• technology
• storytelling
• data and creativity
• global narratives
• media industry

Keywords

• Netflix
• storytelling
• technology
• data
• creative instinct

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Netflix

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