Quantum Rise to Host AI Webinar With Leaders Shaping the Future of Media & Advertising

Join David Solomon of Viamedia, Kate Watts of 50,000feet, Media Consultant Jeff Reine and Alex Kelleher of Quantum Rise to Explore How AI Can Drive Innovation and Competitive Advantage in Media

Quantum Rise, a leading AI consultancy, will host an exclusive webinar, Adapt or Disrupt: Media Leaders on Staying Ahead in an AI Era, on January 22, 2025, at 10:00 AM PT. The event will feature David Solomon, CEO of Viamedia, the country’s largest independent advertising digital and linear rep firm; Kate Watts, CEO of 50,000feet, an independent brand consulting and creative agency with offices in Chicago, New York and London; Jeff Reine, digital media leader, independent consultant and Executive Advisor to World50's MarTech Innovation Roundtable; and Alex Kelleher, Founder & CEO of Quantum Rise.

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Join industry leaders Jeff Reine, Kate Watts, David Solomon and Alex Kelleher for Adapt or Disrupt: Media Leaders on Staying Ahead in an AI Era as they discuss how AI is shaping the future of media and advertising. (Graphic: Business Wire)

Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the media landscape at an unprecedented pace, challenging businesses to adapt or risk falling behind. To navigate these changes, Quantum Rise is bringing together these industry leaders for an engaging panel discussion to explore how AI drives innovation, creates competitive advantages and redefines the future of media and advertising.

SPEAKERS:

• Alex Kelleher, Founder & CEO, Quantum Rise
  
  A trailblazer in AI-driven solutions, Alex has successfully founded and led multiple AI software and consulting enterprises. His expertise lies at the intersection of human ingenuity and machine intelligence, shaping transformative AI strategies for business growth.
• Kate Watts, CEO, 50,000feet
  
  With over 20 years of experience, Kate is a seasoned leader in branding, creative strategy and business transformation. At 50,000feet, she drives innovation and growth for global brands, leveraging AI to build enduring connections with audiences.
• David Solomon, President & CEO, Viamedia
  
  A veteran of the advertising industry, David has over 30 years of experience leading advertising sales and technology innovation. As CEO of Viamedia, the largest independent advertising representative firm in the U.S., David has been pivotal in integrating AI-driven strategies to keep his company and clients ahead of the curve.
• Jeff Reine, Independent Media Consultant
  
  A seasoned digital media leader, Jeff has over 25 years of experience driving innovation in roles spanning executive leadership, consulting and investing. Jeff has worked with startups and enterprises such as Sapient, eBay, Foursquare and Coca-Cola, and currently serves as an independent consultant and Executive Advisor to World50's MarTech Innovation Roundtable.

WHY ATTEND:

Gain actionable insights from industry leaders on the following topics:

• AI as a Strategic Advantage: Learn how AI is driving innovation and creating competitive advantages in the media industry.
• Practical Insights from Industry Leaders: Discover real-world applications and success stories from top executives.
• Balancing Innovation with Privacy: Explore strategies for leveraging AI ethically while safeguarding customer data and privacy.

HOW TO REGISTER:

This webinar is free and open to the public, but advance registration is required. Register here.

About Quantum Rise

Quantum Rise is a new kind of AI consultancy, helping organizations unlock the potential of artificial intelligence and automation to achieve real, measurable results. Companies that embrace AI and automation will lead the future, while those that don’t risk falling behind—Quantum Rise is here to ensure businesses stay ahead and win. With its Consulting 2.0 approach, Quantum Rise focuses on outcomes that matter—starting with opportunities to increase revenue or reduce costs and building solutions that deliver real impact. Unlike traditional consulting firms, Quantum Rise creates always-on, continuously improving products, not one-off projects, so clients see long-term value and growth. Backed by a team of AI veterans with decades of experience, Quantum Rise blends human expertise with cutting-edge technology in a way that’s transparent, trustworthy, and easy to understand. Quantum Rise was founded in 2024 and is backed by Erie Street Growth Partners. Learn more at quantumrise.com.

About 50,000feet

Founded in 2001, 50,000feet is a global brand consultancy and creative agency with teams in Chicago, New York and London. From brand identity systems, marketing communications and advertising to all facets of digital, 50,000feet combines business acumen, creative excellence and technology innovation to help the most respected brands connect more deeply with their customers, clients and consumers.

About Viamedia

Viamedia is the nation’s largest independent champion for video service providers’ advertising needs. The company places over 1 million ads daily in more than 220 zones in 28 states across 74 markets nationwide, aggregating all types of TV audiences and providing a single point of sale to more than 6,000 local, regional, and national advertisers. Its mission in a fractured media market is to make advertising easy. It provides a comprehensive portfolio of audience and impression-based local video cross-media advertising solutions that bridge the gap between linear TV and digital programmatic advertising.

Viamedia offers a complementary suite of impression-based digital products for streaming, mobile, display, email, search, social and more. Headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky, the company’s success is built on its people, processes and proprietary software. For more information, please visit https://viamediatv.com.

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Join Quantum Rise’s free webinar, Adapt or Disrupt: Media Leaders on Staying Ahead in an AI Era, Jan. 22 at 10 AM PT. Hear from Viamedia, 50,000feet and others on AI’s impact on media and advertising. #QuantumRise #Viamedia #50000feet #AI