Liberal Arts: The End of the Line? A Media Case Study | Anand Kini | TEDxWesleyanU

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Channel: TEDx Talks · 2018 · Nonprofits & Activism

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What are the benefits of a Liberal Arts education? Is the scope of modern television as we know it going to change forever? What does it take to make the next hit show or movie in the age of minute-media consumption? 

Anand Kini answers these questions and more. As the current Chief Financial Officer of NBC Universal, Mr. Kini shares some behind the scenes updates on today’s entertainment industry compounded with the importance of his liberal arts education.  Mr. Anand Kini has been the Chief Financial Officer of NBCUniversal Media, LLC since May 2015. Mr. Kini served as an Executive Vice President of Strategy and Business Insights at NBCUniversal Media, LLC and shapes and develops its long term strategic direction and is responsible for data-driven consumer and business insights. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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