Kevin Cloud
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- Milken Institute1h 24m
The Open Data Opportunity: How Government Information Can Change the Way California Does Business
Kevin Cloud, Jason Barrett, Ben Welsh, Deep Varma, Alex Padilla, Alicia Ruo, Ted Ross
California Governor Jerry Brown recently signed AB 169 and SB 272, mandating that state and local agencies publish machine-readable data and comprehensive inventories to shift operations from information hoarding to transparency. This legislative framework has catalyzed economic efficiency, enabling private firms like Trulia to reduce engineering overhead while allowing cities such as Los Angeles to eliminate costly redundant systems through public-private partnerships. Despite facing challenges regarding data quality, talent gaps, and cultural resistance, these reforms aim to standardize information across jurisdictions to enhance government performance and citizen decision-making.
- Milken Institute1h 11m
Hollywood's Pursuit of the Digital Dollar
Kevin Cloud, Michael Burns, Kevin Mayer, Steven Mnuchin, Ben Silverman
Industry leaders from Lionsgate, Disney, and Netflix discuss a pivotal transition in Hollywood where digital revenue is projected to surpass physical sales within two years, driving a strategic shift toward direct-to-consumer channels and the acquisition of digital-native talent like Maker Studios. Executives detail how financing models are evolving from risky pilot programs to straight-to-series commitments that reduce financial exposure while enabling binge-watching behaviors that dominate younger, device-agnostic audiences. The panel further explores how content-distribution convergence and native advertising are reshaping monetization, creating new opportunities for IP exploitation while raising concerns about market consolidation's impact on independent voices.