The SVP of the Ventura TV operating system for The Trade Desk lays out the digital ad giant’s vision for the forthcoming OS, the challenges facing the business and how TTD hopes to rewrite the rules for CTV.

The SVP of the Ventura TV operating system for The Trade Desk lays out the digital ad giant&rsquo;s vision for the forthcoming OS, the challenges facing the business and how TTD hopes to rewrite the rules for CTV.

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Industry leaders converse about business deals, strategy and the future of media and entertainment on Variety's weekly interview series.

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The Trade Desk’s Matthew Henick Talks Ventura, the OS Looking to Change the Smart TV Game

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On today’s special Upfronts-themed episode, Rita Ferro, Disney’s president of global advertising, offers a preview of the Mouse House’s May 12 presentation to advertisers in New York. Ferro details Disney’s plan to link the live spectacle of the Grammys, the Super Bowl and the Oscars for big brands. She gives her perspective on the state of the scatter market, the mood of the upfront compared to last year, and how Disney is embracing the creator economy.

On today&rsquo;s special <a href="https://variety.com/t/upfronts/">Upfronts-themed episode</a>, Rita Ferro, Disney&rsquo;s president of global advertising, offers a preview of the Mouse House&rsquo;s May 12 presentation to advertisers in New York. <a href="https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/oscars-disney-advertising-super-bowl-grammys-live-shows-1236632874/">Ferro details Disney&rsquo;s plan to link the live spectacle of the Grammys, the Super Bowl and the Oscars</a> for big brands. She gives her perspective on the state of the scatter market, the mood of the upfront compared to last year, and how Disney is embracing the creator economy.

Daily Variety – Upfronts 2026: Disney’s Rita Ferro Details the Mouse House’s Cross-Platform Push, Embracing Live and Connecting Grammys, Super Bowl and the Oscars for the Biggest Brands

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On today's episode, Variety's Jennifer Maas takes a deep dive on the rabid fandom around Hasbro's Magic: The Gathering collectible trading card game. Maas collected insights and perspectives from die-hard fans who attended the MagicCon fan convention held May 1-3 in Las Vegas.

On today's episode, Variety's Jennifer Maas takes a deep dive on the rabid fandom around Hasbro's Magic: The Gathering collectible trading card game. Maas collected insights and perspectives from die-hard fans who attended the MagicCon fan convention held May 1-3 in Las Vegas.

Inside the Unprecedented Growth of Hasbro's Magic: The Gathering and Trading Card Game's High-Stakes Pro Competition

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On today’s episode, global star Kate del Castillo details the return of “La Reina del Sur” for a fourth season on Telemundo next year. Her widow-turned-crime boss character Teresa Mendoza will “be touching hell,” del Castillo promises. She also touches on the state of the content marketplace and how the Trump administration’s brutal crackdown on undocumented immigrants has changed life for Latinos in the U.S.

On today&rsquo;s episode, global star <a href="https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/la-reina-kate-del-castillo-telemundo-upfront-world-cup-1236740146/">Kate del Castillo details the return of &ldquo;La Reina del Sur&rdquo; for a fourth season on Telemundo next year.</a> Her widow-turned-crime boss character Teresa Mendoza will &ldquo;be touching hell,&rdquo; del Castillo promises. She also touches on the state of the content marketplace and how the Trump administration&rsquo;s brutal crackdown on undocumented immigrants has changed life for Latinos in the U.S.

Daily Variety -- Kate del Castillo Brings 'La Reina del Sur' Back to Telemundo for Season 4: 'Teresa Mendoza Will be Touching Hell,' She Promises

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The Trade Desk’s Matthew Henick Talks Ventura, the OS Looking to Change the Smart TV Game

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