
From New York to Sydney, Tess O’Brien has built a global career across the intersection of media, technology, and strategy. Now leading FreeWheel’s expansion in APAC, she joins us to discuss the evolution of streaming TV, the future of programmatic, and how the balance between automation, transparency, and creativity continues to define the next era of advertising.In this episode, Tess talks about:- The differences between the US and Australian TV ecosystems- How FreeWheel is driving innovation across live sports and programmatic streaming- Building trust with broadcasters for large-scale live events like the Olympics- Universal Ads and opening TV to new SMB advertisers- The role of AI in decisioning and creative automation- Leadership, mentorship, and advice for the next generation in media techHosted by Paul Luckett and Daevid Richards, Media Tech Talk brings together voices from across the industry to explore the people, products, and ideas shaping the future of media and technology.