Next in Media

What the growth of Roblox says about the future of media and advertising

Episode Summary

Next in Media spoke with Ashley McCollum, Head of Immersive Media Solutions at Roblox about the company's recent push into ad tech, and why brands need to get to know creators on the platform. McCollum also talked about some recent success stories among brands building immersive experiences via Roblox, and what a generation raised in these environments wants from brand and media companies. Takeaways • Roblox is a unique platform that combines social interaction with gaming mechanics in 3D virtual worlds. • The platform has a strong focus on music, artists, and intellectual property, and offers a variety of experiences beyond traditional gaming. • Roblox is expanding its advertising business and aims to build a new market around immersive media. • The company is committed to maintaining a high bar for content and user experience while monetizing the platform. • Roblox provides opportunities for brands to collaborate with creators and reach a highly engaged audience. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction and Ashley's Role at Roblox 04:12 - Evolution of Advertising on Roblox 08:51 - Balancing Advertising and User Experience 11:32 - Navigating the Organization and Industry 13:46 - Impact on Media Habits and Expectations 24:11 - Ashley's Journey to Roblox Guest: Ashley McCollum Host: Mike Shields Sponsored by: Epsilon Produced by: Fresh Take

Episode Notes

Next in Media spoke with Ashley McCollum, Head of Immersive Media Solutions at Roblox about the company's recent push into ad tech, and why brands need to get to know creators on the platform. McCollum also talked about some recent success stories among brands building immersive experiences via Roblox, and what a generation raised in these environments wants from brand and media companies.

Takeaways

• Roblox is a unique platform that combines social interaction with gaming mechanics in 3D virtual worlds.

• The platform has a strong focus on music, artists, and intellectual property, and offers a variety of experiences beyond traditional gaming.

• Roblox is expanding its advertising business and aims to build a new market around immersive media.

• The company is committed to maintaining a high bar for content and user experience while monetizing the platform.

• Roblox provides opportunities for brands to collaborate with creators and reach a highly engaged audience.

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction and Ashley's Role at Roblox

04:12 - Evolution of Advertising on Roblox

08:51 - Balancing Advertising and User Experience

11:32 - Navigating the Organization and Industry

13:46 - Impact on Media Habits and Expectations

24:11 - Ashley's Journey to Roblox

Guest: Ashley McCollum

Host: Mike Shields

Sponsored by: Epsilon

Produced by: Fresh Take