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Welcome to the Vitrina Podcast, where we dive into the most innovative and cutting-edge companies from within the global entertainment supply chain.
In this episode of Vitrina Podcast, we welcome Chuck Parker, CEO at Sohonet.
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Podcast Chapters
| 00:00 | Introduction |
| 00:39 | Sohonet: Overview |
| 04:15 | Impact of Covid |
| 07:40 | Perfect Recipes for Remote Collaboration |
| 13:45 | Primary Buyer Personas |
| 16:20 | Broader Business Overview |
| 18:06 | Looking Back at 2023 |
| 22:05:00 | Moments of Recognition |
| 23:40:00 | Bespoke Solutions |
| 31:35:00 | Production Costs |
| 33:15:00 | Security is Super Super Important! |
| 34:00:00 | Gen A.I. Integration |
| 37:43:00 | Chuck’s Background |
| 41:23:00 | Closing Remarks |
Key Takeaways:
- Sohonet connects storytellers through communications, networking, and collaboration services for the film and TV industry.
- The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on the business, with a halt in production services but increased demand for networking and remote collaboration.
- Sohonet primarily operates in North America, Western Europe, and Australia, serving medium to large budget productions.
- Sohonet focuses on reducing production costs and time through remote collaboration and aims to enhance its services through acquisitions and product integrations.
The more Remote Collaboration makes life easier for people to work apart, the more we’ll see that talent creative, labour market democratize.
Chuck Parker, CEO of Sohonet, joins the Vitrina podcast to discuss the outlook for the 2024 calendar year and provide an overview of Sohonet’s business. Sohonet connects storytellers by providing communications, networking, and collaboration services for the film and TV industry.
Chuck is an innovative digital media industry leader who has been the CEO of Sohonet since 2014, where he has led strong growth for the company, including 2 acquisitions and was awarded 2 Emmys for technical innovation along the way. Prior to Sohonet, Chuck was the CRO for Unicorn Media (acquired by Brightcove in 2013) and the founder and Chairman of the 2nd Screen Society.
Chuck’s industry capability was forged over 15 years in various senior-level roles at Technicolor including Chief Commercial Officer, President of their Digital Division, EVP & Managing Director of their International Home Entertainment division and Chief Information Officer. He holds an MBA from the University of Notre Dame where he graduated with honors.
About Sohonet:
Sohonet's Latest Work
Remote Collaboration Solutions: Emmy Award-winning technology facilitates secure collaboration across the production cycle, enhancing content creation.
Realtime Collaboration: Sohonet’s ClearView range offers tools like ClearView Flex and ClearView Pivot, supporting real-time iteration and response during remote review discussions.
Filesharing: FileRunner enables lightning-fast, easy file transfers, supporting creative workflows without the need for plug-ins or installations.
Networking & Connectivity: Critical services for editors and designers, providing fast and reliable connectivity through solutions like Sohonet Media Network, Multiport, and Fastlane.
Media Security: Ensures high-value data and sensitive content are kept safe from hackers or misuse, offering secure storage for unreleased final cuts.
