Cenk Uygur

TYT Founder
TYT

Cenk Uygur is a transformative force in global media and political activism. As the CEO and Founder of TYT and host of The Young Turks, he leads the largest online news show worldwide, captivating an audience with over 250 million monthly views and a staggering 30 billion total video views. Under his direction, TYT has cemented its position as the #1 most engaged news and politics network, a testament to Cenk's pioneering digital strategy initiated with its YouTube launch in 2005.\n\nHe is also the acclaimed bestselling author of Justice is Coming. Beyond his media empire, Cenk is the visionary co-founder of Justice Democrats, a pivotal organization reshaping progressive politics. A compelling and sought-after speaker, Cenk has engaged audiences at premier international forums such as Oxford Union, Cambridge Union, and The World Forum. His sharp commentary has been featured on major outlets including MSNBC, ABC News, NPR, and Al Jazeera.\n\nA graduate of Columbia Law School and the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania, Cenk Uygur merges deep analytical insight with an unwavering commitment to progressive values, making him an essential voice for understanding the rapidly evolving landscape of news, politics, and digital influence.

Industry Track

The Next New Media Playbook: Winning in Today's Attention Economy

Duration: 40 minutes

Location: Room 304AB

Thursday, June 19

9:40 am - 10:20 am

Featuring: Cenk Uygur (TYT Founder at TYT), Hernan Lopez (Founder at Owl & Co), Matt Gielen (CEO at Silver Berry Studios) and more

Consumer attention is a moving target, shaped by converging formats — like video podcasts and connected TV — and the sheer volume of options available to audiences. As media consumption splinters across screens, one thing is clear: the next great convergence isn’t happening on cable or broadcast —it’s happening in the apps that now anchor our living rooms. So what does it take to compete for the most precious resource of all: time and attention? This session brings together pioneers who helped define the current media era to unpack what’s next. From the collapse of traditional TV to the rise of super apps and AI-fueled personalization, we’ll explore how viewing behavior is consolidating as the ecosystem fragments — and what that means for the future of creators, platforms, and advertisers.

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