Technology, Trust, and the Media
A Conversation with GZERO Media’s Tony Maciulis at The Players
Trust in mainstream media is at record lows in a critical election year, and the rapid evolution of generative AI could make it even harder to discern fact from fiction online. Join us for an engaging session exploring technology’s impact on media, from the rise of social media to today’s chatbots, featuring Tony Maciulis, award-winning journalist and Chief Content Officer of GZERO Media. Tony will share personal highlights from his illustrious career, including experiences as Katie Couric’s longtime producer, his pivotal role at a leading global risk firm (Eurasia Group), and intriguing tales from the world’s most influential summits.
Date: Wednesday, April 24th. Doors open at 6:00 pm. The conversation will begin around 6:30 pm.
Location: The Players, Gramercy
Availability: Limited guest spots. Players members welcome.
This event is $45. One free drink with cash bar available. All guests are subject to the rules of the club (no jeans or sneakers, business casual).
Please contact Jacob at shap9867@thinkerstreet.com if you are interested in attending.
Tony Maciulis is a media executive whose diverse career has spanned network news, entertainment, digital content creation, and thought leadership initiatives for Fortune 500 companies.
He currently serves as Chief Content Officer at GZERO Media, a subsidiary of Eurasia Group, and is also the Executive Producer of GZERO World with Ian Bremmer, a weekly geopolitical affairs program airing nationally on public television.
Previously, Tony was Head of News Video at Yahoo, leading all news, politics, and feature franchises including coverage of the 2016 presidential election. He served as Executive Producer of the documentary “Uniquely Nasty: The US Government’s War on Gays,” which won an Edward R. Murrow award.
Tony spent a decade in partnership with acclaimed journalist Katie Couric, working first as her producer at the CBS Evening News and later as Senior Supervising Producer and Head Writer of Katie, her syndicated daytime talk show.
While at CBS News, Tony won an Alfred I. duPont award for “Children of the Recession,” a multiplatform series that examined how the 2008 financial downturn affected children, from hunger and homelessness to emotional health. He was also named to Broadcasting & Cable magazine’s list of 2010 “Next Wave of Leaders,” credited as a trailblazer bridging the divide between television and online video production.
Tony began his television career at MSNBC, where he covered the terrorist attacks of 9/11, presidential campaigns, and both the Summer and Winter Olympic Games.
He has a Master’s degree in Broadcast Journalism and a BA in English Literature, both from Columbia University.
ThinkerStreet:
ThinkerStreet is a tech platform that analyzes legal and financial risks and provides industry-grade intelligence on a vast number of companies. The company was formed to use technology and analytical strategies to tackle complex issues from a lawyer’s perspective and better understand the world and its systems, starting with the global financial system.
ThinkerStreet Social:
An important goal of ThinkerStreet is to foster collaboration and communication. Not only will personal interaction assist ThinkerStreet in tailoring the company to its members but will enable members to connect with others and engage in thoughtful communication that they may otherwise have had.
Players:
Players is a historic actors’ club in Gramercy Park, NYC. The walls are adorned with drawings of famous actors/members from the past and present, each telling a story of the club’s rich legacy. The clubhouse is full of elegant architecture and refined décor that fosters a unique sense of community and creativity among its members.