Perry champions a powerful connection with Black women, building on her goal to put forth material—including new series “Time of Essence” and “Rebuilding Black Wall Street”—in which they see themselves accurately represented. She oversaw OWN’s multiplatform campaign to promote the new “The Color Purple” and serves on The Paley Center for Media’s L.A. Board of Governors.
“As a leader, my role is to chart a course for growth and sustainability while also providing support and reassurance, helping people see opportunities that lie ahead and feel confident in their contributions.”
What do you believe is the next big disruption facing the industry? The most direct and compelling answer is the rise of Artificial Intelligence. While AI is poised to be a transformative force in the media and entertainment industry, I truly believe that the increased proliferation and audience engagement with long and short-form video across social media platforms is an even greater disruption. Audiences are now more comfortable than ever consuming and interacting with content on these platforms. In many ways, social media has become the most dominant channel globally for driving media engagement among key demographics.