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What the growth of Roblox says about the future of media and advertising
Manage episode 420756854 series 2805892
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
179 episod
Manage episode 420756854 series 2805892
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
179 episod
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