As we usher in 2025, it’s fascinating to look at the defining moments of the entertainment industry. One to note was TheGrill’s annual media leadership conference of 2014, an event that marked a milestone as it celebrated its fifth anniversary. The event featured a powerhouse of industry leaders such as NBCUniversal Vice Chairman Ron Meyer, producer Jason Blum, -winning filmmaker Morgan Spurlock, Time Warner Cable Chairman & CEO Jeffrey L. Bewkes, and more. They came together to explore Hollywood’s past, present, and future, discussing critical issues and sharing innovative thoughts. Let’s dive into this nostalgic yet still relevant moment in the industry’s history.
TheGrill 2014: A Milestone Event
Ron Meyer, an industry icon and NBCUniversal Vice Chairman, joined groundbreaking producer Jason Blum for a special keynote at TheGrill’s annual media leadership conference in 2014. The conference was a milestone event, marking the fifth year of bringing together innovative thinkers in the industry.
Keynote Speakers and Industry Leaders
Meyer and Blum were joined on stage at the two-day conference by industry leaders such as ” target=”_blank”>-winning filmmaker Morgan Spurlock; Time Warner Cable Chairman & CEO Jeffrey L. Bewkes; AMC Network’s President & CEO Josh Sapan; PepsiCo Global Chief Marketing Officer Frank Cooper; Co-Founder of MySpace and CEO of SGN Chris DeWolfe; Co-Founder YouTube & Co-Creator of MixBit Chad Hurley; and Red Bull Media House Managing Director Werner Brell, among others.
Engaging Discussions and Networking Opportunities
Following the opening dinner, Morgan Spurlock held an in-depth conversation with TheWrap’s Sharon Waxman on the state of the entertainment industry. Red Bull joined TheWrap in launching the -dinner lounge, allowing conference attendees to continue conversations with the top creative minds in the industry.
TheGrill: A Staple in the Entertainment Market
TheGrill has become a staple in the Los Angeles entertainment market as the leading platform for bringing together commanding voices at the intersection of entertainment, media, and technology. The 2014 event, in celebrating its five-year milestone, continued to push the boundaries of conversation, examining the future of the entertainment industry and its effects on surrounding markets. TheGrill has been a platform for groundbreaking news and product releases.
TheGrill 2014: Venue and Partners
TheGrill 2014 took place at the prestigious Montage hotel in Beverly Hills, and was presented by EPIX, NELAT, Red Bull, Saban, and Warner Bros, with additional support from industry giants like AMC Networks, Disney, FOX Television Group, MTV, HBO, Kuerig, Surf Air, CBS, Paradigm, Paramount Pictures, BCG Ventures, BOX, C4, NBC Universal, Relativity Media, Sony Pictures, Corbis Entertainment, Flink, and more.
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