Blending Romance and Technology with GalateaTV | RAAG on Romance
Romance at a Glance is a podcast where hosts Bridget and Shani review romance novels and interview some of romance’s biggest authors diving into candid conversations about life, relationships, and sexual desires. Expect 100% honest reviews, spontaneous singing, life lessons, indecent anecdotes, and bawdy humor. Leave us a rating and review on iTunes.
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RAAG on ROMANCE with GalateaTV
Interview with Emma Tonner, the Executive Producer at GalateaTV and Chief Innovation Officer at Inkitt.
Emma shares insights into how Inkitt leverages AI and data-driven algorithms to turn unknown stories into blockbusters. She discusses the creation and success of Inkitt’s app Galatea, which produces million-dollar ebooks and now converts them into TV series on GalateaTV.
The conversation also covers the process of using AB testing, predictive algorithms, and user engagement to craft compelling stories. Additionally, Emma details their approach to producing vertical video content, their innovative methods to keep readers engaged, and how they are staying female-driven with female directors and creators.
Finally, the episode touches on Inkitt’s ambition to expand into feature films beginning with Keily. The novel Keily, by Manjari, was produced as a vertical TV series. The feature film, with the same main actors!, will release this summer.
Check out GalateaTV and dip into your bully romance dreams with Keily.
About Emma Tonner
Emma Tonner is in her Executive Producer Era at GalateaTV. As Chief Innovation Officer at Inkitt & co-founder of Galatea, she leads at Inkitt Media. Emma is championing the company’s systematic approach to creating blockbusters across emerging platforms. She joined Inkitt as one of its first ten employees, co-founded the Galatea reading app, and rose over the past eight years to become Chief Innovation Officer. Emma’s enthusiasm for romance and cutting-edge technology positions her as the perfect person to guide multiple teams under her towards innovative solutions not only in digital storytelling, but now media.
Podcast Episode Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Romance at a Glance
00:06 Meet Emma Toner: Innovator in Entertainment
00:18 The Power of AI in Storytelling
00:40 Gala TV: From Books to Screen
02:40 Exploring the Technology Behind Storytelling
03:08 The Funnel Process: From Ink It to Gala TV
05:11 Vertical Video: A New Era in Filmmaking
23:59 Casting and Chemistry: The Key to Success
26:48 Navigating YA Romance for Older Audiences
28:05 The Power of Escapism in Storytelling
30:39 Personalizing Reading Experiences
33:10 Expanding Content and Future Goals
34:25 Innovations in Audiobook Production
36:55 From Indie Publisher to TV Content Creator
40:49 Producing Content Across Locations
42:30 Localization and Language Adaptations
48:07 Ensuring Authentic Romance in Productions
49:45 Rebranding and Future Directions
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Welcome to Romance at a Glance, a podcast that uses romance novels to dive into candid conversations about life, relationship dynamics, and sexual desires.
Join us as hosts Bridget and Shani review romance novels and interview some of romance’s biggest authors. Expect 100% honest reviews, spontaneous singing, life lessons, indecent anecdotes, and bawdy humor.
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