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Juan Ayala

New York

TV Critic and Podcaster at Media Village

Entertainment Journalist at Freelance

Podcast Host and Producer at Actors With Issues, with Juan Ayala

🎙️Host of the “Actors With Issues” podcast ⬇️ TV/Film Journalist @MediaVillageOrg @TodoWafi | @CriticsChoice Member

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Articles

  • Trusted, Uplifting and Authentic: Inside UP Entertainment’s Mission-Driven Programming

    6 days ago | mediavillage.com | Juan Ayala

    In a media landscape saturated with dark dramas and divisive narratives, UPtv and aspireTV -- both part of UP Entertainment -- stand out as champions of positive, authentic storytelling. Executive Vice President of Advertising Sales, Lisa Fischer, recently shared how the company has carved out a distinct space for itself in a highly competitive industry by remaining steadfast in its mission: to uplift viewers with content that inspires and reflects the best of humanity.

  • Leading With Authenticity: AAPI Leaders Reflect on Identity, Visibility, and Progress (Podcast)

    1 week ago | mediavillage.com | Juan Ayala

    In celebration of AAPI Heritage Month, five influential leaders from across the media and advertising industry gathered for a roundtable discussion to reflect on their personal journeys, the evolving landscape of representation, and their companies’ commitment to advancing inclusion in the workplace.

  • From Only to Many: AAPI Leaders Share Journeys of Empowerment and Belonging (Podcast)

    1 week ago | mediavillage.com | Juan Ayala

    In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, a dynamic group of industry leaders gathered for MediaVillage’s fourth annual AAPI Leadership Roundtable to discuss the ongoing evolution of inclusion in the media and advertising sectors.

  • XACTV Launches Artii: A Machine Learning-Powered Platform Delivering Smarter, Cross-Channel Video Advertising

    2 weeks ago | mediavillage.com | Juan Ayala

    XACTV Network has officially launched Artii, a next-generation video advertising platform that combines patented machine learning, AI-powered audience measurement, and cross-channel planning to help advertisers achieve efficient, scalable reach across linear and connected TV (CTV).

  • YouTube Caps Off 2025 Upfronts Week with Star-Studded Brandcast at Lincoln Center

    3 weeks ago | mediavillage.com | Juan Ayala

    YouTube closed out an eventful 2025 Upfronts week with style and star power on Wednesday evening with its fourth annual Brandcast presentation, celebrating the platform’s 20th anniversary and underscoring its dominance in digital culture, advertising innovation, and creator-driven content. Held at New York’s Lincoln Center, the event gathered creators, advertisers, and executives to highlight how YouTube continues to evolve as a cultural and commercial powerhouse.

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