Jim Riley is the US Division President of Stingray, a Montreal based music and media company (TSE:RAY.A) that curates and distributes music, wellness and gaming related products globally. The company operates TV, App and OTT services including SVOD, AVOD and FAST channels on platforms like Amazon, Comcast, Roku, TikTok, Verizon & YouTube; ConnectedTV providers like LG, Samsung & Vizio, as well as top tier Advertisers across Radio & OOH Retail partners like CVS, Metro and Walmart. Jim oversees the companies move into In-Vehicle Infotiainment for leading OEMs including Tesla, BYD, Honda & Ford.

Jim is an avid music enthusiast as well as a TV and On-Demand industry veteran and was recognized as the youngest Cable Pioneer. A graduate of Fordham University in NYC, Jim started his career at AMC Networks before being tapped to join the launch team at E! Entertainment TV, where he directed business development for the digital division. He launched Guthy Renker TV across the cable TV industry and went on to co-found TVN Entertainment, which is credited with establishing the first national On Demand movie & TV business. Later rebranded Vubiquity Jim directed the team that deployed the largest VOD licensing and services business globally, supporting every major Studio, Broadcast & Pay-TV network, as well as specialty brands like the NFL, the Oscars & Grammys, and the US Olympics team, as well as a then young Canadian media company, named Stingray. The business sold with a successful exit after which Jim helped lead growth at Mediamorph and Bitmax, building new verticals across the TV and streaming landscape prior to joining Stingray in the spring of 2021.

Jim is an outdoor enthusiast and plays bass in Venice Beach band VintagEvolution.

Stephen Goldstein is LG’s Head of Content Business Development & Partnerships for Automotive, v/MVPDs, Hospitality & NEXTGEN TV. Before joining LGE, Stephen led BD at Cirrent, a connected product, and data analytics provider, now an Infineon company, advised geolocation, last-mile logistics, retail tech, IoT, and property tech founders and startups.  He also spent fourteen years at Samsung Electronics, running Smart Home Business Development & Partnerships and the Pay TV / broadband devices business.  At Samsung, he collaborated with retailers, Pay TV operators, and ISPs to synthesize evolving product and technology standards, use cases, and policies to help deploy millions of Set-tops and gateways. 

Stephen holds an MBA from Columbia Business School and a BA in International Relations from the University of Pennsylvania.  He and his wife live in New Jersey with their two sons.

The Pop in Your Job:  Bringing content and services to millions of screens globally

Chris Yotive is a seasoned business development leader with extensive experience in the automotive, consumer electronics, and technology sectors. For the past seven years, Chris has served as Senior Director of Business Development and Partnerships at BYD, where he has played a pivotal role in driving innovation and technological partnerships. This includes the integration of Stingray’s karaoke platform into BYD vehicles and fostering strategic alliances with major global strategic technology partners.

Senior Product Manager at Stingray specializing in In-Car Experiences and based in Montreal. Over the course of his 25-year career in digital experience production, Alex has consistently spearheaded initiatives that explore and expand the frontiers of emergent technologies. His experience in the gaming industry includes significant contributions to globally recognized titles such as Tetris and Scrabble, alongside collaborations with major brands including Disney, Nickelodeon, and Hasbro. Alex has orchestrated the development of cutting-edge products across mobile, web, console, PC, and VR platforms, maintaining an unwavering position at the forefront of technological innovation. Additionally, Alex has imparted his expertise by teaching game production at Burlington College, thereby shaping and mentoring the next generation of developers.

At Stingray, Alex is at the forefront of the emerging in-car entertainment space, designing & delivering solutions with car manufacturers such as Ford, BYD, Tesla, Audi, Nio, Hyundai, and many more. He is passionate about merging advanced technology with intuitive design, focusing on creating interfaces that prioritize driver safety, usability, and enjoyment.

Gary Atkinson joined The Singing Machine Company, Inc. in January 2008 and has served as Chief Executive Officer since May 2012. Under his leadership, the company has embraced double-digit growth, strategic innovation, profitability, and brand evolution, consistently bringing the joy of karaoke to millions of households worldwide. With over a decade of dedicated stewardship, Gary has transformed Singing Machine into a global leader in karaoke entertainment.

Gary is a licensed attorney in Florida and Georgia and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from the University of Rochester and a dual J.D./M.B.A. from Case Western Reserve University’s School of Law and Weatherhead School of Management.

Stingray (TSX: RAY.A; RAY.B), a global music, media, and technology company, is an industry leader in TV broadcasting, streaming, radio, business services, and advertising. Stingray provides an array of music, digital, and advertising services to enterprise brands worldwide, including audio and video channels, over 100 radio stations, subscription video-on-demand content, FAST channels, karaoke products and music apps, and in-car and on-board infotainment content. Stingray Business, a division of Stingray, provides commercial solutions in music, in-store advertising solutions, digital signage, and AI-driven consumer insights and feedback. Stingray Advertising is North America's largest retail audio advertising network, delivering digital audio messaging to more than 20,000 major retail locations. Stingray has close to 1000 employees worldwide and reaches 540 million consumers in 160 countries.

LG Electronics and its four companies – Vehicle component Solutions Home Entertainment, Home Appliance & Air Solution, and Business Solutions – is a global innovator in technology and consumer electronics with a presence in almost every country.  LG is a leading manufacturer of consumer and commercial products ranging from automotive components and solutions, Smart TVs, home appliances, air solutions, and monitors.

Established in 1995, BYD is a top high-tech enterprise in China specializing in IT, automobile, and new energy.BYD is the largest supplier of rechargeable batteries in the globe and has the largest market share for Nickel-cadmium batteries, handset Li-ion batteries, cell-phone chargers, and keypads worldwide. It also has the second-largest market share for cell phone shells in the globe. BYD Auto becomes the most innovative independent national auto brand and leads the field of electric vehicles with unique technologies. In the field of new energy, BYD has developed green products such as solar farms, battery energy storage stations, electric vehicles, and LED, etc. It will continue to lead the new energy revolution in the world!

Singing Machine was founded in 1982 in California as a manufacturer of professional and semi-professional karaoke machines. In 1988, our founder Eddie Steele saw potential in Home Karaoke Machines and the results speak for themselves. Singing Machine became the first company to introduce Home Karaoke products to the United States earning us the spot as the most recognized Karaoke Brand and as such, Singing Machine products incorporate the latest technology for singing practice, music listening, entertainment and social sharing. Today, we are the North American leader in consumer karaoke products and have grown at an explosive rate of 20% year-over-year. We offer the industry’s widest line of at-home karaoke machines, accessories, and music-oriented toy products at affordable price points that represent tremendous value to our customers as well as over 14,000 songs for streaming and download with Apps available for iOS and Android. Singing Machine products are sold world-wide at most major retailers. As the leaders in Karaoke, we are continuously forward thinking and introducing the most innovative Karaoke technology year after year. Creating joy through music is our driving force. We believe in the power of a song. Singing can bring people together, make them smile, cry, and rejoice. And that force is what has keep us going for over three decades.