Brand Safety Exchange

People are for whom you are designing, working, and ultimately, creating. As AI and technology advance at a blazing speed, it is more important than ever to ask and be concerned about the societal implications of those new technologies and how to develop policies with values of representation, learning, and wellness in mind.Rebekah Tweed is a leader in Responsible Tech and Public Interest Technology careers, talent, and hiring trends. She is the creator of the Responsible Tech Job Board, and the Program Director at All Tech is Human, a non-profit organization that creates pathways and develops opportunities for individuals from various cultural, academic, and professional backgrounds to get involved in the field.On today’s episode, we cover: What is design justice and how can it help prevent problems with user safety Why DEI is a business imperative How the Responsible Tech Job Board is diversifying the traditional tech pipeline. ️ Join the conversation about the future of user and brand safety by following Oasis Consortium on LinkedIn and Twitter. ️ Read through this episode’s show notes at https://www.oasisconsortium.com/featured-podcast and subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

With the arrival of Web3 and the metaverse, gameplay mechanics and community management will inform the broader landscape of what future immersive worlds might look like. And with the rising popularity of AR and VR games, a key question for marketers is how they should understand the relationship between trust and safety for players, and brand safety for their campaigns and reputation.Jonathan Stringfield, VP of Global Business Research and Marketing at Activision Blizzard Media, holds a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois where he focused on social networks, and has worked at several large platforms helping to shape sustainable digital advertising business models. He recently wrote a book about the dynamics within the in-game advertisement industry titled Get In The Game: How To Level Up Your Business with Gaming, eSports, and Emerging Technologies. Listen as Jonathan explains how any business looking to integrate advertising and marketing as part of a sustainable digital business can develop immersive media opportunities that are valuable for both brands and players. ️ Join the conversation about the future of user and brand safety by following Oasis Consortium on LinkedIn and Twitter. ️ Read through this episode’s show notes at https://www.oasisconsortium.com/featured-podcast and subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

As online communities quickly evolve, the connection between user and brand safety has never been stronger. Designing and maintaining optimal trust and safety policies and practices that support a sustainable digital business requires staying current with standards and guidelines.Matt Soeth, the Head of Trust and Safety at Spectrum Labs, shares his perspectives on how organizations can utilize these collaborative cross-industry efforts to drive sustainable business growth. From how to build and support content moderation teams, to leveraging best-in-class technology solutions, Matt’s leadership at the Oasis Consortium is helping organizations fast-track their way to safer, more inclusive, communities for both people and brands.️ Join the conversation about the future of user and brand safety by following Oasis Consortium on LinkedIn and Twitter. ️ Read through this episode’s show notes at https://www.oasisconsortium.com/featured-podcast and subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

The role of human content moderation is a critical part of most trust and safety initiatives, which requires an understanding of inclusivity and how to approach digital wellness for your teams. TaskUs’s Global Lead for Trust & Safety, Phil Tomlinson, talks about why we need a hyperlocal approach to moderation that includes experts in country-specific legal frameworks and cultural nuance. He also covers how digital well-being for human moderation teams can be optimized through both expert care, as well as through automation and technology. Growing up in South Africa during the dawn of the internet instilled in Phil the belief in making access to knowledge as free and as equitable to as many people as possible, and how to take both a global and regional approach to online safety. Be part of the movement that not only talks about but actively pursues online safety. Follow Oasis Consortium on LinkedIn and Twitter. Read through this episode’s show notes at www.oasisconsortium.com/podcast and subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify to catch the rest of Season 2.