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“Holiday Mode: Attackers Don’t Take Time Off”
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Media Leaders on AI: Insights from Disney, ESPN, Forrester Research
The explosion of visual content is almost unbelievable, and creative, marketing, and ad teams are struggling to keep up. Content workflows are slowing down, and teams can't find the right assets quickly enough.
The crucial question is: How can you still win with the influx of content and keep pace with demand?
Find out on Jan 14, 2026, at 10am PT/1pm ET as industry leaders—including Phyllis Davidson, VP Principal Analyst at Forrester Research, and former media executive Oke Okaro as they draw on their deep media research and experience from ESPN, Disney, Reuters, and beyond.
In the webinar, "The Future of Content Workflows: How AI is Powering the Next Wave," you’ll learn:
The forces reshaping content operations
Where current systems are falling short
How leading organizations are using multimodal AI to extend their platforms
What deeper image and video understanding unlocks for monetization
Get clear insight and actionable perspective from the leaders who built and transformed top media and entertainment organizations.
Reduced Staff Means Slower Response
Security teams shrink during holidays — fewer analysts, longer response times. Attackers time campaigns when coverage is weakest. Time off creates time gaps.
Out-of-Office Emails Help Spear Phishing
Autoresponders reveal who’s out, for how long, and who to contact. Attackers weaponize this info to spoof urgent requests. OOO replies become recon tools.
Year-End Pressure Lowers Vigilance
Teams rush to close projects, meet quotas, and finish reports. Security warnings get deferred or ignored. Attackers exploit December’s mental fatigue.
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New Devices and Gifts Connect Without Review
Staff return from holidays with new laptops, tablets, or phones — often connecting them to work systems. BYOD risks spike in January. No vetting, no controls.
Shadow IT Grows in End-of-Year Chaos
Departments spin up tools or services to meet annual goals fast. Security sign-off is skipped. These rushed decisions leave legacy exposures in the new year.
Holiday Promotions Become Phishing Lures
Fake order confirmations, gift card deals, and shipping scams rise. Even savvy users click when personal shopping mixes with work accounts. Seasonal context beats generic threats.
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