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Maggie McGuire is CEO of Pinna, an audio-first children's media company offering the first and only ad-free audio-on-demand streaming service for kids. Pinna delivers breakthrough original audio programming curated and created for kids ages three to 12 that includes podcasts, music and audiobooks.

A seasoned media executive with deep experience in cross-platform brand strategy and innovation, Maggie was previously VP of eScholastic. She led strategy, content & product development, marketing and programming for Scholastic's digital portfolio, which included the creation of original IPs and the expansion of top publishing brands onto digital platforms spanning the web, gaming, video, audio, ebooks, apps and learning & emerging platforms.

Kerri Hoffman is CEO of PRX, a nonprofit public media company and one of the top podcast publishers in the world. Kerri has played a key role in the building and evolution of the organization. She led the launch of the Radiotopia podcast network, "The Moth Radio Hour" and "Reveal," and managed PRX's merger with Public Radio International in 2018.

PRX has long been an engine of innovation in public media through pioneering new approaches to content, talent and technology, as well as offering training and partnering with mission-aligned partners on original productions. Kerri was named Podcast Executive of the Year by Adweek in 2019, and Fast Company has included PRX on its annual list of the 10 most innovative media companies in 2015, 2017 and 2022.

In his role as Chief Content Officer, Marshall Lewy oversees all podcast content for Wondery and Amazon Music. Recently, Wondery/Amazon won six Ambie Awards for original podcasts including the critically acclaimed 9/12 (which was named Podcast of the Year), true-crime favorite Suspect, business rivalry series Business Wars, and in-depth sports show The Lead.

From development through release, Lewy oversees a production slate for Wondery and Amazon Originals that has yielded notable titles such as Over My Dead Body, The Apology Line, Harsh Reality and Dr. Death.

In addition, Lewy and his content team collaborate closely with prominent creator partners like leading family podcast producer