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Comm Week 2025
Tuesday April 22, 2025 5:00pm - 6:30pm PDT
Michael Schneider, The Head Television Editor of VARIETY will moderate a fascinating panel when he interviews three outstanding figures in the world of Reality Television.

Ghen Maynard, who brought Survivor to television when he was a young exec at CBS launched a revolution which saw reality television series change the face of the business. Forever.

Bob Boden, an Emmy winning executive and producer with an unparalled track record in the Game Show genre, who is arguably the most sought-after speaker in the genre, will share insights and secrets about this more popular than ever segment of Reality TV.

Caitlyn Audet, a three-time Emmy Award Nominee, a graduate of Cal State Fullerton with a double major in COMM and RTVF. As Director of Casting Management at Bunim Murray Entertainment, one of the most prolific production companies in Reality TV, Caitlyn will share her insights on how to succeed in this growing segment of the entertainment business.
Hosted by: Professor Gary Hart
Speakers
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Michael Schneider

Executive Editor for TV, Variety
Michael Schneider is the Executive Editor for TV at Variety, where he’s been covering the television industry for over 25 years. He also hosts “Screengrab,” a weekly segment on KCRW, and appears regularly on Spectrum News 1. Michael has held top roles at IndieWire, TV Guide... Read More →
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Bob Boden

Executive VP of Production & Development, Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group
Bob Boden is an Emmy®-nominated TV executive and a leading force in game and reality programming, with over four decades of experience developing and producing hits like The Chase, Funny You Should Ask, Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?, and Don’t Forget the Lyrics. He is... Read More →
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Ghen Maynard

Executive TV Producer, CBS
Ghen Maynard is a trailblazing TV executive best known for developing Survivor, the first major broadcast reality show, which revolutionized the industry and brought a younger audience to CBS. He went on to launch iconic reality hits like The Amazing Race, Big Brother, and America’s... Read More →
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Caitlyn Audet

Director of Casting Management, Bunim/Murray Productions
Caitlyn Audet, a three-time Emmy Award nominee, is the Director of Casting Management at Bunim/Murray Productions, where she leads a team of casting professionals and manages the casting and clearance process across multiple shows. A summa cum laude graduate of Cal State Fullerton... Read More →
Tuesday April 22, 2025 5:00pm - 6:30pm PDT
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