This, the 111th episode of our award-winning series MVP – The Master’s Voice Podcast, features Pankaj Krishna, Founder & CEO of Chrome DM, whose company and its verticals are helping keep the Media & Marketing space empowered with credible measurements across the spectrum of distribution, OTT, News consumption and more, including the critical role of data-driven insights and ethical content creation practices for sustainable growth and success. Pankaj speaks with Pavan R Chawla, series host and Founder-Editor of Mediabrief.com.   Pankaj recounts the journey of Chrome DM from its origins as a distribution analytics firm to its current position as a key player in the media and entertainment sector. With a workforce now totaling 600 employees, Chrome DM has undergone a significant transformation, pivoting from distribution audits to the development and launch of COTT, the digital platform designed to capture consumer data about OTT platforms for content consumption insights. Pankaj touches upon importance of measuring digital consumption in the media industry was underscored, with digital platforms expected to take the lead as primary revenue contributors. The conversation also addressed the rise of connected TVs and the consequent shift in advertising revenue from traditional television to digital platforms. Pankaj speaks of the importance of tailored communication in digital marketing and compares the strengths of linear TV to digital platforms. We explore challenges and opportunities in the industry, including the rise of smart (connected) TVs and the profitability concerns of OTT platforms. Looking to the future, Pankaj speaks of key trends in media and entertainment, content creation influences, and entrepreneurship insights, and emphasizes the role of data-driven research and quality journalism in shaping the industry's trajectory. We discuss content consumption habits and the ongoing transformation of linear broadcasting in comparison to the dominance of digital platforms. Pankaj looks at challenges like the saturation of content platforms in India and examines the societal impacts of content, emphasizing the necessity of ethical considerations in content creation. Pankaj shares Chrome DM’s hunger for success and its unwavering focus on maintaining credibility and integrity of its entire data gathering and reporting process. He also highlights  the vast potential of the Indian market for data and research in the broadcasting sector, which positions Chrome DM as a key provider of essential insights. On the personal side, Pankaj speaks of the value of mentorship in personal and professional growth.  Want to pitch someone to be featured? We have two podcast series: MVP - The Master's Voice Podcast, and MediaCast. Both are published by MediaBrief.com. So, if you want to pitch someone to be considered for our podcasts, here's how you can do it: First, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, Instagram. Then, write to us at pavan [at] mediabrief dot com and alliances [at] mediabrief dot com, and also share links to your profiles that are following us. Connecting socially is something we believe in and advocate. So go ahead. Reach out. We're happy, social souls.