In this episode of Romance at a Glance, Bridget interviews Emma Tonner, the Executive Producer at GalateaTV and Chief Innovation Officer at Inkitt. Emma shares insights into how Inkitt leverages AI and data-driven algorithms to turn unknown stories into blockbusters. She discusses the creation and success of Inkitt’s app Galatea, which produces million-dollar ebooks and now converts them into TV series on GalateaTV. The conversation also covers the process of using AB testing, predictive algorithms, and user engagement to craft compelling stories. Additionally, Emma details their approach to producing vertical video content, their innovative methods to keep readers engaged, and how they are staying female-driven with female directors and creators. Finally, the episode touches on Inkitt’s ambition to expand into feature films beginning with Keily. The novel Keily, by Manjari,  was produced as a vertical TV series. The feature film, with the same main actors!, will release this summer. Check out GalateaTV and dip into your bully romance dreams with Keily. Emma Tonner is in her Executive Producer Era at GalateaTV. As Chief Innovation Officer at Inkitt & co-founder of Galatea, she leads at Inkitt Media. Emma is championing the company’s systematic approach to creating blockbusters across emerging platforms. She joined Inkitt as one of its first ten employees, co-founded the Galatea reading app, and rose over the past eight years to become Chief Innovation Officer. Emma’s enthusiasm for romance and cutting-edge technology positions her as the perfect person to guide multiple teams under her towards innovative solutions not only in digital storytelling, but now media. CHAPTERS00:00 Introduction to Romance at a Glance00:06 Meet Emma Toner: Innovator in Entertainment00:18 The Power of AI in Storytelling00:40 Gala TV: From Books to Screen02:40 Exploring the Technology Behind Storytelling03:08 The Funnel Process: From Ink It to Gala TV05:11 Vertical Video: A New Era in Filmmaking23:59 Casting and Chemistry: The Key to Success26:48 Navigating YA Romance for Older Audiences28:05 The Power of Escapism in Storytelling30:39 Personalizing Reading Experiences33:10 Expanding Content and Future Goals34:25 Innovations in Audiobook Production36:55 From Indie Publisher to TV Content Creator40:49 Producing Content Across Locations42:30 Localization and Language Adaptations48:07 Ensuring Authentic Romance in Productions49:45 Rebranding and Future Directions******Affiliates! Get a discount and we get an affiliate commission!  That sweet sweet juice, Magic Mind, that's helping us stress less and be WAY more productive, use our code ROMANCEATAGLANCE20. For 20% off a one-time order or 48% off a subscription!Get 30 days free on Kindle Unlimited just for our listeners!Or listen on Audible like Shani and get up to two free ebooks when you try Audible Premium Plus.******Leave us a rating and review on ItunesA lot of additional listening on Patreon!Welcome to Romance at a Glance, a podcast that uses romance novels to dive into candid conversations about life, relationship dynamics, and sexual desires. As hosts Bridget and Shani review books and interview some of romance's biggest authors, they explore the breadth of the genre, openly embracing the sex, diverse couplings, and taboos to create a safe space for listeners to be exposed to different lifestyles, fantasies, and to pique their naughty curiosity.Expect 100% honest reviews, spontaneous singing, life lessons, indecent anecdotes, and bawdy humor.Check out www.romanceataglance.comChat with us on Instagram at instagram.com/romanceataglanceSupport us on Patreon at patreon.com/romanceataglance