June Events 2009
Quick Facts
Internet Week is a week-long festival of events celebrating New York's thriving Internet industry and community.
Key Dates:
- June 1st
- Official Kick-off Party
- June 8th
- Closing Celebration
Participation
Internet Week invites all interested companies and organizations to participate. Like the Web itself, Internet Week is open: anyone can attend events, and anyone can throw events citywide. No organization is too big or too small to be included. Open access for all!
Presented By
Internet Week New York is presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences in cooperation with City of New York and The Mayor's Office of Film, Theatre & Broadcasting.
The Executive Council represents leaders from a diverse cross-section of old and new media, and provides strategic guidance and leadership for the event. Council members include John Battelle (CEO/Founder, Federated Media), Red Burns (Chair, Interactive Telecommunications Tisch School of the Arts, NYU), Bob Greenberg (Founder, R/GA), Bob Pittman (Founder, The Pilot Group), and John Wren (CEO, Omnicom
Overview
June 8, 2009, The W Hotel, NYC Join Us for digiday:NETWORKS - Where Media and Marketing Meets Innovation
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digiday:NETWORKS will bring together the leading executives from agencies, brands, advertising and content network companies to discuss and debate the best strategies and approaches to drive performance across branded, behavioral, performance, mobile, social, and video based ad networks. The event will take a deep dive into the issues networks, brands and agencies face as they strive to improve their ROI and their bottom line in a tough economic climate. Attendees will learn about the latest advances in ad serving, use of data, inventory management, optimization, audience measurement, cross platform strategies and tactics that agencies, publishers, and brands can use to improve their communication among today's consumers who spend more of their lives in the digital space.
Who Should Attend: Agency Executives * Brand Marketers * Ad Network Executives * Publishing Executives * Content Producers * Technology Executives * Research Executives * Sales Executives * Media Planners * Media Buy
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June 8, 2009, The W Hotel, NYC Join Us for digiday:NETWORKS - Where Media and Marketing Meets Innovation
digiday:NETWORKS Emcee -- Jason Heller, EVP, Laredo Group & Digital Media and Marketing Expert
digiday:NETWORKS Speakers Include:
Bant Breen, President, Digital Communications, Initiative Worldwide
Brian Quinn, VP/General Manager, Digital Ad Sales, The Wall Street Journal
Omar Tawakol, CEO, BlueKai
Matthew Greitzer, VP, National Practice Lead, Avenue A Razorfish
Darren Herman, Group Director, Head of Digital Media, The Media Kitchen
Peter Naylor, SVP, Digital Media Sales, NBC Universal
Joe Apprendi, CEO, Collective Media
Andy Monfried, CEO, Lotame
Rob Gorrie, President, Adcentricity
Mark Naples, Managing Partner, WIT Strategy
digiday:TARGET Advisory Board Includes:
Darren Herman
Joe Apprendi
Adam Broitman |
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E3 Expo Overview
E3 Expo is North America's premier computer and video game trade show. It takes place June 2-4, 2009, at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
E3 Expo draws tens of thousands of professionals to experience the future of interactive entertainment. The most influential people leading the most innovative companies in the business attend E3 Expo to see groundbreaking new technologies and never-before-seen products for computers, video game consoles, handheld systems and the Internet.
Who Attends
In 2009, leading computer and video game companies, business partners, media and industry analysts from over 80 countries will converge on the Los Angeles Convention Center.
E3 Expo 2009 will welcome software developers, buyers and retailers, programmers, distributors, entertainment industry representatives, financiers and venture capitalists, importers and exporters, manufacturers, resellers, researchers, educators, financial and industry analysts and worldwide electronic and print media.
Ownership and Operation
E3 Expo is owned and operated by the Entertainment Software Association (ESA). The ESA is the U.S. association dedicated to serving the business and public affairs needs of the companies publishing interactive games for video game consoles, handheld devices, personal computers, and the Internet. The ESA offers services to interactive entertainment software publishers including a global anti-piracy program, business and consumer research, government relations and First Amendment and intellectual property protection efforts.
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Digital Downtown
June 10-12, 2009, New York, NY
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May Events 2009
Welcome to the largest publishing event in North America—BookExpo America (BEA). This year’s event gave us access to what’s new, what’s next and everything exciting in the world of books. To learn more about what’s going on at BEA this year, access the following links below.
DIGITAL BOOK 2009:
An eBook Stimulus Plan for Publishing
Conference Agenda
(as of 05/08/09)
Tuesday, May 12th, 2009
The McGraw-Hill Auditorium, 2nd Floor
1221 Avenue of the Americas - New York City
8:00 - 8:45 am. Registration and Free Continental Breakfast
8:45 - 9:00 am. Greetings & Opening Remarks
Michael Smith: IDPF, Executive Director
Steve Potash: IDPF, President; OverDrive, CEO
9:00 - 10:00 am. EPUB Update: Best Practices and Case Studies for Publishers and Service Bureaus Utilizing XML Workflows
Dave Cramer: TexTech, Inc., XML Architect
Lisa McCloy-Kelley: Random House, VP Director, Content Management Group
Bob Carlton: LibreDigital, Vice President Marketing
Sandeep Dhawan: Aptara, Vice President and Practice Lead
10:00 - 11:00 am. Panel: Channels for EPUB eBook Sales and Distribution
Bob LiVolsi: BooksOnBoard, President & CEO
Erica Lazzaro: OverDrive, Inc, General Counsel
Andrew Weinstein: Ingram Digital , VP and General Manager, Retail Solutions
11:00 - 11:30 am. Networking Break & Exhibits: Sponsored by Sony
11:30 am - 11:45 pm. Update on IDPF Standards
Garth Conboy: eBook Technologies Inc., President
11:45 am - 12:15 pm Featured Presentation: Adam Smith, Director Product Management,
Google Book Search
12:15 - 1:15 pm. Lunch and Networking Session in Exhibit Area (free with registration)
Sponsored by Ingram Digital
1:15 - 2:15 pm. Panel: Emerging eBook Business Models...and the Role of DRM
Andrew Savikas: O'Reilly Media, Vice President of Digital Initiatives
Angela James: Samhain Publishing, Executive Editor
Sameer Shariff: Impelsys, Inc., Founder and CEO
Susan Danziger: DailyLit, President and Publisher
2:15 - 2:45 pm. Featured Presentation: Robert Nell, Director Business Development, Sony Electronics
2:45 - 3:15 pm. Networking Break & Exhibits: Sponsored by Sony
3:15 - 4:00 pm. Panel: Confessions of an eReadaholic - What Consumers Really Want
Sarah Wendell: Smart Bitches Trashy Novels, Co-creator and co-author
Malle Vallik: Harlequin, Director Digital Content & Interactivity
Michael Santangelo: Brooklyn Public Library, Electronic Resources Specialist
4:00 - 4:45 pm. Panel: Update on eReading Devices and Software
Nick Bogaty: Adobe, Sr. Business Development Manager, Digital Publishing
Jordan Christensen: Shortcovers, Product Manager
Neelan Choksi: Lexcycle, Chief Operating Officer
4:45 - 5:00 pm. Closing Remarks
VIEW WORKSHOP AGENDA
Streaming Media East 2009 Conference & Exhibition
May 12 – 13, 2009 New York Hilton
(Preconference Seminars: Monday, May 11)
The Business & Technology Of Online Video
Pre-Conference - Monday, May 11
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9:00 AM Live Broadcasting for Silverlight and Windows Media Player
Pre-Conference Seminars (SM1) 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
This session will cover the end-to-end steps required to encode, manage, and deliver live streaming broadcasts with Silverlight. Learn how to plan the production workflow and organize your Windows Server infrastructure, as well as when to target Silverlight or Windows Media Player. The session will also address such topics as server-side playlists, configuring proxy servers for intranet delivery, distributing your live broadcast via a CDN, techniques for archiving and distributing the event on-demand, and digital rights management.
Presenter: Chris Knowlton, Sr. Lead Program Manager, Microsoft
Encoding H.264 Video for Streaming and Progressive Download
Pre-Conference Seminars (SM2) 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
This seminar focuses on producing H.264 video for streaming or progressive download. It will start with a deep look at key H.264 encoding
parameters like B-frames, profiles, and levels, and how to customize encoding parameters for distributing via QuickTime and Flash. After detailing how to operate the H.264-related encoding parameters in tools from Adobe, Apple, Microsoft, Sorenson, and Telestream, it will then provide a brief overview of the respective quality output of these tools. You’ll learn how your encoding tool compares in terms of quality and configurability, as well as how to configure your encoding tool for maximum H.264 quality.
Presenter: Jan Ozer, Principal, Doceo Publishing
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1:30 PM Developing a Rich Video Player for the Adobe Flash Platform
Pre-Conference Seminars (SM3) 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Learn to deliver the best video experience by understanding the fundamental parts of building a great video player for Flash. Discover how to start from scratch to get the most custom and stable experience possible. Using ActionScript 3 with Adobe Flash CS4 Professional and Adobe Flash Media Server 3.5, you will learn how to develop for dynamic streaming and enhanced seeking while utilizing new quality of service metrics in Flash Player 10. You will also learn tips and tricks on how to encode multi-bitrate video for both live and VOD. Finally, we’ll show you how to put all this together and integrate with a content delivery network that can help you get up and running quickly and scale to meet your business needs.
Presenter: Lisa Larson-Kelley, Flash Platform Consultant, Video Specialist, Flashconnections.com
Planning, Building, and Launching a Video Blog
Pre-Conference Seminars (SM4) 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
This hands-on workshop will cover the basics of planning, building, and launching a video blog. Whether you are an individual or part of a large corporation, you will learn the power of user-generated content tools for capturing, editing, and sharing video online. Attendees will get a chance to participate as we launch our own video blog during the workshop. We will cover easy-to-use video capture devices, basic video editing tools, and online distribution platforms for your video blog.
Presenter: Jose Castillo, President, thinkjose
Tuesday, May 12
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9:00 AM Welcome & Keynote
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Presenter: Paul Sagan, CEO, Akamai
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9:30 AM Keynote
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Presenter: Gregg Moss, SVP, Enterprise Streaming Media Strategy and Delivery, Bank of America
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10:30 AM Bridging TV and Broadband and Cutting the Cable
Track A (A101) 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Streaming sites like Hulu, CBS, ABC, and others have proven that savvy audiences are turning to their computers for entertainment, and in a way that’s profitable. How are traditional and cutting-edge companies capitalizing on this trend? In addition to providing the content, how are they taking advantage of this “connected” platform as they deliver content? And finally, how will this affect cable companies that
are losing subscribers to this new content source?
Moderator: Peter Kafka, Senior Editor, All Things Digital
Panel: Doug Ferguson, VP, Product, Sling Media
Michael Rosen, EVP, Chief Revenue Officer, Babelgum
Avner Ronen, CEO, Founder, boxee
Damon Phillips, VP, ESPN360.com
Live Broadcasting Over Mobile and Wi-Fi Networks
Track B (B101) 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
While big media tests the waters of mobile broadcasting, many web video producers are already out there doing it live from the street with cell phones. Others are joining in and experimenting with two-way broadcasts via streaming video over cell phone networks and via Wi-Fi. Viewers can chat while the broadcast is going on and affect—and sometimes even direct—the content being produced. Steve Garfield will
talk with other pioneers in the live mobile broadcasting space about their experiences at the forefront of this new technology for sharing their stories over the web.
Moderator: Steve Garfield, Mobile Video Journalist, SteveGarfield.com
Panel: Bhaskar Roy, Co-Founder, Qik.com
Max Haot, Founder, CEO, Mogulus
Microsoft Smooth Streaming: Delivering HD-Quality Video Over HTTP
Track C (C101) 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
This session will cover the end-to-end steps required to encode, manage, and deliver media content over HTTP to Silverlight using Internet Information Services (IIS) 7.0. Learn how to plan the Smooth Streaming production workflow, as well as best practices for encoding your content and tweaking the switching logic to deliver true high definition 720p video. Additional topics will include upcoming IIS media features.
Presenter: Jim Thill, Senior Product Manager Silverlight, Microsoft
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11:45 AM Making Effective Online Video for Education
Track A (A102) 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
The tools for making video are becoming increasingly accessible and easy-to-use. But when it comes to providing quality education, simply making video is not enough. To be truly useful, video must not detract from the content, and ideally should enhance it. In this panel, experts in the field will discuss methods and tips for producing programs that make the most of online video’s advantages in order
to create a better learning experience.
Moderator: Paul Riismandel, Manager, Director of Curriculum Support, School of Communication, Northwestern University
Panel: Tony Klejna, Director, Educational Technology & New Media, Daemen College
Christopher Jennings, Assistant Professor, Metropolitan State College of Denver
Justin Beckwith, Software Architect, Carnegie Mellon University
How Do Broadband Network Operators Currently View P2P?
Track B (B102) 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
Peer-to-peer (P2P) technology continues to be a topic of intense controversy in the streaming media industry. Will the efficiencies that P2P promises be realized, or will complications in fulfilling this vision prevent P2P from realizing its full potential? Which of the many P2P, peer-assisted, hybrid CDN, and cloud computing entrants will be most successful? What other attractive new CDN architectures are emerging? These and many other questions will be addressed in this interactive session.
Moderator: Marty Lafferty, CEO, DCIA
Panel: Barry Tishgart, VP, Internet Services, Comcast
Doug Pasko, Senior Technologist, Verizon Communications
Rob Green, Managing Director, Abacast
Christy Thomas, VP, Business Development, Velocix
Streaming Production: Improving Your Video Quality
Track C (C102) 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
You’ve got the video production basics down pat, but you’re still concerned that somehow your streaming quality just doesn’t measure up. From camera selection to choosing an encoding tool and encoding parameters, streaming consultant Jan Ozer details the most common production pitfalls that unnecessarily degrade streaming quality. Come learn at least three or four ways to make your video look better.
Presenter: Jan Ozer, Principal, Doceo Publishing
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1:45 PM Online Video and Set-Top Boxes
Track A (A103) 1:45 PM - 2:30 PM
The advent of a lean-back online video browsing experience with a content selection that rivals cable television is not far off, and its mainstream adoption will mark an inflection point for internet video. A once vertically integrated business is now open and innovating at all levels, from hardware design to interface to content acquisition. Panelists will share their visions for the future of lean-back video browsing and discuss the nature of relationships with content providers and interface/box owners.
Moderator: Jamison Tilsner, Founder, Blogger, Tilzy.TV
Panel: Tara Maitra, VP, GM, Content Services, TiVo
David Preisman, VP, Interactive Television, Showtime
Nick Chakalos, Senior Director, Strategy and Business Development, Motorola
Joe Ambeault, Director, Product Development and Management, Video Services, Verizon
Monetizing Long-Form Video
Track B (B103) 1:45 PM - 2:30 PM
Everyone has heard about ways that online video can be monetized, but has anyone ever heard an actual case study depicting success in video monetization? With the rise of Hulu and major syndication deals making long-form video more prominent, if not prolific, online what is working today for content owners and portals that want to monetize this format? This session will show actual success stories with actionable takeaways, as well as a discussion of what the future holds for the success of long-form content.
Moderator: Mark Naples, Managing Partner, WIT Strategy
Panel: Jim Louderback, CEO, Revision3
Larry Gelfand, SVP, Media Sales, NHL
Ron Berryman, SVP, GM, Fox Television Stations
Tom Boland, Director, Interactive Marketing, WWE
Content Production for the Web
Track C (C103) 1:45 PM - 2:30 PM
If the sitcom and miniseries were the unique genres of broadcast TV, what will the new online TV look like? What will appeal to audiences and get them to come back again and again? What is the relationship between the audience and the new forms of online video? This session provides a showcase for the talent creating this new medium and showcases the evolution of original online programming and the tools available to help content creators engage their audiences.
Moderator: Paul Kontonis, CEO, Co-Founder, For Your Imagination
Panel: Tim Shey, Co-Founder, Head of Entertainment, Next New Networks
Christine Beardsell, VP, Creative Director, Digitas/The Third Act
Austin Chang, VP, Strategy and Development, MTV Digital
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2:45 PM Demo: Compelling Video Advertising Campaigns
Track A (A104) 2:45 PM - 3:30 PM
How can content companies and ad agencies create the most compelling video ads? What is the best way to leverage the brand awareness and interactivity that online video advertising has to offer? This session will focus on the creative side of online video advertising and will teach you some best-practices for creating the right content that's best suited for online viewing. Come see firsthand examples of some of the most creative and successful online video campaigns running today.
Moderator: Eric Schumacher-Rasmussen, Editor, StreamingMedia.com
Presenters: Nathan Gill, Chief Media Officer, Outcast
Tom Beeby, Principal, Executive Creative Director, Beeby Clark + Meyler
Matt Szymczyk, CEO, Zugara
Using Metadata to Better Engage Your Audience
Track B (B104) 2:45 PM - 3:30 PM
Connecting people to your content is tough without good metadata. Tags, titles, keywords, description; the more you have, the better. But where do you get this information and how do you take advantage of it? What is the best approach? In this panel, experts from the leading metadata providers and content owners discuss approaches to metadata management and how these systems drive increased views and longer viewing times.
Moderator: Steve Mack, Director, Technical Operations, ScreenPlay
Panel: Dan Sherlock, President, Baseline Studiosystems
Mike Stepanovich, Global Head of Business Development, Thomson Reuters
Sharon Metz, VP, Vertical Marketing, Macrovision Solutions
Media Framework: Video Publishing Platforms
Track C (C104) 2:45 PM - 3:30 PM
A number of vendors offer video publishing platforms, but the features and functionality—not to mention cost—vary widely. Some vendors focus their solutions on content management and monetization, while others are geared towards enabling syndication and interactive advertising campaigns. Adding to the confusion is the fact that different platform vendors have different metrics for billing, and costs rise as content owners become more successful. This session will lay the groundwork for content owners to better understand what type of publishing platform they need and what they should expect to pay for managing content.
Moderator: David Muller, VP, Infrastructure, Technical Operations, Veoh Networks
Panel: David Wadler, CEO, Founder, Twistage
Chris Johnston, Director, Technology Partnerships, Brightcove
Bill Burke, Global Director, Online Video Products, AP
Andrew Baron, Creator, Producer, Rocketboom
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4:00 PM CDN Research Data: Market Sizing and Pricing Trends
Track A (A105) 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
This session will present the latest data on the current revenues for the video content delivery market as well as expected growth forecasts relevant to both a poor and a robust economy. Attendees also will learn the current pricing points for video delivery services and hear about the market drivers and trends that will determine what customers pay for video delivery services in the future.
Presenter: Dan Rayburn, Executive Vice President, StreamingMedia.com
Tools and Best Practices for Enterprise Streaming Media
Track B (B105) 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
This session will bring together four frontline streaming media professionals to discuss their favorite toolsets and techniques for producing enterprise communications and training content. The emphasis will be on in-house production with “off-the-shelf” tools and apps, rather than turnkey or outsourced solutions. What works and what should be avoided? What is the best way to maximize your budget? How can you leverage existing infrastructure already inside your organization?
Moderator: Richard Mavrogeanes, Founder, VBrick Systems
Panel: Myra Mass, Director Internal Communications, MetLife
Nick Stevenson, Sr. Streaming Media Specialist, Freddie Mac
Thomas Aquilone, Enterprise Technology Programs Manager, Lockheed Martin
Joan Dollard-Spooner, Associate Director, Webcasts, Podcasts, Ernst & Young LLP
Successful Content Syndication and Aggregation Strategies
Track C (C105) 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
This panel will discuss the new ways content owners and site developers are aggregating content and distributing it on the web. See examples of ways to develop niche vertical sites without significantly expanding staffing, and discuss how to reach audiences on social networking sites such as Facebook. Learn about some of the new emerging platforms for niche video distribution and best practices
for increasing your chances of making money with your content.
Moderator: Fred Davis, Partner, Davis Shapiro Lewit & Hayes, LLP
Panel: Richard Glosser, Executive Director, Emerging Media, Conde Nast Digital
Will Gonzalez, Senior Product Manager, NYTimes.com
David Goldman, CEO, Comedy Time
Vin Bhat, CEO, Saavn
Wednesday, May 13
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9:00 AM Welcome & Keynote
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Presenter: Joe Ambeault, Director, Product Development and Management, Video Services, Verizon
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9:30 AM Keynote
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Presenter: Avner Ronen, CEO, Founder, boxee
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10:30 AM Video for Distance Learning and Classroom Training
(A201) 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Educational institutions have long been testing grounds for technological breakthroughs that change how we work and learn. Learn how educational institutions are using streaming today, and how business organizations can take a cue from them by using streaming technology to enhance distance learning and corporate training initiatives. Hear firsthand examples of how streaming media technology is supporting classroom learning and providing distance learning, as well as examples of hybrid models that offer the best of both.
Moderator: Patty Perkins, Special Projects Manager, Wachovia
Panel: Scott Nadzan, Director of Technology Services, Syracuse University
Gary Powell, Tech Co-Ord, University Of Toledo
Sean Brown, VP, Education, Sonic Foundry
Chris Bellerjeau, Director, Multimedia Services, Columbia Business School
Implementing Flash Video DVR Functionality for Live Broadcasts
(B201) 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
From the Olympics to the recent elections, consumers are increasingly demanding online, live HD-quality video with interactive experiences. This session will show real-world examples of content distributors using Adobe Flash Media Server 3.5 and Adobe Flash Media Live Encoder 3 to stream live sporting events with DVR functionality. The session will also cover the workflow for creating the live event,
adding DVR options, and archiving it for video on demand.
Presenter: Kevin Towes, Product Manager, Flash Media Server, Adobe Systems
Best Practices: Marketing Video for Multiplatform Delivery
(C201) 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
With the amazing consumer adoption of the iPhone and advanced smartphones, marketers today aren't just creating video for one screen-they are creating for up to four! What are best practices in the marketing and PR video for multiplatform delivery, and how can marketers make the most of the rapidly expanding mobile market? Case studies featuring best practices will be featured alongside new campaigns that throw the traditional marketing playbook out!
Moderator: Jennifer Fader, VP, eMedia, Rogers & Cowan
Panel: Grant Owens, Account Planning Director, Razorfish
Jack Hallahan, VP, Brand Advertising and Partnerships, MobiTV
Mitchell Linden, SVP, Strategy, Reality Digital
Vincent Njoroge, Director of Video, ADTECH
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11:45 AM Automation and Workflow Solutions for Transcoding Your Video Content
(A202) 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
While video consumption and distribution has grown exponentially in the past few years, converting and preparing this content for the digital realm was largely a “black art” until recently, when several enterprise-grade solutions came onto the market. In this session, we’ll identify those solutions, talk to some organizations that are utilizing them, and discuss cost and benefit to enterprises large and small.
From high definition to mobile, this session will talk through the hardware, software, experience and cost associated with owning and operating these new sophisticated systems.
Moderator: Matt Smith, Senior Director, Systems Architecture and Strategy, Inlet Technologies
Panel: George Levar, Manager, Webcast and Digital Media, Accenture
Arjun Saksena, Sr. Product Manager, Video Platform, Yahoo!
Scott Nadzan, Director of Technology Services, Syracuse University
Chris Putnam, Lead Engineer, Video, Facebook
Reinventing the Ad Model Through Discovery and Targeting
(B202) 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
While advertising has emerged as the primary business model for broadband video, it remains relatively immature. Key constraints include users’ inability to find the videos they seek and limitations on targeting ads against particular content. This panel will explore how industry participants are addressing these challenges and starting to show results. Come hear the factors that are affecting the current business models for online video advertising and the hurdles that need to be overcome to truly allow content to be monetized on the web.
Moderator: Billy Shipp, Manager, Online Advertising Operations, Current TV
Panel: Peter Naylor, SVP, Digital Media Sales, NBC Universal
Melissa Mulvihill, Head Of Sales, FreeWheel
David Rice, VP, Product, Metacafe
Satya Patel, Investment Principal, Battery Ventures
The Impact of Broadband-Enabled TVs, Gaming Consoles and Devices
(C202) 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
With the influx of new devices, consumers no longer rely on just the PC for their online video consumption. With the number of new broadband-enabled TVs and Blu-ray players expected to be sold, along with devices such as the Xbox, Roku, TiVo, and PS3, consumers now have many ways to get their video fix. So what are the new business models that will be created from these new devices? What hurdles need to be overcome so that content can be monetized for multiple platforms? Explore with this panel the role of current consumer entertainment devices in this new convergent world and how these devices will play together to offer a superior video experience.
Moderator: Dan Frommer, Senior Editor, Silicon Alley Insider
Panel: Tim Alessi, Director, Product Development, LG Electronics USA
Zane Vella, President, RCDb
John Bowen, Director, Covington Associates
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1:45 PM Cost Savings From Enterprise Streaming
(A203) 1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
With all eyes focused on the economy, the question remains: How will the downturn impact streaming adoption in the corporate sector? Years of conclusive statistics show the ability to use streaming to offset travel costs, outsourced services costs, outsourced production costs, and the opportunity costs of removing employees from the office for meetings, and organizations have never been in a better position to showcase the ROI of their online communications programs. This session will feature firsthand examples from Fortune 500 organizations of how corporations save money by using streaming to support core communications, training, and educational programs.
Moderator: Mike Newman, CEO, Accordent
Panel: Scott Szczurek, Online Video Specialist, CME Group
Mike Covino, Director, Credit Suisse Securities
Mark Portu, President, CEO, The FeedRoom
Carlos Gomez, Multimedia Services Manager, Medco
Live Broadcasts and HD Video: Can Web Video Ever Scale to TV-Sized Audiences?
(B203) 1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
Last year we saw a big uptick in the number of high-profile, large-scale live events on the web. Most weren’t offered in HD, and the debate still remains whether the internet is even capable of supporting live events with the kind of traffic seen from TV broadcasts. We’ll explore this discussion from all angles—technology, infrastructure, and quality—to get a feel for what the barriers are and when we can expect to see more large-scale live events delivered in HD.
Moderator: Dan Rayburn, Executive Vice President, StreamingMedia.com
Panel: Mark Taylor, VP, CMG Product and Strategy, Level 3
John Edwards, CEO, Move Networks
Joe Inzerillo, SVP, MLB.com
Tony Fernandez, VP, Technology, CBSSports.com
New Advertising Platforms and Networks
(C203) 1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
Despite all the talk about how well online video advertising works and the projections that it will be a billion-dollar business this year, the fact remains that many video advertising platforms still leave a lot to be desired. In the past year, new ad platforms and networks have come to the market looking to solve problems such as targeting, analytics, syndication, and inventory management among others. This
special session will feature demos from some new companies that will give you an insight into how these companies are looking to take content monetization to the next level.
Moderator: Troy Dreier, Freelance Writer, Freelance Writer
Presenters: Amir Ashkenazi, CEO, Co-Founder, Adap.tv
Bob Bahramipour, VP, Business Development, YuMe
Steve Robinson, President, Panache
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3:15 PM How Old Media Is Embracing Online Video and New Media
(A204) 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
This session will discuss how converging media technologies are redefining traditional distribution methods, how interactive and on-demand services are changing, and how entertainment and news video is being consumed. Come hear from some of the leading publishers, broadcasters, and advertisers about the impact that video and new media is having on their business models.
Moderator: Bill McCandless, GM, Executive Editor of Multimedia, TheStreet.com
Panel: James Leone, Multimedia Director, BusinessWeek.com
Caleb Silver, Executive Producer for Video, CNNMoney.com
Craig Duff, Multimedia Director, Time Magazine
Christine Cook, SVP, Digital Advertising, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia
May 11, 2009 - Hilton New York • New York, NY A FEATURED EVENT AT
Content Delivery Summit 09 Schedule - May 11, 2009
9:00 am Keynote
Jeffrey Cohen, GM, Edge Computing Network, Microsoft
9:30 am Keynote
Reza Hajebi, Infrastructure Strategy and Planning, Yahoo!
10:30 am A101: CDN Research Data: Market Sizing and Pricing Trends
Dan Rayburn, Executive Vice President, StreamingMedia.com
This presentation will present the latest data on the current revenues for the video content delivery market as well as expected growth forecasts relevant to both a poor and robust economy. Attendees will also learn the current pricing points for video delivery services and hear about the market drivers and trends that will determine what customers pay for video delivery services in the future. There will also be an extensive Q&A session, so this is your chance to ask any questions pertaining to your CDN contract and pricing terms.
B101: Enterprise CDN: Moving Past Consumer Applications
Moderator: Eric Armstrong, President, Kontiki
Bob Killmeier, VP, Corporate Communications IT Project Manager, Wachovia
Brian Jensen, Managing Director, Global Corporate Communications, Cushman & Wakefield
George Levar, Manager, Webcast and Digital Media, Accenture
Many enterprise corporations reply on their own internal CDN for essential video business communications. But with that comes various unique challenges deploying and managing video inside the firewall. A host of IT considerations—such as network capacity, access control, tracking, and myriad hardware and software issues—can make the integration complex. In this session you'll hear directly from some enterprises who are having success today and learn what video applications are being delivered across their network. Hear how can you leverage your existing infrastructure and learn some of the pros and cons of a “build versus buy” strategy.
11:30 am A102: The CDN Market Grows Up: Here Come The Telcos
Moderator: Dan Rayburn, Executive Vice President, StreamingMedia.com
Andres Jordan, VP, Innovation, Deutsche Telekom North America
Al DiGabriele, VP, Marketing, Global Crossing
Gilles Sigouin, Senior Product Manager, IP and Content Delivery Services, Tata Communications
Bill Wohnoutka, VP, CDN Sales, Level 3
In the past twelve months we've seen additional telcos like Deutsche Telekom, TeliaSonera, Pacnet and others enter the CDN market. What used to be a service only offered by pure-play CDNs is now starting to see a serious push by the major carriers with varying CDN strategies. But with the size of the video delivery market still small, what's in it for them? Can they truly achieve cost savings and pass them along to customers if they own the network? Can they focus enough to understand what it takes to run a CDN that does more than just push bits? Hear answers to these questions directly from the carriers and learn whether or not they plan to acquire smaller CDN players to speed their time to market.
B102: CDN Best Practices: From Contracts To Total Cost Of Ownership
Moderator: Steve Lerner, Media Practice Director, RampRate Sourcing Advisors
Rob Roskin, Manager, Online Operations and Emerging Technologies, MTV Networks
Marc Goldberg, Head of Systems Operations, Tumblr
Tal Saraf, GM, CloudFront, Amazon
As IP-based video traffic grows, the cost, quality, and operational issues associated with maintaining effective delivery continue to present a challenge to content owners. This session will discuss some of the nuts and bolts best practices for managing video content delivery today, and how best to handle it going forward in a world of traffic growth, changing vendor landscapes, and new consumer viewing platforms. Learn how to evaluate the total cost of ownership, the ways in which media formats affect cost, and how operations and contracts can be best structured to suit the customer.
12:15 pm Lunch Break
1:30 pm A103: CDN Technology Impacts: HTTP, HD, Multi-Bitrate, and Live Broadcasting
Moderator: Dan Rayburn, Executive Vice President, StreamingMedia.com
Jim Thill, Senior Product Manager Silverlight, Microsoft
Daniel Webster, SVP, Business Development and Live Media Services, The FeedRoom
Jens Loeffler, Technical Evangelist, Flash Media Server, Adobe
With all the new and existing CDN technology in the market, which new features and functionality should you take advantage of? What's the value of multi-bitrate delivery, and what impact can it have on your content business? Will new services like HTTP-based Smooth Streaming reduce your bandwidth costs and enable live events to scale to larger audiences? What exactly constitutes HD video, and what's the total cost of ownership for deployment? These and other questions will be answered as we break down when these technologies should be used and what real impact they can have on your online video business.
B103: Monetization And Video Advertising: Waiting for the Tipping Point
Moderator: Yaron Samid, Founder, NYVideo.org and Pando Networks
John Cantarella, GM, TIME.com
Markell Lambright, Project Manager, CBS Radio
Suzanne Johnson, Sr. Industry Manager, Media and Entertainment, Akamai
For all the buzz about online video advertising, most content owners have yet to be able to turn their online video from cost center to profit center. Still, strong signals suggest that video monetization is around the corner, provided content owners don't pull back in today's tight economy. When will we reach that tipping point, and what direct cost and revenue impact will it have on the CDNs?
2:30 pm A104: CDN Demos: Reporting and Analytics
Moderator: Dan Rayburn, Executive Vice President, StreamingMedia.com
James Segil, President, EdgeCast Networks
Chris Bray, Sales Engineering Manager, Highwinds
Roy Peterkofsky, Senior Director, Product Management, Skytide
One of the most frequent complaints by content owners is that most CDNs' reporting and analytics packages simply don't provide the data they really need. Many times these web-based reporting tools don't give out enough details on video consumption and typically don't provide the customer with much flexibility and opportunity for customization. Every CDN offers some degree of web-based reporting, but some offerings are clearly better than others. This special session will feature demos from different CDNs showcasing their reporting and analytics offerings and will conclude with a Q&A session surrounding the topic of online video reporting.
B104: CDN Economics: Consolidation And Evaluation
Moderator: Colby Synesael, SVP, Equity Research, Kaufman Bros.
James Henry, Senior Managing Director, Investment Banking, BankStreet Group
Jonathan Seelig, Managing Director, Communications and Internet/Infrastructure, Globespan Capital Partners
Blake Warner, Managing Director, Software, Media & Telecom Investment Banking, Thomas Weisel Partners
David Aronoff, General Partner, Flybridge Capital
Analysts have widely speculated that we're going to soon see merger and acquisition activity grow in the CDN space, but to date, little has taken place. CDNs continue to raise large amounts of VC money, and each quarter more CDNs enter the market. What are the current valuations for CDN companies, and where will VC money be directed in the future? What types of deals are being pitched to bankers, which ones are they having the most success selling, and what are the characteristics of the ones they are searching for. Come hear speakers discuss the current M&A and VC environment and assess whether the economics of the CDN industry make it ripe for rapid consolidation.
3:30 pm A105: The CDN Ecosystem: Moving From Bit Delivery To Media Management
Moderator: Dan Rayburn, Executive Vice President, StreamingMedia.com
Sam Farraj, AVP, AT&T Digital Media Solutions
Bob Mason, Co-Founder, CTO, Brightcove
Ron Berryman, SVP, GM, Fox Television Stations
Greg Heil, Founder, President, Encoding.com
Content owners are now demanding that delivery networks do more than simply push bits across the Internet. Other pieces of the content ecosystem that enable the capture, transcoding, and management of video are the true solutions that allow for the monetization of content. But today, far too many CDN vendors simply try to sell a technical service at the lowest price, and three or four vendors still own most of the market share. This session will discuss how the CDN market needs to evolve to address customer demands and will offer thoughts on how CDNs are working to address this demand.
B105: CDN Demos: Next Generation Networks and Services
Moderator: Steve Lerner, Media Practice Director, RampRate Sourcing Advisors
Prabakar Sundarrajan, CTO, Co-Founder, Nokeena Networks
David Stubenvoll, CEO & Co-Founder, Wowza Media Systems
Ronni Zehavi, CEO, Co-Founder, Cotendo
Within the past few months, a host of new companies offering delivery services and solutions have launched in the market. But confusion still reigns as to exactly how their technology works, what their value propositions are, and how they differ from other solutions in the market. This special demo session will give three new companies in the space the chance to showcase their technology and answer questions about their solutions. Come see first-hand what they have to offer and bring any questions you may have, as these companies will join the moderator for a Q&A session after their demos.
4:30 pm A106: The Future of CDNs
Moderator: Dan Rayburn, Executive Vice President, StreamingMedia.com
Steve Kiene, Vice President of Engineering, Internap Network Services Corporation
Mike Gordon, Co-Founder, Chief Strategy Officer, Limelight Networks
Mike Flatin, Co-Founder, COO, BandCon
David Rice, VP Business and Channel Development, Move Networks
This wrap-up session will be an open discussion highlighting some of the growing trends in the CDN market and examining how the business of content delivery will change over the coming years. Does cloud computing have any real impact? Will all video delivery eventually become commoditized? Will enough applications be built in the ecosystem to support rapid monetization? Come debate where the market is going, where the real opportunities are and what the disruptors will be, good and bad, for the CDN industry moving forward.
5:00 pm Reception
Washington, DC - Paradigm Research Group will hold its fifth X-Conference (Exopolitics Expo) April 17-19 at the Hilton Hotel in Gaithersburg, MD. This event is an integral part of PRG’s advocacy work aiming to change government policy toward extraterrestrial-related phenomena. Since 1947 the United States has imposed a "truth embargo" on formal acknowledgement of an extraterrestrial presence engaging the human race. This engagement has been confirmed by a mountain of evidence compiled by hundreds of researchers over six decades.
X-Conference 2009 is hosted by former CNN news anchor, Cheryll Jones. Featured speakers this year include:
Dr. Edgar Mitchell - this author, explorer, founder of the Institute of Noetic Sciences, and one of only 12 humans to set foot off the planet Earth (Apollo 14) triggered an international media storm in July of 2008 when many in a UK radio audience heard for the first time his assertions about what he has learned about an extraterrestrial presence in our skies ) Dr. Mitchell will give his most comprehensive lecture on the intersection of his life with these issues, the response he has received and his thoughts on the disclosure process and the possible new paradigm in a post-disclosure world.
Nick Pope - media coverage in the United Kingdom of the extraterrestrial/UFO issue has exploded over the past twelve months due to the timed release of thousands of documents and sighting reports by the British government into the public domain. These releases have generated hundreds of articles both in the UK and the United Kingdom. At the center of this storm is Nick Pope, a former Senior Executive Officer with the UK Ministry of Defence, who directly investigated the UFO issue while working for the MoD and is now a leading researcher and spokesperson. Nick will address the powerful events unfolding in his country.
Major Milton Torres: Nick Pope will be joined by USAF Major (ret.) Dr. Milton Torres who was featured in one of the MoD documents released last year. Major Torres was ordered to shoot down a UFO while on duty in the UK and is now publicly speaking to that extraordinary event.
Other speakers include: Stephen Bassett (Moderator); George Noory (Special Presentation); Dr. Roger Leir (Special Presentation); Col. John Alexander, PhD (Special Presentation - Debate with Stephen Bassett); Colin Andrews; Art Campbell with Manuel Kirklin; Richard Dolan; Graham Hancock; Paola Harris; Jeff Peckman; Michael Salla; PhD; Victor Viggiani; Alfred Webre, JD. Guest Activists: Dr. Joseph Buchman, Dr. Rebecca Hardcastle, Terri Mansfield, Robert Fleishcer (Germany), Angelika Whitecliff, Frederik Uldall (Denmark).
All members of the U. S. Congress have received invitations to send representatives to X-Conference 2009.
A post-conference press event will be held at the National Press Club, 14th and F Streets, NW, Washington, DC on Monday, April 20, at 10 am. Dr. Edgar Mitchell, Nick Pope, Major Milton Torrres and other speakers will have announcements and take questions on the most important issue of our time.
Contact: Stephen Bassett
Executive Director
202-215-8344
PRG@paradigmresearchgroup.org
4938 Hampden Lane, #161, Bethesda, MD 20814 t
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April 18-23, 2009
For more than 80 years, the NAB ShowTM has served as the premiere event for content professionals. Leading this ever-changing industry, the NAB Show has evolved to remain the world's resource for high-level insight, training, education and state-of-the-art technology powering the future of content creation, management, commerce and delivery.
Every industry employs audio and video content to communicate, educate and entertain. And they all come to the NAB Show looking for the creativity, inspiration and cutting-edge technologies to breathe life into their content:
Video Production/Post | TV |
Audio Production/Post | Radio |
Film/Digital Cinema | Cable |
Internet | Satellite |
Content Owner/Aggregators | Digital Asset Management/Storage |
Display/Digital Signage | Advertising/Public Relations |
Enterprise | Telecom |
Wireless | Performing Arts/Live Entertainment |
Streaming | Religious Institutions |
Educational Institutions | Sports Organizations & Facilities |
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April 2nd a spring day here.
Were you ready for April fools Day?*
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Happened all over the planet.
What is the larger benefit of turning of the lights for Earth Hour, March 28, 2009
FREE Earth Hour EVENT TONIGHT to:
http://www.consciousalliances.com/earthhour.html
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Sunday is the last day for:
NEWLIFE Expo
NYC - Hotel New Yorker
This program below has mostly been about selling training. Sound on the internet has been poor. Blaimed on ustream? Not sure about that.
Happening today and Sunday Live on the internet. Marrch 28 and 29, 2009
Today is an exciting day for the Canada Marketing Summit!
We have some excellent speakers presenting that will help you
explode your business.
Up first - Suzanne Falter Barns - CNN Called - What would you do?
Then Glenn Dietzel - The expert Positioning Software
Todd Falcone - Excel in your Sales and Grow your Network Marketing Business
Trevor Crook - How to Turn Words into Wealth
So, it's going to be a spectacular day, but if you are not here with us...
well... it won't be so spectacular!
http://canadamarketingsummit.com is the place to see it all FREE!
Content filled days !!
iamjack720
April Events: Spring?
International CTIA WIRELESS 2009® preview |
CTIA-The Wireless Association® is holding International CTIA WIRELESS 2009® in Las Vegas, April 1 to 3. The event will explore the evolving world of "Mobile Life," with a primary focus on mobile health, intelligent transportation and smart energy. |
March Events: Spring is coming soon!
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Sunday, March 8th, clocks spring forward one hour!Virtual Worlds Conference has a new name: Engage! Expo. It's all about engagement
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Engage! Expo (formerly the Virtual Worlds Conference) is the event for youth and young adult brands, media and agencies to meet and learn how to combine their existing online efforts with the unparalleled engagement opportunities and new revenue streams of attention-based media. Online Registration ends Friday, March 6, 2009.
TRACKS: Engaging Kids | Engaging Youth | Virtual Goods and Gifts
Investor & Entrepreneur Meetup At Engage Expo: March 10th, 4pm - 5pmFree Legal Clinic at Engage! Expo, TRACKS: Engaging Kids | Engaging Youth | Virtual Goods and Gifts
Investor & Entrepreneur Meetup At Engage Expo: March 10th, 4pm - 5pm
Free Legal Clinic at Engage! Expo,
Speakers
Tucker Aaron, Lead Strategist, Animax Entertainment
Larry Andreini, ZEO, RIDEMAKERZ
Maria T. Bailey, CEO, BSM Media
Chris Bergstresser, Co-founder and CEO, Webcarzz, Inc.
Dr. James M. Bower Ph.D., Founder, Chairman, and CVO, Numedeon Inc.
Paula Brillson, President and Founder, GoCarz LLC
Daniel Buelhoff, Head of Business Development & Community Management, sMeet
Jack Buser, Director of PlayStation®Home, Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA)
Yuanzhe (Michael) Cai, VP of Research, Video Games, Interpret LLC
Timothy Chang, Principal, Norwest Venture Partners
Ro Choy, Vice President of Business Development, RockYou
Lee Clancy Jr., VP of Product Management & General Manager of Direct Revenue, IMVU
Jorian Clarke, CEO, Circle 1 Network
Jesse Cleverly, Connective Media
Benjamin T. Duranske, Attorney, Pillsbury
Dan Ferguson, Founder and Director of Game Development, Blockdot, Inc.
Jared Freedman, President, Code4Software LLC
Barry Gilbert, VP & Research Director, Strategy Analytics
Richard Gottlieb, President, Richard Gottlieb & Associates, LLC
Darren Green , Co-founder, SmallWorlds
Phil Guest, Senior Vice President, Global Advertising, Sulake Inc.
Neil Harris, Executive Vice President, Simutronics
Eric Hartness, Chief Marketing Officer, PlaySpan Inc.
Martin Herdina, CEO, FatFoogoo
Julie Hochheiser, Senior Web Editor, Seventeen.com
Steven Hoffman, CEO, RocketOn, Inc.
Charles Edward Hudson, VP of Business Development, Serious Business
Teemu Huuhtanen, President, North America & EVP Habbo Business, Sulake Corporation Ltd.
Nabeel Hyatt, Founder and CEO, Conduit Labs
Joe Hyrkin, Vice President, Sales & Business Development, Gaia Online
Dan Jansen, CEO and Co-Founder, Virtual Greats
Sean Kane, Attorney, Drakeford & Kane LLC
Marta Kagan, Vice President of Marketing, Viximo
Jouni Keranen, President, iLemon
Thom Kidrin, President/CEO, Worlds.com Inc.
Daniel Kruchkow, Head of Digital Strategy, Crush Management
Pierre Le Lann, Co-CEO, Tribal Nova
Dr. Andreas Lober, Partner, SchulteRiesenkampff
Kenneth Locker, SVP Digital Media, Cookie Jar Entertainment
David Lord, President, CEO of Knowledge Adventure
David Luner, SVP Interactive & Consumer Products, FremantleMedia Enterprises, North America
Sean McGowan, Managing Director, Equity Research Department, Needham & Company
Keith McCurdy, CEO and Co-Founder, Vivaty
Ravi Mehta, Vice President, Viximo
Nic Mitham, CEO, K Zero
Philippe Moitroux, CEO, TAATU
Sergio Monsalve, Principal, Norwest Venture Partners
Izzy Neis, Senior Community Manager, Six Degrees Games, Inc.
John L. Nicholson, Senior Associate, Pillsbury's Global Sourcing
Jason Oberfest, Vice President of Business Development, MySpace
Jerry Paffendorf, Co-Founder and Creative Director, Wello Horld, Inc.
Matt Palmer, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Stardoll
Laurie Petersen, General Manager, Minyanville Family Media Inc.
Michael H. Pinkerton, COO, Metaverse Mod Squad
Joi Podgomy, VP, Interactive Development, Ludorum
Amy Pritchard, CEO, Metaverse Mod Squad
Lisa Rutherford, President, Twofish, Inc.
Sabri Sansoy, Chief Technology Officer, Animax Entertainment
Sally Schmidt, Executive Producer, Circle 1 Network
Andrew Schneider, Co-Founder and President, Live Gamer
Joey Seiler, Editor, VirtualWorldsNews.com, Virtual Worlds Weekly
Mike Sellers, CEO, Online Alchemy
Christopher V. Sherman, Executive Director, Founder, Virtual Worlds Management
Ted Sorom, CEO, Rixty, Inc.
Reuben Steiger, CEO and Founder, Millions of Us
Ian Swanson, Founder and CEO, Sometrics
Sibley Verbeck, CEO, The Electric Sheep Company
Margaret Wallace, CEO, Rebel Monkey
Mark Wallace, CEO and Co-Founder, Wello Horld, Inc.
Regine Weiner, Service Game Director, NR2B Research, Inc.
Jeff Weiser, Head of Analytics, SGN (Social Gaming Network)
Jeremy Zorn, Vice President of Product Development, myYearbook
Additional speakers are being added.
Event: 2009 Media Summit • New York
Date: March 18-19, 2009
Location: McGraw-Hill Building, New York City
Expected Attendance: One Thousand Top Tier Executives in the Media, Entertainment and Technology Industries
Upcoming Expos:-
NEWLIFE Expo
NYC - Hotel New Yorker
03/27/09 - 03/29/09
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February, 2009
Newest and Hottest Products in Children’s Entertainment Marketplace Featured at Largest Toy Trade Show in the Western Hemisphere February 15-18 at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York City
NEW YORK, February 15, 2009 – “High play value” toys that offer hour after hour of entertainment for the money, toys that will motivate couch-potato kids to “Get Up & Move It, Move It!”, larger-than-life entertainment and movie-licensed toys, and more and more toys that incorporate a high-tech or virtual world component – these are among the very hottest toy trends for 2009 that can be found at the 106th American International Toy Fair® in New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.
While toy manufacturers from around the globe are here unveiling the new and innovative products destined for children’s holiday wish lists later this year, other companies are commemorating major milestones for their toys and games. Can it be that Barbie is celebrating her 50th birthday and G.I. Joe is still gearing up for action at age 45? The Pink Panther and Nerf are celebrating 40th anniversaries this year and new generations keep joining in the fun as Candyland turns 60.
Toy Fair, which runs February 15-18, 2009 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center and at additional showroom locations in New York City, showcases the excitement, innovation and inspiration behind the $67 billion global ($21.6 billion U.S.) toy industry. With “Inspiring Growth” as its theme, this year’s show features more than 20,000 attendees, 1,100+ exhibitors, 16,000 retail buyers from 89 countries, more than 361,000 square feet of exhibit space, as well as 100,000 products – over 7,000 of which have never before been seen anywhere in the world.
Toy Fair is an annual event that is owned and operated by the Toy Industry Association (TIA).
“Toy Fair is the premier meeting place for manufacturers, retailers, importers, licensors and sales representatives from around the world,” said Carter Keithley, TIA president. “Toy Fair is the most fun you can have in a convention center and we’re as excited about the new toys of 2009 as the kids will be. But Toy Fair isn’t all about play, it’s also an opportunity for toy companies to extend their reach beyond traditional retail channels, and to build their brands and grow their business.”
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January, 2009
CES attedence down however the Key Note were up.
See Recommendations for CES Recap!
We are heading to Las Vegas to visit 2009 International CES !
Showstopers and Digital Experience Media
We will update you on our finding for 2009
2009 Storage Visions Conference Focuses on Young Users, Consumer Applications and Storage
-- Consumer Storage will be a Key Factor in the Next Economic Recovery —
San Jose, CA—December 9, 2008—The Eighth Annual Storage Visions Conference held at the Flamingo Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada January 6 & 7, 2009 features great sessions on consumer applications and storage, as well as a Young User Panel.
Coughlin Associates predicts that consumer devices will be a key enabler of disruptive technologies shaping the next economic recovery. Furthermore these devices increasingly depend upon digital storage to provide their features and value.
According to Robert Thibadeau of Seagate Research, "Storage Visions offers a compelling proposition. I know of no comparable event for meeting old and new customers and partners. The 2009 Storage Visions Conference is a very cost effective way to meet the entire storage industry in one place and time."
On Tuesday January 6, 2009 at 4 PM the “I’m Your Future, Hear Me Roar” session will explore what late teens and early 20’s people want in digital storage and consumer electronics. This is an outstanding opportunity to find out from the most avid users of consumer products what they really want.
On Wednesday January 7, 2009 starting at 8 AM the “Storing Stuff in CE Devices” session will give attendees the chance to see the latest in storage technology and how this technology is allowing leading designers of consumer products to meet critical needs of consumers.
Participants in this session include Amber Huffman, Principal Engineer, Intel; Bob Bilbruck, Managing Director, Mobiletain and On Device Portal Consortium; Debasis Baral, Vice President, Samsung Information Systems America; Robert Pierce, Senior Director, Denali Software; Tony Kim, Senior Technical Manager, Samsung Semiconductor; Steve Georgis, Founder General Manager RDX Business, Prostor Systems; and David Hirning, Vice President and Co-Founder, DL Squared.
Following this session and the Panasonic keynote speaker, will be an enlightening session on “Enabling Technologies for Rich Content Consumer Electronics”. This session looks closely at storage and other technologies that will enable richer content, used in more ways and for longer periods before recharging. Learn how to design killer applications and how they will work.
Participants in this session include Don Barnetson, Sr. Director of Marketing, SanDisk; Patty Kim, Product Marketing Manager, Toshiba America Information Systems; Mario Morales, VP, IDC; Jim Handy, Chief Analyst, Objective Analysis; Kurt Petersen, President, KP-MEMS; Robert Barry, Director Business Development, Team Research; and hubbert Smith, Samsung
Conference registration is now open. You can register directly to attend SV09 on the conference web site at http://www.StorageVisions.com/2009Register.htm. Conference hotel reservation information is on the web site at http://www.storagevisions.com/2009Travel.htm.
NABShow
April 17–23, 2009 • Las Vegas, Nev.
The NAB Show has evolved over the last eight decades to continually lead this ever-changing industry. And while the solutions at your fingertips have changed to keep pace with consumer lifestyles, habits and technologies, your aspirations to produce and deliver memorable content have remained consistent. From conception through distribution, the NAB Show has proudly served as the incubator for excellence – helping to breathe life into content everywhere.
www.nabshow.com
Imagine Your Potential
Take your NAB Show experience a step further by adding a professional level educational program that will present thought provoking, forward-thinking concepts evolving from the spectrum of next-generation technologies being showcased on the exhibit floor.
Through hands-on, interactive learning delivered by media pioneers, visionaries, digital celebrities and pixel gurus, the NAB Show’s premiere collection of educational programs offers the know-how needed to succeed.
Get solutions and find opportunities... relevant to the primary business challenges you face today and are planning for tomorrow:
- Re-purpose content to grow profits and generate new revenue streams
- Produce or deliver content in high definition or 3D
- Improve workflows and facility performance
- Ensure your content is marketable to a global audience
Hone your skills...take your project, and your career, to the next level with certified training and workshops for production and post professionals.
Hear high-level perspectives and gain insights...on emerging trends, creative strategies, and business development opportunities.
Customize your own education program...choose from more than 600 sessions in these learning formats:
- Keynotes and Special Events
- Targeted Conferences
- Super Sessions
- Info Sessions
See yourself here.
December, 2008
Thank you AndyBy Andy Marken
Photos grab moment.
Videos/movies tell stories.
The challenge is to figure out which one the market will want (or get) in the next 3, 5, 10 years.
That sorta sums up the annual information-rich 6Sight Conference in Monterey, CA.
During the dinner reception at the Monterey Aquarium, Alexis Gerard (founder of Future Image) noted that the content industry is growing in both depth and breadth.
“There are some outstanding solutions being introduced for professional and prosumer photographers and videographers,” he commented. “But the real excitement is the rapid improvement of and merging of imaging and communications technologies that is being put into use by normal people around the globe.
“Photos and videos are really the universal language that make ideas and things easy to understand no matter where you work, live or relax,” he added.
November, 2008
CES New York Press Preview featuring CES Unveiled@NY
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A well attended event with an excellent update on our economy and future trends in the consumer market.
"These Best of 2009 Innovations award honorees represent the most inventive design and engineering-focused consumer technology products available on the market today," said Gary Shapiro, President and CEO of CEA. "It's a testament to our industry that the CES Innovations awards program continues to expand and grow, with new technologies and new innovators emerging each year. We look forward to showcasing these products to all attendees at the 2009 International CES."
The Best of Innovations awards are given to the most honored products from across 34 different categories. Innovations honorees will be featured in the Innovations Showcase at the Sands Expo and Convention Center/The Venetian at the 2009 International CES.
The Best of Innovations designation is awarded to products that earn the highest honors from the panel of judges, which include engineers, independent designers and journalists. These "best of the best" products will be displayed at CES Unveiled: The Official Press Event of the International CES from 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday, January 6, in the Marco Polo Ballroom at the Sands/Venetian.
The Best of Innovations honorees for 2009 are:
Product Category
Company
Product/Service Name
Model Number
Company URL
Audio Accessories
Furutech Company Ltd.
Piezo Ceramic Connectors Series
F1-50 Series
Audio Components
Harman Kardon
Harman Kardon® AVR 7550HD 7.2-Channel Audio/Video Receiver
Computer Hardware
Hewlett-Packard Company
HP TouchSmart Desktop PC
HP TouchSmart IQ506
www.hp.com/touchsmart
Computer Hardware
Whipsaw Inc.
Zero Client Computer
Computer Peripherals
Lenovo
ThinkPad USB Portable Secure Hard Drive
www.lenovo.com
Digital Imaging
Sony Electronics Inc.
Sony Cyber-shot T700 Digital Camera
DSC-T700
www.sony.com
Eco-Design and Sustainable Technology
4home, Inc.
4Home Energy
EM-3200
Enabling Technologies
Staccato Communications
Ripcord2TM
SC4500C
Headphones
Psyko Audio Labs Inc
Psyko 5.1 Headphones
Health and Wellness
Fitbit, Inc.
Fitbit Tracker
High Performance Audio
Pathos Acoustics
Adrenalin mono power amplifier
Home Appliances
LG Electronics USA
LG Electronics Steam Laundry Pair: SteamWasherTM with AllergieneTM Cycle and SteamDryer
WM3001H_A
Integrated Home Systems
AVerMedia Technologies, Inc.
AVerMedia EB1704HB WiFi-4 CMOS
www.avermedia-usa.com/surveillance
Multi-Room Audio/Video
Belkin International, Inc.
FlyWire
AV69003
www.belkin.com
Personal Electronics
Sendero Group
Code Factory Mobile Geo
www.codefactory.es
Portable Multimedia Accessories
JWIN Electronics Corporation
i1166
www.jwin.com
Portable Power
Callpod, Inc.
ChargepodV2
V2UA-0001
Video Displays
Samsung Semiconductor
Samsung 46-inch Super Narrow Bezel LCD Digital Information Display
LTI460AA04
As of November 7, 2008
For more information on the International CES Innovations 2009 Design and Engineering awards, including photos and descriptions of all honorees, visit www.CESweb.org/awards/innovations/default.asp .
Past events.
November 11, 2008
The Metropolitan Pavilion
New York, NY
Hear the latest CES news and learn about new technology trends at the CES New York Press Preview. Get a sneak peek of the products that will be on display in Las Vegas in January and also may turn consumer heads this holiday season. - 3:30-4 p.m.: CEA Market Research Presentation on Holiday Sales and End-of-Year Trend Analysis for media and analysts only
- 4-5 p.m.: 2008 International CES Press Conference with Best of Innovations (BOI) Awards Announcement for media, analysts and BOI honorees only
- 5-8 p.m.: CES Unveiled Networking Reception for media, sponsors, exhibitors, retailers, industry partners and CEA members
( over)
A well attended event with an excellent update on our economy and future trends in the consumer market.
"These Best of 2009 Innovations award honorees represent the most inventive design and engineering-focused consumer technology products available on the market today," said Gary Shapiro, President and CEO of CEA. "It's a testament to our industry that the CES Innovations awards program continues to expand and grow, with new technologies and new innovators emerging each year. We look forward to showcasing these products to all attendees at the 2009 International CES."
The Best of Innovations awards are given to the most honored products from across 34 different categories. Innovations honorees will be featured in the Innovations Showcase at the Sands Expo and Convention Center/The Venetian at the 2009 International CES.
The Best of Innovations designation is awarded to products that earn the highest honors from the panel of judges, which include engineers, independent designers and journalists. These "best of the best" products will be displayed at CES Unveiled: The Official Press Event of the International CES from 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday, January 6, in the Marco Polo Ballroom at the Sands/Venetian.
The Best of Innovations honorees for 2009 are:
Product Category | Company | Product/Service Name | Model Number | Company URL |
Audio Accessories | Furutech Company Ltd. | Piezo Ceramic Connectors Series | F1-50 Series | |
Audio Components | Harman Kardon | Harman Kardon® AVR 7550HD 7.2-Channel Audio/Video Receiver | ||
Computer Hardware | Hewlett-Packard Company | HP TouchSmart Desktop PC | HP TouchSmart IQ506 | www.hp.com/touchsmart |
Computer Hardware | Whipsaw Inc. | Zero Client Computer | ||
Computer Peripherals | Lenovo | ThinkPad USB Portable Secure Hard Drive | www.lenovo.com | |
Digital Imaging | Sony Electronics Inc. | Sony Cyber-shot T700 Digital Camera | DSC-T700 | www.sony.com |
Eco-Design and Sustainable Technology | 4home, Inc. | 4Home Energy | EM-3200 | |
Enabling Technologies | Staccato Communications | Ripcord2TM | SC4500C | |
Headphones | Psyko Audio Labs Inc | Psyko 5.1 Headphones | ||
Health and Wellness | Fitbit, Inc. | Fitbit Tracker | ||
High Performance Audio | Pathos Acoustics | Adrenalin mono power amplifier | ||
Home Appliances | LG Electronics USA | LG Electronics Steam Laundry Pair: SteamWasherTM with AllergieneTM Cycle and SteamDryer | WM3001H_A | |
Integrated Home Systems | AVerMedia Technologies, Inc. | AVerMedia EB1704HB WiFi-4 CMOS | www.avermedia-usa.com/surveillance | |
Multi-Room Audio/Video | Belkin International, Inc. | FlyWire | AV69003 | www.belkin.com |
Personal Electronics | Sendero Group | Code Factory Mobile Geo | www.codefactory.es | |
Portable Multimedia Accessories | JWIN Electronics Corporation | i1166 | www.jwin.com | |
Portable Power | Callpod, Inc. | ChargepodV2 | V2UA-0001 | |
Video Displays | Samsung Semiconductor | Samsung 46-inch Super Narrow Bezel LCD Digital Information Display | LTI460AA04 |
As of November 7, 2008
For more information on the International CES Innovations 2009 Design and Engineering awards, including photos and descriptions of all honorees, visit www.CESweb.org/awards/innovations/default.asp .
Past events.Exhibitors*
3Degrees | The GSM Association | Planet Metrics PUCC Samsung Telecommunications America Sling Media Inc. S1 Audio Universal Remote Control Zoombak |
*Check back often. Updates made weekly.
 Steve Koenig |  Shawn DuBravac |
2-3 p.m. Tuesday, January 6, 2009
The Venetian, Bellini 2105
Attend this presentation by CEA analysts to gain an understanding of the business trends, market forces and consumer dynamics behind the technology on display at the 2009 International CES.
 Tim Herbert |
3-4 p.m. Tuesday, January 6, 2009
The Venetian, Bellini 2105
Worldwide revenue for consumer electronics (CE) is expected to cross the $700 billion mark in 2009, according to data compiled jointly by CEA and GfK. Countries with fast growing economies and large emerging middle classes, such as the BRIC countries (Brazil, Russia, India and China), will lead the way in new CE revenue growth. This session will provide a comprehensive look at global CE market trends.
November, 2008
New York Post/Production Conference is over and good reference to look for next year.
Training for cutting age productions.
Keynotes:
 | Nov 12 Rick Pearson Editor of the Upcoming Bond Film, "Quantum of Solace" |
 | Nov 11 Tina Hirsch Emmy-Nominated Editor, "The West Wing" |
Busy Tomorrow?
It's Not Too Late To Attend!
NY Post|Production Conference
Nov 11-13
It's not too late to attend the NY Post|Production Conference. Don't miss 60 sessions, an elite team of instructors, award-winning keynotes and thousands of dollars in prizes and give-aways. It’s the best deal on this side of the recession!
You can also "Bring A Buddy" to the conference for FREE! To read the "Bring a Buddy" guidelines and register, visit our conference website at:
www.nypostconference.com/pricing.htm
Conference Location:
AMC Theater 34th Street
312 W. 34th St.
New York, NY 10001
(between 8th Avenue and 9th Avenue)
Theaters 11 - 14
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NABEF CALLS FOR ENTRIES FOR
2009 CELEBRATION OF SERVICE TO AMERICA AWARDS
-- Entry Deadline is February 6, 2009 --
WASHINGTON, DC -- The National Association of Broadcasters Education Foundation (NABEF) announced today that entries are being sought for the Celebration of Service to America Awards, an event that recognizes outstanding community service by local broadcasters. Winners will be honored at the Celebration of Service to America dinner held Monday, June 8, at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C.
"For ten years, NAB has honored local radio and television stations for their commitment to community service," said NAB President and CEO David K. Rehr. "We look forward to another year of inspirational entry submissions highlighting broadcasters' dedication to serving the public interest."
Debuting this year is a new category titled Service to America Community Awards for Radio and Television, honoring broadcasters for individual campaigns, projects or programs that serve the public good or otherwise provide exemplary service to their local communities.
Other categories include:
Service to Children Awards for Radio and Television, recognizing broadcasters for outstanding programs, campaigns and public service announcements that serve the children of their communities.
Service to America Television Award, acknowledging a television station for the totality of its efforts and commitment to excellence in serving its community.
For information on awards criteria and entry rules, click here.
About The Celebration of Service to America Awards
The Celebration of Service to America Awards are sponsored and produced by NABEF with major support from Bonneville International Corporation and the National Association of Broadcasters. In recent years, entertainment industry icon Quincy Jones, legendary rock star Sir Elton John, former President Bill Clinton, First Lady Laura Bush, Her Majesty Queen Noor of Jordan, former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, boxing legend Muhammad Ali, former President Jimmy Carter and First Lady Rosalyn Carter, and former First Lady Nancy Reagan have been presented with the Celebration of Service to America Leadership Award at the event. Details about the Celebration of Service to America Awards are available at www.nabef.org/ServicetoAmerica.
About Bonneville International Corp.
Founded in 1964, Bonneville International’s heritage traces its early roots to KSL Radio, which first went on the air in July of 1922 (originally as KZN) in Salt Lake City and to KSL-TV, which had its on-air debut in 1949. Bonneville currently owns and operates 29 radio stations in the Los Angeles, Chicago, Washington, D.C., Seattle, Phoenix, St. Louis, Cincinnati, and Salt Lake City markets, as well as KSL 5 Television (NBC affiliate) in Salt Lake City. The company’s working motto is "Do good, do well, make a difference, and have fun," and it structures its innovative and successful business model on the three principles of 1) building its people, 2) making a difference in its communities, and 3) meeting aggressive financial goals. Bonneville enjoys a long-standing reputation and is known industry-wide for its quality, values-oriented programming, its technological innovation, and its nationally recognized and award-winning commitment to serving the communities where it broadcasts.
About NABEF
The NAB Education Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the public interest in supporting and advocating: education and training programs, strategies to increase diversity, initiatives stressing the importance of the First Amendment, community service, philanthropy and timely broadcasting issues.
About NAB
The National Association of Broadcasters is the premier advocacy association for America's broadcasters. As the voice of more than 8,300 radio and television stations, NAB advances their interests in legislative, regulatory and public affairs. Through advocacy, education and innovation, NAB enables broadcasters to best serve their communities, strengthen their businesses and seize new opportunities in the digital age. Learn more at www.nab.org.
October, 2008
The Most Important Event in Photography: October 22-24, 2009.Located at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City the show boasts a huge expo floor, hundreds of exhibitors, thousands of new products and a conference with over 100 seminars.
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Consumer Technology Showcase Digital Downtown
Event is June 12-14 at World Trade Financial Center
How To Buy: HDTV, Home Theater & Automation, Surround Sound, Video Game Platforms, Computer Music and Mobile Devices See and Hear For Yourself at New York City's Consumer Technology Showcase Digital Downtown -- in Association With International CES® World Financial Center • Winter Garden June 12-14, 2008 • Free to the Public
Every January, the latest innovations in consumer electronics -- audio, video, computers, mobile devices, games -- are showcased exclusively to the trade at the International CES® in Las Vegas.
What's new in consumer electronics this summer -- and what do you need to know to make the right buy? Find out directly from the manufacturers and the experts at Digital Downtown, New York City's Consumer Technology Showcase, which is being organized in association with the Consumer Electronics Association ®, the producer of International CES®.
Where: Digital Downtown is being held within the Winter Garden, the majestic marble and glass atrium lobby of the corporate headquarters of American Express, Merrill Lynch, Deloitte Touche, and Dow Jones. Within easy walking distance of all downtown public transportation. Click here for directions. When: June 12-13, 11 am - 7 pm June 14, 11 am - 4 pm
New York Licensing Expo
Event is June 10-12 at World Trade Financial Center
There's only one Licensing International Expo. It’s the world’s brand and property marketplace—the very definition of concentrated licensing opportunity. In three days, there are more deals, connections, and ideas than most businesses are exposed to in a lifetime. If any part of licensing and brand extension is your business, Licensing International is your event. The earlier you register, the sooner the pre-show opportunities start flowing your way and your fortunes are realized.
Event location: Jacob Javits Convention Center 655 West 34th Street at 11th Avenue, New York City 212-216-2000
Exhibit floor hours: Tuesday, June 10 - 9:00am - 5:00pm Wednesday, June 11 - 9:00am - 5:00pm Thursday, June 12 - 9:00am - 4:00pm NO ONE UNDER THE AGE OF 18 (INCLUDING INFANTS) WILL BE ADMITTED TO THE EXHIBIT HALL OR LICENSING UNIVERSITY
CONFERENCE PROGRAM. Conference hours: Monday, June 9 - 8:00am - 4:00pm Tuesday, June 10 - 9:00am - 4:00pm Wednesday, June 11 - 9:00am - 4:00pm Thursday, June 12 - 9:00am - 12:00pm Registration hours: Saturday, June 7 -1:00pm - 5:00pm (Saturday Registration Exhibitors Only) Sunday, June 8 - 8:00am - 5:00pm Monday, June 9 - 8:00am - 5:00pm Tuesday, June 10 - 8:00am - 5:00pm Wednesday, June 11 - 8:00am - 5:00pm Thursday, June 12 - 8:00am - 4:00pm
For additional information contact: Licensing International Expo, PO Box 6469 Duluth, MN 55806-6469 Phone: 888-644-2022 or 218.740.6557 (7:30 AM – 7 PM, CST, Monday – Friday) Website: www.licensingexpo.com
Help for Broadcasters Available
Event is ongoing
NAB Education Foundation Launches Online Broadcast Career Center Search broadcast-related job listings and post your resume free of charge at NABEF's online career center. Recently upgraded, the center allows employers to post job openings and identify qualified applicants, while job seekers look for new opportunities in broadcasting.
*** FUTURE EVENTS ***
SpeechTEK 2008
August 18-20 in New York City
In today’s competitive environment, successful businesses need to understand what opportunities speech technology offers, and more importantly, how to harness those opportunities.
At SpeechTEK 2008, you’ll hear from real speech consumers who have deployed speech to provide better service to their customers and to generate revenue to improve their bottom line. We look forward to seeing you in New York City at SpeechTEK 2008, August 18–20, 2008!
Web 2.0 Expo
September 16-19, in New York City's Javits Center
Web 2.0 Expo Comes to New York "Well, it's about time." -Anil Dash, Blogger, Evangelist, Web 2.0 Expo Advisory Board member, and proud New Yorker, on the idea of a Web 2.0 Expo in New York We agree.
Web 2.0 Expo was launched to connect the builders of the web with the brightest minds, hottest ideas, and most valuable tools - and with each other.
New York has long been where the world's biggest industries go online, and as Web 2.0 grows up and gets serious, the time is right to convene the East Coast web communities under the umbrella of the next generation web. It's time to come together to learn, share and network. And it's time to celebrate the size, power, and innovation of the East Coast web industry.
Web 2.0 Expo is for the builders of the next generation web: designers, developers, entrepreneurs, marketers, business strategists, and venture capitalists, people who have experiences to share and a passion for learning - the hot new thing, lessons from failures, innovations and inspirations, and the practical applications of all of the above.
What are the ways we can create more value for our businesses? How can we provide a more meaningful experience for users and customers? How can we have a positive impact on the world we live in? What tools and applications are right for a given project? How do we gather and focus data points to deliver relevant information? How can we increase conversation and collaboration?
The inaugural Web 2.0 Expo New York takes the pulse of the Web ecosystem and looks to its future, training a spotlight across the Web 2.0 universe to illuminate how the Internet Revolution is being created and delivered. What will you do with the power of Web 2.0?
Experience Web 2.0 Expo Web 2.0 Expo New York happens September 16-19, 2008 at the Javits Center.
Whether you're new to the Web 2.0 world or an expert or in Ajax, Ruby, tagging, the social graph, user experience, meta-programming, search engine marketing, community building, web operations, user-generated content, building startups from scratch, or "Web2.0-ifying" the enterprise, come to Web 2.0 Expo New York and immerse yourself in the Web 2.0 experience.
Tracks at Web 2.0 Expo New York 2008: * Landscape & Strategy * Design & UX * Development * Media & Marketing * 2.0 at Work * Finance * Performance & Scaling In addition to on-stage sessions, keynote presentations, workshops, panel discussions, and demos, Web 2.0 Expo New York will provide ample opportunity for all participants to engage face-to-face: *
A vibrant Expo Hall bustling with essential products, tools, services, and projects at the cutting edge of technology * Web2Open, a space where any participant can lead a conversation with other attendees * Expo Booth Crawl, parties, and other fun networking events
NAB Show Career Fair
April 16 at NAB show in Las Vegas
TOP BROADCASTERS TO RECRUIT JOB SEEKERS AT NAB SHOW CAREER FAIR WASHINGTON, DC -- The NAB Education Foundation will host Career Day at the Hilton Hotel, Wednesday, April 16 during the NAB Show in Las Vegas.
Sponsored by Emmis Communications, Edge Technology Services and Tandberg, Career Day will allow students and entry-level job seekers to meet with industry professionals from top broadcast and media companies.
The fair, held in conjunction with the Broadcast Education Association (BEA) and the Radio-Television News Directors Association (RTNDA) annual conventions, will provide over 1,500 attendees the opportunity to network with professionals in the broadcasting industry. Executives from over 60 companies, including Bonneville International, Emmis Communications, Edge Technology, Univision and CBS will discuss job openings and internships available in accounting, sales, news, production and engineering. The fair also features a panel session, where job seekers will learn the tools necessary for career advancement in broadcasting. "
This is the largest broadcasting career fair in the country," said NABEF President Marcellus Alexander. "For job seekers considering opportunities in radio and television, this is a must attend event." "We are looking forward to co-hosting Career Day," said RTNDA Vice President of Conventions & Special Projects Rick Osmanski. "We believe the fair plays an important role in our commitment to achieving diversity in the newsroom through developing news content and editorial staffs that reflect the changing face of America." "The events featured at the career fair will advance job prospects for numerous attendees," said BEA Executive Director Heather Birks. "This is the perfect forum for future broadcasters to learn every tool possible to succeed in the business." The annual career fair is part of NABEF's commitment to promoting diversity in the broadcast workplace. Admission is open to both registrants and non-registrants of the NAB Show. Attendees may also register on-site. Interested applicants can contact Karen Hunter at khunter@nab.org, or click here for additional career fair information.
About the NAB Show The NAB Show will take place April 11 - 17, 2008 in Las Vegas (exhibits open April 14). It is the world's largest electronic media show covering the development, delivery and management of professional video and audio content across all mediums. Complete details are available at www.nabshow.com. Online registration is now available for news media reporters interested in covering the NAB Show. Click here for additional information.
About NABEF The NAB Education Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the public interest in supporting and advocating: education and training programs, strategies to increase diversity, initiatives stressing the importance of the First Amendment, community service, philanthropy and timely broadcasting issues.
About NAB The National Association of Broadcasters is a trade association that advocates on behalf of more than 8,300 free, local radio and television stations and also broadcast networks before Congress, the Federal Communications Commission and the Courts. Information about NAB can be found at www.nab.org.
NAB Show -- Where Content Comes to Life The NAB Show is the world's largest electronic media show covering the development, management and delivery of content. The 2008 NAB Show will present more than 550 educational events, keynotes and sessions as well as an extensive exposition featuring more than 1,600 companies showcasing the latest in cutting-edge technology and content. This year's show will headline leading content professionals including Hulu CEO Jason Kilar, "Lost" executive producers Carlton Cuse and Damon Lindelof, "CSI" creator Anthony Zuiker, "Pushing Daisies" director and executive producer Barry Sonnenfeld, Six Flags President and CEO Mark Shapiro, and best-selling author Alvin Toffler. Also speaking will be FCC commissioners Jonathan Adelstein and Deborah Taylor Tate. The NAB Show will take place April 11 to 17, 2008, in Las Vegas (exhibits open April 14). For complete details on the Show and to register, go to www.nabshow.com.CES Press Preview 2008
Nov. 13, 2007 in New York City
It's the best way to jumpstart your holiday "hot products" and CES coverage. Plus, you'll get to hear first-hand who are CES' Innovations Honorees. The annual Pre-CES New York CES Press Preview kicks off the 2008 International CES. Come see our table-top displays where companies debut their newest products. Don't miss this chance to cover the latest technology trends in the key weeks leading up to the 2008 International CES. This event's exhibitors currently include:
Able Planet Inc. | HDMI Licensing LLC | RTcom USA |
Plus, Into Tomorrow with Dave Graveline will broadcast from the event.
*** PAST EVENTS ***
AES Convention
October 5-8, 2007, in New York City
CTIA Wireless I.T. & Entertainment 2007
October 23-25, 2007, in San Francisco
CTIA WIRELESS I.T. & Entertainment 2007 will take place October 23-25 at the M Center in San Francisco. Steve Ballmer, chief executive officer of Microsoft Corporation, will kick off the show with the opening day keynote address on Tuesday, October 23 at 9:00 a.m. in his second CTIA WIRELESS I.T. & Entertainment appearance. Dustin Moskovitz, co-founder and vice president of engineering at Facebook, will deliver the keynote address on Wednesday, October 24 at 9:00 a.m.
Digital Life
September 28, 2007, in San Francisco
HP Keynote opened the show with the latest thinking on the connected home for entertainment and gaming. Phil Mckinney did his usual, casual and informative presentation.
This was followed by Microsoft keynote again stressing "Opening up your digital Life," introducing New Extenders for windows Media Center and Internet TV.
Isn't it time time your PC got to know your TV?
Joe Belfior, Corporate Vice President, Entertainment and Devices, eHome Division gave an excellent demo of his own lifestyle from his own wired home.
Palm & Sprint Press event showed us the latest useful featured wireless phone for the budget-minded.
Dell did the gaming event.
Zipit Wireless showed a connected safe IM solution for those on the go.
Show themes: The connected Home; The Mobile Lifestyle; HD Entertainment; Gaming; Digital Photos and Movies; Digital Culture, Commerce and Community; Safety and Security...Exhibitor Profile: Any company leveraging digital is enriching technology to improve and enrich the lives of today's consumers... Attendee Profile: 60,000+ tech enthusiasts, representing and influencing every key demographic.