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Where
Digital Meets Mobile
January 24, 2005; 9am - 6pm
Mandalay
Bay, Las Vegas
Presented at NATPE Jan. 25-27 |
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Michael
Arrieta,
Sony Pictures Digital,
Senior Vice President
Michael Arrieta is responsible for extending Sony Pictures
Entertainment properties into the digital marketplace
through integrated marketing and branding, distribution,
licensing and digital sales. In his current position,
he oversees several product lines including mobile entertainment,
casual games and network-delivered content. Since he
joined Sony Pictures in 1997, Mr. Arrieta has helped
shape critical digital initiatives and has been a key
driver in creating entirely new broadband business initiatives
for emerging, newly empowered audiences. |
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Alex
Bloom,
Verizon,
Associate Director, Programming
Alex Bloom is responsible for the programming of content
and applications that is delivered across Verizon Wireless'
network, as well as the relationships with media companies,
content providers and developers. For the past
four years, he has been solely focused on developing
content relationships and negotiating agreements to
support the delivery of content and applications for
Verizon Wireless' Mobile Web, SMS and Get It Now services.
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Michael
Boyd,
Qualcomm Internet Services,
Director Business Development
Michael Boyd serves as director of business development
for QUALCOMM Technologies and Ventures (QT&V).
In his role, he is responsible for managing all aspects
of content provider partnerships for MediaFLO.
MediaFLO is an end-to-end system that enables secure
and efficient delivery of high-quality media content
to a large number of subscribers over wireless networks. |
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Allison
Dollar,
Interactive Television Alliance,
Founder and Co-President
Allison Dollar is a Founder and Co-President of the
Interactive Television Alliance, a non-profit trade
association whose broad constituency is committed to
accelerating iTV in the U.S. She is also a principal
in 2degree Partners, a management consultancy focused
on iTV, specializing in alliance packaging, cross-platform
marketing and digital services integration. A longtime
champion of ubiquitous interactivity, she co-founded
eTV World, Hollyweb Live!, iNNOVATORS™ venture
pitch series, and chaired NAB’s Executive Committee
to launch Multimedia World. |
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Ric
Eittreim,
Versaly Entertainment,
Vice President, Business Development
Ric Eittreim worked with Sprint to launch the very first
voice ringtones in the U.S. market. Now he manages all
of Versaly's distribution channels, including carrier
relationships and the global reseller network. Prior
to joining Versaly, Mr. Eittreim served as Vice President
of Business Development for Global Software Solutions
Inc., specializing in globalization architectures for
B2B marketplaces and exchanges. Mr. Eittreim also worked
with Mindscape, where he developed the company's multi-platform
distribution lines and licensed more than 50 software
products to the Asia-Pacific markets. |
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Merisa
Fermin,
Twentieth Television,
Executive Vice President Business Affairs and Development
Marisa Fermin oversees Twentieth's business affairs/development,
including its expansion into wireless content.
She joined Twentieth as a director in 1993 and moved
to the Fox Network as senior vice president, where she
oversaw business affairs for all non-scripted, reality
programming, including "American Idol."
In 2004, Ms. Fermin returned to Twentieth as Executive
Vice President. |
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Olivier
Gers,
FremantleMedia North America,
Senior Vice President, Licensing
Olivier Gers has done a bit of everything in the media
world over the course of his career, from merchandising
to publishing to event production. This wide-ranging
experience has all come together at FremantleMedia
North America (FMNA), where, as Senior Vice President,
Licensing, Gers is leading a veritable sea-change
in the creative expansion of television rights. |
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Brian
Seth Hurst,
The Opportunity Management Company,
CEO
Hurst
specializes in enabling content and advertising clients
to reach audiences across mediums and maximize the opportunities
of an evolving media world. Clients have included
TiVo, Discovery, BT and Virgin America. Hurst is Chairman
of the Producers Guild of America New Media Council,
on the Board and Executive Committee of the Academy
of Television Arts & Sciences and sits on the advisory
board of MobiTV. |
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Roma
Khanna,
CHUM Interactive,
Vice President
Roma Khanna is responsible for the strategic development
and day-to-day operation of all new media initiatives
for CHUM Limited. In addition to leveraging the company’s
well-known television brands and content across various
new media platforms including interactive television,
wireless services and exclusive Internet properties,
Roma is responsible for creating new interactive initiatives
that are integral to CHUM’s original television
and radio content. |
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Raja
Khanna,
QuickPlay Media,
Chief Executive Officer
Raja Khanna, in addition to being one of the founders
of QuickPlay Media is also Founder and President of
Snap Media a leading interactive media production company.
As a Gemini award winning producer of cross platform
media and applications, Raja brings over 9 years of
involvement in the television, music and film industries
with high level relationships across the industry. |
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Dale
Knoop,
Sprint PCS,
General Manager, Multimedia
Dale Knoop is the General Manager of Multimedia for
Sprint. Dale was responsible for the launch of
MobiTV in November 2003 and is recognized within Sprint
as the subject matter expert on the wireless multimedia
ecosystem. He developed the wireless multimedia
business models for Sprint Vision phones, as well as
created new models for partnerships and successfully
negotiated multiple contracts essential to this core
product. He is the creator of four patents pending for
wireless multimedia infrastructure and content delivery. |
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Brian
Levin,
Mobliss,
Chief Executive Officer
Brian Levin is Co-founder and CEO of Mobliss. He works
with consumer brands, media, entertainment companies,
and wireless carriers to create mobile interactivity
to engage consumers. Mr. Levin is a pioneer of wireless
media in the U.S., providing the text-messaging technology
for American Idol, a move widely credited with sparking
mass adoption of text messaging in America. Under his
leadership, Mobliss has also powered mobile interactivity
for Fox, FremantleMedia, Endemol, CBS, ESPN, TV Guide,
Nickelodeon, FX Network, USA Network, Univision, Telemundo,
Reveille and Tribune. |
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Ross
Levinsohn,
FoxSports.com,
Senior Vice President and General Manager
Ross Levinsohn is responsible
for the overall interactive business unit of Fox Sports
and Fox Sports Net. In this role, Levinsohn’s
responsibilities include oversight of all aspects of
the interactive businesses including internet, wireless,
broadband and interactive television for Fox Sports,
Fox Sports Net, Fox Sports World and Fuel, the extreme
sports channel. |
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Andy
Nulman,
Airborne Entertainment,
President
Andy Nulman, President, is the former Chief Executive
Officer and driving force behind Just For Laughs, the
world's first and largest comedy festival. Andy has
worked with many of the world's top stars, including
Tim Allen, Jerry Seinfeld, Ray Romano and Jim Carrey
and helped launch literally dozens of performers to
fame. A renowned public speaker, he has also produced
over 150 television shows seen worldwide and was named
one of the "Top 40 Under 40" Business Leaders by the
Financial Post. |
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Victor
Penev,
Playboy Enterprises International Inc.,
Vice President, Playboy On-Line
Victor Penev is a Vice President at Playboy Enterprises
overseeing Playboy’s international digital business.
His responsibilities include structuring partnerships
with companies in the online and wireless space worldwide,
with a focus on developing and growing profitable businesses
that leverage Playboy's brand and deep content. |
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Adam
Ritter,
CBS Marketwatch,
Vice President, New Media Business Development
Adam Ritter brings extensive
knowledge of the business issues surrounding content
licensing and distribution through the Web and mobile
phones. As Vice President, New Media Business Development
at CBS MarketWatch, Ritter is responsible for identifying
wireless content-licensing opportunities for CBS MarketWatch
and CBS News. Previously, Mr. Ritter held the role of
Vice President, Access Solutions at Pinnacor Inc. where
he played an instrumental role in forming business partnerships
in the mobile communications space. |
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Bill
Sanders,
Pervasive Media,
President and Producer
Bill Sanders started Big Ticket Television, a Paramount/Viacom
company, with President Larry Lyttle in 1994 as its
senior vice president. He developed its first eight
on-air series including Moesha and Judge
Judy, and oversaw all current network and syndicated
programming, including Hack, The Jamie
Kennedy Experiment and The Parkers. He
recruited executive producer/writers and creative executives
to the company and led Big Ticket’s expansion
into new media from its inception. He developed one
of the first TV show-based web sites (including online
merchandising) for Big Ticket’s first series,
the late night syndicated comedy Nightstand with
Dick Dietrick, in 1994-95. |
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Mark
Selby,
Nokia,
Global Vice President fo Multimedia Business
Mark Selby is Nokia's Global
Vice President of Multimedia Business Program Sales.
In this role he is focused on video and audio multimedia,
including DVB-H(Mobile TV), music, radio and video.
he is a recognized authority in the mobile data services
industry. Mr. Selby has worked in the communications
industry for over 20 years. Prior to joining Nokia
in May 2004, he was Senior Vice President at Mark McCormack's
IMG, responsible for the group's mobile activities in
sports, entertainment, TV, radio and online. IMG
is the world's largest sports marketing and modelling
agency and the largest independent sports TV producer
through it's TWI subsidiary. |
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Craig
Shapiro,
Proteus,
Executive Director, Wireless Servicess
Craig Shapiro joined Proteus
in 2000 and directs all domestic new business development
for the company. Mr. Shapiro has led the efforts to
secure clients including ABC Enhanced Television, Clear
Channel Entertainment, Discovery Channel, FOX Sports,
HBO, Motorola, NBC and Univision Communications. |
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Steinar
Svalesen,
Mobile Media North America,
Executive Vice President and General Manager
Mr.Svalesen has more than 13
years of experience in the telecommunications and media
industries. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer
Science and Engineering (cum laude) and a Master of
Science from Texas A&M University, in addition to
being a graduate from a corporate executive training
program from the Norwegian School of Management. Over
the years, he has managed a wide range of key issues
within the wireless space, ranging from service development
and deployment to strategic marketing and business consulting. |
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Robert
Tercek.
Mforma,
Executive Vice President of Programming
Robert Tercek is an 18-year
veteran of the entertainment industry. Prior to joining
mForma, he was President of PacketVideo, and before
that, Senior Vice President of Digital Media at Sony
Pictures Entertainment. Earlier, Mr. Tercek was a Senior
Creative Executive at MTV: Music Television and a co-Founder
of computer game publisher 7th Level. |
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Konny
Zsigo,
WirelessDeveloper.com,
President
Konny Zsigo is well-known in the industry as a wireless
data pioneer. He founded a training company 13 years
ago and has personally trained 32,000 wireless professionals.
Konny is now the President of WirelessDeveloper.com,
a company he founded to help drive wireless innovations
into the marketplace. |
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Lucy
Hood,
News Corporation,
Senior Vice President of Content
Lucy Hood oversees strategy and development of multi-platform,
global alliances with a variety of technology and content
companies. Based at the Fox studio lot in Los Angeles,
she works closely with all Fox and News Corporation
divisions to ensure that they are positioned as leaders
in the creation of content and brands for digital media,
including broadband, wireless, and interactive television.
Ms. Hood is a key player in content and transactional
alliances with eBay, Nokia and other technology leaders.
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