SPEAKERS:
Ned Sherman, Counsel/Director, Manatt Digital; Founder, Digital Media Wire
Ned Sherman, Counsel/Director, Manatt Digital; Founder, Digital Media Wire
- monday feb 05
- tuesday feb 06
9:30 AM - 9:40 AM
Bayview Ballroom
Ned Sherman
Counsel/Director, Manatt Digital;
Founder, Digital Media Wire
9:40 AM - 10:15 PM
Bayview Ballroom
Visionary presenters give their perspectives on the future of digital entertainment followed by Q/A.
THE VIEW FROM HOLLYWOOD: STATE OF MEDIA BUSINESS 2018
PRESENTER: Andrew Wallenstein, Co-Editor-in-Chief, Variety
MOBILE: CHANGING THE FACE OF DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT
PRESENTER: Josh Yguado, Founder, President & COO, Jam City
There is a massive, global shift in human behavior occurring — enabled by mobile devices — that is changing how we communicate, how we connect, and how we are entertained. Josh Yguado, Co-Founder & President of Jam City, discusses how mobile has fundamentally altered digital entertainment by making social and achievement core to the content experience - and why the most innovative and successful companies are embracing everything that a mobile-first audience craves.
THE SATOSHI FUTURE: THE CASE FOR BLOCKCHAIN AND CRYPTOCURRENCY INVESTING AND
ITS IMPACT ON ENTERTAINMENT
PRESENTER: William Quigley, CEO, Clearstone Ventures, OPSkins, and WAX
What does the emergence of the blockchain and cryptocurrencies mean to digital entertainment investors? In this presentation, William Quigley, co-founder of the world's first and most successful consumer Internet venture capital fund and a cryptocurrency billionaire will reveal his blockchain investment thesis. He will explain the real reasons cryptocurrencies have value today and explore how the blockchain will revolutionary the video gaming industry.
THE VIEW FROM HOLLYWOOD: STATE OF MEDIA BUSINESS 2018
PRESENTER: Andrew Wallenstein, Co-Editor-in-Chief, Variety
MOBILE: CHANGING THE FACE OF DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT
PRESENTER: Josh Yguado, Founder, President & COO, Jam City
There is a massive, global shift in human behavior occurring — enabled by mobile devices — that is changing how we communicate, how we connect, and how we are entertained. Josh Yguado, Co-Founder & President of Jam City, discusses how mobile has fundamentally altered digital entertainment by making social and achievement core to the content experience - and why the most innovative and successful companies are embracing everything that a mobile-first audience craves.
THE SATOSHI FUTURE: THE CASE FOR BLOCKCHAIN AND CRYPTOCURRENCY INVESTING AND
ITS IMPACT ON ENTERTAINMENT
PRESENTER: William Quigley, CEO, Clearstone Ventures, OPSkins, and WAX
What does the emergence of the blockchain and cryptocurrencies mean to digital entertainment investors? In this presentation, William Quigley, co-founder of the world's first and most successful consumer Internet venture capital fund and a cryptocurrency billionaire will reveal his blockchain investment thesis. He will explain the real reasons cryptocurrencies have value today and explore how the blockchain will revolutionary the video gaming industry.
Andrew Wallenstein
Co-Editor-in-Chief,
Variety
Josh Yguado
Founder, President & COO,
Jam City
William Quigley
CEO,
Clearstone Ventures, OPSkins, and WAX
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Bayview Ballroom
This panel of digital entertainment leaders will discuss how digital content will be made, distributed, marketed, consumed and monetized in the future. What are the key factors contributing to the continued growth of digital revenue? What developments are expected in the value-chain for digital content monetization? What areas are poised for the greatest growth? What innovations and business models will fuel growth in the digital marketplace?
PANELISTS:
Jared Grusd, CEO, HuffPost; VP, Global Head of News & Information, Oath
Scott Lindenbaum, EVP, Director of Digital Strategy, Deutsch
John Penney, EVP, Consumer Business Development & Strategic Partnerships, 20th Century Fox
Keith Richman, President, DEFY Media
Allison Stern, Co-Founder and CMO, Tubular Labs
MODERATOR: David Bloom, Consultant and Columnist, Tubefilter
PANELISTS:
Jared Grusd, CEO, HuffPost; VP, Global Head of News & Information, Oath
Scott Lindenbaum, EVP, Director of Digital Strategy, Deutsch
John Penney, EVP, Consumer Business Development & Strategic Partnerships, 20th Century Fox
Keith Richman, President, DEFY Media
Allison Stern, Co-Founder and CMO, Tubular Labs
MODERATOR: David Bloom, Consultant and Columnist, Tubefilter
Jared Grusd
CEO, HuffPost;
VP, Global Head of News & Information, Oath
Scott Lindebaum
EVP, Director of Digital Strategy, Deutsch
John Penney
EVP, Consumer Business Development & Strategic Partnerships,
20th Century Fox
Keith Richman
President,
DEFY Media
Allison Stern
Co-Founder and CMO,
Tubular Labs
David Bloom
Consultant and Columnist,
Tubefilter
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
Bayview Ballroom
SPEAKERS:
Angela Ahrendts, Senior Vice President, Retail, Apple
INTERVIEWER: Ken Hertz, Senior Partner, Hertz Lichtenstein & Young LLP
Angela Ahrendts, Senior Vice President, Retail, Apple
INTERVIEWER: Ken Hertz, Senior Partner, Hertz Lichtenstein & Young LLP
Angela Ahrendts
Senior Vice President, Retail,
Apple
Ken Hertz
Senior Partner,
Hertz Lichtenstein & Young LLP
Morning Break
11:30 AM - 11:45 AM
BRANDS-ADVERTISING: FIRESIDE CHAT WITH ANDREW SUGERMAN OF THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Bayview Ballroom
SPEAKER:
Andrew Sugerman, Executive Vice President, Publishing & Digital Media, The Walt Disney Company
Andrew Sugerman, Executive Vice President, Publishing & Digital Media, The Walt Disney Company
Andrew Sugerman
Executive Vice President, Publishing & Digital Media,
The Walt Disney Company
VIDEO-TV-MOVIES: Fireside Chat with Alex Collmer of VidMob
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Sierra Ballroom
SPEAKERS:
Alex Collmer, CEO, VidMob
Alex Collmer, CEO, VidMob
Alex Collmer
CEO,
VidMob
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Pacific Ballroom
SPEAKERS:
John Boyle, former Chief Growth Officer and CFO, Insomniac
Bob Lefsetz, Commentator & Analyst, The Lefsetz Letter
John Boyle, former Chief Growth Officer and CFO, Insomniac
Bob Lefsetz, Commentator & Analyst, The Lefsetz Letter
John Boyle
former Chief Growth Officer and CFO,
Insomniac
Bob Lefsetz
Commentator and Analyst,
The Lefsetz Letter
VIDEO-TV-MOVIES: the future of television
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
Promenade Ballroom
Cord-cutting streaming, OTT, the race for original content - Where is TV headed?
PANELISTS:
Rob Gelick, Executive Vice President and General Manager, CBS Entertainment Digital
David Goffin, Founder and CEO, The Content Works Studios
Karina Kogan, SVP of Digital Media & Products, tbs/TNT
Adam Ostrow, Chief Digital Officer, TEGNA
Lois Vossen, Executive Producer, Independent Lens, ITVS
MODERATOR: Will Law, Chief Architect Media Division, Akamai Technologies
PANELISTS:
Rob Gelick, Executive Vice President and General Manager, CBS Entertainment Digital
David Goffin, Founder and CEO, The Content Works Studios
Karina Kogan, SVP of Digital Media & Products, tbs/TNT
Adam Ostrow, Chief Digital Officer, TEGNA
Lois Vossen, Executive Producer, Independent Lens, ITVS
MODERATOR: Will Law, Chief Architect Media Division, Akamai Technologies
Rob Gelick
Executive Vice President and General Manager,
CBS Entertainment Digital
David Goffin
Founder and CEO,
The Content Works Studios
Karina Kogan
SVP of Digital Media & Products,
tbs/TNT
Adam Ostrow
Chief Digital Officer,
TEGNA
Lois Vossen
Executive Producer, Independent Lens,
ITVS
Will Law
Chief Architect Media Division,
Akamai Technologies
BRANDS-ADVERTISING: Platform-Specific Content. Adapting to the Changing Distribution Landscape.
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
Promenade Ballroom
Distribution platforms are constantly evolving and offering more ways for brands to engage their consumers, each with varying results. With each change, there is an investment of time, money, and experimentation. Additionally, pop-up blockers are affecting views as consumers seek an interruption-free digital lifestyle. Hear from leaders in their field discuss what worked, what hasn’t, and what they’ve learned to keep delivering value to their consumers.
PANELISTS:
Greg Isaacs, Chief Product & Marketing Officer, Branded Entertainment Network (BEN)
Oren Katzeff, Head of Programming, Tastemade
Anathea Ruys, SVP, Managing Director, Carat
MODERATOR: David Berkowitz, Consultant and Columnist, Tubefilter
PANELISTS:
Greg Isaacs, Chief Product & Marketing Officer, Branded Entertainment Network (BEN)
Oren Katzeff, Head of Programming, Tastemade
Anathea Ruys, SVP, Managing Director, Carat
MODERATOR: David Berkowitz, Consultant and Columnist, Tubefilter
Greg Isaacs
Chief Product & Marketing Officer,
Branded Entertainment Network (BEN)
Oren Katzeff
Head of Programming,
Tastemade
Anathea Ruys
EVP, SVP, Managing Director,
Carat
David Berkowitz
Head of Marketing,
Storyhunter
GAMES-INTERACTIVE: The Future of Hollywood and Games
12:15 PM - 12:45
Malibu / Santa Monica
This panel brings together a mix of companies and executives from the film and games industries to share ideas about relationship between games and the film industry and how to create new business opportunities at the intersection of these two exciting media industries.
PANELISTS:
Josh Brooks, SVP, Brand Strategy & Marketing, Jam City
Geremie Camara, Vice President, Sony Pictures Television Networks Games
Franco De Cesare, Director of Global Console & Online Gaming, Facebook
Stan Kwon, Vice President, PSB Research
Matt McMahon, Senior Vice President, Business Development, Seriously
MODERATOR: Ned Sherman, Counsel/Director, Manatt Digital; Founder, Digital Media Wire
PANELISTS:
Josh Brooks, SVP, Brand Strategy & Marketing, Jam City
Geremie Camara, Vice President, Sony Pictures Television Networks Games
Franco De Cesare, Director of Global Console & Online Gaming, Facebook
Stan Kwon, Vice President, PSB Research
Matt McMahon, Senior Vice President, Business Development, Seriously
MODERATOR: Ned Sherman, Counsel/Director, Manatt Digital; Founder, Digital Media Wire
Josh Brooks
Vice President,
Jam City
Geremie Camara
Vice President,
Sony Pictures Television Networks Games
Franco de Cesare
Director of Global Console & Online Gaming,
Facebook
Stan Kwon
Vice President,
PSB Research
Matt McMahon
Senior Vice President, Business Development,
Seriously
Ned Sherman
Counsel/Director, Manatt Digital;
Digital Founder, Digital Media Wire
RIGHTSTECH: The Future of Rights and Royalties
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
Palisades Ballroom
Content moves quickly these days but contracts still move slowly. How are artists and rights owners trying to close the gap?
PANELISTS:
Virginie Berger, CEO, Armonia Online
Thomas Minkus, Managing Director, IPR License
Michael Shanley, Vice President, IT Business Development, Music Reports
Kuni Takahashi, SVP of Business Development, Rumblefish
MODERATOR: Paul Sweeting, Co-Founder, RightsTech Project; Founder & Principal, Concurrent Media Strategies
PANELISTS:
Virginie Berger, CEO, Armonia Online
Thomas Minkus, Managing Director, IPR License
Michael Shanley, Vice President, IT Business Development, Music Reports
Kuni Takahashi, SVP of Business Development, Rumblefish
MODERATOR: Paul Sweeting, Co-Founder, RightsTech Project; Founder & Principal, Concurrent Media Strategies
Virginie Berger
CEO,
Armonia Online
Thomas Minkus
Managing Director,
IPR License
Michael Shanley
Vice President, IT Business Development,
Music Reports
Kuni Takahashi
SVP of Business Development,
Rumblefish
Paul Sweeting
Co-Founder, RightsTech Project;
Founder & Principal, Concurrent Media Strategies
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
Pacific Ballroom
The first six months of 2017 delivered 284.7 billion on-demand music streams and it is predicted that 68.4% of the U.S. internet users will have become online radio users by 2018. What is the future of content opportunities through digital radio and on-demand services, and the artist’s options, as platforms vie for exclusives and additional content. How are these services adapting, and what is the effect on consumer adoption.
PANELISTS:
Mike Bebel, EVP Corporate Development, LiveXLive Media
Jorge Rincon, VP North America, Deezer
Megan West, Vice President, Content & Community, SoundCloud
MODERATOR: Brandon Squar, EVP, Digital Strategy & Sales, ADA - Alternative Distribution Alliance (part of the Warner Music Group)
PANELISTS:
Mike Bebel, EVP Corporate Development, LiveXLive Media
Jorge Rincon, VP North America, Deezer
Megan West, Vice President, Content & Community, SoundCloud
MODERATOR: Brandon Squar, EVP, Digital Strategy & Sales, ADA - Alternative Distribution Alliance (part of the Warner Music Group)
Mike Bebel
EVP Corporate Development,
LiveXLive Media
Jorge Rincon
VP North America,
Deezer
Megan West
Vice President, Content & Community,
SoundCloud
Brandon Squar
EVP, Digital Strategy & Sales,
ADA - Alternative Distribution Alliance (part of the Warner Music Group)
12:45 PM - 2:00 PM
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Bayview Ballroom
VR/AR experts discuss the current state of VR/AR, consumer adoption and what it means for the television, movie, and entertainment business.
PANELISTS:
Kevin Cornish, Founder/Director, Moth + Flame
Ben Grossmann, Co-Founder, Magnopus
Christina Heller, Co-Founder/Partner, VR Playhouse
Ted Schilowitz, Futurist, Paramount Pictures
Chris Young, SVP, Nickelodeon Entertainment Lab
MODERATOR: Seth Shapiro, Governor, Television Academy
PANELISTS:
Kevin Cornish, Founder/Director, Moth + Flame
Ben Grossmann, Co-Founder, Magnopus
Christina Heller, Co-Founder/Partner, VR Playhouse
Ted Schilowitz, Futurist, Paramount Pictures
Chris Young, SVP, Nickelodeon Entertainment Lab
MODERATOR: Seth Shapiro, Governor, Television Academy
Kevin Cornish
Founder/Director,
Moth + Flame
Ben Grossmann
Co-Founder,
Magnopus
Christina Heller
Co-Founder/Partner,
VR Playhouse
Ted Schilowitz
Futurist,
Paramount Pictures
Chris Young
SVP,
Nickelodeon Entertainment Lab
Seth Shapiro
Governor,
Television Academy
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Bayview Ballroom
5G, the global next generation wireless technology, will be deploying in many major markets in the near future. 5G been described as a faster 4G, but what's really behind this next generation technology powering new high-speed wireless services, and what will it mean to all of us in the entertainment, media and tech industries—and as consumers? Will 5G be the revolution we have been waiting for to provide true, video friendly, high-speed connectivity wherever we are on the planet? Can 5G replace wired connections in homes? Will it have low enough latency to enable autonomous vehicles, VR headsets, delivery drones, and billions of Internet of Things (IOT) devices inside and outside the home? What new business models will 5G enable? This panel of industry experts from technology, media and telecom will provide an insider’s look at the power behind 5G and what it means for the future of the entertainment, media and technology industries.
PANELISTS:
Håkan Andersson, Ph.D, Head of Technology Strategy, Ericsson
Hanno Basse, Chief Technology Officer, 20th Century Fox Film Corp.
Derek Peterson, Ph.D., CTO, Boingo Wireless
Mark Rowland, Partner, Meridian Advisory Group, LLC (MAG)
MODERATOR: John Penney, EVP, Consumer Business Development and Partnerships, 20th Century Fox
PANELISTS:
Håkan Andersson, Ph.D, Head of Technology Strategy, Ericsson
Hanno Basse, Chief Technology Officer, 20th Century Fox Film Corp.
Derek Peterson, Ph.D., CTO, Boingo Wireless
Mark Rowland, Partner, Meridian Advisory Group, LLC (MAG)
MODERATOR: John Penney, EVP, Consumer Business Development and Partnerships, 20th Century Fox
Håkan Andersson
Head of Technology Strategy,
Ericsson
Hanno Basse
Chief Technology Officer,
20th Century Fox Film Corp.
Derek Peterson
CTO,
Boingo Wireless
Mark Rowland
Partner,
Meridian Advisory Group, LLC (MAG)
John Penney
EVP, Consumer Business Development and Partnerships,
20th Century Fox
video-tv-movies: TVOT & HARMONIZING THE MOBILE-TO-TV PARADIGM: A LOOK AT HOW TBS & TNT USE DATA AND CASTING TECHNOLOGY TO RECONNECT THE LIVING ROOM VIEWING EXPERIENCE
3:15 PM - 3:30 PM
Sierra Ballroom
PRESENTER:
Karina Kogan, SVP of Digital Media & Products, tbs/TNT
Karina Kogan, SVP of Digital Media & Products, tbs/TNT
Karina Kogan
SVP of Digital Media & Products,
tbs/TNT
BRANDS-ADVERTISING: BUILDING A BRAND: USING SOCIAL MEDIA TO SUCCESS
3:15 PM - 3:30 PM
Promenade
Social media is no longer an option - it's a priority. Social media expert Natalie Zfat will host an interactive seminar to help maximize your social media marketing efforts - regardless of your budget. From content strategy to live video to connecting with influencers, you'll leave with a foundation for digital success.
PRESENTER:
Natalie Zfat, Social Media Entrepreneur
PRESENTER:
Natalie Zfat, Social Media Entrepreneur
Natalie Zfar
Social Media Entrepreneur
Games-Interactive: Fireside Chat With Damon Lau Of Everyday Influencers/press x
3:15 PM - 3:30 PM
Malibu / Santa Monica
SPEAKER:
Damon Lau, CEO and Founder, Everyday Influencers/Press X
Damon Lau, CEO and Founder, Everyday Influencers/Press X
Damon Lau
CO-Founder and CEO,
Everyday Influencers/Press X
3:15 PM - 3:30 PM
Palisades Ballroom
PRESENTERS:
David Israelite, President & CEO, National Music Publishers’ Association
INTERVIEWER: Paul Sweeting, Co-Founder, RightsTech Project; Founder & Principal, Concurrent Media Strategies
David Israelite, President & CEO, National Music Publishers’ Association
INTERVIEWER: Paul Sweeting, Co-Founder, RightsTech Project; Founder & Principal, Concurrent Media Strategies
David Israelite
President & CEO,
National Music Publishers’ Association
Paul Sweeting
Co-Founder, RightsTech Project;
Founder & Principal, Concurrent Media Strategies
3:15 PM - 3:30 PM
Pacific Ballroom
PANELISTS:
Jackie Subeck, CEO, Hey Jackpot!
Jackie Subeck, CEO, Hey Jackpot!
Jackie Subeck
CEO,
Hey Jackpot!
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Sierra Ballroom
The lines between linear television and OTT services are blurred more than ever with both Hulu and YouTube Red offering network/cable streams with DVR capabilities. Alternately, traditional linear services, like DirecTV, have their own apps and are buying into OTT services and content. What does this say about the viewing habits of today’s consumers, are broadcasters and distribution companies responding effectively, and where do advertisers fit in?
PANELISTS:
Darcy Antonellis, CEO, Vubiquity
Chris Carey, Chief Revenue Officer, Head of Sales, Strategy and Business Development, Verizon Digital Media Services
Jon Cody, CEO, TV4 Entertainment
Gil Goldschein, Chairman and CEO, Bunim/Murray Productions
MODERATOR: Greg Clayman, President, Heights & Hill Media
Darcy Antonellis, CEO, Vubiquity
Chris Carey, Chief Revenue Officer, Head of Sales, Strategy and Business Development, Verizon Digital Media Services
Jon Cody, CEO, TV4 Entertainment
Gil Goldschein, Chairman and CEO, Bunim/Murray Productions
MODERATOR: Greg Clayman, President, Heights & Hill Media
Darcy Antonellis
CEO,
Vubiquity
Chris Carey
Chief Revenue Officer, Head of Sales, Strategy and Business Development,
Verizon Digital Media Services
Jon Cody
CEO,
TV4 Entertainment
Gil Goldschein
Chairman and CEO,
Bunim/Murray Productions
Greg Clayman
President,
Heights & Hill Media
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Promenade
As brands continue to transition away from traditional advertising towards digital marketing strategies, effective content has become essential to building and maintaining a loyal consumer base. Today more than ever, brands need to produce engaging, shareable content to connect with consumers and stay at the top of their industry. This panel will provide examples of how brands are creating engaging content and building social community and the impact it has on customer relationships and brand loyalty.
PANELISTS:
Chris Denson, Director, Ignition Factory; Creator & Host, Innovation Crush
Kristen Ewing, Manager, Media & Entertainment, West Coast, Twitter
Erica Kaufman, Director, Content Strategy, Mattel
Thai Randolph, SVP, Marketing & Monetization, Laugh Out Loud
Andy Tu, CMO, Defy Media
MODERATOR: Philip Alberstat, Chief Operating Officer, Contend
PANELISTS:
Chris Denson, Director, Ignition Factory; Creator & Host, Innovation Crush
Kristen Ewing, Manager, Media & Entertainment, West Coast, Twitter
Erica Kaufman, Director, Content Strategy, Mattel
Thai Randolph, SVP, Marketing & Monetization, Laugh Out Loud
Andy Tu, CMO, Defy Media
MODERATOR: Philip Alberstat, Chief Operating Officer, Contend
Chris Denson
Director, Ignition Factory;
Creator & Host, Innovation Crush
Kristen Ewing
Manager, Media & Entertainment,
Twitter
Erica Kaufman
Director, Content Strategy,
Mattel
Andy Tu
CMO,
Defy Media
Thai Randolph
SVP, Marketing & Monetization,
Laugh Out Loud
Philip Alberstat
Chief Operating Officer,
Contend
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Malibu / Santa Monica
Providing a potent mix of real-life spectatorship and digital entertainment, today the worldwide phenomenon of competitive gaming counts over 200 million spectators annually and presents a unique, new avenue in the entertainment market. This panel will discuss best of brand activations of eSports teams, leagues, competitive gamers and streamers. What is the opportunity for brands, agencies and marketers?
PANELISTS:
Rishi Chadha, Head of Gaming, Twitter
David Huntzinger, Agent, WME
Mike Lee, Head of Partnerships, Everyday Influencers/Press X
Ari Segal, President & COO, Immortals & LA Valiant
MODERATOR: Minard Hamilton, Managing Partner, Driver Ventures
PANELISTS:
Rishi Chadha, Head of Gaming, Twitter
David Huntzinger, Agent, WME
Mike Lee, Head of Partnerships, Everyday Influencers/Press X
Ari Segal, President & COO, Immortals & LA Valiant
MODERATOR: Minard Hamilton, Managing Partner, Driver Ventures
Rishi Chada
Head of Gaming,
Twitter
David Huntziner
Agent,
WME
Mike Lee
Head of Partnerships,
Everyday Influencers/Press X
Ari Segal
President & COO,
Immortals & LA Valiant
Minard Hamilton
Managing Partner,
Driver Ventures
rightstech: INSIDE MUSIC'S BLACK BOXES
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Palisades Ballroom
The music business is notoriously opaque when it comes to royalty collections and payments. But entrepreneurs are starting to pry open the many black boxes that litter the music supply chain. A music industry transparency report.
PANELISTS:
Bill Colitre, Vice President & General Counsel, Music Reports, Inc.
Daniel Dewar, Founder, Paperchain
Mark Eisenberg, Senior Vice President, Strategic Initiatives, SoundExchange, Inc.
Jesse Morris, Chief Legal Officer, HAAWK, Inc.
MODERATOR: Vickie Nauman, Founder/Owner, CrossBorderWorks
PANELISTS:
Bill Colitre, Vice President & General Counsel, Music Reports, Inc.
Daniel Dewar, Founder, Paperchain
Mark Eisenberg, Senior Vice President, Strategic Initiatives, SoundExchange, Inc.
Jesse Morris, Chief Legal Officer, HAAWK, Inc.
MODERATOR: Vickie Nauman, Founder/Owner, CrossBorderWorks
Bill Colitre
Vice President & General Counsel,
Music Reports, Inc.
Daniel Dewar
Founder,
Paperchain
Mark Eisenberg
Senior Vice President,
Strategic Initiatives SoundExchange, Inc.
Jesse Morris
Chief Legal Officer
HAAWK, Inc.
Vickie Nauman
Founder/Owner,
CrossBorderWorks
music: EXPANDING MUSIC FESTIVALS THROUGH LIVESTREAMING, NEW WAYS TO CONNECT BRANDS TO VIEWERS AROUND THE WORLD
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Pacific Ballroom
Live video is no longer a secondary attachment for Music Festivals, it’s become an essential part in the marketability of the event and an additional revenue center as it opens up new inventory for brands to capitalize on to a worldwide audience.
The key is how to make it feel as inclusive and exciting from the viewers bedroom, where they can connect with fellow audience members and truly feel part of the event - while brands can engage the digital audience without being overly intrusive. What is also the future of distribution and programming rights for this content to enter the digital distribution chain.
PANELISTS:
Ryan Birtcher, President, Founder, Media Stranger
Caroline Burruss, Vice President, AEG Global Partnerships
Michael Dunn, Experiential Producer, Festivals & Events, A-OK Collective
Robert Ellin, CEO and Executive Chairman, LiveXLive
MODERATOR: Peter C. Schwinge, Founder and Executive Director, Moving Target Group
The key is how to make it feel as inclusive and exciting from the viewers bedroom, where they can connect with fellow audience members and truly feel part of the event - while brands can engage the digital audience without being overly intrusive. What is also the future of distribution and programming rights for this content to enter the digital distribution chain.
PANELISTS:
Ryan Birtcher, President, Founder, Media Stranger
Caroline Burruss, Vice President, AEG Global Partnerships
Michael Dunn, Experiential Producer, Festivals & Events, A-OK Collective
Robert Ellin, CEO and Executive Chairman, LiveXLive
MODERATOR: Peter C. Schwinge, Founder and Executive Director, Moving Target Group
Ryan Birtcher
President, Founder,
Media Stanger
Caroline Burruss
Vice President,
AEG Global Partnerships
Michael Dunn
Experiential Producer, Festivals & Events,
A-OK Collective
Robert Ellin
CEO and Executive Chairman,
LiveXLive
Peter C. Schwinge
Founder and Executive Director,
Moving Target Group
VIDEO-TV-MOVIES: The Future of Next Gen OTT and Monetization
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Sierra Ballroom
This panel of experts in over-the-top (OTT) will discuss consumer adoption and the experiences that will drive the future. What changes are expected? What does the future hold for consumer OTT experiences?
PANELISTS:
Tosca Musk, Founder, Passionflix
Barry Tishgart, SVP and GM of Technical Services, BAMTECH Media
Sam Toles, Senior Vice President, Digital & New Platforms, MGM
MODERATOR: Colin Dixon, Founder and Chief Analyst, nScreenMedia
PANELISTS:
Tosca Musk, Founder, Passionflix
Barry Tishgart, SVP and GM of Technical Services, BAMTECH Media
Sam Toles, Senior Vice President, Digital & New Platforms, MGM
MODERATOR: Colin Dixon, Founder and Chief Analyst, nScreenMedia
Tosca Musk
Founder,
Passionflix
Barry Tishgart
SVP and GM of Technical Service,
BAMTECH Media
Sam Toles
Senior Vice President, Digital & New Platforms,
MGM
Colin Dixon
Founder and Chief Analyst,
nScreenMedia
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Promenade
Live streaming is proving to be a way to make content come alive on social networks and to bring shows to the top of viewers’ attention. Part immediacy, part community, and part exclusivity, having live streamed companion content – or even live streaming the content itself, as with sports – is becoming the norm. What are some best practices when live streaming, is there revenue, and what about them is attracting viewers?
PANELISTS:
Scott Goldman, Principal Product Manager, Verizon Digital Media Services
Veronica McGregor, Digital News Manager, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Adam Rymer, President, Legendary Digital Networks
MODERATOR: Gary Bryman, Executive Producer, Rocket Entertainment
PANELISTS:
Scott Goldman, Principal Product Manager, Verizon Digital Media Services
Veronica McGregor, Digital News Manager, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Adam Rymer, President, Legendary Digital Networks
MODERATOR: Gary Bryman, Executive Producer, Rocket Entertainment
Scott Goldman
Principal Product Manager,
Verizon Digital Media Services
Veronica McGregor
Digital News Manager,
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Adam Rymer
President,
Legendary Digital Networks
Gary Bryman
Executive Producer,
Rocket Entertainment
GAMES-INTERACTIVE: The Roblox and Minecraft Generation
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Malibu / Santa Monica
Kids always played video games, but never before did the industry have so many kids growing up playing in online multiplayer game environments like Roblox and Minecraft. In Roblox and Minecraft, kids can create, learn, socialize, and play, and the diversity of content included in these two games makes them very engaging. What are some of the interesting behavioral patterns that might enlighten game development for the future generation? When these kids grow up, what are their expectations? This panel will attempt to address these important questions.
PANELISTS:
Craig Donato, Chief Business Officer, Roblox Corporation
Matt Edelman, Chief Commercial Officer, Super League Gaming
John Hendricks, Design Director, Minecraft
Tim Richards, Head of Marketing, Riot Games
MODERATOR: Grant Johnson, Co-Founder and CEO, Interpret
PANELISTS:
Craig Donato, Chief Business Officer, Roblox Corporation
Matt Edelman, Chief Commercial Officer, Super League Gaming
John Hendricks, Design Director, Minecraft
Tim Richards, Head of Marketing, Riot Games
MODERATOR: Grant Johnson, Co-Founder and CEO, Interpret
Craig Donato
Chief Business Officer,
Roblox Corporation
Matt Edelman
Chief Commercial Officer,
Super League Gaming
John Hendricks
Design Director,
Minecraft
Tim Richards
Head of Marketing
Riot Games
Grant Johnson
Co-Founder and CEO,
Interpret
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Palisades Ballroom
This panel will explore how the Earning Revolution—the rise of independent work enabled through digital platforms like Uber and Airbnb—is fueling disruption in the music and entertainment industries. Featuring insights from Erik Steigen, President and CEO at USA Media Rights, Matt Burns, Co-Founder and General Counsel at INgrooves, and Ty Bennion, SVP Global Sales at Hyperwallet, this session will examine the changing landscape of content creation and highlight how companies can better attract and retain artists.
PANELISTS:
Tyron Bennion, SVP of Global Sales, Hyperwallet
Matt Burns, Co-Founder and General Counsel, INGrooves
Erik Steigen, President & CEO, USA Media Rights, Inc.
MODERATOR: Ted Cohen, Managing Partner, TAG Strategic
PANELISTS:
Tyron Bennion, SVP of Global Sales, Hyperwallet
Matt Burns, Co-Founder and General Counsel, INGrooves
Erik Steigen, President & CEO, USA Media Rights, Inc.
MODERATOR: Ted Cohen, Managing Partner, TAG Strategic
Tyron Bennion
SVP of Global Sales,
Hyperwallet
Matt Burns
Co-Founder and General Counsel,
INGrooves
Erik Steigen
President & CEO,
USA Media Rights, Inc.
Ted Cohen
Managing Partner,
TAG Strategic
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Pacific Ballroom
A multitude of video platforms have offered new ways to incorporate music through innovative video strategies. Doing an album release or building a loyal fanbase through Snapchat, to the likes of Apple and Spotify gearing up on original video content, or the numerous other publishers that tell stories through music video, this area has been the wild west for marketers. What does the future have in store and how will this change the narrative of these videos.
PANELISTS:
Jonathan Azu, Senior Manager, Red Light Management
David Moffly, CEO, Baeble Media
Chris Sumner, SVP Business Development & Operations, Greenlight / Live Nation Entertainment
Ed Walker, Head of Live Production, Vevo
MODERATOR: Colleen Theis, COO, The Orchard
PANELISTS:
Jonathan Azu, Senior Manager, Red Light Management
David Moffly, CEO, Baeble Media
Chris Sumner, SVP Business Development & Operations, Greenlight / Live Nation Entertainment
Ed Walker, Head of Live Production, Vevo
MODERATOR: Colleen Theis, COO, The Orchard
Jonathan Azu
Senior Manager,
Red Light Management
David Moffly
CEO,
Baeble Media
Chris Sumner
SVP Business Development & Operations,
Greenlight / Live Nation Entertainment
Ed Walker
Head of Live Production
Vevo
Colleen Theis
COO,
The Orchard
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Bayview Ballroom
This panel of top decision-makers in television, movie and video content discusses the future of video monetization and new digital distribution models and platforms. What does it take to make successful video content to be distributed and monetized on multiple platforms and devices? How do you engage, empower, connect and monetize audiences across platforms? What trends and developments are the most important to the future direction of the industry?
PANELISTS:
Kevin Conroy, Board Member, Advisor, Investor & Entrepreneur / former President, Digital & New Platforms, Metro Goldwyn Mayer (MGM)
Jim Packer, President of Worldwide TV & Digital Distribution, Lionsgate
Jesse Sisgold, President & CEO, Skydance Media
Shelley Zimmerman, Head of Awesomeness, TV Studio, AwesomenessTV
MODERATOR: Lori Schwartz, Governor, Interactive Media, Television Academy
Kevin Conroy, Board Member, Advisor, Investor & Entrepreneur / former President, Digital & New Platforms, Metro Goldwyn Mayer (MGM)
Jim Packer, President of Worldwide TV & Digital Distribution, Lionsgate
Jesse Sisgold, President & CEO, Skydance Media
Shelley Zimmerman, Head of Awesomeness, TV Studio, AwesomenessTV
MODERATOR: Lori Schwartz, Governor, Interactive Media, Television Academy
Kevin Conroy
Board Member, Advisor, Investor & Entrepreneur / former President, Digital & New Platforms,
Metro Goldwyn Mayer (MGM)
Jim Packer
President of Worldwide TV & Digital Distribution,
Lionsgate
Jesse Sisgold
President & CEO,
Skydance Media
Shelley Zimmerman
Head of Awesomeness, TV Studio,
AwesomenessTV
Lori Schwartz
Governor, Interactive Media,
Television Academy
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Bayview Ballroom
SPEAKERS:
Celiena Adcock, Head of Streaming-Entertainment, Facebook
Kathy O’Dowd, Product Lead Advertising & Technology, Netflix
Celiena Adcock, Head of Streaming-Entertainment, Facebook
Kathy O’Dowd, Product Lead Advertising & Technology, Netflix
Celiena Adcock
Head of Streaming-Entertainment
Facebook
Kathy O'Dowd
Product Lead, Advertising & Technology,
Netflix
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Bayview Ballroom (Rooftop)
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM
Bayview Ballroom
SPEAKER:
Ned Sherman, Counsel/Director, Manatt Digital; Founder, Digital Media Wire
Ned Sherman, Counsel/Director, Manatt Digital; Founder, Digital Media Wire
Ned Sherman
Counsel/Director, Manatt Digital;
Founder, Digital Media Wire
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM
Bayview Ballroom
Visionary presentations on the future of brands and advertising.
THE POWER OF AUTHENTIC STORYTELLING
PRESENTER: Daniel Eilemberg, President and Chief Content Officer, Fusion
PRESENTER: Erik Huberman, Founder and CEO, Hawke Media
PRESENTER: Lisa Marino, CEO, RockYou Media
THE POWER OF AUTHENTIC STORYTELLING
PRESENTER: Daniel Eilemberg, President and Chief Content Officer, Fusion
PRESENTER: Erik Huberman, Founder and CEO, Hawke Media
PRESENTER: Lisa Marino, CEO, RockYou Media
Daniel Eilemberg
President and Chief Content Officer,
Fusion
Erik Huberman
Founder and CEO,
Hawke Media
Lisa Marino
CEO,
RockYou Media
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Bayview Ballroom
As brands continue to transition away from traditional advertising to digital marketing strategies, effective content has become essential to building and maintaining a loyal consumer base. Today, more than ever, brands need to produce engaging, shareable content to connect with consumers and stay at the top of their industry. This panel will provide examples of how brands are creating engaging content and building social community and the impact on customer relationships and brand loyalty.
PANELISTS:
Brandon Berger, Chief Business Officer, theSkimm
Amanda de Cadenet, Founder & CEO, #GirlGaze and The Conversation
Alex Morrison, President, Grey West
Sharon Rechter, President, First Media
MODERATOR: David Berkowitz, Head of Marketing, Storyhunter
PANELISTS:
Brandon Berger, Chief Business Officer, theSkimm
Amanda de Cadenet, Founder & CEO, #GirlGaze and The Conversation
Alex Morrison, President, Grey West
Sharon Rechter, President, First Media
MODERATOR: David Berkowitz, Head of Marketing, Storyhunter
Brandon Berger
Chief Business Officer,
theSkimm
Amanda De Cadenet
Founder & CEO,
GirlGaze and The Conversation
Alex Morrison
President,
Grey West
Sharon Rechter
President,
First Media
David Berkowitz
Head of Marketing,
Storyhunter
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Bayview Ballroom
SPEAKERS:
Tony Emerson, Managing Director, Worldwide Media & Entertainment, Microsoft
Lisa Perrin, CEO, Endemol Shine Creative
Tony Emerson, Managing Director, Worldwide Media & Entertainment, Microsoft
Lisa Perrin, CEO, Endemol Shine Creative
Tony Emerson
Managing Director, Worldwide Media and Entertainment, Microsoft
Lisa Perrin
CEO, Endemol Shine Creative
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Innovation Stage
STARTUP PRESENTERS:
11:30 AM - Jump TV Solutions
PRESENTER: Jerónimo Macanás, CEO, Jump TV Solutions
11:45 AM - Promethean
PRESENTER: Ian Sharpe, CEO, Promethean
12:00 PM - Cennarium
PRESENTER: Themis Gomes, CEO, Cennarium America, Inc.
12:15 PM - Delmondo
PRESENTER: Nick Cicero, CEO and Founder, Delmondo
12:30 PM - Flixa.TV
PRESENTER: Josh Ritcher, Founder and CEO, FlixaTV and Cinecore
11:30 AM - Jump TV Solutions
PRESENTER: Jerónimo Macanás, CEO, Jump TV Solutions
11:45 AM - Promethean
PRESENTER: Ian Sharpe, CEO, Promethean
12:00 PM - Cennarium
PRESENTER: Themis Gomes, CEO, Cennarium America, Inc.
12:15 PM - Delmondo
PRESENTER: Nick Cicero, CEO and Founder, Delmondo
12:30 PM - Flixa.TV
PRESENTER: Josh Ritcher, Founder and CEO, FlixaTV and Cinecore
Jerónimo Macanás
CEO,
JUMP TV Solutions
Ian Sharpe
CEO,
Promethean
Themis Gomes
CEO,
Cennarium America, Inc.
Nick Cicero
CEO and Founder,
Delmondo
Josh Ritcher
Founder and CEO,
FlixaTV and Cinecore
VIDEO-TV-MOVIES: fireside chat: The Future of News Brands
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Sierra Ballroom
When it comes to the future of TV and a legacy media brand/leading morning television news show, how do you expand its digital presence, thrive in the digital space and give your audience the information and inspiration they want?
SPEAKERS:
Terry Hurlbutt, Vice President and General Manager of Digital, Good Morning America
Colby Smith, Vice President, ABC News Digital
INTERVIEWER: Tim Peterson, Reporter, Third Door Media's Marketing Land and MarTech Today
SPEAKERS:
Terry Hurlbutt, Vice President and General Manager of Digital, Good Morning America
Colby Smith, Vice President, ABC News Digital
INTERVIEWER: Tim Peterson, Reporter, Third Door Media's Marketing Land and MarTech Today
Terry Hurlbutt
Vice President and General Manager of Digital, Good Morning America
Colby Smith
Vice President, ABC News Digital
Tim Peterson
Reporter,
Third Door Media's Marketing Land and MarTech Today
BRANDS-ADVERTISING: FIRESIDE CHAT WITH ERIKA BENNEtT of youtube shows
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Promenade
SPEAKERS:
Erika Bennett, Global Head of Social Marketing, YouTube Shows
INTERVIEWER: Brian Salzman, CEO, RQ Agency
Erika Bennett, Global Head of Social Marketing, YouTube Shows
INTERVIEWER: Brian Salzman, CEO, RQ Agency
Erika Bennett
Global Head of Social Marketing,
YouTube Shows
Brian Salzman
CEO,
RQ Agency
GAMES-INTERACTIVE: How Experiential Marketing is Changing with Immersive Applications
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Malibu / Santa Monica
Games-advertising veteran Julie Shumaker will explain how the
historical definition of experiential marketing - low-reach,
high-immersive experiences - is changing with VR/AR applications. The
presentation will discuss Unity's partnership with Lionsgate for a
first-of-its-kind virtual reality (VR) advertisement for the
theatrical release of Jigsaw, the most recent film in the blockbuster
Saw horror franchise. Built on Unity, the new Jigsaw Virtual Room
interactive ad format is created within the Interactive Advertising
Bureau (IAB) emerging ad experience guidelines and will surface in VR
apps made with Unity.
PRESENTER:
Julie Shumaker, Vice President, Business Development of Advertising, Unity Technologies
PRESENTER:
Julie Shumaker, Vice President, Business Development of Advertising, Unity Technologies
Julie Shumaker
Vice President, Business Development of Advertising,
Unity Technologies
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Palisades Ballroom
SPEAKER:
Mack Flavelle, Fat Cat, CryptoKitties
INTERVIEWER: Paul Sweeting, Co-Founder, RightsTech Project; Founder & Principal, Concurrent Media Strategies
Mack Flavelle, Fat Cat, CryptoKitties
INTERVIEWER: Paul Sweeting, Co-Founder, RightsTech Project; Founder & Principal, Concurrent Media Strategies
Mack Flavelle
Fat Cat,
CryptoKitties
Paul Sweeting
Co-Founder, RightsTech Project;
Founder & Principal, Concurrent Media Strategies
VIDEO-TV-MOVIES: The Explosion of Original Video Content
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
Sierra Ballroom
We are in an original content renaissance. Hulu is doubling their number of originals, Netflix is moving all production to Los Angeles, major online news publishers announced content plays at the NewFronts, and even music companies like AEG, Apple Music, and Spotify have original series. Why is this the right time to create content? Is it effective as a differentiator to attract subscribers?
PANELISTS:
Drew Buckley, Co-Founder, Chief Operating Officer, Electus
David Grant, President, POPSUGAR Studios
Nate Hayden, SVP, Original Content, Jukin Media
Jennifer Perri, Vice President, Univision Creator Network, Univision Communications
MODERATOR: Jocelyn Johnson, Founder, VideoInk
PANELISTS:
Drew Buckley, Co-Founder, Chief Operating Officer, Electus
David Grant, President, POPSUGAR Studios
Nate Hayden, SVP, Original Content, Jukin Media
Jennifer Perri, Vice President, Univision Creator Network, Univision Communications
MODERATOR: Jocelyn Johnson, Founder, VideoInk
Drew Buckley
Chief Operating Officer,
Electus
David Grant
President,
POPSUGAR Studios
Nate Hayden
SVP, Original Content,
Jukin Media
Jennifer Perri
Vice, President, Univision Creator Network,
Univision Communications
Jocelyn Johnson
Founder,
VideoInk
brands-advertising: The Age of Consumer-First Marketing: Bridging Content and Commerce
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
Promenade
Content is one of the most powerful drivers of brand experiences, whereby marketers become storytellers, compelling consumers to not only listen and learn, but to also engage. And just as content consumption has evolved, so has consumer purchasing behavior. In an always-connected mobile ecosystem, consumers are making more informed purchase decisions through both digital and physical showrooming. We will explore the how these new tools are informing content creation, reshaping media planning, and ultimately drive sales for brands and retailers.
PANELISTS:
Emily Clock, Consultant - Licensing & Entertainment, ZAPPAR
Jeff Kuprycz, Senior Director, Fullscreen Live
MODERATOR: Jennifer Sullivan, President, memBrain LLC
PANELISTS:
Emily Clock, Consultant - Licensing & Entertainment, ZAPPAR
Jeff Kuprycz, Senior Director, Fullscreen Live
MODERATOR: Jennifer Sullivan, President, memBrain LLC
Emily Clock
Consultant - Licensing & Entertainment,
ZAPPAR
Jeff Kuprycz
Senior Director,
Fullscreen Live
Jennifer Sullivan
President,
memBrain LLC
games-interactive: the future of mobile games
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
Malibu / Santa Monica
PANELISTS:
Lina Chen, Co-Founder & CEO, Nix Hydra
Giorgo Paizanis, Director of Corporate Development, Elisa/Sulake
Mairin Wilson, Head of North America Mobile Gaming, Facebook
Michael Zhang, Founder & CEO, Firefly Games Inc.
MODERATOR: Matthew Pierce, Founder & CEO, Versus Systems
Lina Chen, Co-Founder & CEO, Nix Hydra
Giorgo Paizanis, Director of Corporate Development, Elisa/Sulake
Mairin Wilson, Head of North America Mobile Gaming, Facebook
Michael Zhang, Founder & CEO, Firefly Games Inc.
MODERATOR: Matthew Pierce, Founder & CEO, Versus Systems
Lina Chen
Co-Founder & CEO,
Nix Hydra
Mairin Wilson
Head of North America Mobile Gaming,
Facebook
Giorgo Paizanis
Director of Corporate Development,
Elisa/Sulake
Michael Zhang
Founder & CEO,
Firefly Games Inc.
Matthew Pierce
Founder & CEO,
Versus Systems
RIGHTSTECH: dOEs Hollywood Need a blockchain?
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
Palisades Ballroom
PANELISTS:
Jim Helman, CTO, MovieLabs
Amorette Jones, CEO, Pivotal Entertainment
Steve Stewart, CEO & Co-Founder, Vezt
Ron Wheeler, SVP, Content Protection and Technology Strategy, Twentieth Century Fox
Jim Helman, CTO, MovieLabs
Amorette Jones, CEO, Pivotal Entertainment
Steve Stewart, CEO & Co-Founder, Vezt
Ron Wheeler, SVP, Content Protection and Technology Strategy, Twentieth Century Fox
Jim Helman
CTO,
MovieLabs
Amorette Jones
CEO,
Pivotal Entertainment
Steve Stewart
CEO & Co-Founder,
Vezt
Ron Wheeler
SVP, Content Protection and Technology Strategy,
Twentieth Century Fox
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
Promenade
This session of AR and VR leaders will discuss the latest developments for music and entertainment. This panel will focus on what opportunities are available for the music business in the market today. What are the available apps, content, devices, and head gear? What is the current state of consumer adoption?
PANELISTS:
Michelle An, Senior VP/Head of Creative Content, Interscope Geffen A&M
Jeff Bronikowski, Head of Innovation, SVP, Business Development, Warner Music Group
Harold Hayes, Creative Director and Co-Owner, SunnyBoy Entertainment
Ben Samuels, President & GM, North America, MelodyVR
MODERATOR: Jason Koffeman, Head, Digital & Emerging Platforms, The Sisyphus Corporation
PANELISTS:
Michelle An, Senior VP/Head of Creative Content, Interscope Geffen A&M
Jeff Bronikowski, Head of Innovation, SVP, Business Development, Warner Music Group
Harold Hayes, Creative Director and Co-Owner, SunnyBoy Entertainment
Ben Samuels, President & GM, North America, MelodyVR
MODERATOR: Jason Koffeman, Head, Digital & Emerging Platforms, The Sisyphus Corporation
Jeff Bronikowski
Head of Innovation, SVP, Business Development,
Warner Music Group
Michelle An
Senior VP/Head of Creative Content,
Interscope Geffen A&M
Harold Hayes
Creative Director and Co-Owner,
SunnyBoy Entertainment
Ben Samuels
President & GM, North America,
MelodyVR
Jason Koffeman
Head, Digital & Emerging Platforms,
The Sisyphus Corporation
12:45 PM - 2:00 PM
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Bayview Ballroom
Competitive gaming tournaments have been packing stadiums and drawing record viewers online for some time, and are increasingly becoming part of the network and cable television mix. What do the next few years look like for the growth of eSports leagues in television broadcast, live event, and online settings? Does eSports need linear broadcasting? Do the television networks need eSports?
PANELISTS:
Craig Barry, EVP & Chief Content Officer, Turner Sports
Justin Dellario, Head of Esports Programs, Twitch
Yvette Martinez-Rea, COO of North America, ESL
Pete Vlastelica, CEO, Major League Gaming
MODERATOR: Mike Vorhaus, President, Magid Advisors
PANELISTS:
Craig Barry, EVP & Chief Content Officer, Turner Sports
Justin Dellario, Head of Esports Programs, Twitch
Yvette Martinez-Rea, COO of North America, ESL
Pete Vlastelica, CEO, Major League Gaming
MODERATOR: Mike Vorhaus, President, Magid Advisors
Craig Barry
EVP & Chief Content Officer,
Turner Sports
Justin Dellario
Head of Esports Programs,
Twitch
Yvette Martinez-Rea
COO of North America,
ESL
Pete Vlastelica
CEO,
Major League Gaming
Mike Vorhaus
President,
Magid Advisors
2:45 PM - 3:15 PM
Bayview Ballroom
SPEAKERS:
Reza Izad, CEO and Co-Founder, Studio71
MODERATOR: Ned Sherman, Counsel/Director, Manatt Digital; Founder, Digital Media Wire
Reza Izad, CEO and Co-Founder, Studio71
MODERATOR: Ned Sherman, Counsel/Director, Manatt Digital; Founder, Digital Media Wire
Reza Izad
CEO and Co-Founder,
Studio71
Ned Sherman
Counsel/Director, Manatt Digital;
Digital Founder, Digital Media Wire
3:15 PM - 4:45 PM
Innovation Stage
STARTUP PRESENTERS:
3:15 PM - Uru
PRESENTER: Bill Marino, CEO, Uru
3:30 PM - Ambidio
PRESENTER: Iris Wu, Founder, Ambidio
3:45 PM - LumaForge
PRESENTER: Josh Minney, CEO, LumaForge
4:00 PM - Robin Media
PRESENTER: Adam McIsaac, CEO, Robin Media
4:15 PM - Mejay
PRESENTER: Joe Willis, CEO, Mejay
3:15 PM - Uru
PRESENTER: Bill Marino, CEO, Uru
3:30 PM - Ambidio
PRESENTER: Iris Wu, Founder, Ambidio
3:45 PM - LumaForge
PRESENTER: Josh Minney, CEO, LumaForge
4:00 PM - Robin Media
PRESENTER: Adam McIsaac, CEO, Robin Media
4:15 PM - Mejay
PRESENTER: Joe Willis, CEO, Mejay
Bill Marino
CEO,
Uru
Iris Wu
Founder,
Ambidio
Josh Minney
CEO,
LumaForge
Adam McIsaac
CEO,
Robin Media
Joe Willis
CEO
Mejay
VIDEO-TV-MOVIES: How the NFL is Allowing the Vikings and Other Franchises to Monetize Video Content Direct-to-Consumer
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Sierra Ballroom
While major sports leagues negotiate multi-million dollar contracts to broadcast their games, loyal fans are left wanting even more. The NFL has stepped away from tradition by allowing individual franchises to create their own direct-to-consumer media experiences. Led by the Minnesota Vikings, this new trend in premium OTT content could change the landscape for how fans connect with their favorite teams as well as create a new revenue stream for professional franchises. Learn how the VIKINGS NOW AVOD (advertising video on demand) channel was built on the dotstudioPRO platform and delivered quickly and flawlessly to connected devices on Roku, Apple TV, and Amazon Fire TV via the massive StackPath CDN.
PANELISTS:
Brad Altfest, Senior Solutions Architect, StackPath
Scott Kegley, Executive Director of Digital Media & Innovation, Minnesota Vikings
Joe Pascual, CEO/CTO, dotstudioPRO
MODERATOR: Brian Ring, Principal Analyst, Ring Digital
PANELISTS:
Brad Altfest, Senior Solutions Architect, StackPath
Scott Kegley, Executive Director of Digital Media & Innovation, Minnesota Vikings
Joe Pascual, CEO/CTO, dotstudioPRO
MODERATOR: Brian Ring, Principal Analyst, Ring Digital
Brad Altfest
Senior Solutions Architect,
StackPath
Scott Kegley
Executive Director of Digital Media & Innovation,
Minnesota Vikings
Joe Pascual
CEO/CTO,
dotstudioPRO
Brian Ring
Principal Analyst,
Ring Digital
BRANDS-ADVERTISING: The Evolution of Talent in the Golden Age of Content
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Promenade
In today's crowded online landscape, attention is harder to command than ever and digital influencers have emerged as one of the most reliable ways to reach millennial audiences and drive brand affinity. Moderated by Tubefilter's Geoff Weiss, the Evolution of Talent in the Golden Age of Content panel convenes top industry leaders in digital media today to discuss how brands can leverage the voices of Creators and influencers with massive followings for digital campaigns.
PANELISTS:
Joe Hodorowicz, Talent Manager, Studio71
Brittani Kagan, Head of Talent, Portal A
Petar Mandich, Chief Talent Officer, Addition
Carolyn Moneta, Agent, WME
MODERATOR: Geoff Weiss, Senior Editor, Tubefilter
PANELISTS:
Joe Hodorowicz, Talent Manager, Studio71
Brittani Kagan, Head of Talent, Portal A
Petar Mandich, Chief Talent Officer, Addition
Carolyn Moneta, Agent, WME
MODERATOR: Geoff Weiss, Senior Editor, Tubefilter
Brittani Kagan
Head of Talent, Portal A
Petar Mandich
Chief Talent Officer, Addition
Carolyn Moneta
Agent,
WME
Joe Hodorowicz
Talent Manager,
Studio71
Geoff Weiss
Senior Editor, Tubefilter
GAMES-INTERACTIVE: What's Next for Mixed Reality-based Location Based Entertainment (LBE)?
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Malibu / Santa Monica
2018 will see the roll-out of a number of new LBE ventures in the U.S. market, providing a near-term monetizable platform for mixed reality. This panel will discuss the types of experiences consumers can expect from MR-based location based entertainment as well as the business models and content players entering the market.
PANELISTS:
Shiraz Akmal, Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer, SPACES
Brent Bushnell, CEO, Two Bit Circus
Doug Griffin, CEO, Nomadic
Joanna Popper, Global Lead, Virtual Reality Location Based Entertainment, HP
MODERATOR: Eunice Shin, Managing Director, Manatt Digital
PANELISTS:
Shiraz Akmal, Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer, SPACES
Brent Bushnell, CEO, Two Bit Circus
Doug Griffin, CEO, Nomadic
Joanna Popper, Global Lead, Virtual Reality Location Based Entertainment, HP
MODERATOR: Eunice Shin, Managing Director, Manatt Digital
Shiraz Akmal
Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer,
SPACES
Brent Bushnell
CEO,
Two Bit Circus
Doug Griffin
CEO,
Nomadic
Joanna Popper
Global Lead, Virtual Reality Location Based Entertainment,
HP
Eunice Shin
Managing Director,
Manatt Digital
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM
Palisades Ballroom
How artists are leveraging technology to find new ways to finance their creative projects.
PANELISTS:
Jon Bahr, VP of Music Publishing and Rights Management, CD Baby
Robert Binning, CEO, StreamSpace, LLC
Rob Bonstein, VP Business Development, Music, Paradigm Talent Agency
Kinsey Cronin, Director of Business Development, StartEngine
Dan Novaes, CEO, Current
Bryce Weiner, Founder, Tao Network
MODERATOR: Chris O'Brien, Partner, Venable LLP
PANELISTS:
Jon Bahr, VP of Music Publishing and Rights Management, CD Baby
Robert Binning, CEO, StreamSpace, LLC
Rob Bonstein, VP Business Development, Music, Paradigm Talent Agency
Kinsey Cronin, Director of Business Development, StartEngine
Dan Novaes, CEO, Current
Bryce Weiner, Founder, Tao Network
MODERATOR: Chris O'Brien, Partner, Venable LLP
John Bahr
VP of Music Publishing and Rights Management,
CD Baby
Rob Bonstein
VP Business Development, Music,
Paradigm Talent Agency
Robert Binning
CEO,
StreamSpace, LLC
Kinsey Cronin
Director of Business Development,
StartEngine
Dan Noveas
CEO,
Current
Bryce Weiner
Founder,
Tao Network
Chris O'Brien
Partner,
Venable LLP
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Pacific Ballroom
Demand for music has risen due to the spectacular growth of original programming on video distribution services in TV and Film. Due to the nature of these platforms, more opportunities have been created for licensees and licensors, and brands, to develop long-term relationships in finding the right sound that resonates with the digital consumer. What are the unique ways that these teams are working together to develop innovative marketing strategies, and what other opportunities are on the five-year horizon.
PANELISTS:
Bianca Bhagat, Head of West Coast & Film/TV, Glassnote Records
Garrett McElver, Music Supervisor, SuperMusicVision
Kristen Bushnell Perez, Director, Creative Synchronization, Atlas Music Publishing
MODERATOR: Tyler Bacon, President/Founder, Position Music
PANELISTS:
Bianca Bhagat, Head of West Coast & Film/TV, Glassnote Records
Garrett McElver, Music Supervisor, SuperMusicVision
Kristen Bushnell Perez, Director, Creative Synchronization, Atlas Music Publishing
MODERATOR: Tyler Bacon, President/Founder, Position Music
Bianca Bhagat
Head of West Coast & Film/TV,
Glassnote Records
Garett McElver
Music Supervisor,
SuperMusicVision
Kristen Bushnell Perez
Director, Creative Synchronization,
Atlas Music Publishing
Tyler Bacon
President/Founder,
Position Music
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Promenade
Now that cannabis is legal in California, what should the media, brands and advertisers be thinking about moving forward? What is legal and what is not legal? How will it all work? What can non-cannabis companies do to help educate the consumer to reduce the very outdated stigma?
PANELISTS:
Amanda Chicago Lewis, Columnist, Rolling Stone
Dan Goman, Founder & CEO, OWNZONES Media Network
Joshua Otten, Chief Content Officer & Co-Founder, prohbtd
Tracy Ryan, Founder and CEO, CannaKids
MODERATOR: Jackie Subeck, CEO, Hey Jackpot!
PANELISTS:
Amanda Chicago Lewis, Columnist, Rolling Stone
Dan Goman, Founder & CEO, OWNZONES Media Network
Joshua Otten, Chief Content Officer & Co-Founder, prohbtd
Tracy Ryan, Founder and CEO, CannaKids
MODERATOR: Jackie Subeck, CEO, Hey Jackpot!
Amanda Chicago Lewis
Columnist,
Rolling Stone
Dan Goman
Founder & CEO,
OWNZONES Media Network
Joshua Otten
Chief Content Officer & Co-Founder,
prohbtd
Tracy Ryan
Founder and CEO,
Cannakids
Jackie Subeck
CEO,
Hey Jackpot!
brands-advertising: The Future of AR and AI for Media and Entertainment
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Promenade
This panel of tech-media futurists will discuss the future of augmented reality (AR) and voice-activated artificial intelligence (AI) for media and entertainment experiences. What new consumer experiences are possible when media and entertainment companies begin to tap the power of voice-activated devices and augmented reality? How are consumers reacting to the new technologies, including Amazon Echo, Google Home and voice-based smartphone? What does the future hold for this exciting area of innovation?
PANELISTS:
Kimberly Bates, SVP, Head of Strategic Planning, INNOCEAN
Neil Parris, AR / VR, Entertainment Partnerships Lead, Google
Adrian Sexton, Managing Director, BANKABL
Rex Hu, Director, Design and User Experience, Universal Electronics Inc.
MODERATOR: Po Yi, Partner, Venable LLP
PANELISTS:
Kimberly Bates, SVP, Head of Strategic Planning, INNOCEAN
Neil Parris, AR / VR, Entertainment Partnerships Lead, Google
Adrian Sexton, Managing Director, BANKABL
Rex Hu, Director, Design and User Experience, Universal Electronics Inc.
MODERATOR: Po Yi, Partner, Venable LLP
Kimberly Bates
SVP, Head of Strategic Planning,
INNOCEAN
Neil Parris
AR / VR, Entertainment Partnerships Lead,
Google
Adrian Sexton
Managing Director,
BANKABL
Rex Hu
Director, Design and User Experience,
Universal Electronics Inc.
Po Yi
Partner,
Venable LLP
games-interactive: The Future of Digital Media Investing
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Palisades Ballroom
PANELISTS:
Jennifer Chen, Director, Saban Capital Group
Todd Klein, Partner, Revolution
Anton Zietsman, Director, 3311 Ventures
Kevin Zhang, Partner, Upfront Ventures
MODERATOR: Stephanie Zeppa, Partner, Sheppard Mullin
Jennifer Chen, Director, Saban Capital Group
Todd Klein, Partner, Revolution
Anton Zietsman, Director, 3311 Ventures
Kevin Zhang, Partner, Upfront Ventures
MODERATOR: Stephanie Zeppa, Partner, Sheppard Mullin
Jennifer Chen
Director,
Saban Capital Group
Todd Klein
Partner,
Revolution
Antone Zietsman
Director,
3311 Ventures
Kevin Zhang
Partner,
Upfront Ventures
Stephanie Zeppa
Partner,
Sheppard Mullin
RIGHTSTECH: FROM ART TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Palisades Ballroom
As computer programs “learn” to write songs, take photographs and tell stories, who (or what) should be considered the author of what they create, and who should own the rights?
PANELISTS:
Edward Klaris, Managing Partner, Klaris IP, LLC
PANELISTS:
Edward Klaris, Managing Partner, Klaris IP, LLC
Edward Klaris
Managing Partner,
Klaris IP, LLC
MUSIC: BRANDS AND MUSIC
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Pacific Ballroom
Everywhere you look, brands have found a way to utilize music to sonically enhance the connection to their customers. Whether it’s through live music, brand ambassadors, using the artist's likeness, or through activations, these partnerships are here to stay. What are the challenges of short- or long-term deals, what are the opportunities, and in what areas does the future hold?
PANELISTS:
Kristin Genovese, Director, Music for Brands & Advertising, Sony Music
Andrew Hamm, Music Director, Crispin Porter and Bugusky
Toni Wallace, Head of Music Brand Partnerships, United Talent Agency
Raymond Roker, Head of AEG Studios, AEG Global Partnerships
MODERATOR: Todd Roberts, CCO, Creative Cabal
PANELISTS:
Kristin Genovese, Director, Music for Brands & Advertising, Sony Music
Andrew Hamm, Music Director, Crispin Porter and Bugusky
Toni Wallace, Head of Music Brand Partnerships, United Talent Agency
Raymond Roker, Head of AEG Studios, AEG Global Partnerships
MODERATOR: Todd Roberts, CCO, Creative Cabal
Kristin Genovese
Director, Music for Brands & Advertising,
Sony Music
Andrew Hamm
Music Director,
Crispin Porter and Bugusky
Toni Wallace
Head of Music Brand Partnerships,
United Talent Agency
Raymond Roker
Head of AEG Studios,
AEG Global Partnerships
Todd Roberts
CCO,
Creative Cabal
4:30 PM - 4:45 PM
Bayview Ballroom
Join us for the announcement of the Winner of the 2018 DEW Startup Competition.
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Sinder Lounge