SPEAKER:
Ned Sherman, Partner, Manatt Digital; Founder, Digital Media Wire
Ned Sherman, Partner, Manatt Digital; Founder, Digital Media Wire
- monday feb 04
- tuesday feb 05
9:30 AM - 9:40 AM
Bayview Ballroom
Ned Sherman
Partner, Manatt Digital;Founder, Digital Media Wire
9:40 AM - 10:00 AM
Bayview Ballroom
Visionary presenters give their perspectives on the future of digital entertainment followed by Q/A.
YOUNGER GENERATIONS TRANSFORMING THE FUTURE OF ENTERTAINMENT
PRESENTER: Chris Misner, President Of International, Roblox
THE FUTURE OF DIGITAL HUMANS
PRESENTER: Greg Cross, Chief Business Officer and Co-Founder, Soul Machines
YOUNGER GENERATIONS TRANSFORMING THE FUTURE OF ENTERTAINMENT
PRESENTER: Chris Misner, President Of International, Roblox
THE FUTURE OF DIGITAL HUMANS
PRESENTER: Greg Cross, Chief Business Officer and Co-Founder, Soul Machines
Chris Misner
President of International,
Roblox
Greg Cross
Chief Business Officer and Co-Founder,
Soul Machines
10:05 AM - 10:10 AM
Bayview Ballroom
PRESENTER: Chris Blank, Brand Manager, McLaren Beverly Hills
Chris Blank
Brand Manager,
McLaren Beverly Hills
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Bayview Ballroom
This panel of industry heavy weights tackles our conference theme – “The Power of Creativity and Influence” – and discussed the important role that creators and influencers play in the digital entertainment ecosystem.
PANELISTS:
Clark Stacey, CEO & Co-Founder, WildWorks
Dan Weinstein, President & Co-Founder, Studio71
Chris M. Williams, CEO & Founder, pocket.watch
Shelley Zimmerman, Co-Head, Awesomeness
MODERATOR: Tim Peterson, Senior Reporter, Digiday
PANELISTS:
Clark Stacey, CEO & Co-Founder, WildWorks
Dan Weinstein, President & Co-Founder, Studio71
Chris M. Williams, CEO & Founder, pocket.watch
Shelley Zimmerman, Co-Head, Awesomeness
MODERATOR: Tim Peterson, Senior Reporter, Digiday
Clark Stacey
CEO & Co-Founder,
WildWorks
Dan Weinstein
President & Co-Founder,
Studio71
Chris M. Williams
CEO & Founder,
pocket.watch
Shelley Zimmerman
Co-Head,
Awesomeness
Tim Peterson
Senior Reporter,
Digiday
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
Bayview Ballroom
SPEAKERS:
Gerrit Meier, CEO, Red Bull Media Network
INTERVIEWER: Andrew Wallenstein, Editor-in-Chief, Variety
Gerrit Meier, CEO, Red Bull Media Network
INTERVIEWER: Andrew Wallenstein, Editor-in-Chief, Variety
Gerrit Meier
CEO,
Red Bull Media Network
Andrew Wallenstein
Co-Editor-in-Chief,
Variety
Morning Break
11:30 AM - 11:45 AM
MUSIC TRACK: FIRESIDE CHAT WITH WNDRCO AND MIXCLOUD
11:45 PM - 12:15 PM
Malibu/Santa Monica
SPEAKERS:
Anthony Saleh, CEO, Emagen Entertainment Group, Partner, WNDRCO
INTERVIEWER : Nikhil Shah, Co-Founder, Mixcloud
Anthony Saleh, CEO, Emagen Entertainment Group, Partner, WNDRCO
INTERVIEWER : Nikhil Shah, Co-Founder, Mixcloud
Anthony Saleh
CEO, Emagen Entertainment Group,
Partner, WNDRCO
Nikhil Shah
Co-Founder,
Mixcloud
Video/TV/Movies: ZERO TRUST: THE CYBERSECURITY SUPERHERO YOU NEED TO KNOW
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Bayview Ballroom
Media production requires a small army to complete the journey from idea to screen, but that collaboration exposes the process to malicious hackers and theft. Join security expert Patrick Sullivan for a fireside chat with Nelson Rodriguez about how media companies are using “Zero Trust” approaches to change the way they protect themselves, their intellectual property, and their viewers.
SPEAKERS:
Nelson Rodriguez, Global Director, Media Industry Strategy, Akamai Technologies
Patrick Sullivan, Senior Director of Global Security Strategy, Akamai Technologies
SPEAKERS:
Nelson Rodriguez, Global Director, Media Industry Strategy, Akamai Technologies
Patrick Sullivan, Senior Director of Global Security Strategy, Akamai Technologies
Nelson Rodriguez
Global Director, Media Industry Strategy,
Akamai Technologies
Patrick Sullivan
Senior Director of Global Security Strategy,
Akamai Technologies
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Sierra
SPEAKERS:
Brands/Advertising: FEATURED PRESENTATION: EMOTION + CULTURE: DRIVING CONNECTION IN BRAND STORYTELLING
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Promenade
SPEAKER:
Michal Shapira, SVP, News Content Partners, Turner Ignite
Michal Shapira, SVP, News Content Partners, Turner Ignite
Michal Shapira
SVP of News Content Partnerships,
Turner Ignite
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Pacific II
SPEAKERS:
Benjamin Grubbs, Founder & CEO, Next 10 Ventures
INTERVIEWER: Hale Boggs, Partner, O’Melveny & Meyers LLP
Benjamin Grubbs, Founder & CEO, Next 10 Ventures
INTERVIEWER: Hale Boggs, Partner, O’Melveny & Meyers LLP
Benjamin Grubbs
Founder & CEO,
Next 10 Ventures
Hale Boggs
Partner,
O’Melveny & Meyers LLP
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Pacific III
The Perfect Storm: How Cloud Gaming Will Change the Future of Games
It happened to music, it happened to television, and now it's happening to games: The future of gaming lies in subscription. But what makes Cloud Gaming different from Netflix or Spotify? Does this mean the end of Xbox and PlayStation? What is the role of 5G? How will this shape the overall market, business models, consumer engagement & monetization, games discovery, and the games themselves?
PRESENTER:
Candice Mudrick, Senior Client Director, Newzoo
It happened to music, it happened to television, and now it's happening to games: The future of gaming lies in subscription. But what makes Cloud Gaming different from Netflix or Spotify? Does this mean the end of Xbox and PlayStation? What is the role of 5G? How will this shape the overall market, business models, consumer engagement & monetization, games discovery, and the games themselves?
PRESENTER:
Candice Mudrick, Senior Client Director, Newzoo
Candice Mudrick
Senior Client Director,
Newzoo
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Palisades
SPEAKERS:
Halsey Minor, Founder & CEO, Live Planet
INTERVIEWER : Seth Shapiro, Founder/CEO , Alpha Networks
Halsey Minor, Founder & CEO, Live Planet
INTERVIEWER : Seth Shapiro, Founder/CEO , Alpha Networks
Halsey Minor
Founder & CEO,
Live Planet
Seth Shapiro
Founder/CEO,
Alpha Networks
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
Bayview Ballroom
This panel of industry leaders will discuss how video content will be made, distributed, marketed, consumed and monetized in the future. What are the key factors contributing to the continued growth of revenue? What developments are expected in the value-chain for content monetization? What areas are poised for the greatest growth? What innovations and business models will fuel growth in the marketplace?
PANELISTS:
Eric Berman, Head of Business Development and Content Partnerships for VRV, Ellation
David Grant, President, POPSUGAR Studios
Gayle Gilman, CEO, Ripple Entertainment
Benoit Vatere, Founder & CEO, Mammoth Media
MODERATOR: Colin Dixon, Founder and Chief Analyst, nScreenMedia
PANELISTS:
Eric Berman, Head of Business Development and Content Partnerships for VRV, Ellation
David Grant, President, POPSUGAR Studios
Gayle Gilman, CEO, Ripple Entertainment
Benoit Vatere, Founder & CEO, Mammoth Media
MODERATOR: Colin Dixon, Founder and Chief Analyst, nScreenMedia
Eric Berman
Head of Business Development and Content Partnerships for VRV,
Ellation
David Grant
President,
POPSUGAR Studios
Gayle Gilman
CEO,
Ripple Entertainment
Benoit Vatere
CEO & Founder
Mammoth Media
Colin Dixon
Founder & Chief Analyst,
nScreenMedia
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
Promenade
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:
Chris Borelli, VP, Brand Partnerships, IMGN Media
Katie Ioffe, Director of Marketing & Digital Strategy, Mattel
Robert Schefferine, VP Production, ABC Entertainment Marketing, Disney ABC Television Group
Russell Schneider, Head of Sales & Business Development, 9GAG
MODERATOR: Tim Peterson, Senior Reporter, Digiday
PANELISTS:
Chris Borelli, VP, Brand Partnerships, IMGN Media
Katie Ioffe, Director of Marketing & Digital Strategy, Mattel
Robert Schefferine, VP Production, ABC Entertainment Marketing, Disney ABC Television Group
Russell Schneider, Head of Sales & Business Development, 9GAG
MODERATOR: Tim Peterson, Senior Reporter, Digiday
Chris Borelli
VP, Brand Partnerships,
IMGN Media
Katie Ioffe
Director of Digital Marketing,
Mattel
Robert Schefferine
VP Production, ABC Entertainment Marketing,
Disney ABC Television Group
Russell Schneider
Head of Sales & Business Development,
9GAG
Tim Peterson
Senior Reporter,
Digiday
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
Pacific II
This panel of industry experts will discuss the role that creators and influencers play in the digital economy. What defines creativity and influence? How are creators and influencers shaping culture? What is the role of creators and influencers vis-à-vis brands and marketing?
PANELISTS:
Beau Bryant, GM of Talent, Fullscreen
Eric Dahan, CEO & Co-Founder, Open Influence
Rafi Fine, CEO, FBE
Jennifer Perri, Vice President, Univision Creator Network
MODERATOR: Jim Louderback, General Manager, VidCon
PANELISTS:
Beau Bryant, GM of Talent, Fullscreen
Eric Dahan, CEO & Co-Founder, Open Influence
Rafi Fine, CEO, FBE
Jennifer Perri, Vice President, Univision Creator Network
MODERATOR: Jim Louderback, General Manager, VidCon
Beau Bryant
GM of Talent,
OFullscreen
Eric Dahan
CEO & Co-Founder,
Open Influence
Rafi Fine
CEO
FBE
Jennifer Perri
Vice President, Univision Creator Network,
Univision Communications
Jim Louderback
General Manager,
VidCon
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
Pacific III
Industry leaders discuss the state of the games industry as the business continues its transition towards a multi-platform future. What does it take to make a successful game these days across platforms? What emerging platforms will be the most important in the years to come? How do you acquire and retain users and make money in this increasingly complicated gaming universe?
PANELISTS:
Casey Dickinson, CEO, FTX Games
Dave Madden, SVP, Global Brand Partnerships,EA
Chris Petrovic, SVP & Head of Corporate Strategy, M&A & Business Development, Zynga
Jessica Rovello, CEO, Arkadium
MODERATOR: Mike Vorhaus, President, Vorhaus Advisors
PANELISTS:
Casey Dickinson, CEO, FTX Games
Dave Madden, SVP, Global Brand Partnerships,EA
Chris Petrovic, SVP & Head of Corporate Strategy, M&A & Business Development, Zynga
Jessica Rovello, CEO, Arkadium
MODERATOR: Mike Vorhaus, President, Vorhaus Advisors
Casey Dickinson
CEO,
FTX Games
Dave Madden
SVP, Global Brand Partnerships
EA
Chris Petrovic
SVP & Head of Corporate Strategy, M&A and Business Development,
Zynga Inc.
Jessica Rovello
CEO,
Arkadium
Mike Vorhaus
CEO,
Vorhaus Advisors
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
Malibu/Santa Monica
With so much of the media coverage today focused streaming and festivals, the big changes impacting the whole ecosystem can be overlooked. In the face of streaming's growth to 75% of the overall U.S. pie, we now have vast amounts of data, consumer behavior, and changing systems. What is the longer-term impact of this change on the pipes and communities in music? This panel will share 5 major changes in the music business that are affecting live performance, music local and global communities, backends and systems, and music careers.
PANELISTS:
Jonathan Azu, Senior Manager, Red Light Management
Matthew Adell, Founder, MetaPop, Former Chief Digital Officer, Native Instruments
Sam Kling, SVP, Creative Operations, SESAC Holdings, Inc.
MODERATOR: Gigi Johnson, Executive Director, Center for Music Innovation, UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music
PANELISTS:
Jonathan Azu, Senior Manager, Red Light Management
Matthew Adell, Founder, MetaPop, Former Chief Digital Officer, Native Instruments
Sam Kling, SVP, Creative Operations, SESAC Holdings, Inc.
MODERATOR: Gigi Johnson, Executive Director, Center for Music Innovation, UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music
Jonathan Azu
Senior Manager,
Red Light Management
Matthew Adell
Founder, MetaPop,
Former Chief Digital Officer, Native Instruments
Sam Kling
SVP, Creative Operations,
SESAC Holdings, Inc.
Gigi Johnson
Exec. Director,
UCLA Center for Music Innovation
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
Palisades
Industry leaders discuss the latest tools and trends in digital licensing and rights management, the impact of legislative changes on how movies, music and television are licensed and distributed, and what artists and rights owners can expect in the years to come.
PANELISTS:
Scott D. Byrne, Executive Director, Media & Entertainment Advisory
Mike Hurst, CEO & Co-Founder, Exactuals
Jake Beaumont Nesbitt, International Music Managers Forum, Copyright Committee
Rasty Turek, CEO, Pex
MODERATOR: Paul Sweeting, Co-Founder, RightsTech Project; Founder & Principal, Concurrent Media Strategies
PANELISTS:
Scott D. Byrne, Executive Director, Media & Entertainment Advisory
Mike Hurst, CEO & Co-Founder, Exactuals
Jake Beaumont Nesbitt, International Music Managers Forum, Copyright Committee
Rasty Turek, CEO, Pex
MODERATOR: Paul Sweeting, Co-Founder, RightsTech Project; Founder & Principal, Concurrent Media Strategies
Scott D. Byrne
Executive Director,
Media & Entertainment Advisory
Mike Hurst
CEO & Co-Founder,
Exactuals
Jake Beaumont Nesbitt
International Music Managers Forum,
Copyright Committee
Rasty Turek
CEO,
PEX
Paul Sweeting
Co-Founder, RightsTech Project; Founder & Principal,
Concurrent Media Strategies
12:45 PM - 2:00 PM
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Bayview Ballroom
This panel of leaders in immersive entertainment will discuss the hardware and software, including sensory interfaces, applications, and infrastructures, that are enabling immersive content creation for virtual reality (VR), mixed reality (MR), augmented reality (AR), and cinematic reality (CR). How are these tools being used to generate new entertainment experiences by bringing digital objects into the physical world and bringing physical world objects into the digital world? The panel will focus on what is available in the market today. What are the available apps, content, devices, and headsets? What is the current state of consumer adoption?
PANELISTS:
Nancy Bennett, Chief Creative Officer/Studio Head, Two Bit Circus
Jenni Cook, Head of Production, Dreamscape Immersive
Raymond Mosco, CEO & Founder, General Immersive, Altered Mechanics
Ted Schilowitz, Futurist, Paramount Pictures
MODERATOR: Gabrielle Kessler, Vice President, Experiential, Future Plc
PANELISTS:
Nancy Bennett, Chief Creative Officer/Studio Head, Two Bit Circus
Jenni Cook, Head of Production, Dreamscape Immersive
Raymond Mosco, CEO & Founder, General Immersive, Altered Mechanics
Ted Schilowitz, Futurist, Paramount Pictures
MODERATOR: Gabrielle Kessler, Vice President, Experiential, Future Plc
Nancy Bennett
Chief Creative Officer/Studio Head,
Two Bit Circus, Inc.
Jenni Cook
Head of Production,
Dreamscape Immersive
Raymond Mosco
CEO & Founder,
General Immersive, Altered Mechanics
Ted Schilowitz
Futurist,
Paramount Pictures
Gabrielle Kessler
VP of Experiential,
Future Plc
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Bayview Ballroom
Universal Pictures has created many of the world’s most iconic cinematic franchises. Franchises that have surged beyond the theater to generate billions of dollars in revenue from video games to action figures. Each of these campaigns are fueled by the consumers’ appetite to bring the worlds of their favorite movies into their lives. Now, with the help of AR and VR, Universal has reversed this dynamic by bringing the consumer into the worlds of keystone franchises. From in-store activations to social-driven campaigns, the limits of immersive technologies are still being defined. Thus, important strategies, considerations, and tools are needed to make the most of this exciting new technology.
Join Facebook's Kimberlee Archer as she sits down with Doug Neil, Executive Vice President of Digital Marketing of Universal, and Hillary Hoffman, Executive Vice President, Global Marketing, Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, to discuss how the trail-blazing studio is leading the way for immersive technology marketing. Together they'll discuss lessons learned, challenges for brands and creatives, and what roles AR and VR will play in brand engagement and storytelling moving forward.
SPEAKERS:
Hilary Hoffman, Executive Vice President, Global Marketing, Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Doug Neil, Executive Vice President Digital Marketing, Universal Pictures
MODERATOR: Kimberlee Archer, Head of Developer Marketing - AR/VR, Facebook
Join Facebook's Kimberlee Archer as she sits down with Doug Neil, Executive Vice President of Digital Marketing of Universal, and Hillary Hoffman, Executive Vice President, Global Marketing, Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, to discuss how the trail-blazing studio is leading the way for immersive technology marketing. Together they'll discuss lessons learned, challenges for brands and creatives, and what roles AR and VR will play in brand engagement and storytelling moving forward.
SPEAKERS:
Hilary Hoffman, Executive Vice President, Global Marketing, Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Doug Neil, Executive Vice President Digital Marketing, Universal Pictures
MODERATOR: Kimberlee Archer, Head of Developer Marketing - AR/VR, Facebook
Hilary Hoffman
Executive Vice President, Global Marketing,
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Doug Neil
Executive Vice President Digital Marketing,
Universal Pictures
Kimberlee Archer
Head of Developer Marketing - AR/VR,
Facebook
3:15 PM - 3:30 PM
Sierra
The Art of Navigating Cannabis and Live Events
It’s 2019. Cannabis in California is one year old. Policies are still being written.
Regulations are unsettled. What is the pathway to having legal cannabis at concerts, retail activations and other live events?
SPEAKERS:
Jackie Subeck, CEO, Hey Jackpot!, Door Number Six
It’s 2019. Cannabis in California is one year old. Policies are still being written.
Regulations are unsettled. What is the pathway to having legal cannabis at concerts, retail activations and other live events?
SPEAKERS:
Jackie Subeck, CEO, Hey Jackpot!, Door Number Six
Jackie Subeck
CEO,
Hey Jackpot!, Door Number Six
3:15 PM - 3:30 PM
Sierra
PRESENTERS:
Zaid Farooqui, Product Manager of Stream, Cloudflare
Zaid Farooqui, Product Manager of Stream, Cloudflare
Zaid Farooqui
Product Manager of Stream,
Cloudflare
3:15 PM - 3:30 PM
Promenade
PRESENTERS:
3:15 PM - 3:30 PM
Pacific II
GEN Z ESSENTIALS - HOW TO RESONATE WITH THE NEXT GENERATION OF CULTURAL INFLUENCERS
Gen Zs are here and will soon have an outsized influence on culture and entertainment - by 2020, they'll comprise 40% of u.s. consumers. Using the latest research, this presentation will provide an overview of this distinct generation though an entertainment lens and will provide 5 essential themes that can guide brands, marketers, and content creators in resonating with Gen Zs.
PRESENTER:
Jayne Charneski, Founder, Front Row Insights and Strategy
Gen Zs are here and will soon have an outsized influence on culture and entertainment - by 2020, they'll comprise 40% of u.s. consumers. Using the latest research, this presentation will provide an overview of this distinct generation though an entertainment lens and will provide 5 essential themes that can guide brands, marketers, and content creators in resonating with Gen Zs.
PRESENTER:
Jayne Charneski, Founder, Front Row Insights and Strategy
Jayne Charneski
Founder,
Front Row Insights and Strategy
GAMES/ESPORTS: FEATURED PRESENTATION with Carter Rogers, Principal Analyst, Superdata
3:15 PM - 3:30 PM
Pacific III
How Games Are Transforming The Rest Of The Entertainment Industry
Video games used to be an afterthought in the media business. Now, the $120B interactive entertainment industry cannot be ignored. Major brands have partnered with the white-hot Fortnite, and gaming celebrity Tyler “Ninja” Blevins is a regular talk show guest. This session will cover how games are now impacting media like film and music and what the wider entertainment industry should do to adapt.
PRESENTER:
Carter Rogers, Principal Analyst, SuperData, a Nielsen Company
Video games used to be an afterthought in the media business. Now, the $120B interactive entertainment industry cannot be ignored. Major brands have partnered with the white-hot Fortnite, and gaming celebrity Tyler “Ninja” Blevins is a regular talk show guest. This session will cover how games are now impacting media like film and music and what the wider entertainment industry should do to adapt.
PRESENTER:
Carter Rogers, Principal Analyst, SuperData, a Nielsen Company
Carter Rogers
Principal Analyst,
SuperData, a Nielsen Company
3:15 PM - 3:30 PM
Palisades
PRESENTERS:
Janice Scott, Chief Operating Officer & Head of Sales, Dataclef
Janice Scott, Chief Operating Officer & Head of Sales, Dataclef
Janice Scott
Chief Operating Officer & Head of Sales,
Dataclef
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Sierra
The lines between linear television and OTT services are blurred more than ever with digital services offering network/cable streams with DVR capabilities. Alternately, traditional linear services 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? Where do advertisers fit in?
PANELISTS:
Dwayne Benefield, Vice President, Head of PlayStation Vue, Sony Interactive Entertainment
Rob Gelick, Executive Vice President and General Manager, CBS Entertainment Digital
Leif Cervantes de Reinstein, Partner, Sheppard Mullin
Amanda Richardson, CEO, Rabbit
MODERATOR: Lori H. Schwartz, Governor, Principal, The Television Academy, StoryTech
PANELISTS:
Dwayne Benefield, Vice President, Head of PlayStation Vue, Sony Interactive Entertainment
Rob Gelick, Executive Vice President and General Manager, CBS Entertainment Digital
Leif Cervantes de Reinstein, Partner, Sheppard Mullin
Amanda Richardson, CEO, Rabbit
MODERATOR: Lori H. Schwartz, Governor, Principal, The Television Academy, StoryTech
Dwayne Benefield
Vice President, Head of PlayStation Vue,
Sony Interactive Entertainment
Rob Gelick
Executive Vice President and General Manager,
CBS Entertainment Digital
Leif Cervantes de Reinstein
Partner,
Sheppard Mullin
Amanda Richardson
CEO,
Rabbit
Lori Schwartz
Governor, Interactive Media,
Television Academy
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Promenade
Content marketing is essential to building and maintaining a loyal consumer base. Today more than ever, brands need to produce engaging, shareable content to connect with consumers. 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:
Lisa Bilgrei, Branded Content Expert, Google
Adam Hua, SVP, Business Development, CitizenNet, A Condé Nast Company
Folayo Lasaki, VP, Marketing, SoulPancake
Tina Walsh, VP Content Strategy, Tongal
MODERATOR : Kat Jones, Founder, Motiv PR
PANELISTS:
Lisa Bilgrei, Branded Content Expert, Google
Adam Hua, SVP, Business Development, CitizenNet, A Condé Nast Company
Folayo Lasaki, VP, Marketing, SoulPancake
Tina Walsh, VP Content Strategy, Tongal
MODERATOR : Kat Jones, Founder, Motiv PR
Lisa Bilgrei
Branded Content Expert,
Google
Adam Hua
SVP, Business Development,
CitizenNet, A Condé Nast Company
Folayo Lasaki
VP, Marketing,
SoulPancake
Tina Walsh
VP Content Strategy,
Tongal
Kat Jones
Founder,
Motiv PR
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Pacific II
Digital influencers can be instrumental to getting content, services, and products in front of the right audiences. Still, brands walk a fine line between managing the message and allowing room for influencer authenticity. What are the most effective strategies today for working with influencers and what are the metrics that determine success?
PANELISTS:
Phil Hickey, EVP Brand and Marketing, Seriously
Brittani Kagan, Head of Talent, Portal A
Kamiu Lee, CEO, Activate
Julia Moonves, Vice President of Sales & Business Development, pocket.watch
Mia von Sadovszky, SVP Group Planning Director, RPA
MODERATOR : Allison Dollar, CEO, ITV Alliance
PANELISTS:
Phil Hickey, EVP Brand and Marketing, Seriously
Brittani Kagan, Head of Talent, Portal A
Kamiu Lee, CEO, Activate
Julia Moonves, Vice President of Sales & Business Development, pocket.watch
Mia von Sadovszky, SVP Group Planning Director, RPA
MODERATOR : Allison Dollar, CEO, ITV Alliance
Phil Hickey
EVP Brand and Marketing,
Seriously
Brittani Kagan
Head of Talent,
Portal A
Kamiu Lee
CEO,
ACTIVATE
Julia Moonves
VP of Sales & Business Development,
pocket.watch
Mia von Sadovszky
SVP / Group Strategic Planning Director,
RPA
Allison Dollar
CEO,
ITV Alliance
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Pacific III
This panel brings together a mix of companies and executives from the TV, film and Games industries to discuss the intersection of this highly immersive and profitable creative space. According to Reuters, Gaming generated more revenue in 2017 than TV, movies, and music did – $116b and growing. Yup, you heard that right.
PANELISTS:
Franco De Cesare, Director of Global Console & Online Gaming, Facebook
Dan Murray, President, Skybound Interactive
TQ Jefferson, Vice President, External Development, FoxNext Games
MODERATOR: Josh Brooks, SVP, Jam City
PANELISTS:
Franco De Cesare, Director of Global Console & Online Gaming, Facebook
Dan Murray, President, Skybound Interactive
TQ Jefferson, Vice President, External Development, FoxNext Games
MODERATOR: Josh Brooks, SVP, Jam City
Franco De Cesare
Director of Global Console & Online Gaming,
Facebook
Dan Murray
President,
Skybound Interactive
TQ Jefferson
Vice President, External Development,
FoxNext Games
Josh Brooks
SVP, Brand Strategy & Marketing,
Jam City
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Malibu / Santa Monica
Live video is no longer a secondary part of music festivals. It’s become an essential part of 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. This panel will discuss how festivals and their partners are creating experiences where viewers can connect with fellow audience members and truly feel part of the event - while brands can engage the digital audience without being overly intrusive.
PANELISTS:
Kevin Chernett, EVP - Global Partnerships & Content Distribution, Live Nation
John Petrocelli, CEO, Bulldog Digital Media
Kim Owens, VP of Strategy and Operations, FestiFi
Chrystine Villarreal, President, MIXhalo
MODERATOR: Ted Cohen, Managing Partner, TAG Strategic
PANELISTS:
Kevin Chernett, EVP - Global Partnerships & Content Distribution, Live Nation
John Petrocelli, CEO, Bulldog Digital Media
Kim Owens, VP of Strategy and Operations, FestiFi
Chrystine Villarreal, President, MIXhalo
MODERATOR: Ted Cohen, Managing Partner, TAG Strategic
Kevin Chernett
Executive Vice President - Global Partnerships & Content Distribution,
Live Nation
John Petrocelli
CEO,
Bulldog Digital Media
Kim Owens
VP of Strategy and Operations,
FestiFi
Chrystine Villarreal
President,
MIXhalo
Ted Cohen
Managing Partner,
TAG Strategic
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Palisades
The music business has its notorious “black box” money problem, but creators and licensors in many rights-based industries lack effective tools to track the money their works generate as it makes its way back upstream. This panel will examine how entrepreneurs, developers, artists and agents are trying to bring greater transparency to the system of accounting and payments.
PANELISTS:
Fabian Alsultany, Director of Business Affairs, RChain Cooperative
Dick Huey, Head of Partnerships, Jaxsta
Jaime Otero, Managing Director, RightsTrade
MODERATOR: Todd Brabec, Former EVP and Worldwide Director of Membership, ASCAP
Professor, USC
PANELISTS:
Fabian Alsultany, Director of Business Affairs, RChain Cooperative
Dick Huey, Head of Partnerships, Jaxsta
Jaime Otero, Managing Director, RightsTrade
MODERATOR: Todd Brabec, Former EVP and Worldwide Director of Membership, ASCAP
Professor, USC
Fabian Alsultany
Director of Business Affairs,
RChain Cooperative
Dick Huey
Head of Partnerships,
Jaxsta
Jaime Otero
Managing Director,
RightsTrade
Todd Brabec
Former EVP and Worldwide Director of Membership, ASCAP Professor,
USC
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Sierra
While Netflix continues grow its market share, there are a growing number of video services with programming and business models designed for targeted audiences that are gaining traction. This panel of experts in Over-the-Top (OTT) monetization will discuss monetization strategies being used by successful services today, both subscription based and advertiser supported. What’s working and what’s not? How is programming being designed and rolled out to attract and retain new audiences? What are some of the best strategies for monetizing video content in the OTT ecosystem.
PANELISTS:
Greg Kampanis, SVP Business Development and Operations, Blue Ant Media
Harry Lang, VP, Product, Hallmark Labs
Grant Michaelson, VP, Business Affairs and New Media, ABC Entertainment
Thai Randolph, EVP & General Manager, Laugh Out Loud
MODERATOR: Jon Giegengack, Founder, Hub Entertainment Research
PANELISTS:
Greg Kampanis, SVP Business Development and Operations, Blue Ant Media
Harry Lang, VP, Product, Hallmark Labs
Grant Michaelson, VP, Business Affairs and New Media, ABC Entertainment
Thai Randolph, EVP & General Manager, Laugh Out Loud
MODERATOR: Jon Giegengack, Founder, Hub Entertainment Research
Greg Kampanis
SR VP Business Development and Operations,
Blue Ant Media
Harry Lang
VP of Product ,
Hallmark Labs
Grant Michaelson
VP, Business Affairs & New Media,
ABC Entertainment
Thai Randolph
EVP & General Manager,
Laugh Out Loud
Jon Giegengack
Principal and Founder,
Hub Entertainment Research
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Pacific II
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. This panel of top creators and influencers will discuss how brands can leverage the voices of creators and influencers with massive followings for digital campaigns.
PANELISTS:
Wesley "Wuz Good" Armstrong, Influencer
Gabriela Bandy, Influencer
Nick Carreras, VP Talent and Brand Strategy, Bent Pixels
Tess Finkle, Founder & CEO, Metro
Kate Mcguire, Talent Manager, Fullscreen
MODERATOR: Hayley Delaine, Founder, Trending All Day
PANELISTS:
Wesley "Wuz Good" Armstrong, Influencer
Gabriela Bandy, Influencer
Nick Carreras, VP Talent and Brand Strategy, Bent Pixels
Tess Finkle, Founder & CEO, Metro
Kate Mcguire, Talent Manager, Fullscreen
MODERATOR: Hayley Delaine, Founder, Trending All Day
Wesley "Wuz Good" Armstrong
Influencer
Gabriela Bandy
Influencer
Nick Carreras
VP Talent and Brand Strategy, Bent Pixels
Tess Finkle
Founder & CEO, Metro
Kate McGuire
Talent Manager, Fullscreen
Hayley Delaine
Founder,
Trending All Day
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Pacific III
This panel of leading game and entertainment executives and investors will discuss the future of AR/VR/MR for the game and entertainment industries. What investments are being made by VCs? What are brands, movie studios and media companies doing in AR/VR/MR? What’s happening with mixed reality location based experiences? What does the future hold?
PANELISTS:
Robert DeFranco, VP, Sales and Development, The Future Group
Ewan Johnson, Chief Creative Officer, Arcturus Studios
Albert Kugel, Strategy Director, Giant Spoon
Ketaki Shriram, Co-Founder, Chief Technology Officer, Krikey
MODERATOR : Jacob Carlson, Venture Capital & Senior Manager, Manatt Digital
PANELISTS:
Robert DeFranco, VP, Sales and Development, The Future Group
Ewan Johnson, Chief Creative Officer, Arcturus Studios
Albert Kugel, Strategy Director, Giant Spoon
Ketaki Shriram, Co-Founder, Chief Technology Officer, Krikey
MODERATOR : Jacob Carlson, Venture Capital & Senior Manager, Manatt Digital
Robert DeFranco
VP, Sales and Development,
The Future Group
Ewan Johnson
Chief Creative Officer,
Arcturus Studios
Albert Kugel
Strategy Director,
Giant Spoon
Ketaki Shriram
Co-Founder, Chief Technology Officer,
Krikey
Jacob Carlson
Venture Capital & Senior Manager,
Manatt Digital
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Malibu/Santa Monica
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:
Hisham Dahud, Brand Manager + Digital Strategist, Junkie XL, Desert Hearts, Poolside & more
Verena Papik, Chief Marketing Officer, TuneMoji
David McTiernan, Director, Label Relations, Vevo
MODERATOR: Wesley A' Harrah, Founder, Hyper Orange
PANELISTS:
Hisham Dahud, Brand Manager + Digital Strategist, Junkie XL, Desert Hearts, Poolside & more
Verena Papik, Chief Marketing Officer, TuneMoji
David McTiernan, Director, Label Relations, Vevo
MODERATOR: Wesley A' Harrah, Founder, Hyper Orange
Hisham Dahud
Brand Manager + Digital Strategist
Junkie XL, Desert Hearts, Poolside & more
Verena Papik
Chief Marketing Officer
TuneMoji
David McTiernan
Director, Label Relations
Vevo
Wesley A’Harrah
Founder
Hyper Orange
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Palisades
Rights have monetary value but their price is often unclear. They are often sold in bulk, or covered by blanket licenses, or set by rate courts. But what would a willing buyer pay a willing seller for them on their own? How should rights be valued? How can technology help discover their true market price?
PANELISTS:
Antony Bruno, Director of Communications, Royalty Exchange
Teri Nelson Carpenter, President & CEO, Reel Muzik Werks LLC
Kevin Day, VP Business Development & Strategic Relationships, Sound Royalties
Neeta Ragoowansi, SVP. Biz Dev & Legal Affairs/Co-Founder, NPREX
Steve Stewart, CEO & Co-Founder, VEZT
PANELISTS:
Antony Bruno, Director of Communications, Royalty Exchange
Teri Nelson Carpenter, President & CEO, Reel Muzik Werks LLC
Kevin Day, VP Business Development & Strategic Relationships, Sound Royalties
Neeta Ragoowansi, SVP. Biz Dev & Legal Affairs/Co-Founder, NPREX
Steve Stewart, CEO & Co-Founder, VEZT
Antony Bruno
Director of Communications,
Royalty Exchange
Teri Nelson Carpenter
President & CEO,
Reel Muzik Werks LLC
Kevin Day
VP Business Development & Strategic Relationships,
Sound Royalties
Neeta Ragoowansi
SVP, Biz Dev & Legal Affairs/Co-Founder,
NPREX
Steve Stewart
CEO & Co-Founder,
Vezt
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Bayview Ballroom
This panel of top decision-makers discusses the future of monetization and new digital distribution models and platforms for premium video. What does it take to make successful premium 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:
Jesús Chavez, CEO, Vertical Networks
Ashley McCollum, General Manager, Tasty
Tom Ryan, CEO & Co-Founder, Pluto TV
MODERATOR: Dawn Chmielewski, Senior Editor Media, Entertainment & Technology, Forbes
PANELISTS:
Jesús Chavez, CEO, Vertical Networks
Ashley McCollum, General Manager, Tasty
Tom Ryan, CEO & Co-Founder, Pluto TV
MODERATOR: Dawn Chmielewski, Senior Editor Media, Entertainment & Technology, Forbes
Jesús Chavez
CEO,
Vertical Networks
Ashley McCollum
General Manager,
Tasty
Tom Ryan
CEO & Co-Founder,
Pluto TV
Dawn Chmielewski
Senior Editor Media, Entertainment & Technology,
Forbes
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
9:30 AM - 9:40 AM
Bayview Ballroom
SPEAKER:
Ned Sherman, Partner, Manatt Digital; Founder, Digital Media Wire
Ned Sherman, Partner, Manatt Digital; Founder, Digital Media Wire
Ned Sherman
Partner, Manatt Digital;
Founder, Digital Media Wire
OPENING PRESENTATIONS: THE FUTURE OF BRANDS, MARKETING & Entertainment
9:40 AM - 10:15 AM
Bayview Ballroom
Visionary presenters give their perspectives on the future of brands, marketing and entertainment followed by Q/A.
The Next Phase of the Streaming Revolution? Putting the AI in Entertainment
The average American spends over 12 hours per day with media (Source: Statista). Content is available at every angle, from various providers, leaving brands to fight for just a slice of the consumer’s day. In such a fragmented and competitive environment, how can M&E companies stay ahead? Harnessing the power of AI technology is vital, helping to drive viewer engagement, boost advertising revenue and streamline workflows for publishers. This session will discuss the future of the media landscape and how implementing AI technology creates a win-win for brands and consumers alike.
PRESENTER: David Kulczar, Senior Product Manager, IBM Watson Media
OMNICULTURALISM: THE NEXT WAVE OF DIVERSITY
Diversity is one of the hot-button issues in media today, but the way we talk about culture, identity, and difference is shifting. Now that ideas about diversity and multiculturalism are table stakes, Omniculturalism—the belief that difference in identity (e.g. race, sexuality, religion) is not a barrier to relatability, but is instead a normal, and expected part of everyday life—is second nature to Millennials and people previously considered “others.” Breaking out of the logic that cultural difference like race or sexuality is niche or limiting, Omniculturalism demonstrates how Millennials have shifted the meaning of the “general market.” Whereas previous generations treated cultural difference as a sensitive subject, Millennials expect and want their brands and content-makers to engage with these issues from the insider perspective out. We’ll explore how this shift in cultural values affects conversations essential for brands looking to lead this exciting moment in society today.
PRESENTER: Linda Ong, Chief Culture Officer, Civic Entertainment Group
The Next Phase of the Streaming Revolution? Putting the AI in Entertainment
The average American spends over 12 hours per day with media (Source: Statista). Content is available at every angle, from various providers, leaving brands to fight for just a slice of the consumer’s day. In such a fragmented and competitive environment, how can M&E companies stay ahead? Harnessing the power of AI technology is vital, helping to drive viewer engagement, boost advertising revenue and streamline workflows for publishers. This session will discuss the future of the media landscape and how implementing AI technology creates a win-win for brands and consumers alike.
PRESENTER: David Kulczar, Senior Product Manager, IBM Watson Media
OMNICULTURALISM: THE NEXT WAVE OF DIVERSITY
Diversity is one of the hot-button issues in media today, but the way we talk about culture, identity, and difference is shifting. Now that ideas about diversity and multiculturalism are table stakes, Omniculturalism—the belief that difference in identity (e.g. race, sexuality, religion) is not a barrier to relatability, but is instead a normal, and expected part of everyday life—is second nature to Millennials and people previously considered “others.” Breaking out of the logic that cultural difference like race or sexuality is niche or limiting, Omniculturalism demonstrates how Millennials have shifted the meaning of the “general market.” Whereas previous generations treated cultural difference as a sensitive subject, Millennials expect and want their brands and content-makers to engage with these issues from the insider perspective out. We’ll explore how this shift in cultural values affects conversations essential for brands looking to lead this exciting moment in society today.
PRESENTER: Linda Ong, Chief Culture Officer, Civic Entertainment Group
David Kulczar
Senior Product Manager,
IBM Watson Media
Linda Ong
Chief Culture Officer,
Civic Entertainment Group
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:
Russell Arons, SVP, General Manager, Machinima
Sandro Corsaro, SVP, Chief Creative Officer, Fandango
Kym Nelson, SVP, Client Strategy West, Twitch
Tim Sovay, COO, CreatorIQ
MODERATOR: David Bloom, Contributor, Forbes
PANELISTS:
Russell Arons, SVP, General Manager, Machinima
Sandro Corsaro, SVP, Chief Creative Officer, Fandango
Kym Nelson, SVP, Client Strategy West, Twitch
Tim Sovay, COO, CreatorIQ
MODERATOR: David Bloom, Contributor, Forbes
Russell Arons
SVP, General Manager,
Machinima
Sandro Corsaro
SVP, Chief Creative Officer,
Fandango
Kym Nelson
SVP of Client Strategy, West,
Twitch
Tim Sovay
COO,
CreatorIQ
David Boom
Consultant & Columnist,
Tubefilter
Keynote ConversatioN With Facebook and Warner Bros DIGITAL NETWORKs
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Bayview Ballroom
Facebook’s Celiena Adcock leads a fire side talk to discuss how the 4C’s of Curation, Communication, Commerce, and Community are shaping the future of content and connectivity. In a connected World, people have infinite choice and total control over what they watch, read, interact with and buy. We expect things to be tailored to our tastes and in the formats we prefer. As leaders in the space, we’ll discuss how we are learning, growing, and shaping the future of this competitive landscape.
SPEAKERS:
Celiena Adcock, Head of Streaming, Facebook
Katie Soo, SVP, Marketing, Warner Bros Digital Networks
SPEAKERS:
Celiena Adcock, Head of Streaming, Facebook
Katie Soo, SVP, Marketing, Warner Bros Digital Networks
Celiena Adcock
Head of Streaming,
Facebook
Katie Soo
SVP, Marketing
Warner Bros Digital Networks
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Bayview Ballroom
SPEAKERS:
Katie Nelson, Executive Producer, News Content, ABC News
Katie Nelson, Executive Producer, News Content, ABC News
Katie Nelson
Executive Producer, News Content,
ABC News
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Promenade
PRESENTER:
Tony Parisi, Head of AR/VR Ad Innovation, Unity Technologies, Inc.
Tony Parisi, Head of AR/VR Ad Innovation, Unity Technologies, Inc.
Tony Parisi
Head of AR/VR Ad Innovation
Unity Technologies, Inc.
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Catalina
SPEAKERS:
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Pacific III
SPEAKERS:
Jason Lake, CEO & Founder, Complexity Gaming
INTERVIEWER: Michael Cai, President, Interpret
Jason Lake, CEO & Founder, Complexity Gaming
INTERVIEWER: Michael Cai, President, Interpret
Jason Lake
CEO & Founder,
Complexity Gaming
Michael Cai
President,
Interpret
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Catalina
SPEAKERS:
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
Bayview Ballroom
Quality video content is in demand with digital, television and cable networks competing to capture and retain viewers. This panel of industry experts will discuss the formats, genres and storytelling techniques that are in most demand, how competition is driving innovation and creativity and the winning formulas for success.
PANELISTS:
Mickey Meyer, President of Network, Group Nine Media
Adam Ostrow, Chief Digital Officer, TEGNA
Daniel Tibbets, President & GM, El Rey Network
MODERATOR: Jocelyn Johnson, Startup Advisor
PANELISTS:
Mickey Meyer, President of Network, Group Nine Media
Adam Ostrow, Chief Digital Officer, TEGNA
Daniel Tibbets, President & GM, El Rey Network
MODERATOR: Jocelyn Johnson, Startup Advisor
Mickey Meyer
President of Network,
Group Nine Media
Adam Ostrow
Chief Digital Officer,
TEGNA
Daniel Tibbets
President & GM,
El Rey Network
Jocelyn Johnson
Startup Advisor
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:
Tom Bash, VP, Product, ChefsFeed
Javon Frazier, Executive Vice President, Strategy and Business Development, Studio71
Chang Kim, CEO & Founder, Tapas Media
Jon Vlassopulos, CEO, Tribalist
MODERATOR: Jay Tucker, Executive Director, Center for Media, Entertainment & Sports, UCLA Anderson School of Management
PANELISTS:
Tom Bash, VP, Product, ChefsFeed
Javon Frazier, Executive Vice President, Strategy and Business Development, Studio71
Chang Kim, CEO & Founder, Tapas Media
Jon Vlassopulos, CEO, Tribalist
MODERATOR: Jay Tucker, Executive Director, Center for Media, Entertainment & Sports, UCLA Anderson School of Management
Tom Bash
VP, Product,
ChefsFeed
Javon Frazier
EVP, Startegy & Business Development,
Studio71
Chang Kim
CEO & Founder,
Tapas Media
Jon Vlassopulos
CEO,
Tribalist
Jay Tucker
Executive Director, Center for Media, Entertainment & Sports,
UCLA Anderson School of Management
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
Pacific II
With influencer marketing exploding, there are a plethora of platforms available to help influencers and brands. This panel will discuss the differences between platforms and how to decide which is right for you from the perspective of an influencer and a brand.
PANELISTS:
Eyal Baumel, CEO, Yoola
Ali Grant, Founder, Be Social
Max Levine, Cofounder, MC Projects
Sephi Shapira, Founder & CEO, Escapex
MODERATOR : Phil Ranta, Head of Creators, Mobcrush
PANELISTS:
Eyal Baumel, CEO, Yoola
Ali Grant, Founder, Be Social
Max Levine, Cofounder, MC Projects
Sephi Shapira, Founder & CEO, Escapex
MODERATOR : Phil Ranta, Head of Creators, Mobcrush
Eyal Baumel
CEO,
Yoola
Ali Grant
Founder,
Be Social
Max Levine
Co-Founder,
MC Projects
Sephi Shapira
Founder & CEO,
Escapex
Phil Ranta
Head of Creators,
Mobcrush
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
Pacific III
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:
Mike Lee, Esports Agent, United Talent Agency
Marco Mereu, Co-Founder and CEO, Framerate
David Mok, Director of Developer Partnerships, Skillz
Peter Trinh, Managing Director, International and Independent Film | Esport Group, ICM
MODERATOR : Minard Hamilton, Managing Partner, Driver Ventures
PANELISTS:
Mike Lee, Esports Agent, United Talent Agency
Marco Mereu, Co-Founder and CEO, Framerate
David Mok, Director of Developer Partnerships, Skillz
Peter Trinh, Managing Director, International and Independent Film | Esport Group, ICM
MODERATOR : Minard Hamilton, Managing Partner, Driver Ventures
Mike Lee
Esports Agent,
United Talent Agency
Marco Mereu
Co-Founder and CEO,
Framerate
David Mok
Director of Developer Partnerships,
Skillz
Peter Trinh
Managing Director, International and Independent Film | Esport Group
ICM Partners
Minard Hamilton
Managing Director,
Driver Ventures
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
Malibu/Santa Monica
The Hip Hop industry has long been obsessed with money. From Jay-Z to Birdman, making money has been a theme throughout. Much of this, is simply the acknowledgment that money makes the world go ‘round; a clairvoyant observation. It is this observation that makes cryptocurrency and Hip Hop a perfect match.
The stage has been set for general adoption of Bitcoin by the Hip Hop community. 50 Cent, Wu-Tang Clan's Ghostface Killah, Nipsey Hussle, PitBull and Snoop Dogg, are some of Hip Hop's biggest stars that have either flirted with or directly accepted this currency, and the music industry, which has historically capitalized on industry earnings and its attributes, will likely see the utility in the decentralized crypto-currency. What's prompting this new collective behavior? Tech This Out "Live" will examine how cryptocurrency and blockchain technology is shaping the future of music and the world around us.
This panel is powered by TECH THIS OUT.
PANELISTS:
Ray Annes, Marketing Director, Sony Music Entertainment
Shelita Burke, Pop Star
Byron Booker, Founder & Director, Recording Artists Guild
Lauren Bissell, Producer and Founder, Immutable Music
Aubrey Flynn, Board Member, skysthelimit.org
Moderator: Mike Johns, Founder/CEO, Executive Producer, Digital Mind State, Tech This Out
The stage has been set for general adoption of Bitcoin by the Hip Hop community. 50 Cent, Wu-Tang Clan's Ghostface Killah, Nipsey Hussle, PitBull and Snoop Dogg, are some of Hip Hop's biggest stars that have either flirted with or directly accepted this currency, and the music industry, which has historically capitalized on industry earnings and its attributes, will likely see the utility in the decentralized crypto-currency. What's prompting this new collective behavior? Tech This Out "Live" will examine how cryptocurrency and blockchain technology is shaping the future of music and the world around us.
This panel is powered by TECH THIS OUT.
PANELISTS:
Ray Annes, Marketing Director, Sony Music Entertainment
Shelita Burke, Pop Star
Byron Booker, Founder & Director, Recording Artists Guild
Lauren Bissell, Producer and Founder, Immutable Music
Aubrey Flynn, Board Member, skysthelimit.org
Moderator: Mike Johns, Founder/CEO, Executive Producer, Digital Mind State, Tech This Out
Ray Annes
Marketing Director,
Sony Music Entertainment
Byron Booker
Founder & Director, Recording Artists Guild
Shelita Burke
Pop Star
Lauren Bissell
Producer and Founder,
Immutable Music
Aubrey Flynn
Board Member,
skysthelimit.com
Mike Johns
Founder/CEO, Executive Producer,
Digital Mind State, Tech This Out
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
Palisades
The recently passed Music Modernization Act rewrote the rules for how mechanical rights will be managed, licensed and accounted for in the U.S. Now, the industry needs to modernize its systems, business practices and record keeping to comply. What new tools do publishers, streaming services, artist management and other stakeholders need to achieve the goals of the new law? How will the MMA change the industry's view of open/closed data?.
SPEAKERS:
Chauncy Jackson, CEO/Founder, Siri Music Group
Paul Jessop, Founder and Director, County Analytics Ltd
Helene Muddiman, CEO/Founder, Hollywood Elite Music & Media
Panos Panay, VP, Innovation and Strategy, Berklee College of Music
MODERATOR: Vickie Nauman, Founder/Owner, CrossBorderWorks
SPEAKERS:
Chauncy Jackson, CEO/Founder, Siri Music Group
Paul Jessop, Founder and Director, County Analytics Ltd
Helene Muddiman, CEO/Founder, Hollywood Elite Music & Media
Panos Panay, VP, Innovation and Strategy, Berklee College of Music
MODERATOR: Vickie Nauman, Founder/Owner, CrossBorderWorks
Chauncy Jackson
CEO/Founder,
Siri Music Group
Paul Jessop
Founder and Director,
County Analytics Ltd
Helene Muddiman
CEO/Founder,
Hollywood Elite Music & Media
Panos Panay
VP, Innovation and Strategy,
Berklee College of Music
Vickie Nauman
Founder/Owner,
CrossBorderWorks
12:45 PM - 2:00 PM
2:00 PM - 2:30 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 programming in television broadcast? How are esports rights deals likely to evolve? What is the opportunity for shoulder and behind the scenes content? When will we see the first mainstream cross-over talent? What is the expected esports monetization mix in the years to come?.
SPEAKERS:
Ann Hand, CEO and Chairman, Super League Gaming
Yvette Martinez-Rea, Chief Executive Officer, ESL North America
Ari Segal, CEO, Immortals, LA Valiant & MIBR
Josh Swartz, Chief Operating Officer, Popdog, Inc.
MODERATOR: Nelson Rodriguez, Global Director, Media Industry Strategy, Akamai Technologies
SPEAKERS:
Ann Hand, CEO and Chairman, Super League Gaming
Yvette Martinez-Rea, Chief Executive Officer, ESL North America
Ari Segal, CEO, Immortals, LA Valiant & MIBR
Josh Swartz, Chief Operating Officer, Popdog, Inc.
MODERATOR: Nelson Rodriguez, Global Director, Media Industry Strategy, Akamai Technologies
Ann Hand
CEO and Chairman, Super League Gaming
Yvette Martinez-Rea
Chief Executive Officer, ESL North America
Ari Segal
CEO, Immortals, LA Valiant & MIBR
Josh Swartz
Chief Operating Officer, Popdog, Inc.
Nelson Rodriguez
Global Director, Media Industry Strategy, Akamai Technologies
2:45 PM - 3:15 PM
Bayview Ballroom
Cloud gaming is back: Microsoft, Sony, Google, Playgiga all have strategies to address the interactive wave of entertainment content. This panel of cloud gaming experts will share what is different in this 2.0 version of the strategy versus the 1.0 of Gaikai and Onlive.
PANELISTS:
MODERATOR: David Reitman, Board Advisor, Playgiga
PANELISTS:
MODERATOR: David Reitman, Board Advisor, Playgiga
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Bayview Ballroom
PANELISTS:
David Perry, CEO & Co-Founder, VYRL
INTERVIEWER: Mike Vorhaus, President, Vorhaus Advisors
David Perry, CEO & Co-Founder, VYRL
INTERVIEWER: Mike Vorhaus, President, Vorhaus Advisors
David Perry
CEO & Co-Founder, VYRL
Mike Vorhaus
CEO Vorhaus Advisors
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Sierra
Immersive content formats like 360° VR, AR, and 3D have added a powerful new tool to entertainment marketing. As studios look to better engage their audiences and drive ticket sales, immersive marketing has emerged as a proven way to combine innovative brand storytelling and scaled distribution. This panel of experts in marketing and immersive media will discuss creating and distributing immersive ad campaigns for entertainment. How are studios marketing their films using new and innovative formats? What kind of results are they seeing? What are the top best practices for marketing in 360° VR/AR/3D?
SPEAKARS:
Sarah Bachman, SVP, Digital Experiences Lead, Herizon Media
Emily Rosen, Associate Creative Director, BBH LA
Jason Steinberg, Managing Partner, Pretty Big Monster
MODERATOR : Michael Rucker, COO and Co-Founder, OmniVirt
SPEAKARS:
Sarah Bachman, SVP, Digital Experiences Lead, Herizon Media
Emily Rosen, Associate Creative Director, BBH LA
Jason Steinberg, Managing Partner, Pretty Big Monster
MODERATOR : Michael Rucker, COO and Co-Founder, OmniVirt
Sarah Bachman
SVP, Digital Experiences Lead,
Herizon Media
Emily Rosen
Associate Creative Director,
BBH LA
Jason Steinberg
Managing Partner,
Pretty Big Monster
Michael Rucker
COO and Co-Founder,
OmniVirt
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Sierra
Brands and cannabis are a match made in heaven, and it’ll be packaged with social responsibility. What are the messages to focus on? Which are rooted in stigma? What are the barriers to entry? What roles do hemp and CBD play?
SPEAKARS:
Yvette McDowell, Board Member, CCIA (California Cannabis Industry Association), Former Pasadena City Prosecutor
Tracy Ryan, Founder and CEO, CannaKids
Curtis Stafford, Founder and CEO, ZYRS Group
Jackie Subeck, CEO, Hey Jackpot!, Door Number Six
SPEAKARS:
Yvette McDowell, Board Member, CCIA (California Cannabis Industry Association), Former Pasadena City Prosecutor
Tracy Ryan, Founder and CEO, CannaKids
Curtis Stafford, Founder and CEO, ZYRS Group
Jackie Subeck, CEO, Hey Jackpot!, Door Number Six
Yvette McDowell
Board Member, CCIA (California Cannabis Industry Association),
Former Pasadena City Prosecutor
Tracy Ryan
Founder and CEO,
CannaKids
Curtis Stafford
Founder and CEO,
ZYRS Group
Jackie Subeck
CEO,
Hey Jackpot!, Door Number Six
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Pacific III
This panel of startups, investors and advisors discuss the current climate and strategies for capital raising, strategic partnerships and M&A.
PANELISTS:
Lauren Apolito, SVP, Strategy & Business Development, Rumblefish
Kevin Conroy, CEO, Conroy Media
James Leaverton, VP of Ecosystems and CoFounder, StackPath
Ned Sherman, Partner, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP
MODERATOR: Mike Vorhaus, President, Vorhaus Advisors
PANELISTS:
Lauren Apolito, SVP, Strategy & Business Development, Rumblefish
Kevin Conroy, CEO, Conroy Media
James Leaverton, VP of Ecosystems and CoFounder, StackPath
Ned Sherman, Partner, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP
MODERATOR: Mike Vorhaus, President, Vorhaus Advisors
Lauren Apolito
SVP, Strategy & Business Development,
Rumblefish
Kevin Conroy
CEO,
Conroy Media
James Leaverton
VP of Ecosystems and CoFounder,
StackPath
Ned Sherman
Partner,
Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP
Mike Vorhaus
CEO,
Vorhaus Advisors
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Promenade
From new engaging ad formats and platforms and even new types of games, brands are realizing the value of advertising in game environments. Driven by a desire to engage with consumer in more organic and native ways and, importantly, in brand safe environments, game advertising is taking off by leaps and bounds.
PANELISTS:
PANELISTS:
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Pacific II
This panel will discuss the growth of game-related content on video platforms, the networks that provide the content, and the communities of gamers around the world that are tuning in great numbers to view gameplay videos, trailers, original series, live streams, and news. What are the opportunities — both for marketing and monetization — to connect with the gamer generation through video content?
PANELISTS:
Christian Bishop, VP of Business Development and WSOE Commissioner, ESP Gaming
Joseph Epstein, Head of Marketing, Machinima
Alex Kruglov , CEO and Co-Founder, pop.in
Nathan Moore, Director of Performance Engineering, StackPath
Bennett Sherman, Co-Head, Digital Ventures, Gaming, ICM Partners
MODERATOR : Margaret Wallace, Founder, KijiCo
PANELISTS:
Christian Bishop, VP of Business Development and WSOE Commissioner, ESP Gaming
Joseph Epstein, Head of Marketing, Machinima
Alex Kruglov , CEO and Co-Founder, pop.in
Nathan Moore, Director of Performance Engineering, StackPath
Bennett Sherman, Co-Head, Digital Ventures, Gaming, ICM Partners
MODERATOR : Margaret Wallace, Founder, KijiCo
Christian Bishop
VP of Business Development and WSOE Commissioner,
ESP Gaming
Joseph Epstein
Head of Marketing,
Machinima
Alex Kruglov
CEO and Co-Founder,
pop.in
Nathan Moore
Director of Performance Engineering,
StackPath
Bennett Sherman
Co-Head, Digital Ventures, Gaming,
ICM Partners
Margaret Wallace
Founder,
KijiCo
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Malibu / Santa Monica
This panel – comprised of experts in boutique curation, custom music production and sonic branding – will discuss how new media and digital distribution continue to impact how music is curated, produced and utilized in film, television and marketing.
PANELISTS:
Jason Altshuler, CEO, Paintbox Music Group
Keatly Haldeman, CEO, Riptide Music Group
Boyd McDonnell, CEO, 21 South Music
MODERATOR:Sid Fohrman, Partner, Sheppard Mullin
PANELISTS:
Jason Altshuler, CEO, Paintbox Music Group
Keatly Haldeman, CEO, Riptide Music Group
Boyd McDonnell, CEO, 21 South Music
MODERATOR:Sid Fohrman, Partner, Sheppard Mullin
Jason Altshuler
CEO,
Paintbox Music Group
Keatly Haldeman
CEO,
Riptide Music Group
Boyd McDonnell
CEO,
21 South Music
Sid Fohrman
Partner,
Sheppard Mullin
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Palisades
Blockchain is a hot topic in the music business, and in the worlds of photography, fine arts and games. But its role in Hollywood is still unclear. Does blockchain have a place on the backlot?
PANELISTS:
Steven Haft, Head of Global Partnerships, Consensys
Stephen Kassin, Co-Founder & President, FilmTrack
Rouslan Ovtcharoff, Co-Founder, Blockchain Global Entertainment Alliance
PANELISTS:
Steven Haft, Head of Global Partnerships, Consensys
Stephen Kassin, Co-Founder & President, FilmTrack
Rouslan Ovtcharoff, Co-Founder, Blockchain Global Entertainment Alliance
Steven Haft
Head of Global Partnerships,
Consensys
Stephen Kassin
Co-Founder & President,
FilmTrack
Rouslan Ovtcharoff
Co-Founder,
Blockchain Global Entertainment Alliance
3:15 PM - 4:45 PM
Bayview
STARTUP PRESENTERS:
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Sierra
Voice-activated artificial intelligence (AI) is going beyond telling you the weather and turning on your lights – it’s now helping you navigate media and entertainment experiences. What is possible when media and entertainment companies begin to tap the power of voice-activated devices? How are consumers reacting to the new technologies, including Amazon Echo, Google Home and voice-based set-top boxes, consoles and smartphones? What does the future hold for this exciting area of innovation?
PANELISTS:
Tripp Boyle, SVP, Connekt
Tony Emerson, Managing Director, Worldwide Media and Entertainment, Microsoft
Jeff Rosenfeld, VP of Product, Music Audience Exchange (MAX)
MODERATOR : Susan Brazer, CEO, LionShare Media
PANELISTS:
Tripp Boyle, SVP, Connekt
Tony Emerson, Managing Director, Worldwide Media and Entertainment, Microsoft
Jeff Rosenfeld, VP of Product, Music Audience Exchange (MAX)
MODERATOR : Susan Brazer, CEO, LionShare Media
Tripp Boyle
SVP,
Connekt
Tony Emerson
Managing Director, Worldwide Media and Entertainment,
Microsoft
Jeff Rosenfeld
VP of Product,
Music Audience Exchange (MAX)
Susan Brazer
CEO,
LionShare Media
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Promenade
Experiential is key a component of brand marketing today. This panel will discuss the types of experiences that are drawing audiences and fans and the marriage of the digital and physical to create measurable engagement before and after the event.
PANELISTS:
Karen Morgan, Cofounder & Creative Director, Soma Innovation Lab
Johanna Salazar, EP & Head of Content, Strategy and Production, Two Goats
Chris Sumner, Senior Vice President, Business Development & Strategy, Refinery29
MODERATOR: Karen Allen, President, Karen Allen Consulting
PANELISTS:
Karen Morgan, Cofounder & Creative Director, Soma Innovation Lab
Johanna Salazar, EP & Head of Content, Strategy and Production, Two Goats
Chris Sumner, Senior Vice President, Business Development & Strategy, Refinery29
MODERATOR: Karen Allen, President, Karen Allen Consulting
Karen Morgan
Cofounder & Creative Director,
Soma Innovation Lab
Johanna Salazar
Co-Founder & Chief Media Disrupter,
Two Goats, Inc.
Christopher Sumner
SVP, Business Development & Strategy,
Refinery29
Karen Allen
President,
Karen Allen Consulting
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Catalina
The mobile video market continues to grow at a record-breaking pace. This is panel will discuss what is required today to make a successful video content for ios, android, and emerging mobile platforms. How important are storytelling, creativity, and innovation? What developments are expected to fuel future growth in the market?
PANELISTS:
PANELISTS:
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Venice/Peninsula
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:
PANELISTS:
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Malibu/Santa Monica
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:
Samantha Fernandez, Senior Director, AEG Global Partnerships
Tracy Pendleton, Entertainment Marketing, Puma
Jeannette Perez, President of Global Synch & Brand Partnerships, Kobalt Music
Toni Wallace, Head of Music Brand Partnerships, United Talent Agency (UTA)
MODERATOR : Georgette Bivins Director of Licensing and Brand Partnership, A&R, 411 Music Group
PANELISTS:
Samantha Fernandez, Senior Director, AEG Global Partnerships
Tracy Pendleton, Entertainment Marketing, Puma
Jeannette Perez, President of Global Synch & Brand Partnerships, Kobalt Music
Toni Wallace, Head of Music Brand Partnerships, United Talent Agency (UTA)
MODERATOR : Georgette Bivins Director of Licensing and Brand Partnership, A&R, 411 Music Group
Samantha Fernandez
Senior Director,
AEG Global Partnerships
Jeannette Perez
President of Global Synch & Brand Partnerships,
Kobalt Music
Toni Wallace
Head of Music Brand Partnerships,
United Talent Agency (UTA)
Georgette Bivins
Director of Licensing and Brand Partnership, A&R,
411 Music Group
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Palisades
From music, to filmmaking, to publishing, new technologies and platforms are creating ever-more tools for creators to go it alone, without a label, studio or publisher. This panel will examine how artists can the newest tools to take control of their careers.
PANELISTS:
Noah Becker, President, AdRev
Dae Bogan, Co-Founder & CEO, TuneRegistry
Elmo Lovano, CEO/Founder, Jammcard
Peter Rafelson, Co-Founder, Alt Market
PANELISTS:
Noah Becker, President, AdRev
Dae Bogan, Co-Founder & CEO, TuneRegistry
Elmo Lovano, CEO/Founder, Jammcard
Peter Rafelson, Co-Founder, Alt Market
4:30 PM - 4:45 PM
Sinder Lounge
Join us for the announcement of the Winners of the 2019 DEW Startup Competition.
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Sinder Lounge