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

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

PRESENTERS:
Zaid Farooqui, Product Manager of Stream, Cloudflare

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

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