Televisionation

Keynote by David Lyle, CEO of National Geographic Channels, at TVOT NYC 2013

[itvt] is pleased to present an audio recording of the TVOT NYC 2013 keynote presentation by David Lyle, CEO ofNational Geographic Channels. The session was described in the show brochure as follows:

"David Lyle, CEO of National Geographic Channels, will cast light on his company's new television strategy, including its digital-/interactive-/social-TV plans--showing how that strategy is rooted in NatGeo's history and remit; how it responds to the company's current-day position in the market; and how it will likely evolve going forward. Among other things, he will show how the company's stable of interactive-TV shows--which include the highly successful series on neurobiology, 'Brain Games'--use interactivity and social media to improve audience engagement, both during scheduled broadcast and between episodes and seasons. Following his presentation, Lyle will take questions from the TVOT NYC 2013 audience."

 

[itvt] is pleased to present an audio recording of the TVOT NYC 2013 session, "TV Everywhere: Catalyst for the TV of Tomorrow?" The session was described in the show brochure as follows:

"This session will attempt to identify the most significant recent developments in TVE, and to anticipate how they will impact television's roadmap over the coming year and beyond--from the perspective of broadcasters and content providers, pay-TV operators, the advertising business, viewers and other stakeholders." Panelists included:
David Algranati, SVP of TV Product Innovation, RentrakSherry Brennan, SVP of Sales Strategy and Development, Fox NetworksSteve Donohue, Editor, FierceCable (Moderator)Chris Faw, SVP of Operations, Time Warner Cable MediaMark Garner, SVP of Business Development, Analytics and Distribution Marketing, A+E NetworksJeremy Helfand, VP of Adobe Primetime, AdobeMatt Strauss, SVP and General Manager of Video Services, Comcast Cable

[itvt] is pleased to present an audio recording of the TVOT NYC 2013 session, "Cable RDK Fireside." The session was described in the show brochure as follows:

"Earlier this year, Time Warner Cable and Comcast formed RDK Management, LLC to manage and expand adoption of the Reference Design Kit (RDK), software for set-top boxes that is designed to accelerate the deployment of next-generation video devices and services. In this session, Time Warner Cable's SVP of Technology, Matt Zelesko, sits down with Multichannel News' Technology Editor, Jeff Baumgartner, to discuss why attendees, programming network and agency executives, as well as app developers, should be tracking the roll-out of the RDK and the impact a common technology stack could have on the people building the television experience of the future. The conversation will include what the RDK is and what it is not, how RDK Management, LLC believes the RDK can shorten the design-deploy-deliver cycle and why it matters outside the STB supply chain, the path to converged gateway boxes, and implications for TV operators around the world. Zelesko will also look ahead at the goals and challenges facing the RDK in 2014. A Special Guest [Stephen Goldstein, VP and GM, STB at Samsung] will provide insight into the vendor's experience developing for the RDK."

Social-TV company, ConnecTV, recently announced the launch of a new, free mobile app that "allows users to clip their favorite six-second moment, add an on-screen comment, and share with their friends across Twitter, Facebook, email and more, all while watching TV in real time." In this recorded interview with [itvt] editor-in-chief, Tracy Swedlow, ConnecTV co-founder and CEO, Ian Aaron, explains the strategy behind the new app and outlines the company's plans for the future.

(Note: [itvt]'s East Coast TV of Tomorrow Show, TVOT NYC 2013, takes place December 11th in New York City. For more information on the show, click here; for a partial list of speakers, click here; and to purchase your tickets, click here.)

Matt Evans, SVP of Digital at Nickelodeon, on The Nick App, Winner of the Emmy Award for Outstanding Creative Achievement in Interactive Media--User Experience and Visual Design

In this recorded interview with [itvt] editor-in-chief, Tracy Swedlow, and Matt Evans, SVP of digital at Nickelodeon, discuss The Nick App, which recently won the Emmy Award for Outstanding Creative Achievement in Interactive Media--User Experience and Visual Design. In addition to discussing the Emmy-winning app, Evans reveals that an Android version is slated to launch this quarter, and also shares some thoughts on the future of interactivity at Nickelodeon.

(Note: Fall-Discount pricing for tickets to TVOT NYC 2013--representing a savings of $200 off the regular price--ends at midnight this Thursday, October 31st. Purchase your tickets here.)

Interview: Lisa Hsia, EVP of Bravo Digital Media, on "Top Chef's Last Chance Kitchen," Winner of the Emmy Award for Outstanding Creative Achievement in Interactive Media--Multiplatform Storytelling

In this recorded interview with [itvt] editor-in-chief, Tracy Swedlow, and Seth Shapiro, co-governor of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Interactive Media Peer Group, Lisa Hsia, EVP of Bravo Digital Media, discusses "Top Chef's Last Chance Kitchen," which recently won the Emmy Award for Outstanding Creative Achievement in Interactive Media--Multiplatform Storytelling. Among other things, Hsia explains how the project helped Bravo improve how its various departments work together.

Akash Goyal, Senior Producer of Digital Content and Programming at Comedy Central, on "Night of Too Many Stars," Winner of the Emmy Award for Outstanding Interactive Program

In this recorded interview with [itvt] editor-in-chief, Tracy Swedlow, and Seth Shapiro, co-governor of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Interactive Media Peer Group, Akash Goyal, senior producer of digital content and programming at Comedy Central, discusses "Night of Too Many Stars," which recently won the Emmy Award for Outstanding Interactive Program. The show, a benefit for autism research, was notable for the creative ways in which it used social media to encourage viewers not only to interact, but to donate to its cause.

Interview: Sheri Salata, President of OWN and Harpo Studios, on the Interactive Emmy-Winning Show /Social-TV Experience, "Oprah's Life Class"

In this recorded interview with [itvt] editor-in-chief, Tracy Swedlow, and Seth Shapiro, co-governor of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Interactive Media Peer Group, Sheri Salata, president of OWN and Harpo Studios, discusses "Oprah's Life Class," which just won the Emmy Award for Creative Achievement in Interactive Media--Social TV Experience.

Interview: VP of Digital, Maury McIntyre, on the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences' Emmys.com Backstage LIVE! Experience and Other Digital Initiatives

Earlier this year, the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences hired Maury McIntyre as VP of digital, placing him in charge of strategy, editorial, operations and revenue-generation across all its Web sites and other digital platforms. In this recorded interview with [itvt]'s editor-in-chief, Tracy Swedlow, McIntyre discusses his role at the Television Academy and his work with Watchwith and Pivotal Labs on the interactive Backstage LIVE! experience that accompanied the recent Primetime Emmys telecast, and casts light on the Academy's digital strategy going forward.

Interview: Adam Winnick, Founder and CEO of Subblime Company Bills itself as an Online Community that Connects Fans to their Favorite YouTube Creators
Adam Winnick is founder and CEO of Subblime, a company that bills itself as "an online community devoted to connecting fans to their favorite content creators on YouTube." In this recorded interview with [itvt] editor-in-chief, Tracy Swedlow, he discusses the company's origins and goals; the services it offers to YouTube creators; its business model; the evolution of its relationship with YouTube; and much more.