Televisionation

"Smart Programming: The Growing Business of Connected-TV Content" at TVOT NYC Intensive 2012

[itvt] is pleased to present an audio recording of the session, "Smart Programming: The Growing Business of Connected-TV Content," which was one of the highlights of TVOT NYC Intensive 2012 (December 10th).

The session was described in the show brochure as follows:

"This session will explore the emergence of non-traditional programming providers and aggregators that are delivering content line-ups--including, in some cases, extensive multichannel offerings, and large libraries of domestic and international titles--to IP-connected devices such as connected TV's, OTT set-top boxes and tablets. Panelists will examine the business processes and deals whereby these line-ups are aggregated and distributed, and the backend infrastructure issues that need to be resolved in order to enable their distribution. Among other things, they will attempt to answer such questions as how rights issues are resolved, how deals with CE platforms are made and structured, how non-traditional programming offerings and services are marketed to the consumer, and how they are monetized."

Panelists included:
Frank Besteiro, Head of Business Development, AOL VideoMatt Durgin, Director of Smart-TV Content, LG ElectronicsMaitreyi Krishnaswamy, Director of Interactive Video Services, Verizon FiOS TVStuart Lipson, Principal, Leap Media Group (moderator)Tara Maitra, GM of Content and Media Sales, TiVoTom Morgan, CEO, Net2TVKevin Nelson, SVP/Group Planning Director, McCann EricksonEli Weisman, VP of Interactive TV, Trailer Park

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[itvt] is pleased to present a video recording of the session, "Sports and the TV of Tomorrow," which was one of the highlights of The TV of Tomorrow Show 2012 (June 12th-13th).
The session was described in the show brochure as follows:
"This session will explore how various emerging technologies and media--including second-screen apps, connected-TV distribution, social viewing and sharing, advanced graphics systems and more--will change television coverage of sports, as well as the monetization of that coverage.
In addition, the panel will attempt to identify new opportunities that are opening up to technology companies, broadcasters, advertisers and other stakeholders as a result of these changes; outline the challenges involved in bringing interactivity and social TV to live sportscasts; explore how new platforms are enabling previously niche sports to reach a broader audience; and outline new challenges that broadcasters and sports leagues face as viewers increasingly come to expect a sports-television experience that is enhanced, interactive, social and data-rich."
Panelists included:
Ian Aaron, CEO, ConnecTVChristine Anderson, Director of User Experience, SportvisionJuan Delgado, Managing Director, Americas, Perform GroupPaul Glomski, CEO, Detroit Labs ("Chevy Game Time")Kelly Moulton, VP, North America, never.noPete Scott, VP of Emerging Media, Turner Sports (Moderator)
REGISTRATION:  http://tvotnyc2012.eventbrite.com
WEB SITE:  http://www.thetvoftomorrowshow.com

Bravo Launches Interactive Experience for its New Reality Series, "Start-Ups Silicon Valley" Bravo's SVP of Marketing, Ellen Stone, Discusses the Network's "Silicon Valley Status" Project with [itvt]'s Tracy SwedlowIn this recorded interview, [itvt]'s Tracy Swedlow talks to Ellen Stone, SVP of marketing at Bravo Media, about Silicon Valley Status (SVS), an interactive experience that Bravo is launching today to enhance its new Randi Zuckerberg-executive-produced reality series, "Start-Ups: Silicon Valley" (premieres Monday, November 5th).

Silicon Valley Status, which was developed in partnership with interactive marketing agency Campfire, centers on a digital hub located at SiliconValleyStatus.com, where fans of the show can, among other things, discover their own "SVS score," obtain pointers for increasing their score, and see how they stack up against other viewers and various "Bravolebrities." Each viewer's SVS score is based on three social factors, according to Bravo--popularity, influence and "the 'It' factor"--and draws on an analysis of the viewer's Facebook, Twitter and Instagram presence.

The SVS site also features videos, which offer "insider" tips on improving one's SVS score from the "Start-Ups: Silicon Valley" cast. The videos include tutorials on how, for example, to promote a positive social-media image, how to get more re-tweets, and how to capture an effective profile picture. Viewers who sign up for the SVS experience will automatically be entered into a sweepstakes for a chance to win a ticket to the show's premiere party, which will take place November 4th in San Francisco.

The TV of Tomorrow Show 2012 - San Francisco
Rebecca Rusk Lim, VP of Interactive Experience, Audience & Multiplatform Technologies, at Turner Broadcasting, will provide an in-depth overview of the creative lifecycle of several recently launched entertainment-companion applications. The focus will be on user-centered design to create value for viewers while they interact with the apps before, during and after the show. The presentation will highlight how to find the right balance while the viewer is on two screens at once and how to enhance the entertainment experience, and will review fundamental building blocks for the best interaction. Rusk Lim will also share some real-life examples of usability best practices.

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The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Interactive Media Peer Group (IMPG) nominees for the Emmy Awards for Outstanding Creative Achievement in Interactive Media.

This year, the Awards honor achievement in two categories: "Enhancement to a Television Program or Series" and "Original Interactive Television Programming."

The nominees for the Emmy Award for Outstanding Creative Achievement in Interactive Media--Enhancement to a Television Program or Series are:

Bravo's Top Chef: Last Chance Kitchen • bravotv.com • Bravo Media and Magical Elves

Game Of Thrones Season Two--Enhanced Digital Experience • HBO • HBO Entertainment

The Team Coco Sync App • TBS • Team Coco Digital in association with Conaco LLC & Turner Broadcasting System


The nominees for the Emmy Award for Outstanding Creative Achievement in Interactive Media--Original Interactive Television Programming are:

Dirty Work • rides.tv • Fourth Wall Studios

Psych HashTag Killer • USA • USA Network in association with Universal Cable Productions & Social Samba

What's Trending With Shira Lazar • whatstrending.com • Disrupt/Group

Interview: VP of Content and Product Solutions, Eric Anderson, on Samsung's Free the TV Challenge III

Earlier this summer (see the article published on itvt.com, July 25th), Samsung launched its third annual "Free the TV Challenge" connected-TV developer contest. This year's competition--subtitled "Second Screen Storytellers"--sees Samsung collaborating with the New York Television Festival (NYTVF) to foster the development of original multiscreen television series. The competition's winner will receive a production budget of $300,000 to create an original short series with accompanying second-screen material.

In this recorded interview, [itvt]'s Tracy Swedlow talks to Samsung's VP of content and product solutions, Eric Anderson, about why Samsung decided to focus this year's contest on second screen-enhanced storytelling, about the submissions the company is seeing for the contest, and more.

Guests:  Shira Lazar and Damon Berger (Executive Producers)
Project Video:
https://vimeo.com/45809318