Disruptive Media Conference

Parks Associates, in partnership with the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), GSMA, and Digital Media Wire, is producing two sessions at the Disruptive Media Conference during 2014 NAB Show, April 9, 2014, in Las Vegas.

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SESSIONS:

Disruption and Opportunity in the Connected Home

  Wednesday, April 9  |  12:15 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

The growth in broadband penetration and increase in available speed are changing the landscape for connected devices and services. This new connected world is also changing consumer habits and is producing new use cases. These industry experts will look at the impact of broadband growth on consumers, their homes, and their connected lives.

Speakers:
Jim Denney, Vice President, Product Marketing, TiVo
Roger Keating, Senior Vice President, Digital Media, Hearst Television
John Blinkiewicz, AVP of U-verse Marketing, AT&T
Dan Cohen, Executive Vice President, Pay Television and Digital, Disney ABC Television Group

Moderated by Brett Sappington, Director, Research, Parks Associates

Registration Packages:  Conference Flex Pass, SMART Pass

Upended: Disruption and the New Connected Ecosystem

Wednesday, April 9  |  2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.

The widespread availability of high-speed broadband has radically changed the marketplace for entertainment and consumer electronics. New players are joining the ecosystem, and companies are facing new competition from unexpected areas. This panel will discuss the impact of high-speed connectivity on entertainment, services, and competition.

Speakers:
Jim Funk, SVP Product Management, Roku
Eric F. Reed, VP of Entertainment and Tech Policy, Verizon
Michael Kelley, SVP Business Development and Strategy, Neulion
Jeff Allen, Head of Business and Corporate Development, Clearleap

Moderated by Brett Sappington, Director, Research, Parks Associates

Registration Packages:  Conference Flex Pass, SMART Pass