Future of Television 2019 Agenda

*Speakers and times are subject to change

Future of Television

WELCOME

Welcoming remarks given by: Albert Lieberman, Executive Director, Entertainment, Media & Technology, NYU Stern Ned Sherman, Partner, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips; Founder, Digital Media Wire

OPENING PRESENTATION

Manatt Vorhaus Digital Strategy Study “Media Consumers and Where They Are Going” This talk will cover the recent “Manatt Vorhaus” study on how Americans of all ages, across the U.S.,...
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OPENING PRESENTATION

“Power in Progress” Power in Progress is an exploration into the new dynamics of power and how young people around the world are defining, developing, and using their power to...
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VIEW FROM THE TOP: THE FUTURE OF THE TELEVISION BUSINESS

From cord cutting, shaving and cord nevers to addressability, dynamic ad insertion and increasingly ad free experiences, the television environment is more dynamic and complex than ever before. This panel...
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KEYNOTE CONVERSATION

Featuring Mark Marshall and Laura Molen, Co-Presidents, Advertising Sales & Partnerships, NBCUniversal As the media landscape continues to evolve, the power of live events remains as strong as ever. But...
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11:15 am - 11:45 am

NETWORKING BREAK

TODAY’S VIDEO MIX: OTT, CABLE, AND LINEAR TELEVISION

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...
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INVESTING AND M&A IN VIDEO INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGIES

This panel of investors, who are actively investing in digital media companies, discusses the latest investment trends, valuations and recent deal flow with a focus on video innovation and technologies....
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NICHE OTT SERVICES: FORMULAS FOR SUCCESS

There are more than 200 streaming services today, each vying for consumer attention and dollars. What is the secret sauce that allows some like Crunchyroll and WWE to succeed and...
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THE POWER OF DATA: AI FOR MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the media and entertainment business – impacting everything from content creation to the consumer experience. An effective AI strategy is essential in managing content and...
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12:45 pm - 2:00 pm

VIP & SPEAKER LUNCHEON

VIEW FROM THE TOP: TV & ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY DEAL-MAKERS ROUNDTABLE

This panel of leading television and entertainment executives will discuss the future of the video business as it continues to grow and reach new heights. What kind of deals are...
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KEYNOTE CONVERSATION

Featuring Kelly Day, President of Viacom Digital Studios Interviewed by Anthony Ha, Senior Writer, TechCrunch
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm

NETWORKING BREAK

VIEW FROM THE TOP: THE RISE OF ESPORTS

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...
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IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES FOR THE TELEVISION AND ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY

This panel of leaders will discuss the hardware and software, including sensory interfaces, applications, and infrastructures, that are enabling immersive content creation for XR. How are these tools being used...
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OTT SUBSCRIBER ACQUISITION: FINDING THE RIGHT MARKETING MIX?

OTT streaming is the entertainment medium of the future — but it’s a crowded space with well-funded platforms like Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, WarnerMedia and Disney+ competing for audiences. This panel...
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OTT & DIRECT TO CONSUMER (DTC) ROUNDTABLE

Will major networks reserve their best content for direct-to-consumer offerings to help drive DTC subscriptions? This roundtable of panelists will discuss the introduction of direct to consumer services and future...
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ESPORTS: THE OPPORTUNITY FOR BRANDS, AGENCIES, AND MARKETERS

The panel will discuss the best of brand activations of esports teams, leagues, competitive gamers and streamers and the rapidly growing and evolving market for eSports. PANELISTS Paul Brewer, SVP...
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INNOVATION IN ADVERTISING TECHNOLOGIES

This panel will discuss how the agencies are placing digital campaigns across various platforms. How campaigns track data and will discuss measurement, AI, and transparency. PANELISTS Rob Aksman, Chief Strategy Officer,...
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BLOCKCHAIN AND THE FUTURE OF ENTERTAINMENT

This panel will discuss the latest developments at the intersection of blockchain and entertainment. What are the blockchain innovations most likely to disrupt the media and entertainment industries? PANELISTS Irina...
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ORIGINAL VIDEO CONTENT LEADERS ROUNDTABLE

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...
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THE FUTURE OF INTERACTIVITY AND COMMERCE

This panel will discuss how programmers and distributors are collaborating to deliver enhanced viewing experiences for their viewers. The panel will explore how technologies like voice control, interactivity, and mobile...
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Interview with Joanna Maurer of the Metropolitan Opera

Joanna Maurer, Associate First Violinist at the Metropolitan Opera Interviewer: Ned Sherman, Partner, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, Founder, Digital Media Wire

VIEW FROM THE TOP: THE FUTURE OF STREAMING

This panel of industry leaders will discuss how video content will be consumed and monetized through streaming and OTT services. What business model and pricing strategies are likely to drive...
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CLOSING RECEPTION

Hosted by Sky Carousel, Vorhaus Advisors, and DMW at Spring Place New York.