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DMW Brings Top
Industry Event to San Francisco: Modeled
after the annual
Digital Media Conference held for the past seven
years in Tysons Corner/Washington, DC, DMC West is a
full day of in-depth discussions and networking
focused on the top business issues impacting digital
media companies,
including online video, social media, investments,
online advertising, mobile entertainment, mobile
apps, the future of news media and the relationship
between Hollywood and Silicon Valley.
We bring together a great mix of digital media
industry leaders for this event! The event includes two tracks, keynotes,
panels, breakfast, networking breaks, lunch and
reception. This is a "must-attend" event for
individuals and companies working at the
intersection of content, technology and commerce. We
hope see you there! For more information, contact
Jay at
jay@digitalmediawire.com or call 310-855-0033
EVENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
(10-23-09) 
Craigslist's Founder Craig Newmark to be featured in a luncheon keynote interview. In 1995 while Craig was working at Schwab, he started craigslist as an email list for friends and co-workers about events going on in the San Francisco Bay Area. In 1999, Craig retired from IT consulting to work full-time on craigslist. What started as a fun side project in Craig's living room has since grown into one of the busiest sites on the internet, helping people with basic day-to-day needs such as finding a job, an apartment and a date, all within a culture of trust. Craig continues to embrace his inner nerd though he no longer wears thick black glasses that are held together with tape, and he retired the plastic pocket protector some years ago. Craig is involved with a variety of community efforts and is particularly interested in organizations promoting public diplomacy, mideast peace and new forms of media such as participatory journalism. He's on the boards of Sunlight Foundation, OneVoice, FactCheckED, and VotoLatino.
(10-20-09)
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(10-14-09)
Digg CEO and
Co-Founder Jay Adelson
to participate in exclusive keynote conversation
with Magid Advisor's President Mike Vorhaus
at Digital Media Conference West. Jay Adelson
is CEO of Digg, guiding all aspects of the company’s
development, growth and management. Under his
leadership, Digg has grown to nearly 40 million
visitors per month, and is now considered one of the
top socially focused Web sites. Adelson is also
chairman of the board of Revision3, where he
provides strategic direction to the company, a Web
video studio that produces Diggnation, The GigaOm
Show, and many others. Prior to Digg, Adelson
founded Equinix, Inc (Nasdaq: EQIX), a leader in the
data center and Internet infrastructure space. A
well-recognized expert on technology and the
Internet, Adelson has testified before Congress and
advised the government and other groups with his
knowledge of the Internet's workings. His passions
are dis-intermediation and toppling ancient and
corrupt monopolies. In May 2008, Adelson was
recognized in Time Magazine’s Time 100 – The Most
Influential People in the World.
(9-27-09) Disney
Keynote Announced:
Jason
Davis, Vice President of the Disney.com Network,
will
keynote
on the topic of "Growing Up Digital: A Brand’s
Role in Connecting with Audience." In his talk,
he will discuss how a company can define the digital
media space according to its brand and audience
instead of jumping into every new trend. Davis will
explore how Disney takes a fluid approach to key
areas like mobile, UGC and branded entertainment
through the lens of its brand and audience
demographics, and how other brands can take a
similar approach to the digital space.
Davis is
responsible for all strategic operations and
creative execution of Disney’s award-winning,
flagship Web site, Disney.com. Davis’
team produces all content and navigation features on
Disney.com. Disney Online regularly reaches more
than 30 million unique visitors each month, and
streams more than 130 million videos monthly, making
it the the number one kids and family entertainment
destination on the web. Jason has a background in
new media design, specializing in advertising,
content development and kids entertainment.
(9-25-09) Bryan
Perez, Senior Vice President and General Manager,
NBA Digital joins the speaker line-up. Perez is
responsible for the day-to-day operations of the NBA
Digital portfolio, which includes NBA TV – the
league’s 24-hour digital television network – NBA.com, WNBA.com, NBADLeague.com, NBA League Pass,
as well as the league’s broadband and wireless
businesses. Perez oversees all aspects of these
programs, including programming, operations,
editorial, e-commerce and marketing. Perez’s
background includes, most recently, serving as CEO
of Live Nation’s Global Digital division. In this
position, Perez established and built the new
division and was responsible for the company’s
worldwide Internet, wireless, ticketing, and IT
strategy and operations. While at Live Nation for
three years, Perez also served as President of the
Global Digital division for one year, and as
President of the Digital Distribution division.
Perez joins the "Mobile Apps" panel.
(9-15-09) Adeo
Ressi will keynote on the topic of "New
Media/Tech Ventures for New Times." Adeo is Founding Member of TheFunded.com, an online
community of 12,000 CEOs to research, rate, and
review funding sources worldwide. Adeo also runs the
Founder Institute, a mentoring program that helps
entrepreneurs launch hundreds of world-class
companies each year. The Institute is the eight
start-up that Adeo has founded or built, four of
which were acquired and three of which are still
operating. . Adeo also serves
as a Trustee of the X PRIZE Foundation, which
inspires radical human achievements through
competition. TheFunded.com is the seventh start-up
that Adeo has founded or built, four of which were
acquired and three of which are still operating. The
last company, Game Trust, Inc., was acquired by Real
Networks, Inc. (RNWK) at the end of 2007. Adeo
is a dynamic and engaging speaker who has opened
business conferences in the Bay Area, New York,
Europe, and the Middle East. His engaging style and
humorous anecdotes have both educated and
entertained audiences on topic of entrepreneurship
and finance across the online, technology, cleantech,
biotech, and space industries. Join us for this
Digital Media Conference exclusive as Adeo discussed
the future of innovation and investment.
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Other
Speakers include
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| 8:30-9:00 |
Registration & Networking |
| 9:00-9:30 |
Research Presentations — Top Digital Media Trends
Two leading researchers/analysts kick-off the day’s discussions with an overview of the latest research that reflects and illustrates the current state of digital media and the directions in which the industry is heading, including: consumer behavior & attitudes; adoption & penetration rates of key technology channels & platforms; and business & economic performance numbers. Presenters Bill Tancer, General Manager, Global Research, Experian Hitwise Nick Veronis, Managing Director, Veronis Suhler Stevenson Moderator: Ned Sherman, CEO & Publisher, Digital Media Wire |
| 9:30-10:00 |
Keynote Interview A Conversation with Jay Adelson, Co-Founder & CEO, Digg / Co-Founder & Chairman, Revision3 Interviewed by: Mike Vorhaus, President, Magid Advisors |
| 10:00-10:30 | Networking Break |
| 10:30-11:15 |
Track A Panel: Hollywood and Silicon Valley: New Ways for Content and Tech Companies to Work Together and Profit The relationship between Hollywood and Silicon Valley is often a dysfunctional dance with entertainment companies increasingly relying on innovation coming from tech start-ups while concerned about the disruptive effects on traditional business models, and tech start-ups increasingly depending on entertainment companies to provide the content needed to drive traffic while concerned about license fees keeping their businesses from getting off the ground. How is this important relationship developing? What is the winning formula for successful digital businesses involving content owners and technology? Panelists John Welch, CEO, Making Fun Curt Marvis, President, Digital Media, Lionsgate Jon Potter, Executive Director, Digital Media Association Scott Brown, Marketing Strategy, Cisco Media Solutions Group Daren Tsui, CEO, MSpot Moderator: Mike Vorhaus, President, Magid Advisors |
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Track B Panel: Data is King – Learning (and Profiting) from the Wealth of Information Gathered Online Companies are working fast to figure out how to make money from the wealth of data they're collecting about our opinions, friendships and behaviors online. What business models are emerging to monetize this valuable data? What are the privacy issues? What is the future for businesses focused on collecting data online? Panelists Dave Goldberg, CEO, Survey Monkey Murtaza Hussain, Founder & President, Peanut Labs Sharon Ringley, Co-Founder, TwinLogic Strategies Jason Lopatecki, CSO, TubeMogul Moderator: Ned Sherman, CEO & Publisher, Digital Media Wire |
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| 11:20-12:05 |
Track A Panel: Breaking Down Social Media: Opportunities & Challenges for Content Owners, Brands & Marketers This panel of industry experts will discuss the future of social media, with a focus on consumer trends, marketing programs and content development. As a brand, marketer or content owner, how can social media improve your current marketing and customer acquisition initiatives? What is the opportunity for brands and marketers to target and reach potential consumers through social networks? How are social networks evolving to incorporate advertising programs and licensed content while addressing privacy and piracy concerns? This panel of experts will get under the hood and provide answers to the questions people are asking about the future of social media. Panelists Tom Burke, Partner, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP Aria Finger, CMO, Do Something Shawn Gold, CEO, Cocodot Susan Mernit, Founder, Oakland Local Tim O'Shaughnessy, CEO & Co-Founder, LivingSocial Moderator: Mark Fischer, Principal, Fish & Richardson P.C. |
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Track B Panel: Mobile Entertainment: Betting on the Third Screen This panel of experts will explore the explosive growth of entertainment, games and video on mobile devices. Executives at some of the most innovative mobile entertainment firms give their perspectives on the state of the industry. What are the lessons learned and what business models are working at present? How are consumers responding to new product offerings? What are the technological — and business model — chokepoints to a more robust wireless entertainment experience? Panelists Tim Chang, Principal, Norwest Venture Partners Rani Cohen, Chairman & CEO, TuneWiki Kate Connally, VP, AddictingGames (Nickelodeon) Allen Duan, VP, Digital Distribution/Partner Relations, MTV Networks Madeline Herdrich, VP, Mobile, Paramount Pictures Digital Ent. Moderator: Ted Cohen, Managing Partner, TAG Strategic |
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| 12:15-12:45 |
Keynote Growing Up Digital: A Brand’s Role in Connecting with Audiences Disney's Jason Davis will discuss how a company can define the digital media space according to its brand and audience instead of jumping into every new trend. Davis will explore how Disney takes a fluid approach to key areas like mobile, UGC and branded entertainment through the lens of its brand and audience demographics, and how other brands can take a similar approach to the digital space. Presenter: Jason Davis, Vice President, Disney.com Global Network |
| 12:45-1:45 |
Lunch
/ Keynote Craig Newmark, Founder and Customer Service Rep, Craigslist Interviewed by: Richard Hart, Emmy Award Winning Journalist / Founder, The Next Step |
| 1:45-2:15 |
Keynote Adeo Ressi, Founding Member, TheFunded.com |
| 2:15-3:00 |
Track A Panel: Online Video: Now that Everyone's Watching, What's Next? There has been much progress in online video over the past year. As more content hits the web, new opportunities are arising for owners of premium content and developers of direct to Internet content alike. This panel will discuss many of the most significant issues in online video including business models, distribution strategies, piracy and digital rights management as well as issues related to global distribution and technology issues. The focus will be on identifying how to best utilize online video from the content owner's perspective. Panelists Stephen Condon, Director Market Development, AT&T Digital Media Mitch Galbraith, Chief Operating Officer, Funny or Die Joy Marcus, U.S. General Manager, Dailymotion Anthony Soohoo, SVP/GM, Ent. & Lifestyle, CBS Interactive/TV.com Kevin Yen, Director, Strategic Partnerships, Google/YouTube Moderator: Liz Gannes, Editor, NewTeeVee |
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Track B Panel: Investing in Digital Media: Where Will the Money Flow (and not) in the Coming Years? This panel of industry experts and venture capitalists will discuss investment opportunities in the digital media space. Where are investors putting their money? What are the hot market sectors? What are some of the common and not so common deal terms? Which digital media sectors are poised to grow in the next few years and why? Panelists Jeremy Liew, Managing Director, Lightspeed Venture Partners Kuk Yi, Managing Director, Best Buy Capital Chris Petrovic, GM, GameStop Digital Ventures Jason Pressman, Managing Director, Shasta Ventures Gus Tai, General Partner, Trinity Ventures Moderator: Charles Hudson, VP of Bus. Dev., Serious Business |
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| 3:00-3:30 | Networking Break |
| 3:30-4:15 |
Track A Panel: Digital Madmen: The Evolution of Online Advertising Rich media, in-game ads, in-text ads, content wraps, virtual goods, content sponsorships: There are so many new ad formats on the web today. Which ones work and which ones don’t? Is search advertising still the most effective form of advertising on the web or is the Google-era over? This panel of experts will discuss the evolution of online advertising from a business focused on the banner to a multi-faceted business with many new touch points. What are the challenges and opportunities for advertisers and online publishers to grow online advertising through video and rich media campaigns in the years to come? Panelists Tom DeLuca, VP, Worldwide Interactive Mktg, Warner Home Video Martin Green, COO, Meebo Rob Griffin, SVP, Media Contacts, Havas Digital Jim Louderback, CEO, Revision3 Satya Patel, Principal, Battery Ventures Moderator: Colin Gillis, Managing Director, Internet Equity Research, Brigantine Advisors |
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Track B Panel: Mobile Apps: Innovating Now and For the Future With the opening of wireless networks and the Apple iPhone App Store, there has been a proliferation of mobile applications of all kinds. This panel will discuss the many opportunities surrounding mobile apps. What can we expect with the launch of the RIM/Blackberry and Android app stores? How are mobile apps innovating with respect to m-commerce, social networking and location-based services? What is the future for mobile applications? Panelists Gannon Hall, COO, Kyte Andrew Lacy, COO, Tapulous, Inc. Bryan Perez, SVP & General Manager, NBA Digital Are Traasdahl, Co-Founder & CEO, Thumbplay Moderator: Joe Jasin, Director, DNA Investments, LLC (Former VP, SK Telecom) |
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| 4:15-5:00 | |
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Panel: What's Next in Social Media? This panel of leading experts discuss the latest developments in social media and give their forecasts for the sector in the coming years. Twitter as a business tool? The future for Facebook and MySpace? New market entrants? Niche networks? What's next in this exciting industry sector? Panelists Elizabeth Churchill, Principal Research Scientist, Yahoo! Research Allen (Chunlong) Guo, Founder & CEO, Yobo.com (China) Mary Hodder, Founder & CEO, Dabble Michael Trigg, VP, Marketing & Bus. Dev., hi5 Ian Swanson, Co-Founder & CEO, Sometrics Moderator: Michael Terpin, Founder, SocialRadius |
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| 5:00-6:00 | Cocktails |
