Conference News
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Streaming Video Alliance Names First Woman to Board
Streaming Video Alliance, which comprises most over-the-top video services not named Netflix and YouTube, July 29 announced its newly elected board members, including the first female member. Alicia Pritchett, strategic account executive of media and entertainment at Fastly, is the first woman to serve in the capacity. Chris Hock, head of business strategy and development … Continue reading “Streaming Video Alliance Names First Woman to Board”
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T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert to Deliver Keynote at CES 2022
The Consumer Technology Association has announced that T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert will deliver a keynote address during CES 2022 taking place Jan. 5-8, 2022, in Las Vegas. Sievert’s keynote will discuss 5G innovations for consumers, businesses and thought leadership — and spotlight a look into the future of how these advancements are enabling people to … Continue reading “T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert to Deliver Keynote at CES 2022”
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T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert to Deliver Keynote at CES 2022
The Consumer Technology Association has announced that T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert will deliver a keynote address during CES 2022 taking place Jan. 5-8, 2022, in Las Vegas. Sievert’s keynote will discuss 5G innovations for consumers, businesses and thought leadership — and spotlight a look into the future of how these advancements are enabling people to … Continue reading “T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert to Deliver Keynote at CES 2022”
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OTT.X Promoting Diversity, Equality and Inclusion With Upcoming Webinars, Other Initiatives
The nonprofit industry association OTT.X has created a Call for Change group and has slated two webinars in September as part of an ongoing initiative to promote diversity, equality and inclusion in the OTT industry. The upcoming webinars are “Inherent Bias in AI/Machine Learning,” presented by Slalom, and “A Look at How Representation Drives Viewership,” … Continue reading “OTT.X Promoting Diversity, Equality and Inclusion With Upcoming Webinars, Other Initiatives”
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CTA’s Gary Shapiro Cautions Against Curbing Online Free Speech Rights
Gary Shapiro, CEO of the Consumer Technology Association and CES in Las Vegas, in a recent address cautioned against proposed regulatory moves to curb online speech. Subscribe HERE to the FREE Media Play News Daily Newsletter! Speaking on the recent Media Institute’s Virtual Communications Forum, Shapiro discussed how limiting freedom of expression online will affect … Continue reading “CTA’s Gary Shapiro Cautions Against Curbing Online Free Speech Rights”
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DEG Slates Virtual Expo on ‘Localization’ on Thursday, June 17
DEG: The Digital Entertainment Group this week will host a DEG Expo on the rapidly growing business of content localization, including viewpoints from content owners and technology providers. The virtual event, called “The Expanding World of Localization,” will be held Thursday, June 17, beginning at 9:30 a.m. PT. Featured speakers include Mark Howorth, president of … Continue reading “DEG Slates Virtual Expo on ‘Localization’ on Thursday, June 17”
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OTT.X to Resume In-Person Events
The industry organization OTT.X has announced it will return to in-person events, starting with a Los Angeles area Salon on July 22. “It’s hard to believe that it has been 14 months since the last in-person OTT.X event, our NYC Roundtables in March of 2020, days before the city shut down,” reads a message to … Continue reading “OTT.X to Resume In-Person Events”
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Q&A With David Bishop: From Studio Chief to Leadership Coach
In advance of home entertainment industry veteran David Bishop’s keynote address May 4 at the OTT.X Leadership Development Foundation 2021 Summit, Media Play News reached out to Bishop for a Q&A, the first in a series of conversations we intend on having with home industry leaders past, present — and future. Bishop is the former … Continue reading “Q&A With David Bishop: From Studio Chief to Leadership Coach”
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OTT.X Slates Second Annual Leadership Summit for May 4
OTT.X, the trade association for streamers, on May 4 will hold its second annual OTT.X Leadership Development Foundation Summit. The keynote speaker for the one-day virtual event is David Bishop, a home entertainment industry veteran who served as president for two major-studio home entertainment divisions, first MGM Home Video and then Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, … Continue reading “OTT.X Slates Second Annual Leadership Summit for May 4”
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CES to Return to Las Vegas for Live Event in January
The Consumer Technology Association April 28 announced that CES 2022 will return to Las Vegas next year. CES heads back to Las Vegas Jan. 5-8, 2022, with Media Days taking place Jan. 3-4, 2022. After an all-digital CES 2021, CTA will convene the tech industry in-person and digitally, giving a global audience access to major … Continue reading “CES to Return to Las Vegas for Live Event in January”
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Netflix Launching 40 Original Anime Titles in 2021
Netflix returned to the virtual AnimeJapan March 27-28, 2021, to showcase its pending slate and voice casts. Netflix is trying to strengthen its anime portfolio with the premiere of about 40 new original titles this year — double the number of titles released in 2020. Netflix announced the upcoming release of Record of Ragnarok (premiering … Continue reading “Netflix Launching 40 Original Anime Titles in 2021”
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Comic-Con to Return to San Diego in November
There’s going to be a Comic-Con this year, after all. Organizers of San Diego International Comic-Con in a press release issued late on Saturday, March 27, announced “Comic-Con Special Edition” will be held as a three-day event over the Thanksgiving weekend, Nov. 26-28, at the San Diego Convention Center. “It is our hope that by … Continue reading “Comic-Con to Return to San Diego in November”