Click on the Video Below and Sample a Session from the last Digital Hollywood event. For Additional Video Sessions, Click Here Digital Hollywood Fall 2006 Wednesday, October 25 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM Track II: Movies, OnDemand Content and Broadband - Via the PC - Via the Set-Top: Technology & Content Movies delivered via broadband Internet! An idea that seemed to be dead on arrival just a year or two ago, is an industry on the verge of busting out. SVOD, VOD - features delivered via the Internet - via the PC and via the set-top is very much a part of our future. A centerpiece of this anticipated future is the expectation that the PVR, the Personal Video Recorder will become a fixture on the next generation of all home PCs as well as in Set-tops. Add to that a wireless connection between the PC/PVR and the Set-top or TV, and it doesn’t take brain surgery to see how the herky-jerky downside of IP delivery of rich media will become a thing of the past or at least a secondary consideration as consumers download content to the PVR and play it back in crisp, full screen DVD quality. Under this scenario, Internet SVOD will become a full competitor to SVOD via the cable or satellite. IP delivery of features is about to reshape the landscape of the film industry. Mary Coller Albert, Chief Marketing Officer, Movielink Bruce David Eisen, President, CinemaNow, Inc. Josh Goldman, CEO, Akimbo Carl Crabill, Vice President, Sales and Marketing, MovieBeam Brian Taptich, Vice President of Business Development, BitTorrent Brad Singer, Executive Vice President, PaymentOne Lisa Crane Greer, CEO, Media Venture Advisors, Moderator Mary Coller Albert, Chief Marketing Officer, Movielink: As Chief Marketing Officer, Mary Coller Albert is responsible for leading all product marketing and company branding efforts at Movielink. A seasoned Internet marketing and media executive, she oversees all company consumer, business and partner marketing initiatives from brand communication and product planning and positioning to customer acquisition and retention strategies. Mary also oversees all content acquisition and management, production and programming. Previously Mary served as Senior Vice President at Sony Pictures Digital where she was head of Programming for Sony Connect Video as well as Senior Vice President, General Manager, of SoapCity. In the five years that Mary was at the helm SoapCity, her leadership was instrumental in making SoapCity the Internet’s foremost distributor of content on soap operas and one of the largest female oriented websites, leading to the launch of SoapCity’s download, the first video download service offering full-length, day and date network television broadcasting over the Internet. Before joining Sony Pictures Digital, Mary was vice president and co-founder of Beatnik Inc., an interactive audio software and music development company she started with musician Thomas Dolby. Mary was responsible for taking the company through creative concept, to raising venture capital, and onto maintaining the day-to-day operations including music and software licensing. In addition, she developed, negotiated and oversaw all business relationships for Beatnik, including deals with such major technology companies as Netscape, Microsoft’s WebTV, Sun Microsystems and others. Prior to Beatnik, she managed the careers of musicians and artists as the owner of Mary Coller Management, a personal management company she established in 1990. Carl Crabill, Vice President, Sales & Marketing, MovieBeam, Inc.: Carl Crabill oversees customer relationship management, retail and direct sales, merchandising, marketing, promotions and public relations. He joined MovieBeam in 2002, and worked closely with customers and retailers in test markets. He is focused on customer acquisition and retention and is closely involved with ongoing development of the MovieBeam service. Crabill helped launch DIRECTV, where he served as vice president of sales and distribution. In that role, he was responsible for management of all consumer, commercial and Spanish-language programming sales in the Western United States. He led his regional team from overall third to first position in every key sales metric, including gross and net subscriber acquisition, and successfully negotiated multi-year exclusive distribution contracts with all key consumer electronics retailers. Crabill completed general education studies at Marymount University and Bakersfield College. Brad Singer is Executive Vice President of Products and Markets for PaymentOne, a leading online payment solutions provider. Brad leads the company’s overall market strategy, new product initiatives, and partnership activities. Brad has over 18 years of business and general management experience in the media, payment and technology markets. Previously, Brad served as Vice President of Strategic Marketing and Content Licensing at NewsEdge, an early pioneer in content syndication, which achieved annual growth rates of over 40%, consistent profitability, and a successful IPO during his 8-year tenure (later acquired by Thomson Corporation). Brad also served as General Manager of the NewsPage.com business, an early innovator in on-line fee-based services. Most recently, Brad served as Vice President Marketing and Business Development at TeleKnowledge, a billing and e-commerce infrastructure company. Brad has also held management positions at Citibank and General Electric and served on the Dun and Bradstreet executive Advisory Board. He earned a BS in Computer Science and Economics from Tufts University, and holds an MBA in Finance from the Wharton Business School. Brad has been featured in the technology and business press, and has been a frequent speaker at industry events. Josh Goldman, Chief Executive Officer, Akimbo: For more than 15 years as a successful high-tech entrepreneur, Josh Goldman has combined his passion for breakthrough technology with his ability to create innovative business models for high-growth companies. As founding CEO at Akimbo Systems, Josh oversees all aspects of the company’s sales, marketing, product development, finance and engineering functions as the company establishes its leadership position in internet video distribution. He joined Akimbo from Sprout Group, where he was the firm’s first entrepreneur-in-residence, working to develop business ideas for new high-tech companies, a position that lead to the founding of Akimbo Systems. Prior to Sprout Group, Josh served as president and chief executive officer of mySimon, Inc., the largest comparison-shopping service on the Internet. He oversaw the growth of mySimon into a major consumer e-commerce site, culminating in the sale of the company to CNET Networks for $730m. After the acquisition of the company, Josh stayed on as president of CNET’s consumer division. Before mySimon and CNET, Josh held management roles at USWeb, Softbank Content Services, Apple Computer, and Phoenix Technologies. Josh received an MBA from Harvard Business School and a bachelor’s of science degree with honors in Computer Science from Tufts University. Josh served on the Board of Directors and was a member of the Audit Committee at Ask Jeeves (NASDAQ: ASKJ) from 2001-2005 until its acquisition by IAC for $2 billion. He had previously served on the Board of Directors and was a member of the Audit Committee at Synaptics (NASDAQ: SYNA). He currently serves on the Board of Directors at privately-held Akimbo Systems, Inc. and PremierGuide Inc. Bruce Eisen, President, CinemaNow, Inc.: As president, Mr. Eisen is responsible for day-to-day operations of the company and for all of CinemaNow's business development and legal activities. In that capacity he has successfully negotiated CinemaNow's agreements with such major Hollywood studios as Warner Brothers, MGM, 20th Century Fox, Sony and The Walt Disney Company. In addition, Eisen has brought great success to the company, spearheading distribution and marketing partnerships with MSN, SBC, Best Buy and other globally-recognized companies. Eisen received his J.D. from the University of Southern California in 1991, and his B.A. cum laude with high honors in Philosophy from Clark University in 1984. Eisen parlayed his law degree from the University of Southern California into a 10-year career in the Hollywood entertainment industry. His expertise spans a diversity of business and creative enterprises, ranging from heading up the Legal/ Business Affairs Department for Trimark Pictures to writing and producing films. Eisen's producing credits include cult genre favorites "Warlock: The End of Innocence," starring Bruce Payne, "The Dentist 2," starring Corbin Bernsen "Leprechaun in the Hood," starring Warwick Davis and Ice-T as well as two films based on Stephen King properties, "Trucks," and "Sometimes They Come Back For More." In addition, he shares a writing credit on "Warlock: The End of Innocence," the third installment in the popular series. Brian Taptich, Vice President of Business Development, BitTorrent: Brian Taptich is Vice President of Business Development for BitTorrent Inc. Before BitTorrent, Brian was the director of marketing and business development at Electronic Arts. While at EA, Brian was responsible for strategic business planning and partnerships for the company's online initiatives, playing a critical role in growing EA's online content, advertising and distribution businesses. Prior to EA, Brian worked for the media and entertainment-focused investment bank Allen & Company and the Silicon Valley technology venture capital firm Doll Capital Management. He also co-founded, ran and sold off the cross-platform media company alarm:clock worldwide and was once an editor with Red Herring magazine. Brian holds a B.A. from Williams College and an M.B.A. from the Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management. Josh Goldman, Chief Executive Officer, Akimbo: For more than 15 years as a successful high-tech entrepreneur, Josh Goldman has combined his passion for breakthrough technology with his ability to create innovative business models for high-growth companies. As founding CEO at Akimbo Systems, Josh oversees all aspects of the company’s sales, marketing, product development, finance and engineering functions as the company establishes its leadership position in internet video distribution. He joined Akimbo from Sprout Group, where he was the firm’s first entrepreneur-in-residence, working to develop business ideas for new high-tech companies, a position that lead to the founding of Akimbo Systems. Prior to Sprout Group, Josh served as president and chief executive officer of mySimon, Inc. and oversaw its growth into a major consumer e-commerce site, culminating in the sale of the company to CNET Networks for $730m. After the acquisition of the company, Josh stayed on as president of CNET’s consumer division. Before mySimon and CNET, Josh held management roles at USWeb, Softbank Content Services, Apple Computer, and Phoenix Technologies. Josh received an MBA from Harvard Business School and a bachelor’s of science degree with honors in Computer Science from Tufts University. Throughout his career Josh has shared his knowledge with audiences at industry conferences. Josh’s expertise extends to a wide range of subjects, from financial and management issues to the future of networked entertainment, consumer electronics and online media and commerce. Lisa Crane, Managing Partner, Media Venture Advisors. Ms. Crane has a reputation for strategic thinking, branding, and new economy leadership. From charting the course for a groundbreaking online entertainment venture to guiding one of the major television networks through uncharted Internet territory, her success stems from an ability to build and direct profit-oriented management teams. Lisa Crane is the Managing Partner of Media Venture Advisors, an e-consulting firm providing strategic consulting services to leading Internet and entertainment companies. Ms. Crane is the former president and CEO of Soundbreak.com, the interactive online music company. She was Vice President of NBC Interactive and General Manager of NBC.com, the network's flagship entertainment website. Prior to NBC, Ms. Crane served as Vice President of Universal Studios. Education & Affiliations: Lisa Crane holds an MBA from Pepperdine University and a bachelor's degree from UCLA. Crane has held seats on the boards of two public companies, and currently sits on the board of advisors of the Digital Media Marketing Organization, Proximity File, Spiderdance, On2.com, The Dial.com and Pulse Entertainment. Ms. Crane is active in the Motion Picture and Television Fund. She is also one of the most popular speakers on the internet conference circuit, having spoken at Internet World, Streaming Media West, emediatainment world, adtech, Ebiz, Digital Hollywood, NAB, the Morgan Stanley/Industry Standard Internet Summit, DDMI, CMJ/Change Music, BandWidth, Digital Coast 1999/2000, Herring on Hollywood, Variety's Internet Summit, Jupiter's PlugIn, Radio & Records, VIC's Industry Breakfast, and many others. Lisa has also taught several classes at major universities on e-business and entertainment, including USC and UCLA.