Click on the Video Below and Sample a Session from a previous Digital Hollywood event. For Additional Video Sessions, Click Here Digital Hollywood Tuesday, May 6th 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM Track II: The Rush to Mobile Video: The Creation of a Revolutionary Entertainment and Communications Medium Mobile communications has effectively and successfully integrated itself into our daily lives as the primary personal and business communications vehicle and daily usage is only accelerating. With every new feature and service provided, the acceptance and adaptation of mobile as the broadband, audio, video and text based consumer information and entertainment accessory is continually reinforced. The entertainment, information and technology industries have effectively joined forces in providing the consumer with one of the most readily adapted and embraced consumer products ever devised. The question of whether the consumer is willing to accept video as a mobile service is no longer in question. In the coming year, the industry will experiment with new and enhanced products and services, with video, audio and text features and it will be the consumer who will sort out the hits from the misses. Video and broadband is now the dominant vision for the future of mobile consumer adaptation. Eric Berger, Senior Vice President, Mobile Entertainment, Sony Pictures Television Daniel Tibbets, Studio Chief, GoTV Networks Edward Skolarus, Vice President, Business & Operations, Fox Reality Channel, News Corporation Bob Shallow, Vice President and General Manager, Mobile Entertainment Group, TV Guide Network Robyn R. Polashuk, Shareholder , Entertainment; Corporate Media Group Greenberg Traurig, LLP Jeffrey Litvack, Global Director, New Media Markets, AP Digital Shelly Palmer, Managing Partner, Advanced Media Ventures Group LLC and President of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, Moderator For Further Speaker Infomation - Click on highlighed Names to see their LinkedIn Profile Eric Berger, Vice President of Mobile Entertainment, Sony Pictures Television: Berger is responsible for mobile games, video networks, movies on memory cards and personalization. This year his team will bring to market such games as Spider-Man, God of War, Snoop Dogg Crusin’, 007: Top Agent, and extensions of top-selling Wheel of Fortune and JEOPARDY! He is responsible for distribution of digital video networks Funnybone, AXN, The Minisode Network, and Screening Room. Prior to Sony, Berger was VP of Strategic Planning at Time Warner (AOL, HBO, Turner, Time, Time Warner Cable, Warner Bros.) where he was responsible for wireless initiatives and the creation of new digital growth businesses. Previously, he was the GM of WeMedia Inc. where he led the build-out of their web content and video offering. As a Principal at PricewaterhouseCoopers (now IBM Consulting), he co-led the Strategy Consulting Group within the Entertainment, Media and Communications practice while developing new product strategies for leading media companies. Jeffrey Litvack, Global Director, New Media Markets, AP Digital. Jeff Litvack is responsible for setting AP's Digital Strategy including identifying and assessing new and emerging market and product opportunities for AP news, photo, and video content worldwide, deal execution, and new product development. Jeff is responsible for launching AP’s Mobile News Network a new multimedia service aimed at wireless users who want access to local and national news from trusted news sources – wherever they are. Designed specifically for “smart phones,” AP’s mobile Web news application provides a rich media gateway to local newspaper content, supplemented by AP’s international, national and state news. Previously, Jeff served as the Executive Director at the Museum of Television & Radio, where he sourced, negotiated, and executed online video partnerships with leading-edge technology companies specializing in digitization, storage, retrieval, and rights management. Prior to MT&R, Jeff was with Yack, Inc., the "TV Guide to the Web" as the Head of Business Development and Strategic Planning and was responsible for expanding the company's core product to include new forms of online programming (e.g. webcasts, video-on demand, online radio, etc). Jeff is highly regarded for his visionary knowledge of and work in converging media platforms and channels and has spoken at numerous industry conferences, including Streaming Media West, Media Asset Management, and EMediatainment World. He is also the author of several published works in such publications as HFMA's Managing the Margins, Advanced Magazine and Healthcare Informatics. Jeff holds a J.D. from Harvard Law School and a B.S. in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School of Business where he graduated summa cum laude. Daniel Tibbets, Executive Vice President, GoTV Labs, GoTV Networks: Daniel Tibbets brings substantial traditional and new media experience in the entertainment field to GoTV. Prior to joining GoTV, Tibbets spent 16 years at the vortex of the entertainment industry and has held senior executive roles in production and development for companies such as CBS Enterprises, Fireworks Television, Inc., Papazian-Hirsch Entertainment and Twentieth Television. At Twentieth Television, Tibbets ran FOXLAB, Inc. where he co-created and developed the first ever mobisode. In addition, Tibbets executive produced the first two original content mobisodes Love and Hate and Sunset Hotel, which launched in February 2005. Tibbets also developed the first convergence program to air on broadcast television at FOXLAB. In addition to his work at Twentieth Television, Tibbets is credited with the development and sale of the HBO series ROME from his work at Papazian-Hirsch. Tibbets graduated from Arizona State University where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing with an emphasis in International marketing and business. Edward Skolarus, Vice President, Business Operations, Fox Reality: Edward Skolarus serves as Vice President, Business Operations for Fox Reality where he oversees business development and emerging media applications for the year-old service. He likewise manages Fox Reality’s program licensing and content ventures for on-air and other platforms, together with Fox Networks Group support teams. Since joining Fox Reality in January of 2006, he has acquired and launched many top reality programs for on-air and digital media platforms. He also helped launch Fantasy Reality Challenge, an on-line fantasy game for reality television fans and initiated Fox Networks Group’s first interactive viewer experience, utilizing Fox Reality’s daily "Reality Remix." Viewers can use their cell phones to answer questions, participate in polls and other features in real-time synchronization with the series. Skolarus also launched "Reality Remix" podcasts, available through www.foxreality.com, www.itunes.com and www.yahoo.com. Mr. Skolarus joins Fox Reality from GoldPocket Interactive Inc., where he served as division Senior Vice President responsible for distribution, sales and marketing. During his five year tenure with GoldPocket, Mr. Skolarus branded and launched the company within the entertainment market, significantly grew cable/satellite/mobile distribution, assisted in acquiring digital media and mobile companies and launched interactive and mobile applications for leading broadcasters such as CBS, HSN, NBC, GSN, FOX, NFL and DirecTV. Prior to GoldPocket, Mr. Skolarus served as COO and VP of Marketing at BadaBiz Inc., an Internet content collaboration company specializing in Digital Rights Management and security for content distribution. Prior to BadaBiz, Mr. Skolarus was the CEO and co-founder of RenderView Software Inc., a leading digital content collaboration and communication company. Skolarus began his career as a lead systems architect and software engineer for Ford and Chrysler motors developing large-scale enterprise software systems. Originally from Michigan, Skolarus graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Engineering from Eastern Michigan University. In addition, did post-graduate studies at Wayne State University in medicine. Robyn R. Polashuk, Shareholder , Entertainment; Corporate Media Group Greenberg Traurig, LLP: Robyn Polashuk's practice focuses on the distribution of television networks and programming across a variety of platforms and business models -- from traditional franchise cable and direct broadcast satellite to IPTV, mobile, broadband, video-on-demand and interactive applications. Her work also covers retransmission consent negotiations on behalf of broadcast stations. Robyn has particular experience in content protection and digital rights management issues related to television programming distribution. She joined Greenberg Traurig after nearly a decade of business and legal affairs experience in the entertainment industry. Bob Shallow, Vice President and General Manager, Mobile Entertainment Group, Gemstar-TV Guide International: In September 2006, Bob Shallow was named to the newly created position of vice president and general manager, Mobile Entertainment Group at Gemstar-TV Guide International. In this role Mr. Shallow is responsible for the leadership, development and day-to-day management of the mobile group, including driving growth and developing partner and customer relationships. Before joining Gemstar-TV Guide, Mr. Shallow most recently held the position of director of multimedia experiences for Nokia Inc.'s multimedia business group. With Nokia, Mr. Shallow specialized in the areas of digital media technology and regulation. He helped launch a number of consumer applications mobile Internet, video and broadcast TV domains, among others. Further, Mr. Shallow was the director of channel sales and development for Nokia's music and rich media group, where he was heavily involved in marketing and merchandising with leading wireless carriers and national retailers. Prior to that, Mr. Shallow served as vice president of production ventures & services for TWI Interactive, where he was responsible for setting strategies and generating revenue related to content distribution and the launch of new digital channels through video on demand television, broadband, interactive television, mobile and packaged media. He also served at Trans World International as vice president of production. Mr. Shallow is based in New York, and reports to Richard Cusick, senior vice president and general manager of Digital Media. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Pepperdine University. Shelly Palmer, Managing Partner, Advanced Media Ventures Group LLC: Palmer is the President of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, NY (the organization that bestows the coveted Emmy® Awards). He is the Vice-Chairman of the National Academy of Media Arts & Sciences an organization dedicated to education and leadership in the areas of technology, media and entertainment. Palmer also oversees the Advanced Media Technology Emmy® Awards which he created in 2003 to honor outstanding achievements in the science and technology of advanced media. Along with his contributions to the advancement of television, Palmer is a pioneer in the field of Internet technologies. He is the inventor of Enhanced Television used by programs such as ABC’s Who Wants to Be a Millionaire and Monday Night Football. In 2004, ABC's Celebrity Mole Yucatan received an Emmy® Award in the category of Enhancement of Original Television Content. It was Palmer who led ABC’s team of advanced media professionals and spearheaded the award-winning project. Palmer is a popular speaker and moderator at technology and media conferences hosted by industry organizations and top tier colleges and universities, like: The Consumer Electronics Show (CES), The National Association of Broadcasters Convention (NAB), The National Show presented by the National Cable Television Association (NCTA), Telecom presented by the United States Telecom Association, Digital Hollywood, iHollywood, DV Expo and ITV Europe. He is a guest lecturer at the MIT Media Lab, Stern Graduate Business School at NYU, The Columbia Institute for Tele-Information (CITI) at Columbia University, The Graziadio School of Business Management at Pepperdine University, The Digital Content Lab at the American Film Institute and other top tier colleges and universities. Over the last two decades, Palmer has enjoyed a highly distinguished career as a composer and producer. His professional vitae includes years of experience in television production and musical composition. He created and produced HotPop, a teen lifestyle and music show airing on Starz/Encore’s WAM! As a prolific composer, Palmer was the recipient of the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP's) 12th Annual Film and Television Music Award for ABC’s hit series Spin City. He was also recognized the following season in the category of “Most Performed Television Themes.” Palmer's music credits include the theme songs for Live with Regis & Kelly, Rivera Live and MSNBC as well as the digital debut of the "real" cat singing the classic “Meow, Meow, Meow, Meow.” Palmer is the host of Media 3.0 with Shelly Palmer a weekly business news series. A graduate of New York University’s School of the Arts, he is the author of one of the most popular television business news blogs, www.Media30.com, a weekly columnist for the Jack Myers Report, The Huffington Post and a technology commentator for CNN.com. His book Television Disrupted: The Transition from Network to Networked TV(www.televisiondisrupted.com) about the technological, economic, and sociological forces that impact the future of television, media and entertainment is is available on www.amazon.com. For more information, visit www.shellypalmer.com.