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 Tuesday, October 24 12:30 PM – 1:45 PM Track I: Hollywood Reinvented! Internet Video, Mobile, User Generated Media, IPTV and Broadband as Next Generation Mass Media Programming and Big Business Personal media has invaded the territory of the media giants. TV networks, even cable networks and radio networks can no longer ignore the potential threat posed by User Generated Media, broadband video, social networks, the blogosphere and the world of Podcasts. By the millions, consumers are flocking to the web and mobile experience provided by the new technologies. If you think that blogs are simply parasites of the news business that are to be slapped at and complained about, then you’re not paying attention to the business at hand. Bloggers may be individually unique and only sometimes accurate, but as a whole, as a blogosphere, they are a billion person universe of ideas and free expression that far exceeds the reach of all TV networks combined. While the world of personal media remained behind a disorganized technological barrier, it posed no threat to traditional mass media, but as new and amazingly inventive tools are created to unleash the power of personal media begin to appear so does its power as an information, entertainment and advertising force. In this session we will explore this new territory. Lewis Henderson, Senior Vice President, William Morris Agency Walter Delph, Director, Content & Programming, Verizon FiOS TV Rob Bennett, GM, Video & Entertainment, MSN, Microsoft Stephen Smyth, General Manager, Media, Americas, Reuters Carolyn Wall, President, Narrowstep, North America Chris Dorr, VP Video, Sony Connect, Sony Digital Entertainment Kevin Donahue, Vice President, Content, YouTube Jamie Patricof, co-CEO TheDailyReel.com, film producer, Moderator Walter Delph, Director, Content & Programming, Verizon FiOS TV: Walter I. Delph has a breadth of professional experience that includes operations, finance and strategic planning. Since 2004, Mr. Delph has worked at Verizon Communications as a Director in its FiOS TV Video Programming department. He oversees FiOS TV’s IPTV content strategy, gaming service, cross platform convergence and content acquisition. Prior to Verizon Communications, Mr. Delph was recently a member of Time Warner’s MBA Management Program. His primary focus was on originating, structuring and negotiating new business opportunities for the Time Inc division. In addition he worked with Fortune 500 advertisers to design and implement advertising pricing solutions for Time Warner properties. He started his career in the Investment Banking group at Goldman Sachs and was responsible for originating, structuring and executing over $1 billion in financings. Mr. Delph holds an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School and a B.A. from Middlebury College. Stephen Smyth, General Manager, Media, Americas, Reuters: Stephen Smyth is responsible for Reuters Americas consumer business, driving revenue and audience for the online, mobile, interactive TV, digital signage and online syndication services. In addition, Stephen oversees global business development as well as local programming and production, traffic and ad operations in the Americas. Prior to his current role, Stephen led Reuters mobile, video, and digital signage business globally. He was responsible for maximizing revenues and brand value from the company’s presence on these platforms and oversaw relationships with key technology providers and distribution affiliates across the globe. In addition, he headed up Reuters Labs, a public showcase of the latest consumer product innovations from Reuters. Previously, Stephen was responsible for media strategy and business development for Reuters. Before joining the company in January 2003, he was Director of Business Development for Bertelsmann, the media group. At Bertelsmann, Stephen worked for a number of divisions including the RTL Group, Bookspan and the firms E-Commerce Group. Prior to this he co-founded a number of software companies. He received his B.A. and B.A.I. from Trinity College, University of Dublin and his M.S. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Carolyn Wall, President, Narrowstep, North America: As President of Narrowstep, North America, Carolyn Wall is responsible for the overall operations of the company, including finance, sales, operations, and marketing in the North American market. A frequent speaker at industry events, Carolyn Wall offers insight into media challenges and audience delivery. With Wall’s particular insight into repurposing content and an understanding of developing successful revenue streams that go beyond a reliance on traditional advertising, Narrowstep now powers over 80 channels and serves clients all over the world since the founding in 2002. During her 11 years at News Corporation, Wall was Publisher of New York magazine, Executive Vice President of Murdoch Magazines, and Vice President/General Manager of New York television station FOX 5. As Publisher of Newsweek, Wall led strategic initiatives to develop and extend the brand. Lewis Henderson, Senior Vice President, William Morris Agency: Mr. Henderson is a Senior Vice President at the William Morris Agency and oversees the company’s digital media business. His responsibilities include building digital business opportunities for all William Morris clients across film, television, music, publishing, theater, sports, corporate and international. During his fifteen year tenure at William Morris, Mr. Henderson has worked with some of the agency’s leading clients in emerging platforms ranging from wireless, video games, broadband and VOD. Prior to running William Morris’ digital business, Mr. Henderson served as a liaison between the agency’s television department and advertising, working with the leading advertising agencies and media buyers to create and package television programming. In the area of entertainment marketing and brand extension, Mr. Henderson worked with leading brands to deliver their message through film, television and publishing properties. His clients in this arena have included Monster.com, the United States Olympic Committee, 24 Hour Fitness, and the NFL. Mr. Henderson started his career as a trainee in the company’s mailroom in 1989 and eventually advanced to the agency’s television department. After two years, Mr. Henderson was selected to participate in the formation of the William Morris Consulting division. He holds a B.S. from Southern Methodist University. Chris Dorr, VP Video, Sony Connect, Sony Digital Entertainment: Chris Dorr supervises all video programming and acquisition for Sony Connect, a division of Sony. He has extensive experience in motion picture development and production as an executive at Walt Disney and Universal Studios, a movie and television producer with Scott Free (a production company owned by Ridley and Tony Scott), as well as broadband distribution of video, having served as head of programming for Intertainer, the early internet VOD service. He has also served as a consultant to a number of motion picture companies on development and finance as well as movie and internet companies on broadband video programming and distribution. Chris produced the movies, WHERE THE MONEY IS, starring Paul Newman and Linda Fiorentino, CLAY PIGEONS, starring Vince Vaughn and Joaquin Phoenix, THE DEAL, starring Christian Slater and Selma Blair and the Showtime series, THE HUNGER. He received his BA from Wesleyan University. Jamie Patricof, co-CEO TheDailyReel.com, film producer: Mr. Patricof is the cofounder and co-ceo of The Daily Reel (www.thedailreel.com), an online publication that showcases the best in online video. The Daily Reel targets media and entertainment professionals, content creators, and any other players in the broadband video market, serving as a B2B resource. Mr.. Patricof is also the Producer of HALF NELSON, which premiered at the 2006 Sundance Film Festival and is currently in wide release. He has also produced Emmy-nominated television programs for ESPN and VH1 and is currently working on programming for multi-platform distribution. Mr. Patricof currently lives in Los Angeles with his wife Kelly and five month old daughter, Riley. Kevin Donahue, Vice President of Content, YouTube: Kevin Donahue is Vice President of Content at YouTube where he is responsible for establishing content partnerships with entertainment and media companies as well as managing the editorial direction of www.youtube.com. Prior to YouTube, Donahue was Director of Business Development at Akimbo Systems where he developed relationships with content providers including independent distributors, cable networks and film studios. Previously, Donahue was Vice President of Business Development for Internet software start-up, Urbanite Network, Inc. Earlier, Donahue was a producer at Turner New Media (Turner Broadcasting, Inc.) where he launched and managed Cartoon Network’s AOL presence. Prior to Turner, Donahue was a producer with Capital Cities/ABC Multimedia Group where he developed ABC’s first online kids community. At ABC, Donahue created award-winning interactive content that promoted ABC’s Saturday Morning television line-up. Donahue began his career in television animation with DIC Entertainment, and has written and developed television programming for Disney, ABC, Fox and others.