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Today is the last day to take advantage of early bird discounted registration for VideoSchmooze: Online Video Leadership Forum on Wed., Dec. 5th in NYC. Individual tickets are $95 per person, and as a reminder, all early bird registrants will be entered to win an $850 Samsung 40-inch LED Smart TV, generously provided by NeuLion.

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Reminder that this Friday, Nov. 16th is the last day to register at the early bird rate of $95 per person for VideoSchmooze: Online Video Leadership Forum on Wed., Dec. 5th in NYC (NATPE and CTAM members get $85 registration with special discount code). In addition to the discount, everyone who signs up by then will be entered to win an $850 Samsung 40-inch LED Smart TV, generously provided by NeuLion.

We have a great group of executives registered so far from media companies such as Comcast, Bloomberg, NBCU, IMG, MLB Network, A&E Networks, DirecTV and others, plus technology companies like Akamai, Ooyala, Cisco, Mixpo, SundaySky, Grab Media, BlackArrow, Clearleap, FreeWheel and others.

I'm really looking forward to this VideoSchmooze as we have a great diversity of expert speakers, covering all of the main issues in online video. A highlight of the morning will be our first session, featuring 4 of the top Wall St. broadband/cable/Internet/media analysts (from Sanford Bernstein, Nomura, Barclays and Needham & Co.) discussing the key changes driving the video industry. This is the first time this group has been together and you can expect a data-rich, detailed discussion of the industry's dynamics and what's ahead in 2013.

After the analysts' panel, we'll have 4 sessions which will cover the hottest industry topics including the OTT landscape, TV Everywhere, multi-platform distribution, monetization, innovation/technology enablers, changing consumer behaviors, devices, mobile video and more. All in all VideoSchmooze is once again shaping as a premier morning of industry education and networking.

Register now for the early bird discount and an opportunity to win the Samsung Smart TV!

Lead sponsors for this VideoSchmooze are AOL, Auditude/Adobe, Collective and thePlatform, with supporting sponsors Akamai, NeuLion and Undertone.

Don't miss VideoSchmooze: Online Video Leadership Forum coming up on Wed., Dec. 5th in NYC. Early bird discounted registration for $95 per ticket ($85 for NATPE and CTAM members) is open until Nov. 16th and as a reminder everyone who signs up by then will be entered to win an $850 Samsung 40-inch LED Smart TV, generously provided by NeuLion.

This is the 9th VideoSchmooze and it promises to be the best yet. VideoSchmooze attendees know these events are all about high-impact learning from thought-leaders and high-quality networking with colleagues. The program kicks off with 4 of the top Wall St. broadband/cable/Internet/media analysts discussing the tectonic shifts that are rocking the video industry. It's the first time to my knowledge that this group has come together and it will be a super-insightful discussion into what's really driving the industry and what to expect in 2013.

Following the analyst discussion, there are 4 sessions during which we'll delve into the hottest topics including the OTT landscape, TV Everywhere, multi-platform distribution, monetization, innovation/technology enablers, changing consumer behaviors, devices, mobile video and more. Industry leaders on the front lines of innovation from AOL, Aereo, Adobe, zeebox, Discovery, Collective and others will be sharing their experiences and insights. There will be ample time for audience Q&A.

Register now for the early bird discount and an opportunity to win the Samsung Smart TV!

Reminder that all early bird, discounted registrants for the Dec. 5th VideoSchmooze Online Video Leadership Forum in NYC will be entered to win an $850 Samsung 40 inch LED Smart TV, generously provided by NeuLion. The only qualifier is you must actually be in attendance when we do the drawing.

The early bird discounted ticket price is $95, which includes the full morning program through 12 noon, continental breakfast and networking.

If you need to understand what's driving the online video ecosystem forward and how it's impacting related industries like pay-TV, advertising, content and devices, then VideoSchmooze is a must-attend event. VideoSchmooze's outstanding industry analysts and executives will cover the hottest topics including the OTT landscape, TV Everywhere, multi-platform distribution, monetization, innovation/technology enablers, changing consumer behaviors, devices, and more.

The lead sponsors for this 9th VideoSchmooze are Adobe, AOL, Collective and thePlatform, with supporting sponsors Akamai, Undertone and NeuLion.

Register now for the early bird discount and an opportunity to win the Samsung Smart TV!

Here's another great reason to register now for the Dec. 5th VideoSchmooze Online Video Leadership Forum in NYC: all early bird registrants will be entered in a drawing to win an $850 Samsung 40 inch LED Smart TV. This highly-rated 1080p HDTV's screen is just 1.8 inches thick and is WiFi enabled with all your favorite over-the-top apps integrated. The Smart TV is being graciously provided by NeuLion.  The only qualifier is you must actually be in attendance when we do the drawing on Dec. 5th.

The early bird discounted ticket price is $95, which includes the full morning program through 12 noon, continental breakfast and networking. 5-pack and 10-pack group rates are also available.

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Early bird discounted registration for the next VideoSchmooze: Online Video Leadership Forum, on Wed. morning, Dec. 5th, is now open. This will be the 9th VideoSchmooze and it promises to be the highest impact one yet, packed with lots of learning and networking with industry leaders. VideoSchmooze will run from 7:30am-12 noon at the McGraw-Hill conference center in NYC. Last year's VideoSchmooze sold out, so don't delay registering.

Following the networking breakfast, the program will begin with a discussion, "Digging Into Video's Tectonic Shifts" with 4 of Wall Street's top video industry analysts (including Craig Moffett, the #1 ranked cable/broadband analyst and Michael Nathanson, the #1 ranked entertainment analyst). Nobody understands the video industry's underlying financial and strategic drivers better than this group and it's a privilege to have them join us. Expect a detailed, data-driven discussion of topics including over-the-top competition, TV Everywhere, cord-cutting, content licensing, connected and mobile devices, changes in consumer behavior and 2013 trends.

Next is a in-depth discussion of TV Everywhere, the pay-TV industry's top strategic priority to deliver more value to subscribers and blunt the appeal of OTT services like Netflix. We'll explore all of TV Everywhere's key opportunities and challenges from the pay-TV operator, TV network and technology perspectives. Complimenting this session will be a brief presentation from Adobe, whose "Project Primetime" platform has become integral to TV Everywhere's rollout.

Following will be a case study discussion on innovation in the video ecosystem with Aereo's founder and CEO Chet Kanojia. Aereo is arguably the hottest online video startup of 2012, raising $20.5 million from Barry Diller's IAC in February. While a lot of Aereo's media coverage has been on its relationship to the broadcast TV industry, we'll use this session to focus on how Aereo is innovating at the intersection of broadband delivery, cloud computing, storage, connected devices and consumer changes. For incumbents and startups alike, there will be valuable lessons in what's fueling disruptive new services.

The final session is "Cracking the Code on Multi-Platform Success," featuring Ran Harnevo, SVP of Video at AOL (the fastest growing major video site in 2012), Ernesto Schmitt, CEO and co-founder of zeebox (the red-hot social TV provider with recent investments from Comcast, NBCU and Viacom) and Chris Smith, VP of Video and Mobile at Collective (a leading cross-platform advertising management provider), plus one other participant. It's no secret the world is going multi-platform; the panelists will share insights about how to succeed.

The lead sponsors for this 9th VideoSchmooze are Adobe, AOL, Collective and thePlatform, with supporting sponsors Akamai and Undertone (additional supporting sponsorship opportunities are available, please contact me if interested). I'm extremely grateful for these companies' support in making VideoSchmooze possible. The video landscape in more complicated than ever, making VideoSchmooze a must-attend event for executives who need to filter the noise and understand what's really going on.

I look forward to seeing you on Dec. 5th!

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I'm delighted to be a keynote speaker at Akamai Edge next Thursday, Oct. 11th in Las Vegas. Edge is Akamai's annual customer conference, which draws attendees from around the world. Akamai is the leader in powering video delivery and Edge offers numerous opportunities to interact with media professionals on the cutting edge. I've been attending for several years and it's always a great learning experience. I'll be keynoting on Thursday at 1pm in the Entertainment and Media track, discussing the disruptive impact of online and mobile video. Please join us!

Please save the date for the next VideoSchmooze: Online Video Leadership Forum, on Wednesday, December 5th, at the McGraw-Hill conference center in NYC. This will be the 9th VideoSchmooze that VideoNuze has hosted and I think it will be the best yet, packed with lots of learning and networking with industry leaders in an expanded morning format beginning with breakfast at 7:30am and concluding at 12 noon.

2012 has been a huge year for online video and 2013 is shaping up to be event bigger. VideoSchmooze will feature a mix of keynotes, fireside chats and panel discussions during which we will explore the industry through four significant themes: Strategic/Financial, Innovation, TV Everywhere and Monetization/Devices. I am thrilled about the initial speakers who are committed, and I will be sharing further details in the coming weeks. I expect this VideoSchmooze will be another must-attend event for executives responsible for their companies' online video efforts who need to stay on the cutting edge.

Currently thePlatform and AOL are on board as sponsors, and additional opportunities are available (please contact me if interested).

At last month's VideoNuze 2012 Online Video Advertising Summit, our closing session was a big picture debate on the future of online video advertising, featuring AOL's Frank Besteiro, NBCU's Peter Naylor, TiVo's Tara Maitra, TubeMogul's Brett Wilson and YouTube's Suzie Reider, which I moderated.

One of the things the group addresses is whether buyers of online video advertising will prefer an impression-based model (akin to traditional TV advertising) or an engagement-based model (akin to search and other forms of online advertising). I believe it's a key question as it goes to the heart of how video advertising will work and the experience viewers will have online. Within this larger question is the omnipresent issue of measurement - when will there be an accepted currency for online video advertising, and what will it be?

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Interviewed by the NY Times' Amy Chozick at last week's VideoNuze Online Video Advertising Summit, News Corp.'s Chief Digital Officer Jon Miller summed up his view of the future of TV by saying that "TV is an app." Jon believes that watching programs will become "screen agnostic" with consumers expecting consistency in experience and choices.

That said, Jon doesn't anticipate a proliferation of successful TV apps at the scale of what we've seen in the tablet/smartphone world; rather he envisions a hierarchy of just a few aggregators (e.g. Hulu, Netflix, HBO, etc.) leading the way. He also doesn't envision an a la carte future any time soon. Although consumers say they value lots of choices, Jon points to examples where this actually leads to consumer fatigue.

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Today's VideoNuze 2012 Online Video Advertising Summit was a huge success, with hundreds of attendees joining for an immersive day of learning and networking. There are tons of tweets at #VideoAdSummit as well as various posts around the web.

All of the sessions were video-recorded and I'll be posting them in the coming weeks, as they're edited and available. In addition, I'll be posting all of the speakers' presentations. I'm re-grouping on Wednesday and will be begin posting highlights on Thursday.

Over 500 industry executives will converge on the VideoNuze 2012 Online Video Advertising Summit tomorrow in NYC. Registration spans brand marketers, agencies, content publishers, technology providers and others in the ecosystem. There are 18 sessions scheduled with 40 different speakers, ensuring an immersive learning experience for all, in addition to plenty of time for networking.

There's still time to sign up, but if you're not able to join us, we'll be tweeting updates throughout the day at @VideoNuze and #VideoAdSummit. I'll be back online posting later this week.

The Summit is generously supported by Title sponsors Adobe/Auditude and YuMe, plus Adap.tv, The AOL On Network, Collective, Conviva, Eyeview, Innovid, LiveRail, Jivox, Mixpo, TubeMogul, VideoHub, and Videology.

The intersection of online video and advertising is one of the most exciting corners of the Internet landscape today. Yet despite all the buzz, there are still lots of unknowns. If you need to deepen your understanding of what's working in online video advertising and what's ahead, then join over 300 industry colleagues one week from today, on Tuesday, June 19th, at the VideoNuze Online Video Advertising Summit in NYC.

The Summit will bring together an amazing group of executives from brand advertisers, agencies, content providers, technology companies and others for an immersive day totally focused on online video advertising. There are 40 speakers spanning 18 sessions on virtually every aspect of online video advertising. Expect to come away with insights, research, best practices and new relationships that will help you succeed. And you might even win an $850 Samsung SmartTV, raffled by Jivox!

The Summit is generously supported by Title sponsors Adobe/Auditude and YuMe, plus Adap.tv, The AOL On Network, Collective, Conviva, Eyeview, Innovid, LiveRail, Jivox, Mixpo, TubeMogul, VideoHub, and Videology.

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The VideoNuze 2012 Online Video Advertising Summit is coming up, just 2 weeks from today, on Tuesday, June 19th in NYC! If you're still sitting on the fence deliberating about whether to attend, here are 5 great reasons you need to be there.

1. Amazing speakers - Hear from executives who are driving online video and online video advertising, who will share their experiences and insights. Headlining the program are 2 firesides chats, the first with News Corp's Chief Digital Officer Jon Miller (interviewed by NY Times reporter Amy Chozick) and the second with Comcast's SVP and head of its 20 million subscriber video business, Marcien Jenckes (interviewed by me). In addition to Jon and Marcien, almost 40 other speakers will participate, representing every aspect of the ecosystem.

2. Actionable data and information - Expect to come away with actionable data and information from sessions that span every angle of the online video world. There will be research-intensive sessions, case studies, best practices, tech demos, deep-dive topical discussions and more, all intended to make you smarter and more prepared in your day-to-day and strategic roles.

3. Great networking - As important as the sessions are, what happens at the networking breaks and meals means just as much. These are the times to interact with your industry peers, build your network and expand your perspective. Attending are dozens of industry executives from agencies, brands, publishers, technology providers and others in the ecosystem.  

4. Learn from key technology providers - The Video Ad Summit is generously supported by 14 industry-leading technology providers, who will have a table-top presence and multiple representatives attending. It's an excellent one-stop opportunity to meet with them and learn about their technology and solutions in an informal setting.

5. Win an $850 Samsung 40" SmartTV - Last but not least, one lucky attendee is going win the drawing for an $850 Samsung SmartTV, courtesy of Jivox. We'll be doing the drawing just prior to lunch and you'll need to be in attendance to win. Don't miss out!

If all of that still doesn't convince you why the Video Ad Summit is a must-attend event and you have questions, then feel free to contact me!

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I am super excited to announce two additional fireside chats at the VideoNuze Online Video Advertising Summit on June 19th in NYC - one with News Corp's Chief Digital Officer, Jon Miller, and another with Comcast's SVP/GM, Video Services, Marcien Jenckes. Each plays a key role in driving their respective companies' digital video, advertising and technology strategies.

Jon came to his position at News Corp. (where he serves on Hulu's board) after previously starting a VC fund, serving as AOL's CEO and doing stints at IAC, Viacom and the NBA. Marcien oversees all aspects of Comcast's 20 million subscriber video business including on-demand and its new "X1" video platform which is unifying the entertainment experience across connected devices. Prior to Comcast, Marcien ran the media business at Grab Networks and was a senior executive at AOL.

Both Jon and Marcien are as plugged in as anyone I know and Summit attendees will benefit greatly from their perspectives. Having spent lots of time talking about how the video industry is evolving with both of them, I'm confident they'll be candid and insightful, adding huge value to the Summit program.

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Early-bird discounted registration for the VideoNuze 2012 Online Video Advertising Summit on Tues, June 19th in NYC ends TODAY. If you've been thinking of coming, but haven't signed up yet, save yourself a few bucks by signing up today. If you're a startup or student, save even more with the $200 value ticket (contact me for the discount code).

I'm really excited about how the event has come together and it promises to be a high-impact day of learning and networking for industry participants. There are sessions covering every aspect of the online video and online video advertising ecosystems - content, distribution, creative, measurement, connected devices, best practices, research, etc. Executives from leading companies including CBS Interactive, Discovery, Razorfish, GroupM, Google/YouTube, The Wall Street Journal Digital Network, LG Electronics, Macy's, eMarketer, American Express, Digitas, VivaKi, Adobe, TV Guide, TiVo, Nielsen, Hill Holliday and many others will be sharing their perspectives.

In addition, Jivox is going to raffle an $850 Samsung Smart TV!

The Summit is generously supported by Title sponsors Auditude/Adobe and YuMe along with Adap.tv, Innovid, Collective, Conviva, Eyeview, Mixpo, TubeMogul, VideoHub, Videology and LiveRail.

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(Note: The Summit takes the place of last year's ELEVATE event, which drew 400+ attendees.)

Early-bird discounted registration for the VideoNuze 2012 Online Video Advertising Summit on Tues, June 19th in NYC ends this FRIDAY, so if you've been on the fence, now's the time to pull the trigger and save money. Note also that for startups and students, there's a special $200 value ticket to make the event more affordable. Contact me for the discount code.

The event is shaping up to be a must-attend for executives at content providers, advertisers, agencies, technology providers and other ecosystem participants. Like last year's ELEVATE event (which this Summit replaces), the day will be extremely focused, and provide critical learning and networking opportunities. As I've often said, the vast majority of online video being created is ad-supported, so it is critical that the model work for everyone.

We have an exciting array of presentations, fireside chats, panel discussions and case studies featuring leaders from companies including CBS Interactive, Discovery, Razorfish, GroupM, Google/YouTube, The Wall Street Journal Digital Network, LG Electronics, Macy's, eMarketer, American Express, Digitas, VivaKi, Adobe, TV Guide, TiVo, Hill Holliday and many more.

In addition, Jivox is going to raffle an $850 Samsung Smart TV!

The Summit is generously supported by Title sponsors Auditude/Adobe and YuMe along with Adap.tv, Innovid, Collective, Conviva, Eyeview, Mixpo, TubeMogul, VideoHub, Videology and LiveRail.

Save now with early-bird registration!

Don't delay - early-bird discounted registration for the VideoNuze 2012 Online Video Advertising Summit on Tues, June 19th in NYC ends next Friday. Sign up now for big savings off the standard rate. For startups/students, I've just created a special $200 value ticket to make the event more affordable. Contact me for the discount code.

I've added two more sessions to the program, "3 Screens, 3 User Experiences: Making Monetization Work" (with executives from CBS Interactive, Discovery, Mixpo and U.DIG) and "Best Practices in Online Video Advertising: A 360 Degree View" (with executives from Razorfish, The Weather Channel, Conviva and Latergy). These executives join others from GroupM, Google/YouTube, The Wall Street Journal Digital Network, LG Electronics, Macy's, eMarketer, American Express, Digitas, VivaKi, Adobe, TV Guide and more in what promises to be a compelling day of learning and networking.

Whether you're a content provider, advertiser, agency, technology or other ecosystem executive, the Summit will be premier opportunity to gain first-hand insights into online video generally and the rapidly-evolving online video ad industry in particular.

The Summit is generously supported by Title sponsors Auditude/Adobe and YuMe along with Adap.tv, Innovid, Collective, Conviva, Eyeview, Mixpo, TubeMogul, VideoHub, Videology and LiveRail. We'll also have a fun door prize drawing sponsored by Jivox.

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(Note, the VideoNuze 2012 Online Video Advertising Summit takes the place of last year's "ELEVATE" event).

To get the ball rolling toward the Summit, join VideoNuze, TubeFilter and FourScreen Media for our complimentary Multi-Screen Mix-Up tomorrow night, Wed, May 16th, at Copia from 6:30-8:30. Jim Louderback, CEO of Revision3 (which was just acquired by Discovery) will be our speaker. And we will be doing a drawing for 5 attendees to receive free tickets to the Summit.

Early-bird discounted registration is now available for the VideoNuze 2012 Online Video Advertising Summit on Tues, June 19th in NYC. Sign up now and save up to $170 (almost 30%) off the standard rate.

The Online Video Ad Summit is going to be an exciting day of learning and networking for industry professionals, including panel discussions, fireside chats, research presentations, best practices case studies and technology demos. Speakers include executives from GroupM, Google/YouTube, The Wall Street Journal Digital Network, LG Electronics, CBS Interactive, Macy's, eMarketer, American Express, Digitas, VivaKi and others still to be announced. If you're a content provider, advertiser, agency, technology or other ecosystem executive, this will be premier opportunity to gain first-hand insight in the rapidly-evolving online video ad industry.

The Summit is generously supported by Title sponsors Auditude/Adobe and YuMe along with Adap.tv, Innovid, Collective, Conviva, Eyeview, Mixpo, TubeMogul, VideoHub, Videology and LiveRail. We'll also have a fun door prize drawing sponsored by Jivox.

Save now with early-bird registration!

(Note, the VideoNuze 2012 Online Video Advertising Summit takes the place of last year's "ELEVATE" event).

As a warm-up to the Summit, join VideoNuze, TubeFilter and FourScreen Media for our complimentary Multi-Screen Mix-Up next Wed, May 16th at Copia from 6:30-8:30. Jim Louderback, CEO of Revision3 (which was just acquired by Discovery) will be our speaker. And we will be doing a drawing for 5 attendees to win free tickets to the Summit.

VideoNuze is proud to be partnering with Tubefilter and Four Screen Media to present another complimentary Multi-Screen Mix-Up, on Wed, May 16th at Copia, 307 East 53rd Street in NYC. At our last Mix-Up, we had hundreds of attendees turn out for a great night of networking with video industry colleagues.

We have two special attractions planned for this Mix-Up: first, our featured speaker will be Revision3 CEO Jim Louderback, who will informally discuss how he helped create the company, building its slate of original programs and diverse distribution methods, while maximizing revenue.

Second, we will be doing a drawing for 5 winners to receive free tickets to the VideoNuze 2012 Online Video Advertising Summit on Tues, June 19th (each a $595 value)!

Hope you can join us for this fun evening during Internet Week!

Sign-up for the Multi-Screen Mix-Up now!