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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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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).

• Allen DeBevoise - Chairman and CEO, Machinima (the largest video entertainment network for gamers)

• David Lang - President, North America, Mindshare Entertainment (creator of cutting edge original branded entertainment series)

• Keith Richman - CEO, Break Media (one of the largest independent video sites)

• Shiv Singh - Head of Digital, PepsiCo Beverages (a leading brand pursuing online vide and social media)

• Emily Steel - Reporter, The Wall Street Journal (moderator)