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Title: Director of the Panasonic Hollywood Laboratory since the lab’s launch this month.Technology of the future: The lab will conduct research and development for next-generation digital video compression and technologies for broadband distribution of video and other digital content.A prime…
During the upfront season this spring, only about 20 cable networks are planning to throw giant bashes designed to showcase their wares and illuminate their brands. That’s in sharp contrast to last year’s upfront, when more than 30 networks threw…
Sportel AmericaMiami, May 7-10. Info: Liliane Vitale, 201-869-4022.BCFM ConferenceToronto, May 20 to 23. Info: 847-296-0200 or www.bcfm.com.Cable 2001Chicago, June 10 to 13. Info: 202-775-3669 or www.cable2001.com.Promax & BDA MiamiMiami, June 20 to 23. Info: www.promax.tv/northamerica/miami2001.asp.CTAM SummitSan Francisco, July 22 to…
Success in business is often about timing. For Spanish-language networks, the recent census data showing a huge jump in the U.S. Hispanic population couldn’t come at a better time-or a worse one. The bad news is it comes during an…
Only one thing is certain entering this year’s upfront market-uncertainty.Most buyers and network executives are reluctant to predict what the final market will be for broadcasters, but nearly all agree that the take will be less than last year’s $8…
Title: Executive vice president of Steeplechase Media, a digital media company that specializes in creating enhanced and broadband interactive television entertainment.Background: Before joining Steeplechase in 1998, Mr. Portin was executive producer for Microsoft Interactive Television.What they do: “We’re developing these…
This WeekMay 1, Upfront Television Advertising Summit, sponsored by Electronic Media and Advertising Age, at the Grand Hyatt Hotel, New York. Information: 323-370-2475 or www.upfrontsummit.com. May 1-2, Broadband Hollywood, sponsored by Kagan Seminars, at the Wyndham Bel Age Hotel, West…
DemandVideo future in doubt The future of video-on-demand content aggregator DemandVideo appears uncertain as the venture-backed business struggles to line up its third round of funding. A final decision on the company’s fate should be made next week, according to…
‘NYPD Blue’ heading to TNT, Court TV Steven Bochco is singing the “Blues” no longer. After recently settling his case with Twentieth Television for what he considered to be below-market rates to FX, his company has now agreed to hand…
Diller not crowing about USA earnings gain Although USA Networks’ first-quarter earnings rose 16 percent to $269 million on a 17 percent rise in revenues to $1.2 billion-driven by its broad-ranging Internet commerce and cable programming businesses-Chairman and CEO Barry…