Early Bird Registration Now Open for VideoNuze's Next "VideoSchmooze" Event: April 26th, NYC

I'm pleased to share that early bird registration is now open for VideoNuze's next "VideoSchmooze" Broadband Video Leadership Evening, on Monday evening, April 26th from 6-9pm in New York City.  

The topic of the panel, which I'll moderate, is "Money Talks: Is Online Video Shifting to the Paid Model?" We have an amazing group of panelists who represent multiple perspectives:

• Jeremy Legg - SVP, Business Development, Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.

• Damon Phillips - VP, ESPN 360 (soon to be ESPN 3)

• Avner Ronen - CEO and Co-founder, boxee

• Fred Santarpia - General Manager, Vevo

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Our discussion couldn't be more timely given the current rollouts of TV Everywhere, the rapid growth of Netflix's Watch Instantly streaming, the introduction of paid iPhone apps like CBS Mobile's premium "March Madness on Demand" and other paid initiatives. Still, the vast majority of online video viewed - at leading sites like YouTube and Hulu, is free and ad-supported. Our panelists and I will dig into the key drivers shaping the business model debate and what we can all expect going forward on this critical issue. As always, there will be plenty of time for audience Q&A. For anyone trying to figure out how to make money with online video, this panel will be a must attend.

A bonus feature of this VideoSchmooze will be a special 15-minute presentation preceding the panel discussion by Emily Nagle Green, President and CEO of Yankee Group, a leading industry market research and consulting firm. Emily is also the author of the recently published book, "Anywhere - How Global Connectivity is Revolutionizing the Way We Do Business." Emily is an old friend and used to also run Forrester Research's North American business. She's been studying broadband for 15+ years and some of the key findings from her book are fascinating. Her presentation will be an ideal "stage-setter" for the panel to follow.

I've heard your feedback from past VideoSchmoozes and so there are two additional changes to the event this time. First, the networking period will be up-front, from 6-7:30pm, allowing ample time to mingle and meet industry colleagues. Second, by popular demand, we'll have open bar (and hors d'oeuvres) during this period. In other words, no drink tickets this time around.

Past VideoSchmoozes have attracted 250+ attendees and I expect the same at this one. VideoSchmooze is a premier opportunity to expand your network and meet the panelists, whether you're pursuing business or personal opportunities in the industry. As with past events, I expect a strong mix of established media and technology executives, along with interesting early stage companies, entrepreneurs and investors.

The event will again be held at the gorgeous Hudson Theater, a historic gem on West 44th Street just off Times Square. I'm extremely grateful to lead sponsor Akamai Technologies and supporting sponsors FreeWheel, Horn Group, Irdeto, NeuLion, Panvidea and ScanScout for making the evening possible. Once again VideoSchmooze is being held in association with NATPE.

In addition to individual tickets (early bird discounted rate of $65), I've also created more deeply discounted "5-Pack" and "10-Pack" tickets for those of you who plan to come with colleagues. I hope to see you on April 26th!

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