NAB Show To Feature New Online Video Conference
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The following Press Release was issued by the NAB on February 11, 2015:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) announced today the first-ever Online Video Conference (OVC) will take place April 13 – 14 during the 2015 NAB Show, the world’s largest annual conference and expo for professionals who create, manage and distribute entertainment across all platforms. The conference will feature sessions on key issues facing online video providers of original content, as well as those who are seeking to monetize video across multiple platforms. Will Richmond, editor and publisher of VideoNuze, will serve as the host.
One of seven separate conference tracks offered at NAB Show, the Online Video Conference will cover topics such as virtual MVPDs, the migration to OTT, online original content, gaming and sports, user generated content, cross-screen targeting, online advertising metrics and new online video platforms. The conference is designed for senior-most executives from digital media firms in the subscriber-based world of video on demand, OTT, and cable, as well as pure broadband and Internet firms.
“Online video is a major force shaping the future of the content marketplace, presenting opportunities and challenges for stakeholders to reach viewers across multiple platforms,” said Chris Brown, executive vice president, Conventions and Business Operations at NAB. “NAB is pleased to offer this new conference that will dive deep into the multitude of issues facing online video.”
About NAB Show
NAB Show, held April 11-16, 2015 in Las Vegas, is the world’s largest electronic media show covering the creation, management and delivery of content across all platforms. With 98,000 attendees from 159 countries and 1,600+ exhibitors, NAB Show is the ultimate marketplace for digital media and entertainment. From creation to consumption, across multiple platforms and countless nationalities, NAB Show is home to the solutions that transcend traditional broadcasting and embrace content delivery to new screens in new ways. For complete details, visit www.nabshow.com.
