Will P2P Become a Legitimate Means of Delivering Video?

At the Streaming Media East show on Tuesday May 20th, Marty Lafferty from the DCIA will be leading a session entitled "Will P2P Become a Legitimate Means of Delivering Video?". Controversy now surrounds the role P2P will play especially in high-quality video delivery on the Net. Does P2P have a legitimate shot at becoming a mass-market distribution model or will networks block the traffic before it has the chance?

Confirmed speakers include:

• Moderator: Marty Lafferty, CEO, DCIA
• Doug Pasko, PMTS, Network and Technology Group, Verizon
• Barry Tishgart, VP, Internet Services, Comcast 
• Patty Perkins, VP, Special Projects Manager, Wachovia 

Have a topic or question for any of the speakers you want to see addressed? Submit it in the comments section and we'll add it to the Q&A portion of the session.

Registration is still open and you can see all the various pricing packages, including a one-day ticket on our website. Six years since we took over the StreamingMedia.com business and we've still managed to keep the conference very affordable for everyone to attend. A full two-day conference ticket is only $895.

Send In Your Questions For George Kliavkoff, Chief Digital Officer of NBC Universal

Next week at Streaming Media East, I'll be interviewing George Kliavkoff, Chief Digital Officer of NBC Universal for the keynote spot on Tuesday, May 20th, starting at 9am. While I have a whole list of question of my own and will be opening up much of the keynote for questions from the audience, I'd also like to find out what topics you want to hear George discuss.

George has nicely agreed to answer as many questions as possible from those submitted and cover as many topics that we have time for during his hour-long interview session. Now is your chance to get your questions in so they can be included. Even if you can't make it to the show, add your question to the  comments section. We'll be recording and archiving the keynote and ever other conference session in video and will make it free for viewing after the event.

While George has done a lot of interviews with the media, spoken at events and has talked about a lot of facets of NBC Universal's business, there is so much more to cover. Please send in all questions via the comments section. 

Keynote Speakers Wanted: Streaming Media West

While the East show is next week, I am already in the planning stages for the Streaming Media West show, which takes place a bit earlier than usual this year. Still located at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center, this year's show will be from September 23-25, with pre-conference workshops on Monday September 22nd.

My early planning thoughts are that I will have four-six keynote spots available at the West show. As always, I am looking for customers, end users and those who are creating, producing and delivering online video content over the web. Ideal keynotes are those who are from well-known companies, are considered thought leaders in their field or are considered a really hot company that is getting a lot of media attention. While I may have one vendor keynote, I am not looking for vendor submissions, but am looking for vendor customers. So if you have a customer who would be a good fit, send me an e-mail ASAP.

I'm also interested in getting introductions to Amazon's Web Services group and Endemol USA as well as all ad agencies.

Evaluating and Choosing The Right Methods Of Video Delivery

At the Streaming Media East show on Wednesday May 21st, we have a session entitled "Evaluating and Choosing The Right Methods Of Video Delivery". With all the various means of distribution and protocols available for video today-CDN, P2P, streaming, progressive download-there is still no single solution that will meet all customers' needs perfectly across all platforms and devices.

Learn the various methodologies for content distribution, as well as the pros and cons of each type. Speakers will also discuss which methodologies apply best to which platforms and geographic locations based on type of content, length and format of video, and target audiences. Panelists will also provide you with guidelines and formulas for determining the best single and/or hybrid solution for your online video distribution needs.

Confirmed speakers include:

• Moderator: Bill McCandless, Executive Editor, Multimedia, TheStreet.com
• Dave Witzig, Sr. Director, Interactive Video Commerce, ShopNBC
• Cynthia Francis, CEO, Reality Digital
• Glenn Goldstein, VP, Special Projects, MTV Networks
• Rose Karpel, Director, Video Products, Reuters

Have a topic or question for any of the speakers you want to see addressed? Submit it in the comments section and we'll add it to the Q&A portion of the session.

Registration is still open and you can see all the various pricing packages, including a one-day ticket on our website. Six years since we took over the StreamingMedia.com business and we've still managed to keep the conference very affordable for everyone to attend. A full two-day conference ticket is only $895.

See Hands-On Demos Of New Advertising Platforms and Networks

At the Streaming Media East show on Wednesday May 21st, Evan Berg, formerly of Brightcove and now with Visible Measures, will be leading a demo session entitled "New Advertising Platforms and Networks". Despite all the talk about how well online video advertising works and the projections that it will be a billion-dollar business this year, the fact remains that many video advertising platforms still leave a lot to be desired.

In the past year, new ad platforms and networks have come to the market looking to solve problems like targeting, analytics, syndication, and inventory management amongst others. This special session will feature demos from some of those new companies—including Yume, VideoEgg and FreeWheel.tv—who will give you an insight into how they are looking to take content monetization to the next level.

Confirmed presenters include:

• Moderator: Evan Berg, VP, Corporate and Business Development, Visible Measures
• Bob Bahramipour, VP, Ad Operations, YuMe
• Matt Sanchez, CEO, VideoEgg
• Douglas Knopper, Co-Founder, Co-CEO, FreeWheel

Have a topic or question for any of the speakers you want to see addressed? Submit it in the comments section and we'll add it to the Q&A portion of the session.

Registration is still open and you can see all the various pricing packages, including a one-day ticket on our website. Six years since we took over the StreamingMedia.com business and we've still managed to keep the conference very affordable for everyone to attend. A full two-day conference ticket is only $895.

Online Video: Should Content Creators Get a Cut?

At the Streaming Media East show on Wednesday May 21st, Eric Rosser Eldon from VentureBeat.com will be leading a session entitled "Online Video: Should Content Creators Get a Cut?". Last year, writers in Hollywood went on strike against movie studios and television broadcasters, in part because they demanded a share of revenue generated by the digital media they helped to create.

Meanwhile, the largest video site in the country, YouTube, barely pays its content producers anything. Some venture capitalists sense an opportunity, and are moving south from Silicon Valley to create new entertainment companies that in many instances put the writers—and directors and actors—in control. Learn what the role of content producers is in digital media, and how working with them can help your business.

Confirmed speakers include:

• Moderator: Eric Rosser Eldon, Writer, VentureBeat.com
• Gordon Castle, Sr. Technology Fellow, Turner Broadcasting Systems
• Justin Day, Co-Founder, CTO, blip.tv
• Bobby Tulsiani, Analyst, Media and Internet Video, Jupiter Research
• Kelly Rodriques, CEO, Blowtorch Entertainment

Have a topic or question for any of the speakers you want to see addressed? Submit it in the comments section and we'll add it to the Q&A portion of the session.

Registration is still open and you can see all the various pricing packages, including a one-day ticket on our website. Six years since we took over the StreamingMedia.com business and we've still managed to keep the conference very affordable for everyone to attend. A full two-day conference ticket is only $895.

The H.264 Convergence: Will Video Standards Finally Take Hold?

At the Streaming Media East show on Tuesday May 20th, we have a session entitled "The H.264 Convergence" that will detail how over the past year, more and more streaming media players are utilizing H.264 and providing support for the technology.

Adobe's recent support for H.264 in their Flash player has sparked industry discussions amongst major broadcasters and online video producers about the role H.264 will play. This session will explain why H.264 is getting so much exposure, what recent announcements have put it into the spotlight, and whether it can really be the one codec that the entire industry can converge on. Attendees will also see real-world examples of sites and services that are utilizing H.264 today.

Confirmed speakers include:

• Moderator: Eric Manchester, Manager Digital Media Distribution, Time Warner Cable
• Kevin Towes, Product Manager, Flash Media Server, Adobe
• Matt Smith, Video Architect, Yahoo!
• Tim Napoleon, Chief Strategist, Media and Entertainment, Akamai
• Greg Smith, CTO, Move Networks

Have a topic or question for any of the speakers you want to see addressed? Submit it in the comments section and we'll add it to the Q&A portion of the session.

Registration is still open and you can see all the various pricing packages, including a one-day ticket on our website. Six years since we took over the StreamingMedia.com business and we've still managed to keep the conference very affordable for everyone to attend. A full two-day conference ticket is only $895.

Learn How To Use Adobe Media Server To Deliver Live And On-Demand Video

One of the four different 3-hour workshops taking place at Streaming Media East on Monday May 19th, is entitled "Learn How To Use Adobe Media Server To Deliver Live And On-Demand Video". This workshop, produced by Adobe, will show how Adobe's Flash Media Server offers a unique combination of powerful streaming and a flexible environment for creating and delivering engaging multidirectional social media experiences to the broadest possible audience.

Attendees will learn about HD-quality video, integrated live video streams, delivery to mobile devices, and deeper interactivity through an extensible plug-in architecture. This session will also cover new features that include enhanced content protection with encrypted streaming, increased performance, and new logging/measurement tools to maximize the return on content investment.

We've kept the workshops very affordable with a morning AND afternoon workshop ticket costing only $225. You can see details on all of the workshops on the website and register online.

Lifecasting: The New Broadcasting Platform

At the Streaming Media East show on Wednesday May 21st, community social media guru Chris Brogan will be leading a session entitled "Lifecasting: The New Broadcasting Platform". In the early days of television, live was the second choice, because of potential pitfalls, cost of production, and a host of other problems. And yet, in the world of Internet video, lifecasting—using Internet video to share moments of our lives or to broadcast personal events and happenings—is the new hot thing.

With platforms like Kyte.tv, Zannel, Mogulus, Stickcam, and many others now available, lots of new options and opportunities exist. Come see some of the hot and upcoming mobile lifecasting options in action and learn if lifecasting will become just a fad or the next big thing.

Confirmed speakers include:

• Moderator: Chris Brogan, VP, Strategy and Technology, CrossTechMedia, co-founder, PodCamp
• Scott Monty, Consigliere, crayon
• Sarah Austin, Founder, Pop17.com
• Brad Hunstable, Founder, Business Development, Ustream.tv

Have a topic or question for any of the speakers you want to see addressed? Submit it in the comments section and we'll add it to the Q&A portion of the session.

Registration is still open and you can see all the various pricing packages, including a one-day ticket on our website. Six years since we took over the StreamingMedia.com business and we've still managed to keep the conference very affordable for everyone to attend. A full two-day conference ticket is only $895.

Ad Networks Vs. Branded Video Sites

At the Streaming Media East show on Wednesday May 21st, Joe Mandese, Editor In Chief at MediaPost will be leading a session entitled "Ad Networks Vs. Branded Video Sites". In the increasingly disaggregated world of online video, who will win share of video advertising budgets?

Branded sites like YouTube, Heavy, Daily Motion (etc.), or the burgeoning market of advertising network players. Buyers and sellers face off on the impact of branding vs. audience reach and the implications for media planning, advertising budgets, and CPMs.

Confirmed speakers include:

• Moderator: Joe Mandese, Editor In Chief, MediaPost
• Fred McIntyre, SVP, AOL Video
• Aleck Schleider, VP, Marketing, Advertising.com
• John Lumpkin, SVP, Sales Strategy and Partnerships, Heavy.com
• Garrett Albanese, Media Supervisor, Carat

Have a topic or question for any of the speakers you want to see addressed? Submit it in the comments section and we'll add it to the Q&A portion of the session.

Registration is still open and you can see all the various pricing packages, including a one-day ticket on our website. Six years since we took over the StreamingMedia.com business and we've still managed to keep the conference very affordable for everyone to attend. A full two-day conference ticket is only $895.

Get Hands-On Training With Microsoft Silverlight

One of the four different 3-hour workshops taking place at Streaming Media East on Monday May 9th, is entitled "Deploying On-Demand and Live Media Experiences with Microsoft Silverlight". This workshop, produced by Microsoft, will cover the entire process of creating, managing, and developing rich media experiences with Microsoft Silverlight.

Learn how to encode video and other rich media with Expression Encoder and see how to create media players in Expression Blend. The workshop will also demonstrate the media capabilities of Silverlight 2.0 and will explore, in-depth, how to deploy Windows Server 2008 for both streaming (Windows Media Services 2008) and progressive download (IIS 7 Media Pack) scenarios. Attendees will also have the chance to win copies of Expression Encoder.

We've kept the workshops very affordable with a morning AND afternoon workshop ticket costing only $225. You can see details on all of the workshops on the website and register online.

Learn How To Broadcast Over Mobile And Wi-Fi Networks

At the Streaming Media East show on Tuesday May 20th, Steve Garlfield will be leading a hands-on demonstration entitled "Live Broadcasting Over Mobile And Wi-Fi Networks".

While big media tests the waters of mobile broadcasting, many web video producers are already out there doing it live from the street, with a cell phone. Others are joining in and experimenting with two-way broadcasts via streaming video over cellphone networks and via Wi-Fi, wherever they are. Viewers can chat while the broadcast is going on and affect and sometimes even direct the content being produced. Come to this session to see Steve Garfield and other pioneers in the live broadcasting space show how its done.

Confirmed presenters include:

• Steve Garfield, Mobile Video Journalist, SteveGarfield.com
• Max Haot, Founder, CEO, Mogulus
• Bhaskar Roy, Co-Founder, Qik.com

Registration is still open and you can see all the various pricing packages, including a one-day ticket on our website. Six years since we took over the StreamingMedia.com business and we've still managed to keep the conference very affordable for everyone to attend. A full two-day conference ticket is only $895.

Save The Date: Online Video Networking Event May 19th, NYC

On Monday May 19th, the Streaming Media East show is teaming up with the NY Video 2.0 Meetup group to host a pre-show networking and reception event at the Hilton hotel in NYC. NY Video 2.0 is giving six promising local startups the big stage for 5 minute product demos. After the presentations, join us in the lobby (Bridges Bar) of the Hilton hotel for some drinks.

Presentations start at 6:30pm and will be in the Murray Hill Room of the Hilton hotel on the second floor. The hotel is located at 6th Avenue between West 53rd and West 54th Streets.

This networking event is free, open to everyone and we invite you to spread the word. We're expecting over 400 people to attend so reservations are required. If you are a member of the NY Video 2.0 Meetup group, you can RSVP via their website. Or, send me an e-mail with your name, title and company and I'll add you to the registration list.

If your company is interested in picking up some of the cost of drinks at the bar, please contact me. We are looking for a few drink sponsors and can give plenty of on-site exposure.

CDN Pricing: The Going Rate For Video Delivery

At the Streaming Media East show on Tuesday May 20th, I will be presenting my latest data in a session entitled "CDN Pricing: The Going Rate For Video Delivery".

With more CDN players in the market than ever before, trying to figure out what you should pay for delivering video can still be quite complex. This presentation will offer real pricing numbers from large, globally focused content delivery networks and show you the average going rate when you outsource delivery to a third party. The session will also cover some of the variables that determine the final price and how you should accurately compare the delivery services of one CDN to another, and it will give you a list of providers in the market today.

Have a topic or question for the session that you want to see addressed? Submit it in the comments section and I'll add it to the Q&A portion of the session.

Registration is still open and you can see all the various pricing packages, including a one-day ticket on our website. Six years since we took over the StreamingMedia.com business and we've still managed to keep the conference very affordable for everyone to attend. A full two-day conference ticket is only $895.

How Old Media Is Embracing Online Video and New Media

At the Streaming Media East show on Tuesday May 20th, the National Academy of Media Arts & Sciences will be leading a panel session entitled "How Old Media Is Embracing Online Video and New Media".

This session will discuss how converging media technologies are redefining traditional distribution methods; how interactive and on-demand services are changing, and how entertainment and news video is being consumed. Come hear from some of the leading publishers, broadcasters, and advertisers about the impact that video and new media is having upon their business models.

Confirmed speakers include:

• Moderator: Peter Price, President and CEO, National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
• Jordan Hoffner, Head of Premium Content Partnerships, YouTube
• Isaac Josephson, Director, Product Management, ABC News Digital Media
• Vivian Schiller, SVP, GM, NYTimes.com
• Richard Glosser, Executive Director of Emerging Media, CondeNet

Have a topic or question for any of the speakers you want to see addressed? Submit it in the comments section and we'll add it to the Q&A portion of the session.

Registration is still open and you can see all the various pricing packages, including a one-day ticket on our website. Six years since we took over the StreamingMedia.com business and we've still managed to keep the conference very affordable for everyone to attend. A full two-day conference ticket is only $895.

Financial Analysts: Get The Latest CDN Pricing and See Nearly 20 CDNs At Streaming Media East

If you're a financial analyst tasked with covering the content delivery market, you'll want to come to the Streaming Media East conference taking place at the Hilton hotel in NYC on May 20th and 21st. On Tuesday, May 20th, I'll be presenting my latest data on CDN pricing in a presentation entitled "CDN Pricing: The Going Rate For Video Delivery". On Wednesday May 20th, we'll also have a panel of analysts and investors on a special session entitled "Mergers and Acquisitions: Wall Street's View".

In addition, we'll have nearly 20 video delivery companies exhibiting and or speaking at the show including Akamai, AT&T, Abacast, BitTorrent, CDNetworks, Digital Fountain, EdgeCast, Highwinds, Ignite, Internap, Level 3, Limelight, Mirror Image, Move Networks, Panther Express, PowerStream, StreamTheWorld, VeriSign. Contact me if you want a special discount code for financial analysts.

Streaming Media Europe: Call For Speakers Open, New Hire Announcement

After two successful shows in London, we'll be back again this year on October 16-17th with our third Streaming Media Europe conference and exhibition. We've moved the show to the Novotel London West hotel, which gives us a larger location with more exhibit and meeting space to accommodate the shows growth.

I'm also please to announce that along with the new location, we've also added some new employees and some additional help for the Europe show. I will be stepping down from the conference chairman role this year and turning that over to Eric Schumacher-Rasmussen, the editor of StreamingMedia.com. With the success of the U.S. based shows and the amount of time those take to organize, I simply can't be in so many places at once. I will still be involved in helping shape the conference content, but won't be the point of contact for speaker proposals.

We are also happy to announce that we have hired Eileen Broch, a veteran conference organizer who is based in London and will be working with Eric to shape the program and selection of speakers. Eileen has spent many years in the conference business including organizing the first two JavaOne conferences ever produced by Sun. She has also held positions at Yahoo! Europe and Skype.

With the program organizers now in place, the call for speakers and papers is open. The deadline is May 15th and the website has all of the details on what we are looking for in the way of papers, speaker requirements and all the other details. If you want to really get involved this year and moderate or organize your own session, contact Eric or Eileen right away.

I do regret that I won't be able to make it out to Streaming Media Europe this year, but Eric and Eileen will do a great job leading the content focus for the show. Speaking spots go fast, so get your submission in ASAP!

Win Tickets To The 2008 MLB All Star Game At Yankee Stadium

The Streaming Media East conference and exhibition is less than three weeks away and today is the last day for discount registrations. Register today and save $100 off the ticket price.

Six years since we took over the StreamingMedia.com business and we've still managed to keep the conference very affordable for everyone to attend. Registering today gets you a full two-day conference ticket for only $795.

StreamingMedia.com is also giving away an All Star Prize package to one conference attendee at this year's show. To qualify, you must come to the show and subscribe/renew for free to Streaming Media magazine at Booth #410.

Register now and visit the SM booth for your chance to win. The prize package, which is sponsored by Ripcode includes:

- Two (2) tickets to the 2008 All Star Game at Yankee Stadium
- Two (2) tickets to the 2008 Home Run Derby at Yankee Stadium
- Three (3) night hotel accommodations at the Courtyard New York Manhattan
- Subway Passes for the week

Starting on Monday, I will be posting a lot of details on the conference, speakers, networking events and other activities leading up to the show.

Last Minute Speaking Spots Open: Streaming Media East

The program for the Streaming Media East conference in May closes today and is being shipped off to the printers. I have three speaking spots that have opened up last minute and are accepting all speaking requests. The first two sessions are panel spots, the third session is a moderator position. Please don't submit for the moderator position unless you are willing to do the work that is required of being a moderator. Originally I was going to moderate that session myself but am now looking for someone to take it over. If you are interested in any of these three spots, contact me ASAP as they will be filled today.

All submissions for any of the three spots MUST include full details of the speaker including name, title, company, full mailing address, phone number and e-mail. In addition I also need to know how the subject of the panel is relevant to the speaker as there has to be a fit subject wise. Please don't send me an e-mail simply saying, "I want the spot". That will not suffice.

Tuesday May 20, 2008 (panelist)
Effective Advertising Models For Short-form Video Marketing
Some advertisers see user-generated video sites as a free way to distribute their message, but this has rapidly evolved into a significant paid business, where sites charge based on video placement and search keywords. Learn the relative ROI of going to a major site (i.e. YouTube) vs. a smaller site (i.e. Metacafe) vs. a plethora of tiny sites. Learn what methods are successful for getting viewers and the importance of content vs. placement. This panel will discuss and show video examples of effective business models for both advertisers and publishers.

Wednesday, May 21, 2008 (panelist(
Independent Content: Creating New Revenue Streams
In the wake of the Writer’s Guild strike, what does the landscape look like for writers, content producers, and video creators who want to use the Internet as the next broadcast medium? What are the non-studio/traditional revenue streams on the Internet, and who's in the best position to profit from them? Hear from some traditional broadcast producers who have created new content companies focusing on unique web-based video and hear what types, genres, and lengths of videos are getting the most traction. Attendees will also learn what kinds of content are going to generate the most dollars online and hear where those dollars are expected to come from.

Wednesday, May 21, 2008 (moderator)
Evaluating and Choosing The Right Methods Of Video Delivery
With all the various means of distribution and protocols available for video today-CDN, P2P, streaming, progressive download-there is still no single solution that will meet all customers' needs perfectly across all platforms and devices. Learn the various methodologies for content distribution, as well as the pros and cons of each type. Speakers will also discuss which methodologies apply best to which platforms and geographic locations based on type of content, length and format of video, and target audiences. Panelists will also provide you with guidelines and formulas for determining the best single and/or hybrid solution for your online video distribution needs.

How To Monetize And Aggregate Niche Video Content

Over the next six weeks leading up to the Streaming Media East show in May I will be highlighting some of the speakers and sessions we have confirmed for the show. This year we have a lot of content producers, aggregators, new independent content studios and lots and lots of content demos.

One of the sessions I am personally interested in seeing is entitled "Monetizing And Aggregating Niche Video Content". The bottom line is that content creation is important but if the content is not promoted and does not generate revenue of some kind then this whole business model is broken. This session will show examples of ways to develop niche vertical sites without having to hire tons of new personnel and will discuss how to reach audiences on social networking sites like Facebook and others. Confirmed presenters are:

• Moderator: Steve Safran, Senior VP, Media 2.0, Audience Research & Development, AR&D
• Jim Louderback, CEO, Revision3
• Alex Blum, CEO, KickApps
• Herb Scannell, CEO, Co-Founder, Next New Networks

Six years since we took over the StreamingMedia.com business and we've still managed to keep the conference very affordable for everyone to attend. Registering before April 25th gets you a full two-day conference ticket for only $795.

Call For Speakers Now Open For Streaming Media West Show

The call for speakers for the Streaming Media West conference and exhibition taking place September 23-25 in San Jose is now open. Since the West show is earlier this year than last year, the call for speakers will only be open for the next 5 weeks. For the East show, we got over 800 submissions, which is 8x the number we have room for. I cannot stress enough how important it is that you get a submission in during the deadline if you wanted to be considered as a speaker. All the details of how to submit are here.

Also, I am actively looking for moderators and session organizers for the West show. I had some really great help from folks for the upcoming East show and are looking for the same help again. If interested please send me a session outline that includes the name of the session, a detailed 5-6 sentence description of what the session will cover and a list of potential company names that you think can speak to the topic. I am particularly interested in session topics that show real-world video in action with non-vendor demos.

Few Speaking Spots Remain For Streaming Media East Show

Normally I would have a bunch of spots I am looking to fill this far in advance of the Streaming Media East show in May, but this year I got so many speaking submissions and many moderators stepped in to help that I have only a few spots left. Once these are filled, the program is closed. If you are interested in any of the spots below, please contact me. Full descriptions of each panel can be see here.

Tuesday May 20, 2008 - 1:45 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Session Title: Entertainment Devices: How TiVo, Xbox, and iPhone's Are Changing Content Consumption
One panelist spots remains.

Tuesday May 20, 2008 - 1:45 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Session Title: P2Ps Role In Delivering Online Video
Need a really good moderator, preferably a blogger/journalist who covers P2P and the telcos. Confirmed speakers on this panel include Verizon, Comcast, Wachovia and one large M&E content owner.

Tuesday May 20, 2008 - 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Session Title: User-Generated Video in Education
One panelist spots remains. Must be from an educational institution.

Wednesday, May 21, 2008 - 11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Session Title: Online Video: Should Content Creators Get a Cut?
One panelist spots remains. Ideal speaker would be from a new entertainment company that has just gotten backing from a major VC.

That's all I have open at this time, but as always, you can contact me with any other questions regarding the content of the show.

List Of Online Video Conferences, Tradeshows and Events

In the past year or two, many new summits, conferences and events have sprung up to talk about online video or some specific facet of online video like video advertising, video search etc... and I am asked all the time by people for a list of shows.

With that in mind, here is a list of many events that have an online video focus to them of some kind. I did not list events like NAB, CES, IBC etc... as those shows are not focused on online video specifically and I didn't list shows that only talk to terrestrial video with no online component. Also, I did not list any event that has a website that has no info on it or an event that is over a year old and I only listed events in the U.S., Canada and Europe. Many of the links go to 2007 show websites as some have not yet announced 2008 dates.

This list is far from finished. Please add events you think are missing in the comments section and I will continue to keep the list updated.

• AlwaysOn OnHollywood
• AlwaysOn OnMedia NYC
• Broadcast LIVE and Video Forum (Europe)
• ClickZ Online Video Advertising
• Digital Hollywood (Many Locations)
• Digital Media Summit
• Driving Digital Content (Europe)
• EconSM Conference
• Entertainment Technology Alliance (Europe)
• FT Digital Media & Broadcasting Conference (Europe)
• Future TV Show
• Future TV Show Europe (Europe)
• Government Video Technology Expo
• IP Media Expo
• IPTV World Forum (Europe)
• Media Content World Summit (Europe)
• mesh (Canada)
• Mobile TV & Video Summit
• Mobile TV World Summit (Europe)
• NewTeeVee Live
• nextMEDIA (Canada)
• OMMA Global Hollywood
• OMMA Video LA
• OMMA Video NY
• Online Publishers Association (Europe)
• Streaming Media East
• Streaming Media Europe
• Streaming Media West
• The Deal's Convergence 2.0
• The Engagement Debate
• TV of Tomorrow Show
• TV Over Net (Europe)
• Video Search Summit

If I forgot your event, it wasn't personal, just too many to keep track of, hence the need for a list. Please add it to the comments section.

SM East Conference: Advance Program Live, Speakers Wanted

The advance program for the Streaming Media East conference and exhibition taking place May 19-21st in NYC is now available for download.

We'll have over 100 speakers and 30 sessions, many of which will be interactive with live demos, presentations and how-to sessions. Many shows put six or seven speakers on a session or fill the agenda with vendor sales pitches. At Streaming Media East, nearly 75% of our speakers are customers who are buying and deploying these services and products today.

Here is the list of all the session names and full descriptions of each session can be found in the PDF:

• How Old Media Is Embracing Online Video and New Media
• Reinventing The Ad Model Through Discovery And Targeting
• Using Adobe Media Server To Deliver Live And On-Demand Video
• Mergers and Acquisitions: Wall Street's View
• Monetizing And Aggregating Niche Video Content
• Live Broadcasting Over Mobile And Wi-Fi Networks
• The H.264 Convergence
• Comparing and Using Online Video Codecs
• Online Video: Should Content Creators Get a Cut?
• Effective Advertising Models For Short-form Video Marketing
• Codec Comparison: VP6, H.264, And Windows Media
• CDN Pricing: The Going Rate For Video Delivery
• Lifecasting: The New Broadcasting Platform
• Planning, Building, and Launching a Successful Podcast
• P2Ps Role In Delivering Online Video
• New Advertising Platforms and Networks
• Creating And Promoting Amateur And Viral Videos
• Best Practices in Enterprise Streaming for Communications and Learning
• Ad Networks Vs. Branded Video Sites
• Deploying On-Demand and Live Media Experiences with Microsoft Silverlight
• Entertainment Devices: How TiVo, Xbox, and iPhone's Are Changing Content Consumption
• Adobe Media Player: Creating, Delivering, and Monetizing Branded Video
• User-Generated Video in Education
• Delivering Media For Microsoft Silverlight With Windows Server 2008
• Tools And Best Practices For The Enterprise Streaming Media Department
• Beyond The Classroom: Reaching A Global And Mobile Audience With Elearning
• Independent Content: Creating New Revenue Streams
• Planning & Executing Successful Webcasts
• Evaluating and Choosing The Right Methods Of Video Delivery

Nearly 65% of the speakers have already been confirmed and will begin going on the website next week. While the call for speakers closed last month, over the coming weeks I will be posting some open speaking spots I have for some very specific sessions. Your best way to stay up to date is to sign up to the blog in your RSS reader so you don't miss out on potential speaking opportunities.

Looking To Hire Conference Chair For The Streaming Media Europe Show

StreamingMedia.com is looking to hire someone who is interested in being the conference chair for the Streaming Media Europe show taking place October 15-17th in London. With all of the other shows I am working on in the U.S. and the growth of our business overall, I won't be able to chair the European show this year.

We are looking for a part-time person who is willing to work with me on the program but will primarily take the lead in organizing the session topics, selecting speakers and being the conference chair on-site during the three days of the show. You must be located in or near the UK and must have experience in planning conferences and/or have a good working knowledge of the online video industry.

This is part-time work that can be done over many months and other than a few specific deadlines, is the kind of work someone who is organized could accomplish quickly. This is also a tremendous opportunity for the right person who wants to have a real impact on the European online video market and wants to use this event to help establish themselves as a thought leader in the industry. You get to decide how the industry is educated and brand yourself as someone who is tied directly into the space.

If you are interested, please contact me ASAP with your resume and an outline of your experience in the industry as it pertains to conference planning. We will be scheduling some in-person meetings next month in London to talk to those who may be interested. 

Conference Session Preview: Streaming Media East Show Agenda

I've been a little slow in blogging as of late as I'm hard at work on finalizing the advance program for the Streaming Media East show taking place in May. We will have 36 sessions at the show and the first third are now confirmed with moderators.

This year I have decided to use the blog to post the conference agenda before the advance program is even printed so everyone can see the kinds of topics and subjects that are going to be discussed and the kind of demos that will be shown. Please keep in mind, this is just the first 1/3 of the program, there is a lot more to come.

If you see a session in particular you are interested in possibly speaking on you can send in a speaking request, but since the deadline passed more than two weeks ago, those who sent in speaking requests on time get first priority.

Effective Business Models For Short-form Video Marketing
Some advertisers see user-generated video sites as a free way to distribute their message, however this has rapidly evolved into a significant paid business, where sites charge based on video placement and search keywords. Learn the relative ROI of going to a major site (i.e. YouTube) vs. a smaller site (i.e. Metacafe) vs. a plethora of tiny sites. Learn what methods are successful for getting viewers and the importance of content vs. placement. This panel will discuss and show video examples of effective business models for both advertisers and publishers.

LifeCasting: How Fast and How Real Can We Get?
How did lifecasting videos get so hot? In the early days of television, live was the second choice, because of potential pitfalls, cost of production and a host of other problems. And yet, in the world of Internet video, lifecasting - using Internet video to share moments of our lives or to broadcast events and happenings - is the new hot thing. With platforms like Kyte.tv, Zannel, Mogulus, Stickcam and many others now available on the market, lots of new options and opportunities exist. Come see some of the hot and upcoming mobile lifecasting options in action and discuss is lifecasting will be become just a fad or the next big thing.

Best Practices in Enterprise Streaming for Communications and Learning
Use of online video in the enterprise has evolved well beyond the special occasion of rudimentary talking head videos that characterized early adoption. Today, innovative organizations take a holistic view of all their online communications, seeking to extract as much value as possible from any infrastructure that involves video. Whether webcasting executive briefings across the globe, or capturing and archiving rich media presentations for training, marketing, sales, and compliance, a growing number of organizations are capitalizing on the ability of Web 2.0 technologies. This session will show firsthand examples from Fortune 500 organizations of best practices in integrated online video for communications and learning.

CDN Pricing: The Going Rate For Video Delivery
With more CDN players in the market than ever before, trying to figure out what you should pay for delivering video can still be quite complex. This presentation will offer real pricing numbers from large, globally focused content delivery networks and show you the average going rate when you outsource delivery to a third party. The session will also cover some of the variables that determine the final price, how you should accurately compare the delivery services of one CDN to another and gives you a list of providers in the market today.

Monetizing And Aggregating Niche Video Content
This panel will discuss the new ways content owners and site developers are aggregating content and distributing it on the 2.0 web. We will give examples of ways to develop niche vertical sites without having to hire tons of new personnel and discuss how to reach audiences on social networking sites like Facebook. Learn about some of the new emerging platforms for niche video distribution and learn best practices of ways to increase your changes of making money with your content.

Focus Group: Young People's Attitudes Towards Online Video
This special session, a panel of high school and college students will discuss their online video consumption habits. Learn what types of online video content they like, what sites they get their content from, the devices they are playing it back on and how they interact with video advertising. Find out what their perspective is on pay media, portable content and what they think the future holds for the next generation of viewers on the web. Bring your own questions for a lively Q&A session with the students at the end of the session.

Live Broadcasting Over Mobile And WiFi Networks
While big media tests the waters of mobile broadcasting, many web video producers are already out there doing it live from the street, with a cell phone. Others are joining in and experimenting with two-way broadcasts via streaming video over cellphone networks and via WiFi, wherever they are. Viewers can chat while the broadcast is going on and affect and sometimes even direct the coverage of the content being produced. Come to this session to hear Steve Garfield talk with other pioneers in the live broadcasting space about their experiences on the forefront of this new technology for sharing their stories over the web.

The H.264 Convergence
Over the past year, more and more streaming media players are utilizing H.264 and providing support for the technology. Adobe's recent support for H.264 in their Flash player has sparked industry discussions amongst major broadcasters and online video producers about the role H.264 will play. This session will explain why H.264 is getting so much exposure, what recent announcements have put it into the spotlight and whether it can really be the one codec that the industry can all converge on. Attendees will also see real-world examples of sites and services that are utilizing H.264 today.

User-Generated Video in Education
The online video revolution has been embraced by students, teachers, instructors and researchers, many of whom are producing video for class assignments, teaching purposes and other uses. Learn what kind of content is being produced, where is it being posted and how user-generated content fits into the overall strategy of educational institutions. This panel of experienced educational media professionals will discuss the many ways your school, college or university can maximize the value of your user-generated video, and how you can assist faculty and students in making it better.

How Old Media Is Embracing Online Video and New Media
Led by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, this session will discuss how converging media technologies are redefining traditional distribution methods; how interactive and on-demand services are changing and how entertainment and news video is being consumed. Come hear from some of the leading publishers, broadcasters and advertisers about the impact that video and new media is having upon their business models.

Codec Comparison: VP6, H.264 and Windows Media
Choosing the right codec involves lots of factors, including quality, player install base, costs, and server related features. This session will compare the video quality of the big three codecs; VP6, H.264 and Windows Media. It will also include a comparison of the primary H.264 codecs including Apple, Sorenson, Main Concept and Dicas. The session will present attendees with the latest published penetration figures for the H.264 compatible Flash 9 player and Microsoft's Silverlight player and provide usage statistics among major broadcasters and corporations. Attendees will also learn how to compare relevant server and player related features, and costs associated with adapting and using each platform.

Delivering Media For Microsoft Silverlight With Windows Server 2008
This session will cover how to take advantage of the new Silverlight media serving features in Windows Server 2008. Attendees will learn about the new capabilities of IIS7 Media Pack including bit-rate throttling and playlist options for progressive download content. The session will also demonstrate the enhanced capabilities in Windows Media Services 2008, including scalability doubling and appliance-like cache/proxy deployment for edge networks specific to streaming.

Looking To Hire Co-Chair For Streaming Media East and West Conferences

Over the past few years, the Streaming Media East and West shows have been growing nicely for us on all fronts and in particular the conference side of the business. We now produce three major shows each year in NY, CA and London. Combined, these shows average over 300 speakers and 75+ sessions that I have to develop programming for.

I am looking to hire someone who is interested in helping me plan and shape the conference agenda for the NY and CA shows and be a co-chair of the show. This is a highly visibility position which will put you in front of a lot of industry people, get you major exposure and give you first-hand experience in what it takes to produce a major conference. You will also have an opportunity to help educate and shape the industry based on the agenda you help develop.

The work involves helping to plan and write session topics, organize and outline the major subjects that need to be covered, invite and confirm speakers, work with moderators and helping with online marketing and promotion. It's the type of job ideal for someone who wants more exposure in the industry, has industry contacts, knows what the hot topics are and is not afraid of speaking in front of an audience. I am looking for someone who loves this industry as much as I do and takes pride in wanting to help educate and grow the industry for everyone's benefit.

This is a part-time opportunity and can be done remotely. The majority of the work is done within a month's time frame and then there is a lot of follow up work for a few months until the show. It's mostly lots of e-mails and some phone calls.

If you are interested, please reach out to me and let me know in detail what your expertise is. Please keep in mind, this is the type of job that you have to love to do in order to program a really great conference. You don't need to eat, sleep and breathe online video as much as I do, but you really have to be into it or else it shows in the program.

I am constantly asked by people how I got my name out there, how I branded myself and what it took to get involved in so many facets of the online video industry. This is a great opportunity for the right person to start to brand themselves if you are organized, write well, have the pulse of the industry and are good at doing smart marketing and promotion. If that is you, please contact me.

Streaming Media West Session Videos Now Available

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Thanks to ScribeMedia.org and Brightcove, we now have all of the conference sessions archived in video from the Streaming Media West 2007 show. You can access the videos from the home page of our website or at: www.streamingmedia.com/videos

In addition, I will be adding to our Brightcove player all of the videos from our past East, West and Europe shows as well. However, it will take me some time to upload all of the 300+ videos so please bear with us.

H.264 Makes It's Move: Moderate This Session At Streaming Media East

I've got another moderator spot open for someone who wants to organize a session at Streaming Media East around H.264 and talk to the major announcements that took place in the past year and what will become of H.264 next year. This session is probably more geared towards a technical discussion but should also cover content trends and usage adoption taking place in the market. H.264 is a hot topic and is only going to get hotter next year.

Ideally, the moderator is not from a vendor company or someone who is selling a product or service involved with H.264 of any kind or can convince me you don't have a conflict of interest. Again, bloggers and others who write and cover this topic for the industry are ideal. Send me an e-mail if interested.

Who Wants To Moderate A Session About Lifecasting: Kyte.tv, Justin.tv, Zannel and Seesmic?

I'm looking for an individual who covers the lifecasting segment of the industry and has been keeping a close eye on companies like Kyte.tv, Justin.tv, Zannel and Seesmic. I plan to have a session about this topic at the next Streaming Media East show in May in NYC and am looking for a moderator who wants to organize and lead this session.

The ideal candidate would be someone who is writing about these companies in the market, has a blog of their own, or has experience in what is required as a moderator to produce a quality session. If you're interested, please send me an e-mail along with a brief description of why this is a fit for you.

I Need Help: Get Paid To Help Program Sessions At Streaming Media East 2008

As the Streaming Media East and West shows continue to grow each year, it is getting harder and harder for me to program over 110 speakers and nearly 40 sessions per show all by myself. This year, I am looking to hire 2-3 people who are experts in a particular vertical of this industry who would like to help AND have the expertise that is needed to organize a topic with a few speakers/presenters.

I'm looking for individuals who are experts in a particular facet of the industry like advertising, content creation, video work-flow, content monetization etc... or are experts in a particular vertical of the market like media, broadcast, enterprise, entertainment etc.... and are willing to create 2-3 session topics around a particular subject or vertical. You would have the ability to create the session topics, discussion focus, decide on the format and organize and select all of the speakers along with my input.

You would not have to moderate the 2-3 sessions but could if you wanted to. You would have a lot of free reign to really design the entire session and this would be your chance to really help shape the discussions around a topic of interest to you. We'll promote you as the person who organized the sessions and pay you well for your time.

The ideal candidates would be those who are well versed in how to organize a discussion or presentation subject and know who the most engaging speakers and companies are that should be represented. This spot is ideal for bloggers who cover a particular topic in this space. Think of it as a way to organize your own mini-show inside of the bigger show and have the ability and responsibility to be a thought leader around a subject that is important to you.

Also, if you don't want to take on as much work, but would like to possibly organize just one session, I am open to that as well and you should contact me ASAP. The advance program is due in nearly 4-5 weeks and I need to confirm the session topics. QUALITY moderators are desperately needed. It is still hard to find those who know the role of a moderator, present well, frame the topic of the session properly, keep the discussion on point and keep others on the panel engaging.

Bottom line, I need help. The East 08 show will mark the 12th show I am having to program and I think  input from others in the industry is needed to really help shape the show and the industry moving forward. This is YOUR show, I am open to ideas and suggestions and thank anyone who is willing to help.

Keynote Speakers Wanted For Streaming Media East 2008

As I begin to think about the programming for the Streaming Media East 08 show in May, I'm trying to collect as much feedback as possible on who you think should keynote the show. What company would you find interesting to hear from or what speaker is engaging and has something compelling to show and tell?

The East show will have four keynotes this year and all of them will be from end users. I'm thinking I'd like to have a good mix of speakers representing an agency, (advertising), a major TV broadcaster (content monetization), a portal like Amazon or eBay (commerce) and a Fortune 500 corporation (enterprise). But I am also open to other ideas.

While I have many contacts and will be reaching out to various companies, I am open to ideas and suggestions of someone you know, a customer of yours or a company you may represent. Please send me an e-mail with any suggestions. If they end up working out and become a keynote speaker I will make sure to take care of you or your company in the way of payment or other compensation.

I have to lock down all four of the keynote speakers by mid January so I don't have as much time as some may think. Please contact me if you think you have someone good in mind. Thank you.

Speakers Wanted: Streaming Media East 2008 In NYC

The next StreamingMedia.com conference and exhibition will be Streaming Media East, May 19-21st, 2008 at the Hilton Hotel in NYC. I have just opened up the call for speakers and all submissions should be sent in via the form on our website. If you are interested in speaking, or are interested in submitting for a company you represent, I can't stress enough how important it is that you get the submission in on time. The deadline is January 1st 2008.

Many don't realize how much work goes into planning a show months in advance. Last year I got some really great speaking submissions a few weeks before the show after the program was already complete. The East show has over 100 speakers and 35 session slots, it's not something you can just program a few weeks in advance. So if you want to speak, please get the submission in by January 1st.

If you have any questions about a submission, ideas you want to run by me, thoughts on what you can do to help the show, call me at anytime. 917-523-4562. I pick up my phone 24 hours a day 7 days a week. I am always reachable. Don't let the fact you may have a question stop you from getting your submission in on time. If you have any questions at all on the submission process, contact me so you can get it in on time.

Streaming Media West Session Videos Will Be Archived Next Week

ScribeMedia.org is almost done editing all of the videos from last week's Streaming Media West show. We should have all of the sessions uploaded into Brightcove and available for on-demand viewing by the end of next week. I'll post the link to all of the videos as soon as they are ready.

CDN Pricing Presentation And CDN News From Streaming Media West

On Thursday, the Streaming Media West show winds down and I'll start writing up a lot of coverage of what took place at the show including an analysis of Level 3's CDN announcement and their pricing model; reviews of all the CDN news put out news this week by vendors and I will be posting my slides and the latest pricing data from my presentation entitled "Demo: CDN Pricing: Costs for Outsourced Video Delivery". I will also be reviewing the P2P pricing data in the market and covering many other topics from the show. All coming next week.

Video Search: Finding Content In A Thousand-Channel Universe

With the arrival of "video everywhere" and increasing online video viewership, what role does search need to play to make it easier for consumers to find what they want to watch?

That's what we are looking to discuss next week at the Streaming Media West show with a session entitled "Video Search: Finding Content In A Thousand-Channel Universe". The confirmed speakers include:

• Larry Bouthillier, Educational & Multimedia Technology Architect, Harvard University (moderator)
• Dmitry Shapiro, CEO, Veoh Networks
• Tim Tuttle, VP, AOL Video
• Rose Karpel, Director, Video Products, Reuters
• Suranga Chandratillake, CEO, blinkx

It's not too late to register. While the early registration discount period has now passed, you can use PROMO CODE: DRF1 to get in with a discount.

Rocketboom Hosting Demo Session On Content Production For The Web

Next week at the Streaming Media West show, Andrew Baron from Rocketboom will be hosting a content demo session with folks from The Jet Set Show, TikiBar TV and PodTech.network.

The presenters include:

• Andrew Baron, Creator, Producer, Rocketboom (moderator)
• Robert Scoble, VP Of Media Development, PodTech.network
• Zadi Diaz, Executive Producer and Host, The Jet Set Show
• Jeff Macpherson, Creator and Host, TikiBarTV

With the explosion in online media content, new audiences are interacting with new kinds of content in new ways. Industry standard values have become disrupted and traditional content creators are adapting. What are some of the underlying threads in media content productions that are enduring and what new qualities are taking hold? What changes have new web structures brought about? What kinds of expectations must content creators have when the audience is in control? How is the audience different? Who is contributing, who is filtering and who is consuming? These are a few of the topics that will be covered.

It's not too late to register. While the early registration discount period has now passed, you can use PROMO CODE: DRF1 to get in with a discount.

Details On Four Industry Networking Events Next Week In San Jose

Next week, in conjunction with the Streaming Media West show there are four industry networking events taking place. Even if you can't make it to the show, feel free to come on by these events:

Monday Nov. 5th

• The night before the show starts, I will be hosting an informal gathering at 7pm at the Acadia bar in the Marriott Hotel in San Jose. You can find directions to the hotel at on their website. No registration is required and everyone is invited to attend. Get there early and come have some free drinks courtesy of CacheLogic. We usually get a great group of show speakers, media and those from the local content, broadcast and education companies.

Tuesday Nov. 6th

• The grand opening reception of the Streaming Media West show will take place at 5pm on the show floor at the convention center. All you need is a pass to get in and you can register for one for free using the PROMO CODE: DRF1. Come on by for drinks and food and some great networking on the show floor.

• Starting at 6pm, Adobe is having a reception at their HQ in San Jose. You must RSVP to get into and you can get all the details here.

Wednesday Nov. 7th

• Starting at 7:30pm, we will have the reception for the Streaming Media Magazine Reader's Choice Awards. Come celebrate with the winners and other conference attendees, speakers, and exhibitors, during a cocktail reception at the Sainte Claire Hotel (Grande Ballroom). The reception is open to all full conference attendees, speakers, exhibitors, and press. You can register for a conference pass using the PROMO CODE: DRF1 for a discount.

In addition, there will be some other networking events taking place last minute and receptions being organized by some companies in the industry. Stop on by the show and ask for all the latest and last minute networking opportunities.