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NYC Television & Video Week Sees Record Attendance

MCN Staff — Tue, 08 Nov 2016 20:18:00 +0000

The fourth annual NYC Television & Video Week drew more than 2,400 attendees, NewBay Media announced Nov. 8.

The conference, which took place from Oct. 17-20, included five events: Virtual Reality 20/20, Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame, Advanced Advertising, Next TV Summit & Expo and the Hispanic Television Summit.

“Each year the NYC Television & Video Week continues to grow in numbers, quality and content,” said Louis Hillelson, executive VP/Group Publisher, Broadcasting & Cable, Multichannel News & Next TV. “Each year we tailor the event to the important issues of the day, making it a vital destination for the entire television industry, including advertising, audience, distribution and production.”

This year’s agenda featured a range of industry experts with execs from Google, CNN, Hulu, Facebook, IBM, PlayStation, Univision, WE tv, among many others, speaking.

“We are truly excited about the momentum we have achieved with NYC Television & Video Week” says Steve Palm, CEO of NewBay Media, parent company of B&C, Multichannel News and Next TV. “2017 promises to be even bigger and better with new events, more partners and more networking opportunities for our sponsors and attendees.”

The fifth annual NYC Television & Video Week will take place Oct. 16 to 19, 2017. Virtual Reality 20/20, the Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame, Advanced Advertising, Next TV Summit and the Hispanic Television Summit are all set to return next year along with additional soon-to-be-announced new events.

For more information, go to http://www.nyctvweek.com/.

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NBCU’s Conde, ‘El Gordo y la Flaca’ Hosts Estefan, De Molina, AT&T/DirecTV to Be Honored at Hispanic TV Summit

MCN Staff — Thu, 21 Jul 2016 13:00:00 +0000

NBCUniversal International Group’s Cesar Conde, Lili Estefan and Raúl de Molina, cohosts of Univision’s El Gordo y la Flaca, and AT&T DirecTV will be honored at the 14th annual Hispanic Television Summit on Oct. 20.

Conde, who is chairman of NBCUniversal International Group and NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises, will receive the inaugural Executive Leadership in Hispanic Television & Video award. Estefan and de Molina will be honored for Outstanding Achievement in Hispanic Television. AT&T/DirecTV will be feted with the Corporate Leadership in Hispanic Television & Video award.

“The Hispanic Television Summit has honored some of the most prestigious names in the industry–from individuals like boxing champion and entrepreneur Oscar De La Hoya, news anchors like María Elena Salinas, Jorge Ramos, telenovela actress and host Lucero, and soccer sportscaster Andrés Cantor to organizations like Major League Soccer, Comcast, Dish, and Verizon,” said Louis Hillelson, VP, group publisher of Broadcasting & Cable and Multichannel News. “We are excited to add four new names to the esteemed list.”

The event, which is part of NewBay Media’s NYC Television & Video Week, is slated for Oct. 20, 2016 at the Grand Hyatt in NYC.

Conde, Estefan, de Molina and AT&T/DirecTV will be honored during a luncheon and awards ceremony.

For more information go to hispanictvsummit.com

NYC Television & Video Week Set For Oct. 17-20

MCN Staff — Wed, 20 Apr 2016 17:45:00 +0000

NYC Television & Video Week will take place at the TimesCenter, Waldorf Astoria and Grand Hyatt on Oct. 17-20. The fourth annual event adds “Video” to its name to reflect the addition of a television industry-related video component that will include sessions on virtual reality and other of-the-moment topics.

Featuring the 26th annual Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame and the new VR 20/20 virtual reality summit, as well as best-of-industry conferences such as Advanced Advertising, Next TV Summit and the Hispanic Television Summit, NYC Television & Video Week offers education, information, and unparalleled networking for leaders in broadcast, cable, OTT, advertising, and technology companies serving the industry. NYC Television & Video Week is presented by Broadcasting & Cable, Multichannel News and Next TV.

"This show continues to evolve to become a can’t-miss destination for over 2,400 leaders throughout all facets of the television industry,” Louis Hillelson, VP and group publisher, NewBay Media, said. “The addition of the Virtual Reality 20/20 conference to our stable of proven solutions-oriented summits will help lead the discussion on ways that this high-profile new technology can have a meaningful impact in the television business."

Here is the preliminary lineup for the 2016 NYC Television & Video Week:

Virtual Reality 20/20

Monday, Oct. 17, The TimesCenter

Virtual reality is almost ready for primetime with a suite of consumer products ready to hit the shelves. This conference will investigate the meaning of this potential game-changing technology for the television industry and will examine its impact on programming, distribution and marketing.

26th Annual Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame

Tuesday, Oct. 18, Waldorf Astoria

The Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame is the leading industry event honoring the pioneers, innovators and stars of the electronic arts. This black-tie affair brings out the best in the industry for a night of celebration and honoring the new inductees.

Advanced Advertising

Wednesday, Oct. 19, Grand Hyatt

Advanced Advertising returns to NYC Television & Video Week with an in-depth look at the latest digital advertising technologies and how to use them to succeed. Covered topics include programmatic TV, metrics, and addressability.

Next TV Summit

Wednesday, Oct. 19, Grand Hyatt

The popular Next TV Summit returns to NYC Television & Video week with a focus on online video, production, content, technology, and OTT. This will be the only East Coast Next TV Summit held this year. NEW FOR 2016: The Next TV Innovator of the Year Award will be presented at the Next TV Summit. The award will honor one individual for their stand out launch, initiative or innovative new approach to the television and video landscape in the last year. The honoree will be invited to participate in a session at the conference, providing their unique insight.

Hispanic Television Summit

Thursday, Oct. 20, Grand Hyatt

The 14th Annual Hispanic Television Summit is the most successful, annual event of its kind, attracting nearly 500 professional registrants each year from the U.S., Latin America, and Spain. This year’s summit will focus on expanding the business environment of Hispanic TV & Video, which is attracting more viewers, advertisers, programs, channels, and investments than ever before. But, expansion brings new challenges. Learn how the pros are providing better entertainment while meeting new challenges with an eye on future viewers and profits.

Registration for all NYC Television & Video Week events is open with early bird rates and alumni discounts. Visit nyctvweek.com and sign up for email alerts and event updates.

For information on 2016 NYC Television & Video Week partnerships and sponsorship opportunities, contact Charlie Weiss at 212-378-0478 or cweiss@nbmedia.com.

For more information about 2016 NYC Television & Video Week, visit nyctvweek.com and follow on Twitter at @NYCTVWK

Broadcasting & Cable, Multichannel News, and Next TV are published by NewBay Media.