IMAT's panel discussion on Interactive Television, iTV Unplugged, was one of our premier events. Panel members took a look at all aspects of iTV from platforms to production, and provided frank analysis of developments and trends within this segment of our industry.
Below you'll find thumbnail images of each our iTV Unplugged panel members, along with a list of the topics covered in the available video clips. Clicking on a topic will launch a small window containing the clip.
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PANEL MEMBERS
Simon de Boer
Director of Technical Development / Snap Media Corp.
Simon is Snap Media's Director of Technical Development and as such he is adept at making creative ideas a technical reality. A key player in the production process, Simon leads programming, database and server based technological development. Simon works hard to make sure the most effective technological tools are applied or created for each Snap Media project and always keeps the end user experience in mind.
Simon's extensive background in web development and programming means he's an integral asset to the Snap Media team. He's worked as the Principal Web Developer of Leitch Technology International Inc. and as Head Programmer at Web Sorcery. Both of these positions provided him with invaluable experience in eBusiness, content management systems and all phases of the application development process, from initial idea generation, through the realization of the project to the ongoing maintenance and upgrade cycle.
Snap Media Backgrounder:
Snap Media Corp. was founded in 1995. Over its six year history, Snap Media has maintained a clear focus on creating experiences that capture the imaginations of online audiences. Today Snap Media is a Canadian leader in interactive content development and production. Snap Media continues to experience exciting growth while focusing on hiring only the brightest minds.
Snap Media's mission is to conceptualize, develop and create entertainment based content and content business models across multiple interactive media platforms. Our content strategies are built to engage audiences and build communities.
Erik Davis
Development Executive / Extend Media
As a Development Executive, Erik is responsible for defining and establishing relationships with key industry players and influencers. Over the past 2.5 years at ExtendMedia, he has worked with such clients as Cablevision, Bravo, American Movie Classics, Women's Entertainment, MuchMusic USA, News 12 Long Island, Madison Square Gardens, The Sporting News, Dick Wolf Productions and Robin Leach to develop strategies and applications for leveraging interactive television to engage and inform viewers.
Prior to joining Extend, Erik was responsible for Product Management of the Rogers@Home High Speed Internet service. In this role, he launched a number of new enhancements to the service including Multiple Computer Access and Dial-Up Access, while managing the relationship with content partners @Home Canada and Excite. Erik also spent a number of years in the travel industry in Business Affairs and Marketing roles. He holds a BA in English and an MBA in Business Strategy, both from the University of Toronto.
ExtendMedia Backgrounder:
ExtendMedia is an award-winning production company focused on creating interactive entertainment for the Internet, television and wireless convergence markets. With over 40 employees, ExtendMedia has the deep production experience that is so critical to the success of this ground breaking interactive television application.
With one of the most extensive teams of producers and designers in the world, ExtendMedia pushes the limits of entertainment to create next-generation interactive programming experiences. By collaborating creatively with our clients, ExtendMedia manages the integration and delivery of interactive content, extends its clients' brands to a wider audience, and creates new business models and e-commerce revenue streams. Our market-leading, high-profile partners and investors include Creative Artists Agency, BCE and Alliance Atlantis, to name a few. Entertainment, broadcast, cable and telecommunications clients like PBS, Fox Sports, New Line Cinema, Eyemark Entertainment, Discovery and Cablevision depend on ExtendMedia for their emerging interactive needs.
Beverley Milligan
Ryerson University / Rogers Communication Centre
David Purdy
Rogers Cable Limited
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