View panelists at 7pm EST tonight discuss “Socializing Cinema: Enjoying Film and TV in the Living Room and Beyond.” The interactive @Watchitoo live stream can be viewed directly on the SoCin homepage at: www.socin.org
the livestream can also be viewed at www.watchitoo.com/pro/socin
It’s a great opportunity to explore Social Cinema and TV with these dynamic panelists and network with industry leaders.
Panelists Include: (Bio’s as seen on socin.org)
- Frank Radice, Moderator, Definition 6, Expert In Residence
- Adam Broitman, Circ.us, Partner, Chief Ringleader
- Ryan Osborn, NBC, Producer, Today Show; Social Media Task Force
- Bill Hartnett, NBC, SVP of Advertising and Promotion
- Mike Berkley, Comcast, Product Strategy
- Brian August, Watchitoo, Director of Media and Content
* Frank Radice, Moderator, Definition 6, Expert In Residence
Frank J. Radice is the Expert in Residence at Interactive Advertising Agency, Definition 6. He is also the Managing Partner of the Promotion, Marketing, Media, and consulting firm, VIDA F.R. Company in New York, Los Angeles, and London. Mr. Radice previously has been EVP of NBC Agency and the former President and Chief Marketing Officer of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS). He serves on the Board of Governors of the New York Festivals, and on the advisory boards of World Wide Fan Clubs and The Broadway Walk of Stars. He has 30 years experience in media, marketing, promotion and production. http://Definition6.com/; http://FrankRadice.com/
* Adam Broitman, Circ.us, Partner, Chief Ringleader
Adam Broitman is Partner and Chief Ringleader at Circ.us, an NYC based creative communications firm that helps brands and their agencies tell stories through innovation and participation. Adam is a recognized expert in all aspects of the ever-changing digital media+marketing and advertising landscape. A thought leader in the marketing industry, Adam is known for devising cutting edge marketing strategies for clients ranging from Kraft, Cisco, The New York Times and Panasonic to LVMH, The Energy Project and A&E. http://Circ.us/
* Bill Hartnett, NBC, SVP of Advertising and Promotion
Bill Hartnett is the Senior Vice President of NBC News Marketing. Hartnett oversses brand strategy, creative services and digital marketing for all NBC News Properties, including “Today,” “NBC Nightly News,” “Dateline NBC,” and “Meet the Press.”
Previously, Hartnett served as Senior Vice President of the ABC Agency, East Coast. In this capacity he managed the daily operation of both NBC News and MSNBC marketing and on-air promotion. He also supervised promotion for “Saturday Night Live” and “Late Night with Conan O’Brien” for NBC Entertainment. Hartnett has been with NBC for 15 years. http://nbc.com/
* Ryan Osborn, NBC, Producer, Today Show; Social Media Task Force
Ryan Osborn is a Producer at NBC’s Today Show, and he gets Social Media. As he works in a broadcast newsroom, Ryan faces a completely new set of challenges than what is typically faces by most newspaper folks. Be sure to check out http://OldMediaNewTricks.com/old-media-interview-ryan-osborn-producer-nbc-today-show/ http://nbc.com/
* Mike Berkley, Comcast, Product Strategy
Mike Berkley presently heads up Product Strategy at Comcast. He is responsible for setting Comcast’s strategy for social innovation on next generation TV products. Prior to Comcast, Berkley served as CEO for SplashCast Media, from 2006 to 2009, pioneering social TV in the online video space. SplashCast provided both real-time and asynchronous social functionality for top content providers, including Hulu, PBS, and Sony, via Facebook applications.
When he has time, Berkley contributes to the TV News Stream Blog, covering all things related to the business of Onlive Video, OTT, and Social TV. http://TVNewsStream.com/ also tweets from @MikeBerkley. http://Comcast.com/Berkley
* Brian August, Watchitoo, Director of Media and Content
Brian August is the Director of Media and Content at Watchitoo, a two way multiple live streaming platform that allows users to collaborate in real time, while viewing a broad array of rich media content. Previously, Brian was the President of Webster Hall Digital Media and the creator of Event Horizons, a unique conference that explored the frontier of how video, mobile and social tools can be seamlessly integrated into live events. Brian also co-founded Plentitube, an online agency that connects television networks with the best original content on the web, creating an agile and innovative new programming paradigm. A digital media attorney with more then 20 years of experience, Brian has had a array of legal and strategic business roles with numerous internet technology start-ups. http://Watchitoo.com/
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