NATPE - National Association of Television Program Executives

November 11, 2008

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 18:58:54 +0100

In This Issue

GNAM '08 On Sale Now

Gaming Expert Josh Lovison Live

Tartikoff Legacy Honorees

THEhotel Suites Still Available

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Early Bird Registration Deadline Approaching

Less than two weeks remain in the Early Bird period of registration. Act before November 24 and you'll get the 3-Day NATPE '09 Market & Conference Registration (which includes a one-year NATPE Professional membership valued at $195) for only $850. You'll save $400 over the on-site rate.

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WATCH VIDEO

Jeff Berman

President of Marketing and Content for MySpace.com

One of the most popular social networks in the world, MySpace.com has become a critical addition to everyone's media marketing strategy. As executive vice president of marketing and content for MySpace.com, Jeff Berman is responsible for spearheading the development and implementation of marketing initiatives and campaigns for MySpace's more than 110 million users worldwide. He also oversees the growth and expansion of popular MySpace franchises including Music, Film, Comedy, Impact Channel, MySpaceTV and the newly launched MySpace Celebrity.

Read full article

NATPE '09 Conference Sessions

As Conference sessions take shape and panelists are confirmed, we'll highlight them here every week.

In addition to the more than 50 sessions and 250 industry trailblazers as speakers, panelists and keynotes, the Conferenece at NATPE '09 will feature Digital Briefings, examining the relationship between content and the latest technology. Leading companies from the digital and broadband sectors and decision-makers from technology and new media companies will be on hand to provide cutting-edge research, share formal overviews and participate in Q&A sessions.

Here are three of this year's sessions:

Digital Studios: Where's the $$$
More people are starting to research and get their entertainment from online portals. As this online content becomes more popular, more online focused studios are starting to surface. The executives of some of the online focused studios are on the panel to explain that this is the wave of the future. As this "trend" continues to emerge, this is where the money of the future will be made.

Panel includes: Brent Friedman, Sci Fi Channel, Albie Hecht, Worldwide Biggies, Jordan Levin, Generate, Sarah Szalavitz, 7 Robot, Brent Weinstein, 60Frames Ent.
Moderated by: Daisy Whitney, TelevisionWeek

Docu Storytelling in a Multi Platform World
This all star line up of players in the non fiction storytelling space collectively shares how to conceive, finance, exhibit and produce non fiction content that grabs audiences.

Panel includes: Robert DeBitetto, A&E Network and Bio Channel, Jon Kamen, @radical.media, Dmitry Shapiro, Veoh Networks, Inc., Morgan Spurlock, 30 Days

Moderated by: Larry Aidem, President, Rainbow Ventures

How We Got Here: Reality from Candid Camera to Survivor
This panel celebrates the history of reality TV from the first smile for a concealed camera to the first person voted off the island.
Panel includes: Mark Cronin, 51 Minds Entertainment, Peter Funt, Candid Camera, Mark Itkin, The William Morris Agency, John Langley, Cops, Jonathan Murray, Bunim-Murray Productions
Moderated by: Bruce David Klein, Atlas Media Corp.

See more of the sessions and speakers

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In an effort to make your NATPE experience more affordable, we've negotiated with our friends at Mandalay Bay a very special rate of $229/night (initially $259). (Mandalay Bay will honor the $229 rate even if you've already booked your rooms at a higher rate)

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November 4, 2008

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:01:44 +0100

In This Issue

Gaming Expert Josh Lovison Live

GNAM '08 On Sale Now

Tartikoff Legacy Honorees

THEhotel Suites Still Available

Do You Receive the Daily VideoNuze?

WATCH LIVE

Diversity Fellows Luncheon Speaker

Josh Lovison
Gaming Expert

On Saturday November 8, Gaming Expert Josh Lovison will speak at the NATPE's Extended Diversity Fellowship Workshop. The workshop will explore new business and creative opportunities for independent producers, with a focus on mobile and gaming!

You can watch Josh live, from 1-2PM (PST) HERE!

Josh grew up gaming, and today he brings those years of experience along with media insight to the lab, helping Interpublic's agencies and clients navigate the rocky and ever-changing terrain of the gaming landscape.

Prior to working at the lab, Josh was a Content Manager at MediaPost, where he became one of the contributing Gaming Insiders.

Josh is a film school graduate from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, so when not playing or talking about games, Josh can be found writing scripts, shooting video, or possibly in the middle of a fencing bout.

GNAM '08 On Sale Now

The 2008 Edition of NATPE's Guide to North American Media (GNAM) is hot off the press and ready to guide you in all things media.

GNAM is your handy reference to all North American TV stations: station reps, station groups owners, broadcast and cable networks, advertising agencies, cable MSOs and program distributors.

Information provided includes key contact information including executives' names, titles, e-mail and phone numbers. An online version of the GNAM will be available starting with the 2009 Edition.

Members Price: $125.00
Non-Members Price: $175.00

Buy your copy today!

'09 Tartikoff Legacy Honorees Announced

The 5th Annual Brandon Tartikoff Legacy Award Reception will be held at NATPE, on Monday, January 26 from 6-8 p.m., Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas.

Named in honor of one of the medium's greatest programmers whose imprint on the television industry will be viewed forever, the Brandon Tartikoff Legacy Award recognizes a select group of television professionals who exhibit extraordinary passion, leadership, independence and vision in the process of creating television programming.

This year's Award recipients are:

Chuck Lorre, Executive Producer, Writer & Creator,The Big Bang Theory and Two and a Half Men

Tyler Perry, Creator and Executive Producer, House of Payne

Ben Silverman, Co-Chairman, NBC Entertainment and Universal Media Studios

Anne Sweeney, Co-Chair, Disney Media Networks and President, Disney-ABC Television Group

Read more on the honorees.

Tickets for this cocktail reception are available for $100.

THEhotel Suites Still Available
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Here's your opportunity to book yourself or your executives suites at the luxury THEhotel at Mandalay Bay for your stay during NATPE '09.

We have negotiated great rates ($329/night) for our attendees for a limited number of rooms. So don't put this off til later. They won't be available.

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October 24, 2008

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:50 +0100

In This Issue

Your Own NATPE RSS Feed

Non-Fiction TV Competition

Our NEW Website

New on the NATPE Floor

NewTeeVee Special Offer

Your Own RSS Feed

Want to know when the latest NATPE news is released the instant it's available online?

Then you've got to subscribe to the NATPE RSS Feeds, available only online!

Don't know how to use an RSS Feed? No problem! Link over to CNET's RSS How-To Guide, which is so simple that anyone can learn how to use these in no time!

The Emerging Producer's Non-Fiction TV Competition

The top 3 entries will receive complimentary NATPE 2009 registration passes and will have the opportunity to make their pitch to industry executives at the NATPE 2009 Conference.

The winner of the "Emerging Producer" competition will receive a one-year membership to CableU and a possible one-year representation deal from CABLEready.
Enter now for a chance to pitch your idea to clients and peers!

Learn more...

The NATPE Facelift Started with our Website

www.NATPEmarket.com

CHECK IT OUT

STAY TUNED more to come...

Power Lunch on the NATPE Floor

Finally a place to have your power lunch right on the NATPE floor. New this year is the Signature Restaurant with a daily gourmet buffet for both sit-down and take-out, a full bar and extended hours.

There is no need to leave the floor to have your important face to face time at NATPE.

Companies and individuals can reserve tables with service options and prepayment plans.

Contact Denise O'Connor regarding sponsorship opportunities. Reservation line will be open soon.

Television Reinvented
What are the Business Opportunities for You?

Attend NewTeeVee Live to find out.

NewTeeVee Live is the premier conference for the creators, technologists, and distributors of the next generation of TV.

Who's coming?
The creators and producers of Heroes and CSI, the CEOs of Hulu and Netflix, the VPs of Digital Media for ABC, FOX and Lucasfilm and many more...

We'll be exploring the following topics:
» The truth about online video advertising
» Bridging the gap between television and online
» Online video investment trends
» Managed versus unmanaged content
» Live webcasts of major events: the inside story

Join us on November 13 in San Francisco to ask the hard questions about online video, push forward the most interesting topics into next year - and cut the deals needed to make it all happen.

EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT:
NATPE members enjoy a special $395 rate when you REGISTER HERE.