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September 11, 2008
Content’s role in a successful IPTV strategy is undeniable. A robust channel lineup integrated with compelling on-demand content is required to successfully compete in today’s marketplace. Ensuring you have access to the proper content mix and are able to assemble a winning content strategy is essential to your ongoing IPTV success. If not done right, the content acquisition process can be complex, time consuming, and expensive. Join us for this free webinar where we will outline and discuss the content acquisition process. You’ll also hear directly from content providers, as they discuss their outlook for the IPTV community.

What You Will Learn:

• Understand the difference between transport and affiliate licensing rights
• Realistic timelines for acquiring your necessary content rights
• Understanding the business rules associated with content licensing
• Why programmers are so protective of their content
• How programmers view the IPTV opportunity

Speakers include:

• Bernie Arnason, Managing Editor, Telecompetitor (Moderator)
  
• Tracy Anderson, Senior Vice President of Content, Avail Media, Inc.
  
• Andy Honkamp, Director of National Accounts, ESPN
  
• Charles Herring, President & Co-Founder, Wealth TV
  

June 12, 2008
In today's hyper-competitive video service provider landscape, video on demand (VOD) is now seen as a requirement. VOD meets consumers’ demand for interactive entertainment on their terms, while also providing competitive differentiation. Service providers need to understand the critical issues surrounding the successful launch and operation of an effective VOD strategy. This webcast will offer attendees meaningful insight into these important issues, as well as feature a VOD case study from Consolidated Communications.

Topics Covered:

• VOD technology overview
• VOD content options
• Understanding the difference between FOD, SVOD, and transactional VOD
• VOD content licensing and reporting requirements
• VOD launch checklist

Speakers:

• Bernie Arnason, Managing Editor, Telecompetitor (Moderator)
  
• Larry Holeman, Managing Director, Avail On Demand
  
• Robert Koester, Senior Manager - Broadband Product Development, Consolidated Communications
  

February 28, 2008
IPTV progress is building considerable momentum in the telecom service provider community. Large and small operators alike are now actively implementing IPTV and triple play strategies. Ensuring your IPTV solution is flexible, well-integrated, and robust enough to compete in the evolving marketplace is paramount. This webcast will highlight and discuss the critical factors that service providers need to address when developing and implementing an effective IPTV strategy.

What You Will Learn:

• A comprehensive review of the video content landscape and explanation of your options
• Identification of IPTV infrastructure challenges and corresponding solutions
• How to integrate value-added applications, such as video on demand (VOD), into your video and triple play offerings

Speakers:

• Bernie Arnason, Managing Editor, Telecompetitor (Moderator)
  
• Jon Romm, Chief Operating Officer, Avail Media, Inc.
  
• Todd Christophersen , General Manager, Palo Cooperative Telephone Association