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Study Group: Cable Network Economic Experts(?)

Council Members in this Study Group: 34

This study group may include experts knowledgeable on topics such as IT Services, consumer electronics, wireless devices, software, hardware, information technology, semiconductors, media, cable, satellite, internet, broadband, global positioning systems, advertising, online media, telecommunications, networking, wireless, and data storage, among others.

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Leading Experts in this Study Group

What is a GLG Leader?
James Meyers, MS. EBA
Chief Executive Officer
Alpha Media

James Meyers is the Chief Executive Officer at Alpha Media, an entertainment media company with international sales and distribution operations, US sales and distribution operations, cable television assets, plus international production operations. He is responsible for managing corporate strategy...

Andy Donchin, Director of National Broadcast, Aegis Media AmericasAndy Donchin
Director of National Broadcast
Aegis Media Americas

Andrew Donchin is the Director - National Broadcast at Carat North America, a media specialist agency. He is responsible for managing operations for New York and Los Angeles. Previously, Mr. Donchin was a buyer at Wells, Rich and Greene, and was responsible for managing the account for Procter & Gamble;...

Joshua Pollack
Chief Executive Officer
NXTCOM CORP

Joshua Pollack is the Chief Executive Officer at NXT, an investment management company focused in the media, sports, entertainment, publishing, video game internet and digital distribution industries. Mr. Pollack recently lead a feature film slate financing with Universal Studios and GE. He also manages...

Preston Farr, Senior Vice President - Affiliate Relations, CBS CORPORATIONPreston Farr
Senior Vice President - Affiliate Relations
CBS CORPORATION

Preston Farr is the Senior Vice President - Affiliate Relations at CBS, a broadcast television network. He is experienced in managing operations, communications, and marketing...

Alan Albarran, Professor and Director, UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXASAlan Albarran
Professor and Director
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS

Alan Albarran, Ph.D., is a Professor in the Department of Radio, Television and Film at the University of North Texas. He is also the Director of the Center for Spanish Language Media and Editor of The International Journal on Media Management. He is experienced in consulting in the media and entertainment...

Jon Vlassopulos, SVP, Digital Media & Branded Entertainment, Endemol USA Holding, Inc.Jon Vlassopulos
SVP, Digital Media & Branded Entertainment
Endemol USA Holding, Inc.

Jon Vlassopulos serves as the Senior Vice President, Digital Media & Branded Entertainment, Endemol USA, a leading TV production company with hit shows such as Deal or No Deal and Big Brother. He oversees the U.S. digital media division, which is responsible for selling and producing original programming...

Rob Angelino
Chief Executive Officer
United Global Media Group, Inc.

Rob E. Angelino is the Founder and CEO of United Global Media Group Inc. (UGMG) www.ugmedia.com, a full service media development and digital content creation production company. He also owns and operates HAIRLAB www.hairlab.net for hair transplantation and BEAUTY MD for cosmetic surgery. He specializes...

Steven Mendelson, CEO, BrandX Network, IncSteven Mendelson
CEO
BrandX Network, Inc

Steven Mendelson is the Founder of BrandX Network, a six year old company engaged in media and technology consulting, change management and broadband project implementation and marketing across social newtorks. Mr. Mendelson is also the Chairman and CEO of Relevant Digital, a two year old semantic technology...

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GLG NewsSMAnalyses by this Study Group's Experts(?)

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Hispanic 1st Quarter Ad Spending Update: Growth Continues. | 07-16-2008
Analysis of: Hispanic Ad Spend Up 3% in '07 | www.adweek.com
Author: James Meyers, MS. EBA, Chief Executive Officer , Alpha Media

1.       Driven by political expenditure, Hispanic Ad spending continues to show strong growth.     2.       Spanish speaking areas of the US are expected to continue fuel advertising growth over the coming years

TV Broadcasting in India Faces Many Challenges | 07-14-2008
Analysis of: Picture set to turn bleak for broadcasters | www.business-standard.com
Author: Alan Albarran, Professor and Director, UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS

Article discusses the woes facing TV broadcasters in India, including both terrestrial companies and pay-TV companies.

Spanish Language Advertising Still in Growth Mode | 07-14-2008
Analysis of: Hispanic Ad Spend Up 3% in '07 | www.adweek.com
Author: Alan Albarran, Professor and Director, UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS

AdWeek article details advertising spending across Spanish Language media for 2007; the data shows most categories having positive gain.

The Weather Channel Auction Demonstrates Restraint by Potential Bidders | 07-09-2008
Author: GLG Expert Contributor

The Weather Channel sale by privately held Landmark Communications to NBCU and private equity affiliates of Blackstone Group and Bain Capital for a reported $3.5 billion demonstrates that potential bidders such as CBS (recent buyer of CNET for $1.8b), Viacom, Liberty, and TW are being extremely careful...

NBCU Acquires Weather Channel, weather.com | 07-09-2008
Analysis of: Weather Channel Is Sold to NBC and Equity Firms | www.nytimes.com
Author: Alan Albarran, Professor and Director, UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS

NBC Universal, the only bidder left in the hunt for the Weather Channel, will acquire the service along with two private equity firms.  NBCU claims the Weather Channel will function separately from NBC Weather Plus.  Don't bet on this happening too long.

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  • Cable Television Network
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  • Television Production Company
  • Media Specialist Agency
  • Cable Provider/MSO

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  • Consultant
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  • Director of National Broadcast
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