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Study Group: Digital Music Experts (North America)

Council Members in this Study Group: 74

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Zeke Margolis

Senior Account Manager
KEY CODE MEDIA, INC.
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Zeke Margolis is a Senior Account Manager for Key Code Media, the largest technology hardware/software provider in Los Angeles and Avid Technology's largest reseller worldwide. He has over 15 years experience providing solutions for audio, video, graphics, 3D animation, DVD production, streaming media,...

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Steve Ospalak

Senior Executive Consultant
Breen Management Group
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Steve Ospalak is the Senior Executive Consultant of Breen Management Group, specializes in mobile device technology. He helps operators, mobile device OEM/ODMs, and technology companies with technology and device aggregation. Prior, Steve was the Director-Subscriber Equipment and Channel Support at...

Steven Harnsberger, President, SHI DigitalSteven Harnsberger

President
SHI Digital
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Steven Harnsberger is the President at SHI Digital, a full time consultancy in online video and digital distribution of movies. From 2004-2008, he has served as the Vice President, Strategic Business Development at Sonic Solutions, a company specializing in DVD on Demand and electronic sell through...

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Howard Moskowitz

Technology Consultant
Howard Moskowitz
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Howard Moskowitz is an independent consultant. He is also an Adjunct Professor at Tiffin University and Adjunct Faculty at Mercy College of NW Ohio, and teaches MIS / IS for Managers in the BA and MBA program, and Research Statistics and Design. He has been a Technology Director for school districts...

Scott Andrews, Executive Vice President Business Development, AKOO INTERNATIONAL, INCScott Andrews

Executive Vice President Business Development
AKOO INTERNATIONAL, INC
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Scott Andrews is the Executive Vice President, Business Development at Akoo International, Inc. Akoo is a global Internet/mobile technology company that empowers location-based entertainment to consumers using their mobile phones or Internet-connected mobile devices to search, select, and "activate"...

Alan Cohen

Vice President- Strategic Business Development
GUITAR CENTER, INC.
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Alan Cohen is the Vice President, Strategic Business Development at Guitar Center, a multi-channel music retailer specializing in musical instruments, digital music distribution, and social communities. He is responsible for identifying and managing a portfolio of music and media focused ventures.Previously,...

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Paul Connolly

Independent Consultant
Paul Connolly
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Paul Connolly is an Independent Consultant with expertise in the development of new digital media. Mr. Connolly specializes in understanding the sourcing, licensing, distribution of professional and community created content- photos, video and music. He covers the trends in advertising to online media;...

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Harry Kargman, President and Chief Executive Officer, KARGO GLOBAL, INC.Harry Kargman

President and Chief Executive Officer
KARGO GLOBAL, INC.
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Harry Kargman is the President and Chief Executive of Kargo, one of the largest mobile new media companies. Harry is a pioneer in the wireless application industry and sits on the CTIA Wireless Data Leadership Board (WIC). Harry is focused on the day to day strategy at Kargo and has driven on both...

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Hollywood Internet Movie Download Sites - Still Looking for a Business Model

November 6, 2009

Steven Harnsberger, President, SHI Digital

(Hollywood) Industry Slowly Embracing New Media | www.hollywoodreporter.com

Good article - the ugly truth about digital movies on the web is that no stand alone digital video content service makes money today, not CinemaNow (Sonic Nasdaq SNIC), Amazon, Vudu, or BlockBuster.  The business model is missing, the revenue share small and the demand absent.Many have tried and failed...

You Tube: A dominant role in the movie ecosystem? Not Likely...

October 14, 2009

Alan Cohen, Vice President- Strategic Business Development, GUITAR CENTER, INC.

YouTube Explores Renting Movies Online | www.businessweek.com

You Tube might capture some of the movie distribution market if and only if they are able to work closely with the studios to develop a model that is beneficial to both the studios and consumer.  Stiff competition awaits You Tube from multiple angles, not all movie industry related. The consumer, and...

Zune vs. Apple-Apple Wins

August 25, 2009

Alan Cohen, Vice President- Strategic Business Development, GUITAR CENTER, INC.

New Zune Undercuts Apple's iPod Prices | online.wsj.com

In my opinion, Zune has an uphill battle to try and capture the digital music market from Apple.  Zune has significant challenges that will be very hard to over come.  The primary challenge is a powerful thing called "brand" that drives every mass market trend and wallet.

Carriers Missing Rebirth-of-Party-Line Opportunity

October 14, 2008

GLG Expert Contributor

Social Networks Go Mobile with Handset Makers | www.businessweek.com

Wireless carriers have been cashing in on 'social networks' for years, in the form of ad-hoc texting.  Failure to convert this behavior by building out more and better social-connection mechanisms have left them open to the Internet social networks driving 'down into mobile.'  (See innovative...

The Only One Who Can Stop Nintendo Is...Nintendo

October 7, 2008

GLG Expert Contributor

Nintendo to have Wii’s available for US holiday season | www.livemint.com

Despite increased shipments the Nintendo Wii will once again be in short supply this holiday season. This of coarse should not come as a suprise since the majority of console sales happen during this time period and consoles are always in short supply. Rather Nintendo's focus must be on its future....

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Members in this Study Group include these company types:

  • Individual/Small Consultancy
  • Music Label
  • Music Distributor
  • Internet Portal
  • Market Research Company*
  • Music Company
  • Systems Integrator (SI)

Members in this Study Group often have these job titles:

  • Consultant
  • President
  • Principal
  • Director
  • Chief Executive Officer
  • Marketing Director

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