Council Members in this Study Group: 93
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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Kevin Lee, MBAChairman & CEO
Did-it.com ![]()
Kevin Lee is the Executive Chairman and Founder of Didit, a search engine services company; and a founding board member of SEMPO. He specializes in search engine marketing strategy. Didit buys $150 million in search advertising per year for clients such as Register.com, D&B, JJill, Capella, Deluxe,...
Andy DonchinEVP, Director of Media Investments
CARAT USA, INC. ![]()
Andrew Donchin is EVP, Director of Media Investments at Carat North America, a media specialist agency. In this role he also serves as Director - National Broadcast. He is responsible for managing operations for New York and Los Angeles. Previously, Mr. Donchin was a buyer at Wells, Rich and Greene,...
Chief Executive Officer
Alpha Media ![]()
James Meyers, a global media expert and pioneer, is Chief Executive Officer at Alpha Media, an entertainment media company with international sales and distribution operations, US sales and distribution operations, cable television assets and international production operations. He is responsible for...
Chief Executive Officer
NXTCOM CORP ![]()
Joshua Pollack is the Chief Executive Officer of NXTCOM CORP, an investment management company focused in the media, sports, entertainment, publishing, video game, internet and digital distribution industries. Mr. Pollack recently led a feature film slate financing with Universal Studios and GE. He...
W. Lawrence PatrickPresident
PATRICK COMMUNICATIONS L.L.C. ![]()
W. Lawrence Patrick, Ph.D., J.D., is the President of Patrick Communications, a media investment banking and brokerage company with over $6.0 billion in transactions in recent years, including the sale of over 125 television stations and 500 radio stations, since its founding in 1984. Mr. Patrick also...
President
MARC ![]()
Tracey Clanton is the President of MARC- Marketing Aimed 2 Reach Consumers. MARC is a consulting firm operating as a full service Agency providing Marketing, Advertising and Media for retail clients. Recently, Tracey held the position of Group Account Director at The TRUE Agency directing all ofthe...
Principal
Peter Roithmayr Associates LLC ![]()
Peter Roithmayr is an independent consultant in the video game industry. Previously, he was the Vice President of Strategic Merchandising within the Video Game division at Electronics Boutique...
Phil AkinPresident and Chief Executive Officer
HELLMAN ASSOCIATES, INC. ![]()
Phil Akin is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Hellman, where he has worked since 2005. Hellman is a full service marketing and advertising agency with a client base covering 129 of the current Fortune 500 companies, including Best Buy, Advance Auto Parts, 3M, LS Power, GE, Ecolab, JohnDeere,...
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Spain's TV Slump Indicative of Tough Economy
October 16, 2009
Alan Albarran, Professor and Director, UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS
Spain’s TV ads through a big slump | www.rapidtvnews.com
The weakening advertising economy in Spain is the direct result of an economy struggling with recession and also reflects shifts in consumption patterns involving new media.
September 26, 2009
Peter Roithmayr, Principal, Peter Roithmayr Associates LLC
Sony's Latest Gaming Device Cuts Out Retailers | www.cnbc.com
Sony's latest gaming device does NOT cut out retailers as this titles infers. There is still plenty of business for retailers to capture in this category with the PSP Go including hardware and accessory sales as well as pre-paid game cards (similar to Apple's iTune gift cards).
Will Marvel Boost Disney's Future?
September 1, 2009
Alan Albarran, Professor and Director, UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS
Disney Nabs Marvel Heroes | online.wsj.com
In a surprising deal the Walt Disney Company agrees to acquire Marvel Entertainment for a hopping $4 billion in a cash and stock transaction.
Cable Reach Cap is Over; Raises Implications for Other Media Ownership Rules
September 1, 2009
Alan Albarran, Professor and Director, UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS
Court Lifts FCC Limits on Cable Companies | online.wsj.com
On August 29 the Federal Appeals Court tosses the 30% reach cap in the cable television industry set by the FCC, claiming the Commission's ruling was not justified in the current environment.
Coinstar’s Redbox Expands Relationships with Studios
August 31, 2009
James Meyers, MS. EBA, Chief Executive Officer , Alpha Media
Redbox Sues Studio Over Access to Films | online.wsj.com
Redbox’s future will ultimately be affected by a number of variables, starting with whether or not the Universal (NYSE: GE), Fox and Warner Brothers studios succeed in their struggle to create a kiosk release window.
| Study Group Name | No. Members |
|---|---|
| Radio Advertising Experts (North America) | 76 |
| Media Buyers | 1094 |
| TMT Council Members in Member Programs | 16437 |
| Media Experts in GLG Member Programs | 4339 |
| TV Advertising Experts | 202 |
| TV Advertising Experts (North America) | 148 |
| TV Advertising Purchasers | 158 |
Leading Experts in Radio Advertising Experts Study Group have not participated in any upcoming seminars.
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