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Study Group: iTunes Experts

Council Members in this Study Group: 43

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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James Meyers

Chief Executive Officer
Alpha Media
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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...

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...

John Jacobs, Director - Notebook PC & Display Elec's Research, DISPLAYSEARCHJohn Jacobs

Director - Notebook PC & Display Elec's Research
DISPLAYSEARCH
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John F. Jacobs is Director of Notebook PC Market Research at DisplaySearch, a consultancy focusing on display technologies. He has over ten years of experience in global supply management, material requirements planning, procurement, business analysis...

Al Pappas, Partner, The Stratafusion Group Inc Al Pappas

Partner
The Stratafusion Group Inc
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Al Pappas is a Partner at StrataFusion group and provides C-level consulting services to many emerging, hi-tech and established corporations. Previously, Mr. Pappas was the Chief Information Officer of VMware. He was responsible for all IT functions and...

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...

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

November 6, 2009

(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 including: Intertainer, MovieLink, Akimbo, Moviebeam - even CinemaNow was sold because it could not make money. The digital movie business model is broken....

Sony follows Apples lead.

September 26, 2009

Sony's Latest Gaming Device Cuts Out Retailers | www.cnbc.com

Sony is following what has been an extremely successful model with Apple's iTunes stores for both the iPods and iPhone in selling songs and applications.

Apple must enter new markets to continue growth

September 2, 2009

Apple, Facing Competition, Readies iPhone for Launch in Giant China Market | online.wsj.com

Apple is becoming a mature company with its growth slowing in the US and Europe. Microsoft has realized it must change its OS to compete with the Mac and is doing so with Windows 7. So for Apple to continue to grow it has to expand into more markets and has had to change it ways.

Coinstar’s Redbox Expands Relationships with Studios

August 31, 2009

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.

With Financing in Place, DreamWorks to Produce Six Movies a Year

August 20, 2009

Spielberg Gets Funds to Start Up New Studio | online.wsj.com

DreamWorks is able to achieve what many Hollywood producers have been unable to do: secure new sources of film funding in financially difficult times.

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Members in this Study Group include these company types:

  • Individual/Small Consultancy
  • Wireless Carrier
  • Independent Consulting Firm
  • Systems Integrator (SI)
  • Online Publisher
  • Market Research Company*
  • Movie Studio

Members in this Study Group often have these job titles:

  • Consultant
  • Director
  • Principal
  • Chief Executive Officer
  • Project Manager
  • President
  • Product Development Director