News Corp. Strategist Brings VC Expertise to Judging Panel
July 13, 2009 by admin
Over the past 20 years, Ross Levinsohn had been on the forefront of media innovation. In 2004, he was tapped by Rupert Murdoch to devise digital strategy for News Corp., making dynamic investments including the acquisitions of MySpace and IGN.com, which bolstered the company as a digital powerhouse.
As president of Fox Interactive Media, Levinsohn managed all day-to-day operations for the company and under his leadership, the FOX Network of sites became one of the largest on the Internet with record setting growth of more than 140 million monthly users. He also oversaw a partnership with Google, which will yield the company nearly $1 billion in advertising from the search and monetization leader. Levinsohn is currently a managing partner of Fuse Capital, where he continues to evaluate digital media investments.
Sling Media Entrepreneur Joins i-stage Judges
July 13, 2009 by admin
Blake Krikorian knows what it’s like to be on the verge of a successful start-up enterprise. Over the past 19 years, his products have revolutionized the way people engage with and consume TV and digital media. As the co-founder, chairman and CEO of Sling Media Inc., Krikorian’s Emmy award-winning Slingbox taught us the true concept of anytime, anywhere content. He’s currently doing it again on the board of start-up BitGravity Inc.
Named to Forbes’ “E-Gang,” and listed among the 25 most influential people in mobile technology and innovators who changed the face of travel, credentials bringing Krikorian to the i-stage panel are many. Because aside from his own products, his firm id8 also advised Microsoft, AMD, AT&T, Toshiba, Hitachi, Samsung and Time Warner on product strategy. What advice will he have for your great ideas?
Sir Ken Robinson to Keynote i-stage
July 1, 2009 by admin
Your everyday speaker can’t say they’ve been knighted for their creativity. But generally your everyday speaker hasn’t led a national commission on creativity, education and economic development for the entire United Kingdom; been an integral figure in the peace process in Northern Ireland; or advised on the strategy for Singapore to become the creative hub of South East Asia.
Sir Ken Robinson, PHD, has not only worked with governments and Fortune 500 companies in Europe, Asia and the U.S. in the development of economic innovation, but will also serve as our mid-day keynoter during the i-stage competition, addressing the challenges facing businesses in the new global economies. Register to attend i-stage by purchasing a Monday-only ticket or joining us for the full CEA Industry Forum.
Registration Now Available for i-stage in Phoenix
July 1, 2009 by admin
Entries have been rolling in for i-stage, the demonstration ground for the sleekest next-gen technologies. Not to worry, there’s still time to submit your product, service or app for grilling against our other competitors. Enter by July 31 and check out the finalist gallery to see what companies jumped to the top last year.
And of course, for those hoping to influence who takes home $50,000 worth of prizes and gains critical funding for their new line, make sure you register for either Monday-only tickets to i-stage or the full CEA Industry Forum. It’s your best opportunity to view game-changing apps, devices and services on their way to the International CES and network with hundreds of leading electronics manufacturers, buyers and press.