What They’re Saying About NXTcomm08 and the Industry
Why is NXTcomm important to your company?
"NXTComm allows us to efficiently reach our SI and OEM partners in the Telecom Industry from across the USA and beyond and show them how they can create exciting value added services for end customers. This year especially, with the world-wide economic issues the industry faces, it’s those companies that think outside the box and aggressively drive new services at an affordable cost that will reap most rewards."
Tim Daniels
Product Marketing Manager, TeleSoft Technologies
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Conference NXTcomm Programming NXTcomm Programming June 17 NP1203S-New Bundle
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Keeping in Step with the Complex Needs of Today's Consumer
Tuesday, June 17 • 12:10 PM - 12:30 PM • Room S113
Change is in the air. Telcos are aggressively battling cable and satellite providers to be the video pipe into the home. With each side looking for an edge, opportunities indeed exist to use new programming on new platforms as a means of grabbing market share.
In the backdrop of a macro video marketplace that is in flux — with changing demographics and new technology that is further changing the rules of the game — the appeal of movies remains evergreen. Consumers love them. Learn how one of the leading homes for commercial-free premium movies is expanding its charter into original programming while staying true to its mission as the greatest dependable destination for movie programming in the US.
Further examine how tiering, packaging and pricing systems that most cable companies offer today are relics of the 1970s when satellite television first began to appear. Consumers cannot even have an opportunity to buy services from premium programmers until they have already purchased about $75 worth of basic and expanded basic services. As the bundles become more complex and expensive, that price continues to rise. Recognizing this dynamic presents even more opportunity for new entrants to the competitive marketplace.
Speaker
Bill Myers, President and Chief Operating Officer, Starz Entertainment
Myers is responsible for all day-to-day operations of the company, including sales, marketing, programming, engineering, IT, advanced services and human resources and administration and facilities. Myers was promoted from executive vice president and chief financial officer for Starz Entertainment to president and chief operating officer in August 2006.
Myers came to Starz Entertainment in May 2002 bringing more than 20 years of financial management experience ranging from global finance and capital management to accounting. Prior to joining Starz Entertainment, he was executive vice president, chief financial officer and treasurer of On Command Corporation, a majority owned subsidiary of Liberty Satellite and Technology, Inc. His background and previous experience also include executive management positions with several cable, satellite and technology companies including Tele-Communications, Inc., TCI Satellite Entertainment, Inc. and PrimeStar, Inc.