All NAB Show attendees have access to these sessions.
All-Industry Opening Keynote State of the Industry Address Presentation of the NAB Distinguished Service Award Monday, April 14, 9:00 - 10:15 am
Barron Room, Las Vegas Hilton
Academy Award-winning actor and critically acclaimed screenwriter, director and producer Tim Robbins will deliver the opening keynote. Robbins will look at the changing face of entertainment and how new distribution and content creation opportunities will impact Hollywood and other industries. In addition to discussing his personal and professional experiences as it relates to content, Robbins will also participate in a moderated Q&A. Robbins' keynote will follow NAB President and CEO David K. Rehr's third annual State of the Industry Address.
Charles Osgood, anchor of CBS News Sunday Morning and of CBS Radio Network's The Osgood File, will be honored with the NAB Distinguished Service Award. The Distinguished Service Award recognizes broadcasters who have made significant and lasting contributions to the broadcasting industry. Known as CBS News' "poet-in-residence," Charles Osgood has anchored Sunday Morning, considered one of television's highest quality programs, since 1994 and has been called "one of the last great broadcast writers" by his Sunday Morning predecessor, Charles Kuralt. Every week Osgood closes Sunday Morning with his signature "I'll see you on the radio," where his voice is known to millions who tune into his daily news commentary on The Osgood File on CBS Radio Networks.
Arrangements for the appearance of Tim Robbins made through Greater Talent Network Inc., NY, NY.
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Tim Robbins
Academy Award-winning actor and critically acclaimed screenwriter, director and producer
David K. Rehr
President and CEO National Association of Broadcasters
Charles Osgood
Anchor CBS News Sunday Morning CBS Radio Network, The Osgood File
DTV Transition: Partnership Opportunities for Cable Operators and Broadcasters Monday, April 14, 3:30 - 5:00 pm
Las Vegas Convention Center, N239
Join cable and broadcast industry leaders for an in-depth discussion on ways that these two segments of the media industry can work together during the DTV Transition to strengthen their respective bottom lines. Learn about the initiatives of the cable industry and individual operators and how these can benefit broadcasters.
Glenn Britt
President and CEO Time Warner Cable
Brad Dusto
President, Western Division Comcast Cable
Paul McTear
President and CEO Raycom Media
Robert Miron
Chairmand and CEO Advance/Newhouse Communications
Kyle McSlarrow
President and CEO National Cable and Telecommunications Association
Moderator Richard Wiley
Partner Wiley Rein, LLP
Content Reception Monday, April 14, 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Las Vegas Convention Center, S219
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Tuesday Night Party Tuesday, April 15, 6:00 - 11:00 pm
Las Vegas Hilton, Ballroom B
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A Conversation with Alvin Toffler – The Future of Digital Media Wednesday, April 16, 9:00 - 10:00 am
Alvin Toffler has an unusual gift for defining the trends and forces that shape our future in today’s knowledge-based economy. Time magazine wrote that he has “set the standard by which all subsequent would-be futurists have been measured.”
Starting with Future Shock in 1970, Toffler accurately forecast the “de-massification” of the mass media, the digital revolution, the success of cable television and the increasing importance of communication. His new book Revolutionary Wealth defines the role of “prosumers,” whose work as parents, volunteers, hobbyists, and even consumers, pumps virtual wealth into the money economy.
During this conversation, you will undoubtedly hear thoughts that directly translate to the future of your business. Today’s technology revolution is bringing with it opportunities that need to be carefully and cautiously evaluated. Traditional business practices are being challenged by new thinking with advanced instant communication as the catalyst. The true leaders of the 21st century will be those who can learn, unlearn, and relearn.
Alvin Toffler
Iconic Author Future Shock
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Alvin Toffler has an unusual gift for defining the trends and forces that shape our future in today’s knowledge-based economy. Time magazine wrote that he has “set the standard by which all subsequent would-be futurists have been measured.”
