Scott Alexander
Sr. Director of Revenue Operations, Bitcentral
WHAT TO EXPECT
Learn, interact and meet with fellow storytellers
If you are in broadcast, streaming, or media today, you are a storyteller, and you know how quickly the industry is changing. DRIVE 2022: The Future of Storytelling is an interactive 2-day virtual event that connects like-minded individuals in the broadcasting, publishing or media space to learn, interact and meet. This isn’t some “boring, eat lunch while you watch a webinar” virtual event. This is a “get out of your silo so you can be a better storyteller and drive the future of our industry” type of event. If that sounds like a good use of your time, register today! It’s a free event, but space is limited, and seats fill up quickly.
WHY ATTEND
Learn
Learn how industry leaders are helping to drive the future of storytelling and solving everyday challenges. Attend our panel discussions and discover how to improve operational efficiency, increase monetary gains and succeed in the rapidly changing world of broadcast.
Interact
Interact with Bitcentral thought leaders by breaking off into different virtual rooms, each with their own product category and topic of discussion. See new products, get personalized demonstrations and connect with Bitcentral team members.
Meet
Meet with fellow colleagues in the streaming and broadcast industry in our Storyteller’s Lounge. Have a drink, connect and tell some stories…all from the comfort of your laptop.
AGENDA
Day 1
Tuesday, March 19:00 AM PST
Welcome to DRIVE 2022: The Future of Storytelling
Kathy Haley, Publisher of TVNewsCheck
Steve Petilli, CEO, Bitcentral
Steve Petilli, CEO, Bitcentral
Kathy Haley and Steve Petilli will discuss the goals of DRIVE 2022 and introduce the broadcast and media industry leaders who will share their experiences and strategies to solve industry challenges.
9:20 AM PST
Cloud Playout: The Migration of Linear Playout To The Cloud
David Thompson, Chief Product Officer, Veset
Sam Peterson, Chief Operating Officer, Bitcentral
Sam Peterson, Chief Operating Officer, Bitcentral
David Thompson and Sam Peterson will discuss why cloud playout is essential to the survival of linear television as a form of content distribution.
10:15 AM PST
Client Spotlight: Entravision and Centralized Master Control Operations
Sonny Cavazos, EVP Director of Technology, Entravision Communications
John King, VP of Engineering, Bitcentral
John King, VP of Engineering, Bitcentral
Sonny Cavazos and John King will discuss the challenges in centralizing a master control operation as well as the advantages of having one.
11:00 AM PST
Panel Discussion: The Value of Syndicating Local News to News Aggregators
Scott Ehrlich, Senior Vice President, Growth Networks & Content, Sinclair Broadcast Group, Greg Morrow, GM of Streaming Media Group, Bitcentral
The panel will examine the growing opportunity for local news stations to distribute their content to various news aggregators and share in their revenue.
12:00 PM PST
DRIVE 2022: First Day Wrap Up
Fred Fourcher, Founder & Board Chair, Bitcentral
Fred Fourcher will share his thoughts about the event and the future of the industry.
Day 2
Wednesday, March 29:00 AM PST
Day 2 of DRIVE 2022: Welcome Comments
Kathy Haley, Publisher of TVNewsCheck
Greg Morrow, GM, Streaming Media Group and Dan Goikhman, Sr. Director of Strategy & Bizdev, Bitcentral
Greg Morrow, GM, Streaming Media Group and Dan Goikhman, Sr. Director of Strategy & Bizdev, Bitcentral
Kathy Haley will discuss Bitcentral's recent acquisition of Powr.tv and what the combined platform with offer to publishers and broadcasters.
9:20 AM PST
How to Distribute and Monetize Your Video in Today’s Connected World
Evan Krauss , Global SVP, Buyer Development Index Exchange
Scott Alexander, Sr. Director of Revenue Operations, Bitcentral
Scott Alexander, Sr. Director of Revenue Operations, Bitcentral
Multi-point distribution is a winning strategy that allows publishers to maximize value and control user experience with their closest audiences (owned channels), expand and monetize audiences via partnership (FAST), and expand their brand footprint and relevancy through social platforms.
10:15 AM PST
Client Spotlight: KSL 5 TV – Live Streaming of Hyper-local Sports
Ryan Wood Director of Television Engineering, KSL TV
David Hemingway, Sr. Product Manager, Bitcentral
David Hemingway, Sr. Product Manager, Bitcentral
Ryan Wood and David Hemingway will discuss how KSL TV packages and monetizes their local sports/games while creating a workflow that allows for ease in scalability.
11:00 AM PST
Client Spotlight: Restflix - Revolutionary Streaming Service to Harness the Power of Sleep
Kevin Hillman, CEO & Founder, Restflix, Dan Goikhman,
Sr. Director of Strategy & Bizdev, Bitcentral
Sr. Director of Strategy & Bizdev, Bitcentral
Kevin Hillman and Dan Goikhman will discuss how Restflix is bringing this exciting content to OTT experiences, reaching audiences across many platforms using Powr.tv.
SPEAKERS
Meet Our Storytellers
#DRIVE2022
Join us for the live event March 1 and 2, 2022. Register today. Seats are filling up quickly.
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