TelcoTV 2008 Announces Keynotes

IRVINE, Calif. -- TelcoTV, the premier meeting place for the massive convergence of the entertainment and communications markets, today announces its keynote speaker lineup for its annual conference to be held November 11-13 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Orange County, California.

TelcoTV 2008 keynote speakers include:

• Dan York, EVP, Content, AT&T;
• Eric Bruno, SVP, Consumer Product Management & Development, Verizon;
• Mark Jung, CEO, Vudu;
• Paul Scanlan, President and Co-Founder, MobiTV; and
• Mark Carpenter, President, Pannaway Networks.

Our keynote speaker lineup will offer great insight into the impact of broadband and entertainment convergence. From mobile to broadband to IPTV, our speakers’ vast experience will help clarify the ever evolving landscape for delivering a multi-faceted, compelling entertainment experience,” explains Bernie Arnason, TelcoTV Conference Chairman and Managing Partner with Pivot Media.

Dan York, Executive Vice President, Content, AT&T, heads the content strategy and acquisition for all AT&T platforms – television, broadband, and wireless. In this role, he sets the content strategy for each platform, including national networks, sports, music, movies, international, interactive services, and broadcast television. During his TelcoTV keynote address, Dan will offer insight into AT&T's vision for U-verse TV and its role in a content rich, multiplatform landscape, where consumers demand content on their own terms.

Eric Bruno, Senior Vice President, Consumer Product Management & Development, Verizon, is responsible for new product development and product lifecycle management across all Verizon consumer markets, including FiOS, Verizon’s industry-leading fiber network. Eric will share with the TelcoTV audience Verizon’s approach to the converged entertainment marketplace and outline how Verizon intends to position its product portfolio, including FiOS, to maximize the three-screen opportunity.