Click on the Video Below and Sample a Session from a previous Digital Hollywood event. For Additional Video Sessions, Click Here Digital Hollywood Tuesday, October 30th 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM Track II: The Rush to Mobile Video: The Creation of a Revolutionary Entertainment and Communications Medium Mobile communications has effectively and successfully integrated itself into our daily lives as the primary personal and business communications vehicle and daily usage is only accelerating. With every new feature and service provided, the acceptance and adaptation of mobile as the broadband, audio, video and text based consumer information and entertainment accessory is continually reinforced. The entertainment, information and technology industries have effectively joined forces in providing the consumer with one of the most readily adapted and embraced consumer products ever devised. The question of whether the consumer is willing to accept video as a mobile service is no longer in question. In the coming year, the industry will experiment with new and enhanced products and services, with video, audio and text features and it will be the consumer who will sort out the hits from the misses. Video and broadband is now the dominant vision for the future of mobile consumer adaptation. Edward Skolarus, Vice President, Business & Operations, Fox Reality Channel, News Corporation Dave Ulmer, Sr. Director, Entertainment Products, xProducts and Experiences, Motorola Bob Shallow, VP and General Manager, TV Guide Mobile Daniel Tibbets, Studio Chief, GoTV Networks Steve West, Director, North American Strategy, Alcatel-Lucent Michael Boyd, Vice President of Licensing and Research, MediaFLO USA Ken Rutkowski, founder, KenRadio Broadcasting, Moderator Edward Skolarus, Vice President, Business Operations, Fox Reality Channel: Edward Skolarus serves as Vice President, Business Operations for Fox Reality where he oversees business development and emerging media applications for the year-old service. He likewise manages Fox Reality’s program licensing and content ventures for on-air and other platforms, together with Fox Networks Group support teams. Since joining Fox Reality in January of 2006, he has acquired and launched many top reality programs for on-air and digital media platforms. He also helped launch Fantasy Reality Challenge, an on-line fantasy game for reality television fans and initiated Fox Networks Group’s first interactive viewer experience, utilizing Fox Reality’s daily "Reality Remix." Viewers can use their cell phones to answer questions, participate in polls and other features in real-time synchronization with the series. Skolarus also launched "Reality Remix" podcasts, available through www.foxreality.com, www.itunes.com and www.yahoo.com. Mr. Skolarus joins Fox Reality from GoldPocket Interactive Inc., where he served as division Senior Vice President responsible for distribution, sales and marketing. During his five year tenure with GoldPocket, Mr. Skolarus branded and launched the company within the entertainment market, significantly grew cable/satellite/mobile distribution, assisted in acquiring digital media and mobile companies and launched interactive and mobile applications for leading broadcasters such as CBS, HSN, NBC, GSN, FOX, NFL and DirecTV. Prior to GoldPocket, Mr. Skolarus served as COO and VP of Marketing at BadaBiz Inc., an Internet content collaboration company specializing in Digital Rights Management and security for content distribution. Prior to BadaBiz, Mr. Skolarus was the CEO and co-founder of RenderView Software Inc., a leading digital content collaboration and communication company. Skolarus began his career as a lead systems architect and software engineer for Ford and Chrysler motors developing large-scale enterprise software systems. Originally from Michigan, Skolarus graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Engineering from Eastern Michigan University. In addition, did post-graduate studies at Wayne State University in medicine. Dave Ulmer is Motorola’s Sr. Director of Entertainment Products, defining and promoting seamlessly mobile media devices and experiences. A digital media pioneer, Dave has held a variety of executive roles with wireless, hardware, and software companies, including running the world’s leading CD-Recording software company and initiating its spinout as the original founder of Roxio and Napster. Dave serves as board director and vice-chairman of the Mobile Entertainment Forum and has a long history of championing and chaperoning leading edge products into mainstream consumer markets. Daniel Tibbets, Executive Vice President, Studios, GoTV Networks: Daniel Tibbets brings substantial traditional and new media experience in the entertainment field to GoTV. Prior to joining GoTV, Tibbets spent 16 years at the vortex of the entertainment industry and has held senior executive roles in production and development for companies such as CBS Enterprises, Fireworks Television, Inc., Papazian-Hirsch Entertainment and Twentieth Television. At Twentieth Television, Tibbets ran FOXLAB, Inc. where he co-created and developed the first ever mobisode. In addition, Tibbets executive produced the first two original content mobisodes Love and Hate and Sunset Hotel, which launched in February 2005. Tibbets also developed the first convergence program to air on broadcast television at FOXLAB. In addition to his work at Twentieth Television, Tibbets is credited with the development and sale of the HBO series ROME from his work at Papazian-Hirsch. Tibbets graduated from Arizona State University where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing with an emphasis in International marketing and business. Steve West, Director, North American Strategy, Alcatel-Lucent: Steve West is a Director of North American strategy for Alcatel-Lucent and is based in Ottawa, Canada. Mr. West has a lengthy resume of real-world experience in IPTV and video centric service development, marketing and strategy dating back to the early 90’s. Mr. West is an Alcatel-Lucent Strategy lead responsible for North American activities related to Alcatel-Lucent’s "multi-screen" strategy. Prior to Alcatel-Lucent’s acquisition of iMagicTV in 2003, Mr. West was Director of Product Management, Media Manager IPTV platform. Prior to iMagicTV, Mr. West was responsible for consumer broadband services development and marketing, including the world’s first commercial launch of a consumer mass market IPTV service at Aliant Telecom, Atlantic Canada’s largest telecom service provider. Mr. West holds a Diploma in Marketing and International business from St. Mary's University in Halifax, Nova Scotia and a Diploma in Electronic Engineering Technology from DeVry Institute in Toronto, Ontario. MICHAEL BOYD, Vice President of Licensing and Research, MediaFLO USA, Inc.: Michael Boyd is vice president of licensing and research for MediaFLO USA Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of QUALCOMM Incorporated that is revolutionizing the mobile entertainment experience. MediaFLO USA aggregates premium, full-length content from the best-known entertainment brands, delivering a mobile entertainment service, called FLO TV, to mobile phones via a dedicated nationwide multicast network. Boyd has more than 15 years of experience in wireless communications, with a focus on wireless content for the past eight years. In his role at MediaFLO USA, Boyd is responsible for managing all aspects of content provider partnerships, consumer research, and viewer ship analytics. Before joining QUALCOMM, Boyd served as the president and CEO of Wireless Multimedia Solutions and as vice president of business development at Summus, Inc. From 1989 through 1996, he held a variety of management and marketing positions at IBM, receiving a “General Manager’s Award” for launching the industry’s first PCMCIA Wireless Modem in 1995. Boyd holds a bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering from North Carolina State University and an MBA from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Michael Boyd, senior director of programming for QUALCOMM MediaFLO, is responsible for managing all aspects of content provider partnerships. Boyd has 15 years of experience in wireless communications, focusing on wireless content over last five years. Before joining QUALCOMM in 2003, Boyd served as CEO of Wireless Multimedia Solutions and as VP of business development at Summus, Inc. From 1989 through 1996, he held multiple management positions at IBM, receiving a "General Manager’s Award" for launching the first PCMCIA Wireless Modem. Boyd holds a BS degree in electrical engineering from North Carolina State University and an MBA from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. QUALCOMM Incorporated (www.qualcomm.com) is a leader in developing and delivering innovative digital wireless communications products and services based on the Company’s CDMA digital technology. Headquartered in San Diego, Calif., QUALCOMM is included in the S&P 500 Index and is a FORTUNE 500® company traded on The Nasdaq Stock Market® under the ticker symbol QCOM. Ken Rutkowski is one of most broadly-informed and connected people in the media, entertainment and technology (MET) market. A true industry insider, Ken’s relationships span senior managers of leading technology companies to studio executives; from small software companies innovating the next generation of MET products/services to IT outsourcers and consultants. Part pundit, part matchmaker, part strategist – Ken helps start-ups to multi-national corporations understand the trends shaping their industries and connect with the people that matter. As pundit, Ken’s daily Internet and radio talk show, World Tech Round-Up, is a must-listen-to source of inside information for over 186,000 Internet listeners in over 40 countries – regularly scooping the major media and giving perspective to emerging trends, developments and industry maneuvers. His Daily Tech Clicks newsletter and IQ Report are distributed 5 days/week to the technology, entertainment and business elite. As matchmaker, Ken opens doors for clients across the media, entertainment and digital technology landscape. In 2000, he founded METal, a networking group of 100+ MET industry influencers that meet for breakfast and information sharing each Saturday in Los Angeles. Additionally, he co-hosts MET Salon, one of Los Angeles’ premier invitation-only networking events. As strategist, Ken helps clients utilize emerging technology developments to create new business models, identify revenue opportunities and out-maneuver competitors. Combining his deep understanding of MET convergence with an insider’s perspective of the problems facing the industry today, Ken crafts breakthrough strategies that leverage innovations in the digital economy. On an international level, Ken works with countries such as Finland, Australia and Holland – helping them fortify their technology outreach story and strategy. In his public role, Ken is a founding member of the Streaming Media Executive Committee and is on the board of several media, entertainment and technology companies. He is a much-sought-after speaker/moderator at conferences around the world. He regularly appears as a guest correspondent for Fox 11 KTTV and Fox’s Good Day LA – talking about everything from new tech gadgets to important websites.