John Sargent, Former CEO Macmillan Publishers and Executive Vice President of Holztbrinck Publishing Group

“The Economics and Management of Online Book Publishing”. Organized by Eli Noam, Columbia University. The digital revolution drastically transformed all facets of the media sector, often causing industries to trade the proverbial analog dollars for digital pennies.  How can the book publishing industry evolve in a world of new distribution and new formats? What are its opportunities, as well as threats? …

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Xavier Oliver, Former President of Tiempo BBDO Advertising Agency and Professor fo the IESE Business School

“The Paradox of the Content Consumer”. Organized by Mercedes Medina, University of Navarra. The digital market for video is still relatively new, but it is already changing the way people behave. For example, some may wonder why they feel tired and angry after watching a movie that is longer than an hour and a half, yet they are willing to …

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CITI/IMMAA Recap: Jaron Lanier, Pioneer of Virtual Reality Technology and Applications

Jaron Lanier Famous Computer Scientist and Author Seminar Full Video: “Pioneer of Virtual Reality Technology and Applications“ Recap ​from the ​CITI/IMMAA seminar held on March 02, 2022. Synthesis Famous computer scientist and author Jaron Lanier engaged in a fascinating conversation coordinated by Columbia Institute for Tele-Information (CITI) founder Eli Noam, on technology, virtual reality, and the metaverse. Jaron Lanier provided …

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CITI/IMMAA Recap: Shelly Palmer, The Intractable Problem of Alignment in AI

Shelly Palmer CEO, The Palmer Group, and Professor of Advanced Media in Residence at Syracuse University Seminar Full Video: “The Intractable Problem of Alignment in AI“ Recap ​from the ​CITI/IMMAA seminar held on April 05, 2023. Synthesis In this presentation, Shelly Palmer, CEO of the Palmer Group, passionately discusses the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI), particularly large language models …

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2024 IMMAA Conference in Santiago, Chile

Universidad de los Andes-Chile The International Media Management Academic Association (IMMAA) invites submissions of theoretical and empirical research papers and case studies on all aspects of media management for its 18th conference, Oct 16-18, 2024, in Santiago de Chile. Hosted by Universidad de los Andes-Chile, the conference aims to bring together academics, senior and early career researchers, and professionals in …

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Luisa Ribeiro, Chief Financial Officer and member of the Executive Board at Rádio e Televisão de Portugal (RTP)

“How Public Service Media can Manage in the Age of Streaming and Online?” Luísa Ribeiro combines research and managerial experience. On the academic side, she holds a PhD in Finance from the Faculty of Economics of Porto. Having completed executive training courses at Insead, IMD, and Hult Ashridge, she has delved into fundamental research on the evolution of business models within …

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Dr. Christopher Bauer, CEO, DuMont Group (Germany)

Market and Institutional Challenges in Leading the Transformation of a German Regional Publisher into a Digital Asset Holder – Dumont Group as a Case in Point. Dr. Christoph Bauer is the Group CEO of DuMont, a leading media company in Germany, with its foundation going back to 1620. At DuMont, he has initiated and leads the transformation journey towards profitability …

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IMMAA Conference 2023: Preliminary Program

IMMAA Conference 2023 Media Transformation. A road map for the future Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane, Ifrane, Morocco, Oct. 19-21, 2023   Preliminary Conference Program PDF Version Dates: 19th – 21 October 2023 Conference languages: English, French, Arabic Hosts: Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane, Ifrane, Morocco IMMAA International Media Management Academic Association Participants: IMMAA members, non-members, and students Program: All …

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CITI/IMMAA Recap: Robert Metcalfe, “Pathologies of Connectivity”

Robert Metcalfe Professor of Innovation, University of Texas-Austin Seminar Full Video: “Pathologies of Connectivity“ Recap ​from the ​CITI/IMMAA seminar held on March 4, 2021. Synthesis This session included special guest Bob Metcalf, an engineer and businessman renowned for his contributions to the growth of the internet. The focus of the conversation revolved around the interaction between connectivity and control of …

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