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On a recent visit to New York, a colleague stayed in a hotel that not only charged for Internet access but blocked all free outside wireless connections. Since a restaurant across the street offered complimentary wireless access, he stopped by there every morning and night instead. Given what most economists consider a recession, the reaction to tap consumers for new revenues without offering value in return is shortsighted, short-term and often a losing proposition. Giving customers what they want is more than a timeworn adage - it's the key to surviving hard times. Opportunities abound to generate new revenue streams other than from the consumer....

By Dave Ferrara, HRTS Executive Director
So it's officially a new year and with all the talk about hope and change afoot, I guess HRTS might as well jump into the game with some exciting (and maybe some not-so-exciting, but cool nonetheless) announcements of things to come.  While I won't be sending any of our members a stimulus check, we are pretty excited about some of our new initiatives coming in the next couple of months....

A Member Profile by Chris Davison, davison@intellcap.com
Charlie Collier is President and General Manager of AMC. Charlie began his career on the road and has since worked in many areas of the business, from sales to management to advertising. I recently had a chance to interview Charlie to discuss movies, cowboys, and baseball. ...

A member profile by Chris Davison, davison@intellcap.com
Jordan Levin is Founding Partner and CEO of Generate, a next-generation studio that creates targeted content for multi-platform distribution. Jordan began his career as a film student and has since worked in many areas of the business, from talent management to production to the executive suite. I recently had a chance to interview Jordan to discuss talent, transmedia, and Texas....

                               
                        
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Widely credited with inventing the modern reality television genre, Jonathan Murray continues to inspire, influence and entertain television audiences worldwide. Since the1992 launch of "The Real World" (MTV), Murray has created and executive produced close to 80 seasons of the industry's most innovative unscripted entertainment television, as well as its first unscripted feature film....

An 18-year veteran of the television industry, Robin Schwartz is President, OWN, and is spearheading the launch of the new network slated for debut in late 2009 or early 2010.  As President, Ms. Schwartz leads a dynamic and focused team that will shape and guide the first-ever television network devoted to inspiring, informing, and empowering viewers desiring to live their best possible lives....

Tim is responsible for overseeing the company’s U.S. operations, with an emphasis on developing media, marketing and digital capabilities.  He is also part of the Initiative Worldwide leadership team, reporting to Worldwide CEO Richard Beaven.  Moreover, MAGNA, the media intelligence and negotiating arm of Interpublic Group, reports to Tim and the President of sister IPG agency Universal McCann....

In 2008, JHRTS held several very successful events including many community service projects, the Holidy Party, roundtable discussions, monthly mixers and panels. Coming off this great year, JHRTS is excited to continue the momentum in 2009. And with February's events around the corner, members have a variety of opportunities to get involved. Come join JHRTS as we start off another great year with a Monthly Mixer, a Valentine's Day Community Service project and a Reality Television Panel. ...

The Hollywood Radio & Television Society (HRTS) is a 501(C)(6) non-profit professional association in the state of California.  The HRTS is led by an elected volunteer board of directors and officers, and managed by a professional staff headed by Executive Director Dave Ferrara.  For the entire list of Officers, Board Members and staff...