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March 23, 2009 |
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HRTS News
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| HRTS Next: Broadcasting Reality |
| Show me the money! |
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BEVERLY HILTON, The Hollywood Radio and Television Society (HRTS) will present Broadcasting Reality Newsmaker Luncheon, a candid discussion with the creators of today's biggest reality shows. April 22, 2009 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel
Taking part in the panel are:
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| The Cable Chiefs 2009 Event Recap |
| Predicting an unpredictable world |
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 by Chris Davison, chris@lthmedia.com
HRTS President Kevin Beggs opened the Cable Chiefs panel on March 4th, 2009 by encouraging HRTS members to participate in the new mentoring programming being done in conjunction with the JHRTS, a program that will help shape and guide the next generation of leaders in our industry. Beggs next recounted how much the cable industry has changed in the past few years, as represented in the diversity of the day’s panelists: Doug Herzog, President, MTV Network Entertainment Group; Rich Ross, President, Disney Channels Worldwide; Henry Schleiff, President and Chief Executive Officer, Crown Media Holdings, Inc., Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movie Channel; Jeff Shell, President, Comcast Programming Group; and Andrea Wong, President and Chief Executive Officer, Lifetime Networks. The panel was moderated by Rod Perth, Co-founder of ReelzChannel and past HRTS President....
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HRTS Online
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| Job Board, Video and Searchable Roster featured on new website! |
| Just a few of the new HRTS Member benefits available on HRTS.ORG |
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 The new HRTS.ORG website launched on March 9th and the rollout continues of new member benefits available exclusively within the online home of HRTS. In addition to the regular event announcements and general information, the new and improved HRTS.ORG will provide to members: ...
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From the Executive Director
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| Aloha! Greetings from Hawaii |
| Everyone needs to recharge occasionally! |
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 By Dave Ferrara, HRTS Executive Director
Greetings from sunny Hawaii! Okay. If that sounds like a greeting card, I apologize. I just wanted to prove to my staff that I actually left the thirty mile zone for a long overdue vacation. Of course, since HRTS is never too far from my thoughts, I figured what better way to spend a five hour flight than to ruminate a bit on the latest and greatest from our very own HRTS. ...
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Member Profiles
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| Ali LeRoi |
| HRTS Member - Executive Producer, |
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 A Member Profile by Chris Davison, davison@intellcap.com
Ali LeRoi is Executive Producer of hit show “Everybody Hates Chris”. Ali began his career as a journalist and has since worked in many areas of the business, from stand-up to sketch comedy to sitcoms. I recently had a chance to speak with Ali to discuss Chris Rock, the Marx Brothers and Bernie Mac.
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| Franz Kurath |
| HRTS Member -Executive Director, Broadband Content, AT&T |
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 A member profile by Chris Davison, davison@intellcap.com
Franz Kurath is Executive Director, Broadband Content, at AT&T. Franz began his career at an ad agency and has since worked in many areas of the business, from animation to post production to helping launch a network. I recently had a chance to interview Franz to discuss broadband content, interactive advertising and the Olympics. ...
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Member News
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| Welcome New Members |
| Please welcome the latest additions to the membership of your HRTS |
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 The HRTS membership keeps growing as the industry evolves into new and exciting directions. We take this opportunity to welcome the following new members to the ranks of HRTS. ...
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JHRTS
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| JHRTS News & Announcements |
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 by Chase Bartels and Tori Socha, JHRTS Co-Presidents
March was a successful month for JHRTS as Eric Schrier of FX Network hosted our fourth roundtable event of the year. Members were privileged hear advice from Eric on what it takes to form a successful pitch and how to develop an idea into a great product for cable or online. ...
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About HRTS
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| Officers, Board of Directors, Staff |
| Volunteer leadership and staff of your HRTS |
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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...
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Since 1947 the HRTS has been the entertainment industry’s premiere information and networking forum. HRTS events are the only place where leading executives from across the industry gather under one roof, multiple times a year to discuss issues relevant to the ongoing success of our business. HRTS Members and our industry partners represent the best and the brightest in town. Is your company ready to join the ranks of HRTS? There are many ways for individuals and companies to get more involved. To find out how, call (818) 789-1182 or email info@hrts.org
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13701 Riverside Drive, Ste 205, Sherman Oaks CA 91423
Tel 818-789-1182 | Fax 818-789-1210 | Email: info@hrts.org | Website: www.hrts.org |
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