Winners to be Revealed June 24 at StreamTV Awards Dinner in Denver, During the StreamTV Show

NEW YORK, May 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s StreamTV Show today announces the finalists for the StreamTV Awards program, which celebrate and honor the innovators and leaders that are making a difference in driving viewership, revenue growth and elevating their brands and organizations.

The finalists were chosen based on innovation, engagement, leadership, strategy, engagement, audience, revenue and partnerships.

Kevin Gray, VP and Market Leader, Questex Technology Group said, “With 200% more applications than 2023, we’re thrilled with the growth of our annual StreamTV Awards program. As a result, this year’s finalists are as deserving as any in the history of the competition. Congratulations to all finalists, and thank you to our esteemed judges for their hard work in making this year’s program a success.  We look forward to honoring everyone at our flagship StreamTV Show event in June.”

The 2024 finalists are:

Advertising Executive of the Year

Amy Leifer, DIRECTV AdvertisingJamie Power, The Walt Disney CompanyRia Madrid, WurlTony Marlow, LG Ad Solutions

Content Partnerships Executive of the Year

Akhilesh Gupta, Asia TV USA Ltd.Amy Kuessner, Pluto TVAnnie O’Brien, Samsung TV PlusLeslie Falbo, Amagi Corporation

Emerging Leaders

Danny Pruett, Samsung TV PlusIsabel Bonebrake, FuboMatthew Dominguez, Cox Media GroupTyler Budd, Blue Ant Media

FAST Channel of the Year

BBC Top GearLove NatureLove The PlanetNFL ChannelTennis Channel – T2The Walking Dead FAST Channel

Innovation in Advertising

DIRECTV Advertising and Yospace: Maximizing fill-rates for live sportsDIRECTV Advertising: Innovation in Advanced AdvertisingHarmonic: VOS360 Ad SaaS with In-Stream AdvertisingWurl: Wurl ContentDiscovery

Innovation in Content Delivery & Distribution

Eluvio: Eluvio Content Fabric and Application Suite – Casablanca ReleaseLocal Now: Local NowVerimatrix: Verimatrix StreamkeeperZixi: Zixi Software Defined Video Platform (SDVP)

Innovation in Monetization

Cleeng: ChurnIQMyBundle: Innovating Monetization During the Migration from Legacy Pay TV to StreamingThinkAnalytics: ThinkFASTVevo: VevoXumo: Xumo AMS

Innovation in User Experience

Plex: Discover Together: Streaming’s first integrated community featureGoogle TV: Google TV and the Android TV OSBango: The Digital Vending Machine® from BangoXITE Networks: XITE Networks

Marketing Campaign of the Year

Samsung TV Plus: Conan O’Brien TVHauntTV, a Blue Ant Media FAST Channel: HauntTVPluto TV: Pluto TV CountryStingray: Stingray Naturescape celebrates Earth Day

Marketing Executive of the Year

Aileen del Cid, Samsung TV PlusSylvia George, AMC NetworksVal Kaplan, Pluto TV

Streaming Platform of the Year

Local NowPlexPluto TVRokuSamsung TV Plus

StreamTV Impact Award

AMC NetworksInnovidPluto TV

Technology Executive of the Year

Ashley Hovey, XperiJeff DiTullio, Atmosphere TVScott Olechowski, PlexVijay Sajja, Evergent Technologies, Inc.

The judging panel included experts from the Streaming Television Industry.

The winners will be announced at the StreamTV Awards Dinner on June 24 at the Westin Westminster in Denver, CO, as part of the StreamTV Show, which takes place June 24-26 in Denver. To attend the StreamTV Show and the Awards dinner, click here.

For sponsorship opportunities contact: 

Scott GruntoradMarrysa MoyerMelinda Hurley(202) 824-5045(917) 781-2076 ext. 5145(202) 496-5509[email protected][email protected][email protected]   

About StreamTVShow
The StreamTV Show, produced and managed by Questex, is widely known as the industry’s largest annual event for next gen video programming distribution. For more information, visit http://www.streamtvshow.com. The StreamTV Show is supported by the event’s official publication, StreamTV Insider, the streaming TV industry’s daily monitor. For more information, visit https://www.streamtvinsider.com.

About Questex
Questex helps people live better and longer. Questex brings people together in the markets that help people live better: travel, hospitality and wellness; the industries that help people live longer: life science and healthcare; and the technologies that enable and fuel these new experiences. We live in the experience economy – connecting our ecosystem through live events, surrounded by data insights and digital communities. We deliver experience and real results. It happens here. 

Media Contact
Kathleen Dean 
StreamTV Awards  
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The call for submissions is open through June 20

NEW YORK, May 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Fierce Pharma today announces the call for submissions for the Fierce Pharma Marketing Awards, which honors the most compelling, influential and innovative pharma companies and their agencies. The awards program celebrates the innovators and leaders that are making a difference and meeting global health challenges.

The Fierce Pharma Marketing Awards Gala takes place on September 11 during the Annual Digital Pharma East Conference, September 9-12 in Philadelphia, PA. The call for submissions is open through June 20. Click here to enter.

The awards program categories include:

NEW: Agency of the Year Digital Campaign – Non-Social MediaDTC Branded Audio for Pharma and Life SciencesImpiricus HCP Impact Award (free to enter)Innovation ChallengeMedical Conference or Event MarketingMulticultural CampaignNew Brand LaunchOnline Video or FilmPharma TVPrint for ConsumerProfessional MarketingPublic Relations CampaignSocial Media for ConsumerWebsite for Consumer

The awards are based on creativity, strategy, audience impact, social good, innovation and effectiveness. The submissions will be reviewed and voted on by a hand selected panel of judges who are some of the most innovative thinkers in pharma marketing and advertising today. The judges will determine which companies beat regulation challenges and produced outstanding work. 

The Fierce Pharma Marketing Awards judges include:

Keith LaFerriere, Executive Creative Director, Real ChemistryLauren Arnold, Managing Director, MacDougall AdvisorsMichele Baer, Executive Director – Head, US Pharma Communications, Boehringer IngelheimVinoth Balasubramanian, Director, Customer Experience – Business Applications, MicrosoftJanet Barker-Evans, EVP, Chief Creative Officer, Abelson Taylor GroupJieun Choe, CMO, Viz.aiCarolyn Coyle, Executive Vice President of Client Engagement & Business Development, Inizio Evoke CommsAndrew Goldberg, Executive Vice President and COO, MakovskyMahrou Kharazi, Head of Marketing, Philips BeneluxMegan McGrath, Managing Director, MacDougall AdvisorsKelly McNeil, Senior Vice President, Strategy, JPA HealthRyan O’Grady, Partner, New York Health Social Media Lead, Finn PartnersJoe Shields, President & Co-founder, Health Accelerators, LLC

Sponsors of the Fierce Pharma Marketing Awards include Health Union, Impiricus who will be presenting the HCP Impact Award, and IQVIA who will be presenting the Agency of the Year Award.

For sponsorship opportunities contact Angelique Alcover at [email protected].

About Fierce Pharma
Biopharma is a fast-growing world where big ideas come along daily. Our readers rely on Fierce Pharma for the latest news, analysis and data on drugs and the companies that make them. Fierce Pharma covers the pharma waterfront, from late-stage drug development through the entire lifecycle—tracking regulatory approvals, payer negotiations, manufacturing, marketing, patent fights, government investigations and regulation, M&A deals and beyond. Our aim is to analyze the day’s news, showing readers not only what they need to know, but why they need to know it. Beyond the daily, the Fierce Pharma team produces special reports that take stock of the industry’s products and finances, and shed new light on industry trends. 

About Questex
Questex helps people live better and longer. Questex brings people together in the markets that help people live better: travel, hospitality and wellness; the industries that help people live longer: life science and healthcare; and the technologies that enable and fuel these new experiences. We live in the experience economy – connecting our ecosystem through live events, surrounded by data insights and digital communities. We deliver experience and real results. It happens here. 

Media Contact 
Linda Lam
Fierce Pharma Marketing Awards
[email protected]

Second Annual Event to Convene in Washington, D.C., October 9-11, Expected to Draw Over 2,000 Senior Technology Decision Makers

NEW YORK, May 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Broadband Nation Expo today opens registration for the highly anticipated second annual event, which is poised to bring together broadband service providers, industry partners, and a diverse array of stakeholders including academic institutions, local, state and federal government leaders, to address complex issues such as closing the broadband labor shortage gap and bridging the digital divide once and for all. The event is scheduled to take place October 9-11 at the Gaylord Convention Center in Washington, D.C. Registration is now live here.

In collaboration with the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), the trusted industry association for the connected world, Broadband Nation Expo promises to be a cornerstone event for the broadband community, facilitating vital discussions and forging meaningful connections.

Kevin Gray, VP & Market Leader at Questex Technology Group, commented, “With an anticipated turnout of more than 2,000 attendees and boasting over 100 sponsors and exhibitors, Broadband Nation Expo 2024 marks a substantial growth from last year’s event. Drawing attendees from across 22 states, as well as municipalities and co-ops, this year’s event is poised to foster unparalleled networking opportunities and high-level discussions.”

“Broadband is mission critical for our nation’s success, and the convergence of public and private resources, national and local, holds the key to unlocking its full potential,” said David Stehlin, CEO of TIA. “We are thrilled to partner with Questex for Broadband Nation Expo, providing a vital platform for government and industry collaboration.”

Broadband Nation Expo will be technology agnostic, showcasing a spectrum of access technologies such as fiber, fixed wireless, cable and satellite. Special features of the event include the Workforce Development Pavilion, aimed at guiding academic institutions from around the country in establishing broadband technician training programs, and the Startup Zone, featuring an engaging pitch competition.

The event’s robust conference program will encompass diverse tracks including: Fiber for All, Wireless Innovation, Workforce Development and Connecting Everyone, catering to the evolving needs of the broadband ecosystem. Backed by major carriers and ISPs, as well as key industry partners, Broadband Nation Expo has garnered significant support, with Commscope onboard as marquee sponsor. See the complete list of sponsors here.

For further details and registration, please visit Broadband Nation Expo. Stay connected with the latest updates by following Broadband Nation Expo on LinkedIn and X. Partnership opportunities for Broadband Nation Expo can be explored by contacting Scott Gruntorad at [email protected].

About TIA
The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) – the trusted association for the connected world, represents more than 400 organizations that enable high-speed communication networks and accelerate next-generation technology innovation. As a member-driven organization, TIA advocates for our industry in the U.S. and internationally, develops critical standards, manages technology programs, and improves business performance, all to advance trusted global connectivity.

About Questex
Questex helps people live better and longer. Questex brings people together in the markets that help people live better: travel, hospitality and wellness; the industries that help people live longer: life science and healthcare; and the technologies that enable and fuel these new experiences. We live in the experience economy – connecting our ecosystem through live events, surrounded by data insights and digital communities. We deliver experience and real results. It happens here.

Media Contact
Charlene Soucy
Broadband Nation Expo
[email protected]

Gray to Participate in a Fireside Chat with Tisch on June 4

NEW YORK, May 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The 46th annual NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference (NYU IHIIC), operated by Questex, in partnership with the NYU School of Professional Studies and its Tisch Center of Hospitality, today announces Blackstone’s President and Chief Operating Officer, Jon Gray, will receive the inaugural Jonathan Tisch Active Citizenship Award. The award celebrates the positive impact and achievements of a leader in the hospitality industry.

“In today’s challenging times, it is even more important for individuals and companies to be engaged in the community. I believe it is a responsibility we all share,” said Jonathan Tisch, Executive Chairman of Loews Hotels & Co. and Chair of NYU IHIIC. “Both professionally and personally, Jon Gray focuses on making a difference. He is a high-integrity leader who has also made time to engage philanthropically. He and his wife, Mindy, have focused particularly on improving the lives of children in New York City’s underserved communities as well as on cancer research. Through this award, we recognize and highlight impactful work being done by individuals in the broad hospitality industry. Jon is most deserving of this inaugural award, and I am honored to present it to him at the NYU IHIIC in June.”

Jon Gray added, “My wife Mindy and I are proud to support the work of vital organizations throughout New York City that seek to expand access to education, healthcare and opportunity for young people.  It is my distinct honor to receive this award, and I would like to express my gratitude to Jonathan Tisch and NYU for their efforts to promote community engagement at a time when the needs of underserved youth in our city are more acute than ever.”

Jon Gray will receive the award on June 4 at the NYU International Hotel Industry Investment Conference, where he will also participate in a Fireside Chat with Mr. Tisch, covering the state of the industry and his philanthropy.

Jon Gray joined Blackstone in 1992. Prior to becoming President and COO, he served as Blackstone’s Global Head of Real Estate, which he helped build into the largest commercial real estate platform in the world. He currently serves as Chairman of the board of directors of Hilton Worldwide and on the board of Harlem Village Academies. Jon and his wife Mindy established the Basser Center for BRCA at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine focused on the prevention and treatment of certain genetically caused cancers. They also established NYC Kids RISE in partnership with the City of New York to accelerate college savings for low-income children.

The NYU IHIIC has been the touchstone for hotel investment and development in the Americas for over 40 years. The 2024 NYU IHIIC program will deliver unparalleled thought leadership through keynotes, general sessions, workshops, and networking events. Top industry executives, from CEOs of hotel brands to various investment and real estate executives, will discuss the latest trends, economic influences, and projections. NYU IHIIC will take place June 2-4, 2024 at the Marriott Marquis in New York.

To learn more about NYU IHIIC, click here. To register to attend the NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference, click here.

Media interested in attending, contact Meryl Franzman at [email protected].        

For sponsorship opportunities, contact Andrew Walmsley [email protected].

Stay connected with the NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference on LinkedIn and X.

About the NYU SPS Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality
The NYU School of Professional Studies Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality, now celebrating nearly 30 years of academic excellence, is a leading center for the study of hospitality, travel, and tourism. Founded in 1995, the Tisch Center was established in response to the growing need for hospitality and tourism undergraduate and graduate education. Its cutting-edge curricula attract bright, motivated students who seek to become leaders in their fields The Tisch Center recently launched the Hospitality Innovation Hub (HI Hub), which will foster entrepreneurship and creative solutions for the industries it serves. For more information, visit sps.nyu.edu/tisch.

About Questex
Questex helps people live better and longer. Questex brings people together in the markets that help people live better: travel, hospitality and wellness; the industries that help people live longer: life science and healthcare; and the technologies that enable and fuel these new experiences. We live in the experience economy – connecting our ecosystem through live events, surrounded by data insights and digital communities. We deliver experience and real results. It happens here.

Media Contacts
Kate Spellman
Questex
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Michael DeMeo
NYU SPS Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality
[email protected]