Every Damn Light and SRU in the House Is On!
At the "What’s Next in Programming Distribution" session at last month’s CTAM Summit, six panelists tackled the tough issues of piracy, copyright and evolving business models for time-shifted and Internet-based content. They were also asked what they think will be the most important device in the home of the future. Here are their predictions: Lindsay Gardner, EVP, affiliate sales and marketing, Fox Cable Networks:
Digital media storage unit. Lynne Elander, general manager, marketing, Microsoft TV:
Remote control. Glenn Reitmeier, VP, technology, NBC:
Speech recognition unit/voice-controlled remote. Robert Clasen, president and COO, Starz Encore Group:
Broadband connection. Terry Bienstock, former EVP and general counsel, Comcast Cable:
Cable modem/broadband connection. Warren Lieberfarb, chairman, Lieberfarb & Associates:
Media-centric PC networked throughout home.