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The Event
The 2009 Digital Content NewFront will take place during Internet Week NYC, on June 3rd, 2009 from 11:30-6:30 pm (doors open at 11:15). This is an invitation only event, but will be viewable via live webcast.
Digitas and its brand content entity, The Third Act: will host the second annual Digital Content NewFront on June 3rd in New York. During last year's event we explored and helped to evolve the brand content and distribution landscape. This year we will continue the conversation to advance the business of brand content produced exclusively for digital distribution and activation. Our 2009 theme is "The Digital Content Marketplace".
Leading the digital content marketplace discussion this year will be former U.S. Vice President and Current TV co-founder Al Gore, followed by Q&A.
Additional perspectives will be added through conversations with major brand marketers, content creators, distributors and measurement partners. The day's events will also include an entertaining live version of the popular digital talk show TomGreen.com. Comedian and former host of MTV, Tom Green, will interview influential content creators and producers live from our stage.
Emceeing the day will be College Humor's comedic duo Jake Hurwitz and Amir Blumenfeld, creators and stars of the popular online show Jake and Amir.
Live streaming partner Revision3 will livecast the day on the Web, complete with roving reporters. Our Soapbox Breaks will give voice to many of the most celebrated and promising content creators to showcase and discuss their offerings. The day will conclude with a cocktail hour accompanied by a "Ones to Watch" reel and an opportunity to mingle with content creators and talent.
Join us by invitation or by watching us livecast from the event.
