IABM Annual Conference to Focus on Profitability

"Technology is a powerful enabler of change, and it has transformed the broadcast industry into a very different sector than it was 20 years ago, or even five years ago," said IABM Director General Peter White. "The rules are changing, with tumbling hardware and software costs giving new players the means to participate in the industry, which in turn presents challenges for established businesses. At the IABM annual conference, leaders from companies that are meeting these challenges will provide insights into successful business strategies."

The IABM annual conference once again brings recognized experts and industry leaders together to debate the keys to real business improvement. Speakers slated to participate include Joshua J. Stinehour, senior vice president, Silverwood Partners; Alain Andreoli, president and CEO, Grass Valley; Jeremy Morton, partner, CMS Cameron McKenna LLP; John Maxwell Hobbs, head of technology, BBC Scotland; Niko Waesche, founder and managing partner, German Media Pool; and Janne Morstøl, COO, T-VIPS.

Topics that will be addressed throughout the conference program include:
• understanding the current business climate,
• focusing on and optimizing business processes,
• revisiting customer-facing strategies,
• generating revenue in a changing environment,
• exploiting business opportunities and profitable trends,
• understanding changing customer requirements.

Further information about the IABM annual conference and an online registration form are available at www.theiabm.org/conference.

About the IABM
The IABM, the International Association of Broadcasting Manufacturers, is the authoritative voice of the broadcast and media technology supply industry worldwide. Its wide range of services to members encompasses market research and intelligence, expert representation at standards bodies and broadcasting unions, executive networking opportunities, and preferential purchasing. A presence at every major broadcast tradeshow, the IABM also provides a valuable channel for communication between broadcast manufacturers, government, and regulatory bodies. Additional IABM activities include awards programs for innovation and scholarships designed to stimulate the development of the broadcast and electronic media industries on an international basis.