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June 19,
2008
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The Paley Center
for Media Convenes International Council in
London on June 23, 2008
One-Day Conference on Innovation and
Convergence Brings Together
Global Media Leaders
Hosted by the BBC and WPP Group
New York, NY and Los Angeles, CA—On June 23, 2008, The Paley Center
for Media will convene a special one-day International Council session in London, co hosted with
the BBC and WPP Group. The Paley
Center’s International
Council meetings bring together media executives from around the world to
advance the exchange of ideas among leaders in global media, entertainment, and
communications.
More than
sixty executives from nearly twenty countries are expected to attend the London session which will
be held at the BBC’s Broadcasting House in Portland Place. Confirmed participants
include BBC Director General Mark Thompson; WPP Group Chief Executive Sir
Martin Sorrell; Vodafone CEO Arun Sarin; BT Group Chairman Sir Michael Rake;
and EW Scripps President and CEO Ken Lowe.
Off-the-record discussions will focus on such issues as the role of
regulation in innovation, challenges in building new revenue streams, and the
convergence of traditional and new media.
“The Paley
Center's International
Council is a forum for media executives and global thought leaders to come
together on a regular basis for candid, forward-focused conversations about critical
issues for their businesses and consumers,” said Pat Mitchell, president and
chief executive officer of The Paley Center for Media. “This one-day session
will continue the discussions that began at previous International Council
meetings held in Istanbul, Turkey in 2006 and Silicon Valley, California
in 2007.”
About The Paley Center
for Media's International Council
Created in
1995, the International Council brings together the chief executives of the
world’s most important media companies. The role of the Council is to advance
the exchange of ideas among these leaders in global media, entertainment, and
communications, and to foster a community among them. This is accomplished
through both informal and organized discussions on a wide range of critical
issues that will define the media and its role in society for generations to
come. Past meetings have been held in Rome, Berlin, Madrid, Paris, London, Vienna, Beijing, Cape Town, Montréal, Istanbul,
and California’s Silicon
Valley. The activities of the International Council in London are made possible
by generous grants from Accenture and Nielsen Media Research.
About The Paley Center
for Media
The Paley Center
for Media, with locations in New York and Los Angeles, leads the
discussion about the cultural, creative, and social significance of television,
radio, and emerging platforms for the professional community and
media-interested public. Drawing upon its curatorial expertise, an
international collection, and close relationships with the leaders of the media
community, the Paley
Center examines the
intersections between media and society. The general public can access the
collection and participate in programs that explore and celebrate the
creativity, the innovations, the personalities, and the leaders who are shaping
media. Through the global programs of its Media Council and International
Council, the Paley
Center also serves as a
neutral setting where media professionals can engage in discussion and debate
about the evolving media landscape. Previously known as The Museum of
Television & Radio, the Paley
Center was founded in
1975 by William S. Paley, a pioneering innovator in the industry. For
more information, please visit www.paleycenter.org.
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