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Wednesday, June 5
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Opening Remarks (9:00am - 9:15am)Wedgewood Ballroom |
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Props Shop (9:15am - 10:30am)Sponsored by:  Wedgewood Ballroom At long last, the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has created a Reality Peer Group, which has changed the voting process to assure that reality Academy members play a more significant role in selecting the Emmys awarded in the Reality and Reality Competition categories. So with the Emmys out to recognize a wider scope of reality programming, and with established kudos such as our own Realscreen Awards recognizing the myriad sub-genres within the ever-expanding world of reality, how and why does a show pick up such props from peers? What roles do ratings, buzz, production pizzazz and yes, bucks spent on campaigns play in getting the chance to make that well-crafted acceptance speech? Find out from members of reality’s A-list what shows they think should get their due, and peek behind the curtain to find out how they got the hard-earned props that their shows have deserved over the years. Featuring:
   
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Sizzle or Fizzle (10:45am - 11:45am)Sponsored by:  Wedgewood Ballroom It’s no secret that in today’s pitching environment, a sizzle reel can make or break your chances of moving forward to a greenlight. But what are the ingredients of a successful sizzle, and how much of your resources should you sink into one? Here, see some real-life examples of what works, what doesn’t and learn how to craft a sizzle that reels them in. Featuring:
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Growing Your Biz (12:00pm - 1:00pm)Sponsored by:  Wedgewood Ballroom A smart, strategic plan for growth can optimally position your company to take advantage of opportunities both in your domestic market and internationally. But what are the best ways to chart the course of growth? New divisions? Joint ventures? Acquisitions? All of the above? This masterclass, featuring Brent Montgomery, CEO of Leftfield Entertainment, Rebecca Toth, president, Sirens Media and Nick Rigg, president, Loud TV will illuminate the steps and stages towards achieving smart growth in your business, and ways to ensure that your ambition doesn’t empty your bank account.
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Connecting With the U.S. Hispanic Audience (12:00pm - 1:00pm)Ocean The exploding U.S. Hispanic market is hungry for entertaining programming that connects with it, and with more networks, including both established and new players, calling for original content for that audience, opportunities for non-fiction producers to create that content are increasing. This panel will examine the current state of, and immediate future for, non-fiction and factual entertainment programming geared to the Hispanic audience, revealing what’s been working and the strategies networks and producers are employing to tap into this important, evolving market. Featuring:
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Screen Time (2:30pm - 3:30pm)Sponsored by:  Wedgewood Ballroom More and more, people are turning to online platforms for content, and factual/non-fiction material is getting more than its fair share of “viewsers”. While savvy producers are ramping up their digital content output, and learning the ins and outs of producing digital-friendly content, networks are also moving into the space, packaging existing programming for digital delivery and also dipping their development resources into Internet originals. Here, you’ll hear from the creatives behind some of the top online channels, as well as producers and networks making forays into digital, about how to effectively produce and distribute content for the multi-screen mediascape. Featuring:
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Who's Got Game (3:30pm - 4:30pm)Ocean The recent surge in popularity of social media and online gaming has led to a resurgence of game show formats being created and produced globally. It’s also served to highlight the concept of gamification – which analyst Deloitte defines as “fun, play, transparency, design and challenge” – in television programming. How is gameplay influencing unscripted programming today, and how are forward-thinking networks and producers developing content that incorporates the concept? Featuring:
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Thursday, June 6
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Relationship Counseling (9:30am - 10:30am)Wedgewood Ballroom Yes, it’s a cut-throat and competitive world, the television business. But it’s also a world where the best work is done collaboratively, and partners should be able to rely on each other to bring their best to the table. And while all relationships should be based on honesty, a little tact, and carefully considered candor can go a long way towards keeping a partnership intact, and thriving. Hear from network and production company partners about the best ways to move forward in your business relationships and knowing how to pick your battles, and learn tips on the art of collaborating and managing expectations. Featuring:
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Joining the Food Fight (10:45am - 11:45am)Wedgewood Ballroom The success of cooking formats around the globe has inspired an onslaught of cooking programming in the U.S. Cable nets and broadcast networks are increasingly headed to the kitchen to cook up shows that both rate and offer potentially limitless ancillary value. Here, find out the strategies for food formats from programmers and producers, and learn more about the recipes behind the hits.
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Amping Up Unscripted (12:00pm - 1:00pm)Wedgewood Ballroom The return of one of our signature sessions, in which networks that are upping unscripted/non-fiction content in their schedules reveal what they want, and their plans for scheduling factual programming in the immediate future. Featuring:
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A+E's Big Three (2:30pm - 3:45pm)Sponsored by:  Wedgewood Ballroom Hear from Dirk Hoogstra, EVP of programming for History and H2, David McKillop, EVP of programming at A&E, and Robert Sharenow, EVP of programming at Lifetime Networks about what’s working for their nets now, what they want to bring to their skeds going forward, and their thoughts on the role non-fiction content plays for their respective networks and for cable in general. Featuring:
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