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- Business Upturn
The Future of Streaming Takes Center Stage at Questex's StreamTV Show 2025 in Denver
By GlobeNewswire Published on June 5, 2025, 23:00 IST Attendance Surges 50% Ahead as Powerhouse Lineup of Industry Leaders, Entertainers, and Athletes Gear Up to Inspire and Disrupt the Streaming Ecosystem NEW YORK, June 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The streaming television industry's most electric event is back and bigger than ever. Questex's StreamTV Show returns to Denver next week, June 11–13, with a show-stopping lineup of speakers, talent, and top-tier networking. Taking place at the Gaylord Rockies Resort, this year's event is already setting records, with attendance up 50% over 2024, over 110 sponsors and exhibitors, and over 200 speakers, with a surge of energy driving the future of streaming. As audiences, platforms, and advertisers evolve at warp speed, StreamTV Show 2025 is where it all converges—bringing together visionary executives, viral creators, pro athletes, and breakout talent to explore what's next for connected TV, FAST channels, sports rights, ad tech, and the global streaming business. Where Entertainment + Industry Collide: 2025 Highlights Big Boi , OutKast legend and 7-time GRAMMY® winner, takes the stage LIVE at The Big Bash , the show's high-energy party under the stars. Expect an unforgettable night of music and celebration. , OutKast legend and 7-time GRAMMY® winner, takes the stage at , the show's high-energy party under the stars. Expect an unforgettable night of music and celebration. Julian Lewis , 5-star quarterback phenom and University of Colorado commit joins the Media Universe Summit to talk NILCONOMICS and the changing face of athlete-driven media. , 5-star quarterback phenom and University of Colorado commit joins the to talk NILCONOMICS and the changing face of athlete-driven media. Trey Kennedy , viral comedian and digital star, brings his sharp wit and content creator insights to a can't miss 1:1 interview at the StreamTV Live Studio . , viral comedian and digital star, brings his sharp wit and content creator insights to a can't miss 1:1 interview at the . Shawne Merriman, NFL All-Pro and Founder of Lights Out Sports TV, discusses how athlete entrepreneurs are disrupting sports streaming. Speakers Include Top Executives from Leading Organizations Domenic DiMeglio, Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Data Officer, Paramount Streaming Adam Lewinson, Chief Content Officer, Tubi Charlotte Maines, Director of FireTV Business and Devices Advertising, Amazon FireTV Laura Martin, Senior Internet & Media Analyst, Needham & Company Shawne Merriman, Founder, Lights Out Sports TV Takashi Nakano, Vice President of Content and Programming, Samsung TV Plus Mayur Srinivasan, Senior Vice President, Digital Video Platform, Fox Vince Torres, Chief Marketing Officer, DirecTV Stefan Van Engen, Vice President of Content Programming and Partnerships, Xumo Jennifer Vaux, Vice President of Content Acquisition & Programming, Roku Featured Speakers for Evan Shapiro's Highly Anticipated Media Universe Summit Yigit Celik, CEO, Merzigo Michelle Gelman, Global Head of Content and Core Products, Nielsen Fede Goldenberg, Global Head of TV & Film AVOD Partnerships, YouTube Matthew Henick, Senior Vice President Ventura, Ventura TV OS Julian Lewis, Quarterback, University of Colorado Danyel Mendoza, Vice President, Programming Strategy & Content Planning, Disney Geo Pao, EVP, Strategy and Digital, Shout Factory Shawn Silverman, Global Head of Marketing, PlutoTV Jonathan Thompson, CEO, Everyone TV Speakers Announced for Alan Wolk's TVREV's Pre-Game Workshop: The Future of Streamonomics Joel Cox, Co-Founder & EVP of Innovation & Strategy, Strategus Matt Durgin, VP, North America Content and Services, LG David Purdy, Chief Revenue Officer, Stingray Joe Ruthruff, Senior Vice President, Product Management, Comscore Daniel Spinosa, President, Premion Dawn Williamson, Chief Revenue Officer, Comcast Advertising Chris Young, Chief Financial Officer, The Weather Group StreamTV's Momentum: Numbers Tell the Story 'We're thrilled to bring together the people redefining how the world watches,' said Kevin Gray, VP, Questex and Founder, StreamTV Show. 'With over 1,650 attendees already registered—a 50% jump over 2024—plus our largest sponsor roster, and a speaker lineup packed with industry icons and creative disruptors, this is shaping up to be our biggest and most influential StreamTV Show yet.' Leading Sponsors & Partners StreamTV Show will feature 110+ exhibitors and sponsors showcasing the latest products and trends in the industry. Click here to view the Floorplan. Hours: Wednesday, June 11: 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Thursday, June 12: 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Friday, June 13: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. The Must-Attend Streaming Industry Experience With 200+ speakers, 110+ sponsors, and three days of nonstop innovation and networking, StreamTV Show is the beating heart of the connected TV world. For more information and to register, visit . For media registration, click here. Don't miss your chance to be part of the streaming TV event of the year. Register to attend StreamTV Show here . Stay in the loop! Connect with us on LinkedIn , Facebook , X , Instagram and YouTube , and follow #StreamTVShow. About The StreamTV Show StreamTV Show isn't just a market and expo – it's a community! From insightful sessions to lively networking events, this is where deals get made, partnerships are forged, and the future of streaming is shaped. Produced and managed by Questex, StreamTV is widely known as the streaming industry's largest annual event. For more information, visit . The StreamTV Show is supported by the event's official publication, StreamTV Insider, the streaming TV industry's daily monitor. For more information, visit . About Questex Questex helps people live better and longer. Questex brings people together in the markets that help people live better: hospitality and wellness; the industries that help people live longer: life science and healthcare; and the technologies that enable and fuel these new experiences. We live in the experience economy – connecting our ecosystem through live events, surrounded by data insights and digital communities. We deliver experience and real results. It happens here. Media ContactCharlene SoucyStreamTV Show [email protected] Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with GlobeNewswire. Business Upturn takes no editorial responsibility for the same. GlobeNewswire provides press release distribution services globally, with substantial operations in North America and Europe.
Forbes
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Andre 3000 Reaches Some Very Unexpected Charts
André 3000 charts for the first time on Billboard's jazz rankings with 7 Piano Sketches, a surprise ... More instrumental EP featuring solo piano compositions. NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 05: André 3000 attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 05, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/GA/The Hollywood Reporter via Getty Images) Later this year, André 3000 will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. He and his former OutKast bandmate Big Boi will then rank among the few names from hip-hop to make it into the hallowed hall, which was once reserved only for rock acts. While Big Boi has continued to deliver his signature style of rap music since the duo split, André 3000 has taken a different musical path. Last year, he shared New Blue Sun, an instrumental project – and one of the most unexpected returns to music in recent memory. Now, he's back on the Billboard charts with an EP that once again takes him in a new direction, and to rankings he's never seen before. On Monday (May 5), André 3000 released 7 Piano Sketches. The EP's name is a perfect fit, as the short collection features seven completely instrumental piano compositions by the Grammy winner. The project arrived with little to no warning, and while it is certainly not what most fans were expecting when they heard new music was on the way, the title has become a surprising commercial success, at least in some areas covered by Billboard. 7 Piano Sketches debuts on a pair of tallies this frame. It opens highest on the Traditional Jazz Albums chart, where it starts at No. 13. It also lands on the more all-encompassing Jazz Albums ranking, launching at No. 18. In both instances, André 3000 collects his first placement on Billboard's two jazz-focused lists. Despite his popularity, André 3000 does not score the top debut on either tally. On this frame's Traditional Jazz Albums chart, he comes in just behind the Count Basie Orchestra, which launches Basie Rocks at No. 12 — one spot ahead of the rapper. On the Jazz Albums tally, he earns the third-highest start, with Basie once again edging him out by a single position, while Animaru by Mei Semones comes in at No. 13. 7 Piano Sketches is the latest release by André 3000 to take him in an unexpected musical direction. In late 2023, he dropped his first solo album, New Blue Sun. That effort was completely instrumental and blended ambient music, new age styles, and flute performances from the rapper throughout. While it was not a major commercial success, New Blue Sun did earn André 3000 several Grammy nominations and showed that the music industry remains interested in whatever he has to share.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Questex's StreamTV Show Unveils Powerhouse Lineup of Industry Leaders, Entertainers, and Athletes for 2025 Event
NEW YORK, May 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Questex's StreamTV Show, the ultimate gathering for the streaming television industry, is bringing star power to Denver this June. The 2025 edition, taking place June 11–13 at the Gaylord Rockies Resort in Denver, CO, will feature a dynamic mix of influential executives, entertainment icons, and next-gen talent ready to shape the future of streaming. With the streaming landscape evolving at lightning speed, this year's lineup features a bold mix of top-tier industry voices, viral entertainers, and legendary athletes, delivering unmatched insights, networking, and entertainment for the streaming and connected TV ecosystem. Entertainment + Industry Collide: Key Highlights Big Boi, OutKast legend and 7-time GRAMMY® winner, will perform LIVE at The Big Bash, the show's high-energy, open-air party under the stars. Expect an unforgettable night of music and celebration. Julian Lewis, 5-star quarterback phenom and University of Colorado commit, will speak at the Media Universe Summit on the panel, 'College Sports Media 101: A Primer on NILCONOMICS,' offering a rare perspective on the evolving landscape of athlete branding and media rights. Trey Kennedy, viral comedian and actor with over 3 million followers, joins the event for an exclusive 1:1 interview at the StreamTV Live Studio, bringing his unique perspective on content creation, audience engagement, and digital fame. Shawne Merriman, former NFL All-Pro and Founder of Lights Out Sports TV, joins the panel 'Sports Content Distribution: Growth Strategies for the Streaming Era,' spotlighting how athletes-turned-entrepreneurs are reshaping the content game. Newly Confirmed Speakers Include Top Executives from Leading Organizations Tony Brown, Vice President, Digital Business Operations & Product, Scripps Network Pamela Duckworth, Head of Fubo Studios, Fubo Robinne Eller, Executive Director, Starz Ashley Hovey, Chief Digital Officer, The CW Network Huda Kazi, Vice President, Ad Technology & Operations, Warner Bros Discovery Eric Ratchman, Chief Revenue Officer, FanDuel Sports Network Romina Rosado, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Hispanic Streaming, NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises Mayur Srinivasan, Senior Vice President, Digital Video Platform, Fox Seni Tienabeso, Vice President, ABC News Matt Van Houten, Senior Vice President, Product, Ad Ops Systems & Services & Business Development, DirecTV Featured speakers for Evan Shapiro's highly anticipated Media Universe Summit Andrew Yaffe, CEO, Dude Perfect Linette Zaulich, Head of B2C, ZDF Studios Jonathan Thompson, CEO, Everyone TV Shawn Silverman, Global Head of Marketing, PlutoTV Danyel Mendoza, Vice President, Programming Strategy & Content Planning, Disney Geo Pao, EVP, Strategy and Digital, Shout Factory Michelle Gelman, Global Head of Content and Core Products, Nielsen Speakers Announced for Alan Wolk's TVREV's Pre-Game Workshop: The Future of Streamonomics Jen Gale, Director, Digital Advertising Sales, Xumo Chris Young, Chief Financial Officer, The Weather Group Dawn Williamson, Chief Revenue Officer, Comcast Advertising Joel Cox, Co-Founder & EVP of Innovation & Strategy, Strategus Lab Matt Durgin, VP, North America Content and Services, LG Bernd Riefler, Founder and CEO, Veed 'Our goal is to bring together the sharpest minds shaping the future of streaming,' said Kevin Gray, VP, Experiential Technology, Questex. 'This new group of speakers brings unmatched expertise, diverse perspectives, and hands-on experience that attendees can immediately apply to their own business strategies.' 2025 StreamTV Show Agenda Themes Innovative Approaches to Streaming Advertising Enhancing Viewer Engagement and Retention Leveraging Data for Personalization Optimizing Content Distribution and Strategic Partnerships Enhancing Speed, Quality, and Real-Time Engagement in Live Streaming Can't Miss Experience for the Streaming Industry Over 200 speakers, thousands of attendees, and three days of nonstop networking, learning, and fun await at #StreamTVShow—the ultimate gathering for the people shaping streaming's next era. For more information and to register, visit . Stay in the loop! Connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, X, Instagram and YouTube. Don't miss your chance to be part of the streaming TV event of the year. Register to attend StreamTV Show here. About The StreamTV Show StreamTV Show isn't just a market and expo - it's a community! From insightful sessions to lively networking events, this is where deals get made, partnerships are forged, and the future of streaming is shaped. Produced and managed by Questex, StreamTV is widely known as the streaming industry's largest annual event. For more information, visit The StreamTV Show is supported by the event's official publication, StreamTV Insider, the streaming TV industry's daily monitor. For more information, visit About QuestexQuestex helps people live better and longer. Questex brings people together in the markets that help people live better: hospitality and wellness; the industries that help people live longer: life science and healthcare; and the technologies that enable and fuel these new experiences. We live in the experience economy – connecting our ecosystem through live events, surrounded by data insights and digital communities. We deliver experience and real results. It happens here. Media ContactCharlene SoucyStreamTV Showcsoucy@ in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
What's Trending: Comic books, Big Boi and Uncle D
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Superheroes are what connects this week's local trending stories. First up, we've got two events for comic book fans this weekend. Superstar Comic Con will be coming to the Savannah Convention Center Saturday, May 3 and Sunday, May 4. There will be a litany of guests from all the artists and performers that brought your favorite comic book and fantasy characters to life. If you can't make it to Super Star, there's still a treat in store for you. Neighborhood Comics will be giving away free comic books on Saturday. Visitors are allowed to take five books but if you make a donation of used men's clothes, you get to take ten comics. Next up, a hero to Savannah is getting a special recognition. Earlier this week it was announced that hip hop group Outkast will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this November. Founding member Big Boi is from the Hostess City and an especially proud relative sounded off on his nephew receiving the honor. Lastly, Digital Producer Dylan James bids farewell to WSAV and offers a special thanks to the digital production team. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Big Boi's ‘Uncle D' reacts to OutKast Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — A notable relative of OutKast's Antwan 'Big Boi' Patton is unafraid to express pride in his nephew for the hip-hop duo's induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Big Boi is a native of the Hostess City and co-founder of the six-time Grammy-winning group, along with Atlanta native André Benjamin, best known as André 3000. Outside of Trick's Barbecue, owned and operated by his family, Uncle D, whose full name is Darnell J. Walker, sounded off on what the honor meant. 'I'm so happy for my nephew, man. I'm so happy for the family. I'm so happy for everybody,' Walker said. 'It's the biggest group ever. I'm not just saying that because they are my people. It's the biggest group ever.' Walker believes that Big Boi seemed destined for music, stardom and the honors from as far back as his toddler years. 'I go back to him from birth. Birth. That's how far I went back for my nephew,' Walker said. 'I would carry him on my shoulders. I used to walk round with him with a box on his shoulder when he was, like, four or five years old.' Award winning rapper Big Boi brings 'For the Love of Hip Hop' to Savannah To Big Boi's 'Uncle D', the Rock Hall induction is inevitable. 'I've been on that stage with them, even the Grammys,' Walker said. 'But this one here, it's a big one. I will be there and I will be on stage. I'm taking some of that Savannah with me.' Walker added that the respect and love in this family hasn't been based on Big Boi's success, it has been a consistency in their lives for as long as he can remember his nephew, continuing into his journey to Atlanta to meet Andre 3000 and catapulting to stardom under the OutKast name. 'I'm proud of him,' Walker said. 'And I love them boys. They're all my own sons. Both of them. Dre [Andre 3000], just like my son, too. Big Boi, he did so much for the family. We love him for free.' The 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place on Nov. 8, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, Ca. Click here to learn more about OutKast's fellow inductees. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
