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20 Episodes 2011 - 2011
Episode 1
Sun, Jan 16, 2011
Episode 2
Sun, Jan 23, 2011
When the troops finally withdraw from Afghanistan, a very different landscape will be revealed. Wikileaks gave us a glimpse by printing war logs by soldiers in the heat of engagement, exposing a brutally messy, confused snapshot. Quite a contrast to the sanitized "public" war portrayed by official sources and "embedded" reporting. Join us for a screening of highly-acclaimed documentary Restrepo and hear from those who have covered the war.
Episode 3
Sun, Jan 30, 2011
Hispanics who move to the U.S. from over 20 Latin American countries adapt quickly to a U.S. lifestyle, but they also tend to hold onto their unique cultural traditions and values. With our Hispanic population wielding a huge and diverse buying power, the marketing challenge is to create strategies that appeal to this highly-segmented group.
Episode 4
Sun, Feb 6, 2011
The Latino demographic has changed dramatically since Hispanic television first started programming for the U.S. Over the past 20 years, more and more children have been born to immigrant parents, making this segment of the TV viewing audience the biggest and fastest growing in the country. Join our panel of leading executives to hear how the major Hispanic networks are staying in step with the changing demands of a younger, hipper and more integrated viewer.
Episode 5
Sun, Feb 13, 2011
As the traditional music industry continues its decline, the action has moved online. Artists must become entrepreneurs and learn how to start their own labels and studios. And now more than ever, promotion is crucial. Major players share secrets for the best use of social media.
Episode 6
Sun, Feb 20, 2011
Ten years later, New York City is once again an established launching pad for Internet start-ups, particularly in the field of social media and smart-phone apps. Hear from the creators of some of the most popular current trends, all born in the Big Apple.
Episode 7
Sun, Feb 27, 2011
Why do some shows knock it out of the park while others don't make it to first base? Reality pros explore the essential elements for a breakout reality hit. From development and production to distribution and maintenance, learn how to avoid the perils and pitfalls of the "real" world.
Episode 8
Sun, Mar 6, 2011
Publicity can make or break the success of an indie flick. But without the support of a major studio, getting media attention and securing a distribution deal can be big stumbling blocks. Low-budget ways of getting a movie "out there" are often the only alternative. Publicity pros share the secrets of success.
Episode 9
Sun, Mar 13, 2011
Nothing quite captures the immediacy and drama of the moment like a photograph. Perhaps more than the printed word or TV and film images, the power of a photograph can trigger emotions and leave profound impressions that last a lifetime. Award-winning photojournalists talk about their work, and how photojournalism has changed over the last 10 years.
Episode 10
Sun, Mar 20, 2011
Whether it's cable or broadcast, television audiences are still in love with scripted drama. But what are the ingredients that allow one show to triumph over another with similar content? Find out from leading programmers and producers what goes on during the creative process, from pitch to pilot, that can make a series addictive to viewers.
Episode 11
Sun, Mar 27, 2011
To what extent are TV prime-time series concerned with exploring contemporary social issues? Always on the cutting edge, the Law and Order franchise, for many years, has done an amazing job of weaving the day's headlines into its story lines, while bringing to light the often harsh realities of urban life.
Episode 12
Sun, Apr 3, 2011
A Q&A with Vincent D'Onofrio about his directorial debut film, "Don't Go in the Woods".
Episode 13
Sun, Sep 18, 2011
Director/Producer, Doug Liman talks about how the CIA figures prominently in several of his movies, as well as his TV series Covert Affairs.
Episode 14
Sun, Oct 2, 2011
Hear from leading creators and innovators how video games can teach valuable skills and build stronger communities in the real world. If you want a career in this exciting field, find out how you can get in the game.
Episode 15
Sun, Oct 9, 2011
Producer/Director, Tom Shadyac discusses the making of his documentary, I Am.
Episode 16
Sun, Oct 16, 2011
As more and more consumers turn to digital books, a growing variety of platforms are emerging, and with them, a wave of opportunities emerge. Old-school publishing business models and antiquated notions of "print cycles" are becoming obsolete now that authors can self-publish online without a need for agents, publishing houses or publicists. Find out how writers and publishers are embracing multimedia and re-purposing content.
Episode 17
Sun, Oct 23, 2011
Media theorist, techno-visionary and author, Douglas Rushkoff, asks the question: Do we direct technology, or do we let ourselves be directed by it and those who have mastered it? "Choose the former," says Rushkoff, "and you gain access to the control panel of civilization. Choose the latter, and it could be the last real choice you will get to make. Hear from Rushkoff on his ten commands: guidelines to navigate the digital universe.
Episode 18
Sun, Nov 6, 2011
Since the iPad made its debut, magazine publishers have been scrambling to go digital. However, unlike books, which are seeing a big surge in digital sales, the magazine industry does not adhere to a standard format that publishers, e-reader device manufacturers and consumers can embrace. Our panel of digital publishing experts weighs in on how they see the new format evolving, and what we can expect in the future
Episode 19
Sun, Nov 13, 2011
Social media continues to fuel an ongoing surge of revolutions in several countries throughout the Middle East and North Africa by giving voice to the long-oppressed as they take to the streets and risk their lives. Organized and connected by Facebook, Twitter and other social media, protesters are demonstrating against repressive and corrupt regimes and expressing their desire for a free and just society.
Episode 20
Sun, Nov 20, 2011
In her memoir, The Next Big Story, CNN news veteran Soledad O'Brien talks about her childhood on Long Island, growing up with a black mother and white father and feeling at times like she didn't fit in. Hear about her experiences covering the London terrorism attacks in 2005 and other catastrophes like earthquakes, the Indian Ocean tsunami and Hurricane Katrina. She is a recipient of a number of honors including the Dupont and Peabody journalism Awards and the President's Award for her humanitarian efforts and journalistic excellence.