Tag: Webit speakers

Responsible for as much as a third of all Internet traffic at one point, BitTorrent is associated with piracy in the public’s imagination. However, that is an unfair characterization. In fact BitTorrent protocol is an ideal marketing platform for brands and publishers. With its 170 million active monthly users, BitTorrent is better than Pinterest, IGN and Spotify. Nearly, two-thirds (63 percent) of that user base is under the age of 34. Half (51 percent) are high school students. The user base is quite big with a lot of potential, so the company focuses on the marketers, who are interested in doing business there. BitTorrent offers a few products as well. Bundle, lets brands and publishers package content to be downloaded by users in batches. Bundle is “built for bigger stories,” with five of 2013′s most downloaded bundles at 3 GB or more. The company also recently introduced Sync, which lets users share content across devices — not on a cloud — without limits. In July, BitTorrent unveiled a chat client, Bleep, which offers ‘a decentralized connection so you can send information without the risk of it being snooped on’. There’s also a growing media network that has clients including Spring, Hotwire and EA. As a President & CEO at BitTorrent Inc., Eric Klinker is responsible for an ecosystem of software, devices and protocols that moves between 15% and 30% of the world’s Internet traffic on a daily basis, and has more than 170 million monthly users worldwide. Prior to BitTorrent, Klinker was a pioneer in network optimization technologies. He served as CTO and Vice President of Engineering at Internap Network Services and CTO and Chief Architect at netVmg Inc., acquired by Internap. Klinker was an early builder of broadband networks. In various roles with @Home Network, Klinker was instrumental in the development of the world's first large scale, broadband ISP. Previously, he led engineering teams at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, focusing on information security, high assurance computing and multicast data communication. Klinker was awarded a B.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a M.S. in Electrical Engineering from the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School. Do not miss the opportunity to listen Eric Klinker as a speaker at the 6th Global Webit Congress. Book your tickets now! Two weeks left till the best time to visit Istanbul.

Jon Myers is VP & Managing Director – EMEA for digital ad management platform Marin Software. Jon is responsible for delivery of the Marin Software platform to EMEA agencies and advertisers including iProspect, LBi, Neo@Ogilvy, MoneySupermarket.com, Sainsburys and Hotels.com. This gives him a unique insight into online advertising trends within both agencies and brands.

‘Jon is quite simply an encyclopedia of knowledge and experience of all things digital,’ says Michael Kirwan, Commercial Director at Latitude Digital Marketing.

Prior to joining Marin Software Jon was leading Yahoo’s search and display account management teams. Myers joined Yahoo after 12 years on the search and digital marketing agency side as a Director at both MediaVest and Latitude. Jon is recognised for his experience and thought leadership within the European online advertising industry as a regular speaker and moderator at conferences worldwide. He also sits on the Global Search Engine Strategies (SES) Advisory Board and regularly contributes his opinions to trade press as well as industry bodies such as SEMPO, IPA and the IAB. At Global Webit Congress you will have the chance to receive know-how from Jon Myers, regarding leadership in online advertising industry. Book your tickets now!

Criteo is the leader in personalised retargeting on the Internet. Personalized performance advertising is what they do best. Measuring return on post-click sales, Criteo makes ROI transparent and easy to measure. Criteo has 1,000+ employees in 17 offices across the Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific, serving 6,000+ advertisers worldwide with direct relationships with 7,000+ publishers. Dirk Henke is Managing Director Eastern Europe & MEA at Criteo since October 2012. Before, he has been based in Criteo’s headquarter in Paris, having been responsible as Vice President Business Development for the publisher business of Criteo in whole Europe as well as for the development of new markets focusing Asia. Dirk joins Criteo from Microsoft, where he held the role of Head of Media Network with full P&L responsibility. Prior to heading up the entire Media Network division, Dirk was Head of Publisher Sales at Microsoft. Another station in Dirk’s career was Yahoo! – initially as a Business Development Manager in Germany and subsequently as Senior Manager Business Development for Southeast Asia, in charge of launching the Yahoo Search Marketing Business in Southeast Asia and setting up the Business Unit there. In his earlier career, Dirk worked for NBC Universal as a Marketing and Project Manager. Dirk holds a Diploma in International Business from the Euro-Business-College, Bonn (Germany), and an MBA from Aston University, Birmingham (UK). Meet Dirk Henke at Global Webit Congress in Istanbul and you will have the chance to learn a lot from his extensive experience in the online world. Book your tickets now.  

Former flying trapeze artist turned Business Development, Digital Marketing and Interactive Strategist, Ivan Hernandez is amongst the Webit speakers at 6th Webit Global Congress. He is the Co-Founder of The Digital Loop, a boutique consultancy specializing in digital transformation. Additionally he co-hosts its weekly video series about the opportunities and challenges of the digital era. Today we speak with him about the emotion to be among the winners at Webit Audience Award and the topic he'll present on the stage.

_ Are you excited that you are among the winners at audience award to be on the stage of GWC so 10 000 visitors from EMEA and ASIA will be able to hear your thoughts and you will share your experience with them?

I am very excited and thankful for the support. I am really looking forward to this fantastic event. I have heard great things about the previous editions of the Webit Congress, so to be there and be able to share my ideas on stage is great.

_ During the contest they were really big names in the digital and tech industry worldwide so what was the feeling to compete?

I must say it was very exciting. Just to be part of the list of potential speakers was a great satisfaction and to actually be part of the top five speakers chosen by the audience means a lot to me.

_ What was your motivation to apply for a speaker at Webit and what are your expectations from the 6th Webit Global Congress?

I have been speaking at different conferences and events across Europe and the reception I’ve gotten from the audience has been extremely positive. So, when I found out about the possibility to apply to present at Webit, I jumped right away at the opportunity. Regarding my expectations, I really look forward to amazing presentations and to having the opportunity to meet and connect with great people. This is what I believe makes this type of events a remarkable experience.

_ We have more than 300 media from all around the world there that are very curious for news and launches so please share with us in before just a part of your topic so to keep it hot..:)

Well, in my presentation I explore the relationship between change, disruptive innovation and digital technologies. I will share couple of great examples of companies that are thriving in this new digital age, and share some ideas on how organizations can begin their digital transformation. I really look forward to share these ideas on stage.

_ Who would you advise to attend Webit Global Congress and why?

What I have been telling my friends is that Webit is the type of event that brings together business leaders from all over the world, so if you are doing something valuable and you are the type of person who is open to connect, exchange ideas and to build relationships with some of the most important people in the digital and tech industry, the Webit Global Congress is the place to be. If you want to hear more from Ivan Hernandez, book your Webit tickets today!

Not every marketer needs to be a technologist. Maybe five years ago it was true. Today, having in mind how deeply technology is related with modern marketing, every marketer should be familiar with the laws of technology that affect strategies and operations. David Moore is an expert in this area and you have the chance to meet him at the 6th Global Webit Congress in Istanbul. David J. Moore is Chairman of Xaxis and President of WPP Digital. In both roles, he seeks to accelerate Xaxis’ and WPP Digital’s growth worldwide. Dave has over 35 years of experience in media and technology. He finds new ways of making technologies work for marketers – from the early ad networks to search engine marketing, behavioral targeting, and today's opportunity: big data. He founded and led 24/7 Media’s (now Xaxis) growth from start-up to a leader in digital marketing and ad technology. He is a seasoned executive with expertise in all facets of the digital advertising industry and a member of the Interactive Advertising Bureau’s (IAB’s) Board of Directors and Executive Committee. Previously the IAB’s Chairman from 2009 to 2011, Dave has been an active member since 2002. He also serves on the boards of DASL and DTSI, which are both joint ventures with Dentsu in Japan and Korea; the Board of Directors of the Advertising Education Foundation (AEF), and on the Board of Directors for Visible Technologies, an industry leading provider of social media monitoring and engagement solutions. In his leisure time, Dave is a triathlete and has run the last 12 NYC Marathons. Book your Webit tickets now in order to learn more about Dave’s experience.

Cisco announced that it will continue to deepen and widen its focus on driving healthcare initiatives. Cisco's Care-at-a-Distance solution enables remote examination and consultation. Cisco's Connected Health solutions help improve patient education, wellness management, post-discharge follow up, and doctor-to-specialist collaboration. Vishal Gupta, VP Advanced Services, Cisco Systems is amongst the Webit Audience Choice Speakers and he will be speaking  on the hot topic of present and future opportunities of Internet of Things (IoT) at the blue track of the Global Webit Summit. Here is the interview with him about the emotions to be a Webit speaker and the motivation to apply.

_ Are you excited that you are among the winners at audience award to be on the stage of GWC so 10 000 visitors from EMEA and ASIA will be able to hear your thoughts and you will share your experience with them?

V.G.: Yes, I am super excited that I will have the opportunity to share some really exciting thoughts with an amazing audience at Webit that really gets Web and can influence what the next big thing will be.

_ During the contest they were really big names in the digital and tech industry worldwide so what was the feeling to compete?

V.G.: It was a humbling experience to compete with 300+ high quality potential speakers who had submitted their proposal to speak at Webit and it was a great honor to even have the opportunity to apply to be a speaker.

_ What was your motivation to apply for a speaker at Webit and What are your expectations from the 6th Webit Global Congress?

V.G.: My motivation to apply as a speaker was to share and learn in real time as I truly believe that the best days of realizing the potential of web are still ahead of us and I thought that Webit provided the perfect stage for unprecedented global collaboration&gt.

_ We have more than 300 media from all around the world there that are very curious for news and launches so please share with us in before just a part of your topic so to keep it hot..

V.G.: How can Internet of Things truly transform industries like Healthcare, Retail, and Finance and create trillions of dollar in incremental value? What does the hospital room of the Future and a Bank Brach of the future look like which can not only transform the customer experience but also make it more secure and user friendly?

_ Who would you advise to attend Webit Global Congress and why?

V.G.: I would recommend CXOs, Technologists, Entrepreneurs, and Business Development professionals to attend Webit Global Congress which can a "Spa for their mind" and can help forge new thinking and relationships which will be critical for their and their company's next stage of growth. Hurry up and book your ticket for the front line!

Robert Tas is the Chief Marketing Officer and Senior Vice President at Pegasystems. He leads Pegasystems' marketing globally, including brand, advertising, communications, product marketing and field activation teams. Robert is a marketing and operations executive with over 25 years’ experience. People, working with Robert describe him as ‘a highly experienced sales professional who knows the theory and practice of the art of the sale’.

‘His ideas are always cutting edge in the digital space and his depth of experience always adds incredible value,’ says Erik Hombre Gudowski, founder of TouchPoint Orange.

He was previously Managing Director, Head of Digital Marketing at JP Morgan Chase & Co. (JPMC). During his three years at JPMC, Robert built and led the Digital Marketing Group globally, which served both JP Morgan’s wholesale business and Chase’s consumer business. Prior to JPMC, Robert was a pioneer in the internet digital media industry, working at such companies as Tacoda Systems, 24/7 Real Media and a company he founded, Sportgenic, which was sold to Glam Media in 2010. Prior experiences also include a strong enterprise technology background from Sybase, CommerceOne, and eGain, where Robert held various executive sales, product, and marketing positions. Robert currently serves the boards of the Association of National Advertisers, the Ad Council, and the Mobile Marketing Association.   Meet him at the 6th Global Webit Congress in Istanbul. Book your tickets now!

In the beginning it was Winamp, that a few people remember or use today. Now we have Spotify, Pandora, Google Play, etc., etc. Rdio is one of these platforms and Webit will meet you with a passionate music lover, experienced in the digital. Oliver Barnes is Vice President, Music and Business Development for Rdio. Rdio a music streaming service from the team behind Skype, which is currently live in 60 countries. Formerly, Director, Digital Business within Universal Music Group's Global Digital Business team, Olly was responsible for deal making on behalf of the world’s most valuable music catalog During 2012, also led the formation of a new Universal Music company in Africa called The Kleek - Africa's first continent wide music streaming service Previously, founder of the first interactive music format 'U-MYX' which signed global partnerships with Warner Music and EMI, won the UK's largest government R&D Grant in 2006, attracted international sponsorship deals from Burger King, Vodafone, Tic Tacs and more, was loved by hundreds of artists, millions of users and very nearly worked 14 year music career with a proven track record in deal making, creating new music formats and revenue models, raising capital, lobbying government and championing the value of recorded music. Leon Hill describes Olly as ‘a rare example of what happens when commercial ability and integrity meets head-on with an untempered passion for music’. Book your tickets now! 1-2 October are close!

Igor is one of Europe’s most wanted professional speakers, valued as one of the leading independent and outspoken voices on emerging trends, brands, marketing, media and disruptive innovations. He delivered 412 keynote speeches in 42 countries and fired up events like Google Zeitgeist, IAA, Ad Tech, Social Media World Forum, Social Marketers Summit, IAB Europe and WPP Stream. Audiences around the globe have rated Igor’s stories as thought provoking, refreshing and inspiring: "the true rockstar of pro speakers". Here are some of Igor’s career highlights:

• Pro speaker for Speakers Academy since 2002
• Consulted for 25 of the Fortune 500 companies
• Angel investor in tech, media and lifestyle start-ups
• Board member at media, tech, retail and entertainment firms
• Started 3 multi-million dollar businesses from scratch (acquired by WPP)
• Global Chief Social Officer at Mindshare (part of WPP - NASDAQ: WPPGY)
• Editor-in-Chief at ViralBlog.com, ranked #43 in the AdAge Power150
• Chairman at IAB for 5 years, member since 1997
• Jury member at Webby, Esprix and AMMA Awards
• Chief Commercial Officer at Telefonica O2
• Chief Marketing Officer at TeliaSonera
• Chief Digital Officer at Scoot

Igor Beuker is passionate about marketing and disruptive innovations. However, no words can describe him, so come at the 6th Global Webit Congress to see him with your eyes. And … the end of August is here. So, it’s your last chance for early bird prices.