Business Model and Profitability Challenges for Broadband and Mobile Television to be Discussed at Building Blocks 2006

Business Model and Profitability Challenges for Broadband and Mobile Television to be Discussed at Building Blocks 2006

Digital Media Pioneer Shahid Khan, Partner at IBB Consulting, to chair a Panel Discussion on the Future of Multi-Platform Television Entertainment

PRINCETON, N.J., Aug. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Interactive Broadband Consulting Group, LLC (IBB Consulting), a leading consulting firm advising top management in the broadband-related sectors of cable, mobile, technology and digital media, today announced that Shahid Khan, Partner, will chair a panel discussion titled "Television 2.0: Cable, Telco, Satellite & Broadband Redefine the Future of Entertainment and Communications" on August 15, 2006 at the Building Blocks 2006 Conference at the Marriott in San Jose, CA.

"While early movers have proven the viability of Broadband Television, several challenges, including business models, still need to be addressed," Mr. Khan said. "Broadband penetration will continue to expand, playing an important role in any entertainment companies' strategy in the near and long term. At the same time, Cable and Satellite VOD, Mobile Video and IPTV should also be considered valuable platforms for distributing engaging video content."

"The advertising supported model is the largest and fastest growing business model in Broadband Video. However, the Electronic Sell-Through (EST) business models, with PPV and Download-to-Own options, will be the most profitable in terms of unit contribution. Players interested in expanding into Broadband and Mobile Video must carefully assess the various revenue and cost drivers in their planned business models," added Khan.

Leveraging its extensive experience in the broadband industry, IBB Consulting is leading groundbreaking initiatives in the area of Broadband Television. Mr. Khan, formerly a Managing Director and the head of the Entertainment Industry practice at BearingPoint (previously KPMG Consulting), has led innovative projects in digital media for the past decade. His work includes key engagements for Comcast, Sony, Time Warner, Viacom and Bertelsmann.

To speak with Mr. Khan about his panel, or related topics, please contact PR Contact at pr@ibbconsulting.com or 646-232-3449.

About IBB Consulting

Interactive Broadband Consulting Group, LLC (IBB Consulting) is the premier boutique consulting firm serving leading broadband-related product and service providers in the Cable, Wireless, Media and Technology industries. IBB Consulting offers the collective expertise of a team of broadband industry veterans, with world-class industry knowledge and business, technology and operational experience. Throughout the history of the broadband industry, the IBB Consulting team has helped clients conceive, build and grow some of the industry's most significant strategic, marketing, product, technology and operational initiatives. The company has offices in Princeton, NJ and Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

More information about IBB Consulting is available at http://www.ibbconsulting.com/.

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