Mr. James Meyers MS. EBA

Chief Executive Officer , Alpha Media

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Council Member Biography

James Meyers, a global media expert and pioneer, is Chief Executive Officer at Alpha Media, an entertainment media company with international sales and distribution operations, US sales and distribution operations, cable television assets and international production operations. He is responsible for managing corporate strategy development, new alliances within the entertainment and investment communities, and overall operations. He has over 25 years of experience in the entertainment, media and telecommunication industries. Previously, he was Chief Executive Officer at Cinema Entertainment, an interactive television channel producer; and the President and United States Resident Officer at DIRECTV International, where he was responsible for managing investment, development and operations. (This is me - Update Profile)

Employment History

2001 - Unspecified: Chief Executive Officer , Alpha Media
1999 - 2001: Chief Executive Officer and President, Cinema Entertainment
1995 - 1999: President, THE DIRECTV GROUP INC

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The Multichannel Cord Cutting Mystery

February 8, 2011

Analysis of:Hulu Reworks Its Script as Digital Change Hits TV - Hulu Online Cable Move? | online.wsj.com

1. To what extent does the "cord-cutting" phenomenon present a credible threat to the pay TV industry; or has the trend been oversimplified, overhyped and overstated.2. The digital terrestrial transition of 2009 drew many former over-the-air only viewers into the pay TV fold as the multichannel players, such as Comcast, Time Warner Cable and DISH, offered great incentives.

NBC Universal: Comcast’s Bargain Deal

December 3, 2009

Analysis of:Comcast, GE form new NBCU joint venture | www.telecompaper.com

The NBC U deal moves Comcast into the group of top 5 cable channel owners, alongside The Walt Disney Company, News Corporation, Time Warner and Viacom. The NBC broadcast network and its 10 owned and operated stations contribute a mere 10% of the new NBC U JV's pro-forma annual cash flow.

Coinstar’s Redbox Expands Relationships with Studios

August 31, 2009

Analysis of:Redbox Sues Studio Over Access to Films | online.wsj.com

Redbox’s future will ultimately be affected by a number of variables, starting with whether or not the Universal (NYSE: GE), Fox and Warner Brothers studios succeed in their struggle to create a kiosk release window.

With Financing in Place, DreamWorks to Produce Six Movies a Year

August 20, 2009

Analysis of:Spielberg Gets Funds to Start Up New Studio | online.wsj.com

DreamWorks is able to achieve what many Hollywood producers have been unable to do: secure new sources of film funding in financially difficult times.

Sony Pictures Signs Multiyear Agreement with Redbox

July 24, 2009

Analysis of:Studios Rethink Redbox | online.wsj.com

1. Sony Pictures (NYSE: SNE) has signed a multiyear deal to supply Redbox's (NASDAQ: CSTR) video rental kiosks. 2. Deal minimizes sell-thru of used Sony DVDs, while maximizing Sony non-theatrical titles.

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TMT Council Members in Member Programs	18330
Media Experts in GLG Member Programs	4951
Business Process Outsourcing Experts	1767
Commercial Printing Experts	1523
Media Buyers	1336