New Stickam.com iPhone SDK allows live streaming integration for apps in the iTunes store; partners with 211me to add video streaming to celebrity apps, beginning with Twilight’s Peter Facinelli

LOS ANGELES – November 17, 2009 – Stickam.com, the pioneer of live streaming video and the largest live community on the Internet, today introduced its iPhone SDK for third-party integration of live video streaming into iPhone apps.

The iPhone SDK is based on Stickam.com’s StreamAPI platform, providing an easy-to-implement white label solution that allows developers to integrate live video streaming into any business, entertainment or educational iPhone app. The SDK utilizes Apple QuickTime’s H.264 HTTP live streaming functionality, with the addition of Stickam.com’s live chat integration so users can interact with each other from within the app directly and seamlessly.

211me, creator of iPhone applications and social media solutions for celebrities, media companies and product manufacturers, has utilized Stickam.com’s iPhone SDK to power its celebrity apps, beginning with an app for Twilight star, Peter Facinelli.

“We’re excited to add live video from Stickam to all our celebrity iPhone apps, starting with Peter’s and extending to all of our clients including Billy Burke, Jennie Garth, Danneel Harris, Lucas Till, Tia Carrere, Neal McDonough, Eric Christian Olsen, Steve Carlson, Bailee Madison and Stephen Colletti,” said Rob DeFranco, CEO of 211me. “There’s no doubt that fans are looking for immediate and intimate access to stars, which means delivering content to mobile phones is key. Peter has been at the forefront of connecting directly with his fans through social media, and his iPhone app brings fans even closer to him through exclusive photos, videos, updates, direct chats and, now, live streaming.”

Facinelli, better known as Dr. Carlisle Cullen to fans of the Twilight series, is gearing up for the premiere of “New Moon” on Nov. 20 with appearances on Rachel Ray, Martha Stewart, Jimmy Fallon and many others. While he’s on location during filming and on the road promoting the movie, Facinelli connects with fans through social networking, providing behind-the-scenes access.
 
StreamAPI is a fully customizable and scalable white label solution that enables companies to easily and cost-effectively add live video streaming capabilities to their Web sites and online applications. With no monthly fees or up-front development costs, pricing is a predictable flat rate of 45 cents per gigabyte. With StreamAPI’s analytics tools, application developers can track bandwidth usage, traffic sources and number of visitors, broken down by time period for each live session.

“Today’s availability of the Stickam iPhone SDK, along with our recent launch of the StreamAPI application for Facebook, illustrates how we constantly strive to help entertainers and media providers deliver the live content users want, wherever they’re located,” said Steven Fruchter, CEO of Stickam.com. “We’re pleased to help iPhone app developers add live streaming and connect directly with their users by providing the back-end technology.”

For developers building a Web application instead of an iPhone app, Stickam.com has also allowed the ability to stream directly to a Safari browser on an iPhone and iPod Touch via a Web address.
 

About 211me
211me is a celebrity iPhone and social media company. They give celebrities the tools to publish, distribute and control media content right from their iPhones with 211me’s iStar iPhone applications. 211me also works to connect celebrities and sponsors to create branded and customized applications. For more information, please visit www.211me.com.

About Stickam.com
Stickam.com is the pioneer of live streaming video and the largest live community on the Internet. Stickam.com delivers live interactive streaming to over five million registered users on any computer, console or mobile device. Stickam’s StreamAPI.com is the easiest and most cost effective way to incorporate live streaming video services into your Web site or application. Stickam also offers PayPerLive.com, a turnkey white label live video streaming platform for professionals. For more information, please visit www.stickam.com.

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LOS ANGELES – July 7, 2009 – Stickam.com, the pioneer of live streaming video and the largest live community on the Internet, today announced it will be providing live streams of 12 different events at NATPE’s (National Association of Television Program Executives) fifth annual LATVFest. Highlighting Stickam.com’s live coverage is the awards reception for the NextTV Competition, an interactive search for the best new web series producer.

LATVFest is dedicated to bringing creative TV and digital content producers together with development executives, agents, advertising and brand executives, software solutions and technology and equipment providers. The event features speaking and participation by top executives from YouTube, Lionsgate, E! and more. By tuning in online, viewers can watch all the live action from keynote addresses, panels and key speaking sessions.

Winners of the second annual NextTV Competition, facilitated by Stickam.com, will be announced at a cocktail reception on Thursday, July 9, 2009. The contest seeks to discover the best pilot for a new Web series or best episode from an existing Internet show in seven categories: branded entertainment, comedy, documentary / news, drama, lifestyle / do-it-yourself, long form and reality / unscripted. Prizes include a six-month mentorship with a YouTube / Google development executive and producer, as well as the opportunity to co-produce a six-episode Web series on what’s happening in television and new media to play on the NATPE Web site, Stickam.com and NATPE’s YouTube Channel.

“Stickam.com is pleased to return as the exclusive live streaming partner for the NATPE LATVFest and allow viewers the chance to participate in the event remotely and ask questions of the impressive array of industry leaders,” said Steven Fruchter, CEO of Stickam.com. “Additionally, as part of the 2009 NextTV Competition since day one, we are excited to showcase and promote the benefits live streaming can have for the future of the television industry.”

“We are excited to broaden the audience for LATVFest and the NextTV awards ceremony through our partnership with experienced live stream provider, Stickam.com,” said Rick Feldman, NATPE President and CEO. “The international interest in our event has risen exponentially over the last few years. With this partnership we will be able to extend our reach to all corners of the globe.”

Additional sessions that Stickam.com will stream live from the event include:
1. Keynote: Jordan Hoffner, Director, Content Partnerships, YouTube
2. Anatomy of a Hit Web Series
3. Deepening the Audience Experience with Online Programming
4. Industry Insight Lunch featuring Greg Berlanti
5. Anatomy of a Hit Cable Series - Women Behind Bars
6. Secrets of the Reality Heavyweights
7. Everyone’s an Expert: How to Make $$ with “How To” Videos
8. Innovator Award Cocktail Reception
9. Industry Insight Lunch featuring Steve Levitan
10. So, You’ve Pitched – Now What?
11. iPhone AppsStore: The Best Channel to Consumers
12. NextTV Awards Reception and Party

www.stickakm.com/natpe

About NATPE
NATPE is a global, non-profit organization dedicated to the creation, development and distribution of televised programming in all forms across mature and emerging media platforms. NATPE develops and nurtures opportunities, both commercial and educational, for the buying, selling and sharing of content and ideas. More details about NATPE Market & Conference can be found at www.natpe.org.

About Stickam.com
Stickam.com is the pioneer of live streaming video and the largest live community on the Internet. It delivers live interactive streaming to any desktop, laptop or any Java-enabled mobile device, to over three million registered users. Stickam.com’s StreamAPI allows anyone to integrate all of Stickam.com’s live video streaming services into Web sites and applications. Stickam.com also offers PayPerLive.com, a live video streaming platform for professionals. For more information, please visit www.stickam.com.

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Exclusive Live Performance Broadcast Nationwide Thru Stickam.com and “Best Of” Set List Chosen by The Fans Through PickRset.com LIVE Wednesday 7/8 at 9 PM ET / 6 PM PT

Today marks the 17 year anniversary to the day that the rock juggernaut that is MxPx performed their very first show in the backyard of Mike Herrera’s childhood home in Bremerton, WA. In that very suburban spot, they created a recording studio out of the free-standing garage, and The Clubhouse was born. It has become a memorable and historic location for the band, which is why they have chosen, on this anniversary, to bring it back home, literally, and perform a “best of” set list live for their fans!

MxPx has teamed up with Stickam.com to bring their fans to one online location on Wednesday, July 8, for a full band performance. The performance will be a true fan experience with the band performing and doing an open Q&A throughout their set for all fans to take part in. Fans can log onto www.stickam.com/mxpx, starting Wednesday, July 8 at 5:30 pm PST/8:30 pm EST, with the live set kicking off at 6 pm PST/9 pm EST. Always wanting to have fans involved, in conjunction with the live performance, the band has teamed up with pickRset.com starting Monday, July 6, fans can log onto www.pickrset.com/bands/mxpx as well as MxPx’s official website and social networking sites (listed below) to vote, actually hand-picking the bands “best of” set list for the Wednesday show. Fans will have up until the morning of the performance to choose their favorite MxPx songs for the performance.

With bands sprouting up left and right, longevity is an attribute found in few and far between within today’s society. With that in mind, on thoughts of whether the band believed they would be together this long, front man Mike Herrera says, “I never thought about it too much, although, sometimes it feels like an endurance test… how long will we last?” According to the faithful, MxPx has more than passed the test. And what news fans probably don’t realize, drummer Yuri Ruley responds simply as “I’ve spent over half my life in MxPx. Let that blow your mind a little!”

Over the years many memorable performances and moments come to mind, but Mike recalls the 2000 Warped Tour as one, where the band played right through a huge rainstorm with a hardly a single fan leaving to seek shelter during the set. Guitarist Tom Wisniewski cherishes the opportunity MxPx had to open for Joe Strummer in 1999 at the Fillmore in San Francisco, “We didn’t play any better than normal, but getting to share the stage with a legend was truly an honor.” Yuri recalls their first show in Brazil as a favorite. “It was insane. I was so taken aback by how good it was that I kinda had what I can only describe as an “out of body” experience. I was sort of floating above myself, playing, yet also observing.”

Cherishing 17 years together, returning to The Clubhouse for this anniversary show is, as the band states, a huge honor in itself, even though it’s Mike’s house to begin with. This was where the band’s early works, specifically Renaissance EP and Panic, were developed and recorded. The band is also paying homage to the fans and the city they love, Bremerton, WA, where they do in fact have a key to the city, a huge accomplishment and honor for anyone.

As to the future, the band has some definite thoughts on what, and where, they would like to go. Mike thinks playing a concert in Africa would be wild, and Tom wants, “to play a USO show in Iraq (or wherever they wanna send us) for the troops. It’d be a once in a lifetime opportunity. Besides, who doesn’t wanna ride in a Blackhawk Helicopter?” Always open to new opportunities, the band recently visited Asia for the first time and Israel for the first time last year. Whatever lies ahead the band is ready – a new cover album, On The Cover II, is out now through Tooth & Nail Records, in the studio working on a new EP, readying the release of a Christmas album later this year and more yet to be unveiled. As the momentum continues and as the band continues to create, tour and impact music fans worldwide, why change the formula? MxPx are in it for the long haul!

www.stickam.com/mxpx

StreamAPI enables organizations to affordably and easily integrate live video 
into any Web-based product or service

Los Angeles, CA – May 6, 2009 – Stickam.com, the first and largest Web site dedicated to live interactive video streaming, today launched its white label offering, StreamAPI, enabling companies to easily and affordably add live video streaming capabilities to their Web sites and online applications.StreamAPI utilizes the same reliable platform that powers live streaming for Stickam.com’s millions of members. It makes live streaming simple for any Web developer as it does not require Flash ActionScript programming knowledge. StreamAPI is compatible with any server-side programming language, including Java, .NET/C#/ASP, PHP, Perl, Python and Ruby. As a completely customizable solution, StreamAPI can be set up in hours and used by:

-          blogs and forums to facilitate community chat
-          businesses to enhance internal and external communications
-          educational institutions to add live video to online classes
-          event organizers to increase attendance and reach
-          social networks and dating sites to allow members to interact face-to-face
-          Web 2.0 companies to enhance product offerings, including Facebook and OpenSocial applications 

Stickam.com’s StreamAPI offers affordable, pay-as-you-go pricing, which is a flat rate of $0.45 per Gigabyte (approximately $0.05 per viewer hour at 256 Kbit/s) – a fraction of the cost of similar services. It supports high-definition, widescreen (16:9 aspect ratio) streams and includes a theme manager to help design the look and feel of live streaming applications for branding purposes with an intuitive drag-and-drop interface. StreamAPI customers will also have access to analytics, including bandwidth usage, traffic sources and number of visitors broken down by time period for each live session.

“Organizations need to embrace real-time, interactive communication across all levels of their business to meet customer and employee demands,” said Steven Fruchter, Stickam.com CEO. “We are thrilled to make live streaming possible for anyone who wants to take advantage of this powerful technology. StreamAPI is another step towards our goal of being the premier service provider for all live video on the Internet.”

For example, MTV recently utilized StreamAPI to successfully support live events and programs incorporating MTV branding into a customized live streaming player.StreamAPI is available immediately and includes customer support via a Web-based ticketing system. Premium support is also offered for a fee and includes phone assistance and guaranteed response times.

To learn more or sign up for StreamAPI, please visit streamapi.com.

About Stickam.com
Stickam.com is the pioneer of live streaming video and the largest live community on the Internet. It delivers live interactive streaming to any desktop, laptop or any Java-enabled mobile device, to over three million registered users. Stickam.com’s StreamAPI allows anyone to integrate all of Stickam.com’s live video streaming services into Web sites and applications. Stickam.com also offers PayPerLive.com, a live video streaming platform for professionals. For more information, please visit www.stickam.com.

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Annual Web Series Contest to Showcase and Honor Top Online Video Content 

LOS ANGELES – May 6, 2009 – The National Association of Television Program Executives (NATPE) has announced its second annual Next TV Competition leading up to the association’s annual LATVFest in July where the winners will be honored.

Facilitated by Stickam.com, the pioneer of live streaming video and the largest live community on the Internet, the contest seeks to discover the best pilot for a new Web series or best episode from an existing Internet show in seven categories: branded entertainment, comedy, documentary / news, drama, lifestyle / do-it-yourself, long form (sponsored by YouTube) and reality / unscripted. Prizes include a six-month mentorship with a YouTube / Google Development Executive and Producer and the opportunity to co-produce a six-episode Web series on what’s happening in television and new media, which will play on the NATPE Web site, Stickam.com, NATPE’s YouTube Channel and other video sharing outlets.

Contestants can register and upload their submissions at www.stickam.com/natpenexttv by Friday, May 15, 2009. Finalists will be selected by the public through ‘American Idol’-style live Internet shows with live voting on Stickam.com, in addition to a panel of esteemed judges. Once the competition is narrowed down to the finalists, winners will be determined in another live voting show on Stickam.com. NATPE will announce the category champions and one overall winner at a cocktail reception during LATVFest on Thursday, July 9, 2009 at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Los Angeles.

 “We are pleased to join forces with industry-pioneer Stickam.com to add a live component to our annual Next TV Competition,” said Rick Feldman, NATPE president and CEO. “Online video has experienced explosive growth over the past year. We anticipate this year’s entries will be top-notch, and are looking forward to showcasing them on Stickam.com.”

 “We are excited to work with NATPE and YouTube to seek out the best content producers the world has to offer and utilize live audience participation to power the voting process,” said Steven Fruchter, CEO of Stickam.com. “As the first site dedicated to live interactive video streaming, we recognized early on that the Internet is where television’s future lies.”

Sponsors by category include YouTube for Long Form; Moderati for Comedy; and E! Entertainment Television for Unscripted/Reality. Additional sponsors will be announced shortly.

Next TV Competition judges include Steve Amato, Partner, Omelet; Brian Seth Hurst, Principal, The Opportunity Management Company; Nathan Kitada, Director, 5432 Films (past NATPE Diversity Fellow and winner of Diversity Fellow Award from Lippin Family Trust); Diane Robina, President, Emerging Networks, Comcast; Jon Vlassopulos, CEO/General Manager, Moderati; Mike Wallen, VP, FOX Mobile Studios; and Daisy Whitney, host of New Media Minute and TV Week reporter.

About NATPE
NATPE is a global, non-profit organization dedicated to the creation, development and distribution of digital video content programming in all forms across mature and emerging media platforms. NATPE develops and nurtures opportunities, both commercial and educational, for the buying, selling and sharing of content and ideas. More details on the Next TV Competition, including eligibility, entry requirements, prizes and deadlines, can be found at http://latvfest.net/latvfestival/natpes-nexttv-competition.

About Stickam.com
Stickam.com is the pioneer of live streaming video and the largest live community on the Internet. It delivers live interactive streaming to any desktop, laptop or any Java-enabled mobile device, to over three million registered users. Stickam.com’s API allows anyone to integrate all of Stickam.com’s live video streaming services into Web sites and applications. Stickam.com also offers PayPerLive.com, a live video streaming platform for professionals. For more information, please visit www.stickam.com.

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Partners to Facilitate Live Video Coverage of Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Town Hall Discussion of President Barack Obama’s Health Care Reform Plan

 Los Angeles, CA (April 6, 2009) – Causecast.org, a leading nonprofit action network that utilizes technology, philanthropy and media to impact global causes, has partnered with Stickam.com, the first and largest Web site dedicated to live interactive video streaming, to stream Gov. Schwarzenegger’s California Health Care Forum today at 10:30 a.m. PT. Coverage of the event can be accessed at www.healthreform.gov or www.gov.ca.gov. Gov. Schwarzenegger will discuss the President’s comprehensive health care reform plan and the need to provide Californians with high-quality, affordable health care.

 “It is an exciting time in American politics as we continue to see politicians and the government adopt the latest technology tools, like Stickam.com’s live streaming service, to increase the number of people they reach,” said Steven Fruchter, CEO of Stickam.com. “We are honored and proud to work with a great organization like Causecast to stream one of the most important political forums for California residents.”

 “Causecast is proud to be able to assist the White House, HHS and the Governor’s office in this Health Care Reform Town Hall,” stated Brian Sirgutz, President of Causecast. “As a coalition of individuals and nonprofits involved in broad causes, including health care, human rights and the environment, we value this opportunity to promote civic engagement on this timely issue. We are excited to have Stickam partner with us on this historic event.”

 WHO: Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire and White House Domestic Policy Council Director Melody Barnes

WHAT: California Healthcare Forum

WHEN: Monday, April 6, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. PT

WHERE: Yosemite Hall

The California Endowment

100 North Alameda Street

Los Angeles, CA

www.healthreform.gov

The forum marks the fifth in a series of regional forums on health reform. On March 5, President Barack Obama hosted a White House forum on health reform at the White House. Working with governors across the country, the White House put together five regional forums on health reform. The forums have brought together Americans across the region, key health care stakeholders and elected officials to discuss what must be done to change our health care system. The first four forums were held in Michigan, Vermont, Iowa, and North Carolina.

About Causecast.org

Causecast.org is a coalition of change-makers, leaders, nonprofits and everyday people combining the power of media, technology, philanthropy and business. As a community we are active in causes ranging from human trafficking and global warming to mentoring and health reform. Causecast.org provides nonprofits and leaders with web-based tools and resources to further their missions on and off line. Additionally, the site provides cause-minded individuals with news, a social network to connect, and the resources needed to impact the causes of their choice www.causecast.org

About Stickam.com

Stickam.com is the pioneer of live streaming video and the largest live community on the Internet. It delivers live interactive streaming to any desktop, laptop or any Java-enabled mobile device, to over three million registered users. Stickam.com’s Live API allows anyone to integrate all of Stickam.com’s live video streaming services into Web sites and applications. Stickam.com also offers PayPerLive.com, a live video streaming platform for professionals. For more information, please visit www.stickam.com.

Stickam.com to Live Stream Adam Carolla’s New Podcast

 Popular television and radio host utilizes largest live video Web community to increase reach and interact with fans

 LOS ANGELES – March 18, 2009 – Stickam.com, the pioneer of live streaming video and the largest live community on the Internet, today announced it will be the exclusive streamer for Adam Carolla’s live podcast on Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at 5:00pm PT at www.stickam.com/adamcarolla.

 Since his switch from terrestrial talk radio to podcasting, Carolla has skyrocketed to the most downloaded podcast on iTunes, putting him ahead of Chicago Public Radio’s ‘This American Life’, HBO’s ‘Real Time with Bill Maher’, CBS’ ‘60 Minutes’ and several programs from NPR. Next week, fans can watch Carolla live as he records the podcast from his home. Not only will they be able to see video of Carolla and his guests, including actor Bryan Cranston, but they will also have the opportunity to interact with him through Stickam.com’s real-time interactive chat feature.

 “This will be the first time since 1949 Bryan Cranston and Adam Carolla will be filmed digitally and put up on the world wide ultranet in Adam’s den,” said Adam Carolla.

“With 3 million registered users and an average of 40,000 live views per hour for streams featured on our home page, we’re confident we can help Adam Carolla expand his fan base and are happy to assist him on his newest endeavor,” said Steven Fruchter, Stickam.com CEO. “At Stickam.com, we envision the live, interactive platform we’ve built will serve as a model for the future of television, and are pleased to support leaders like Carolla in making this a reality.”

About Stickam.com

Stickam.com is the pioneer of live streaming video and the largest live community on the Internet. It delivers live interactive streaming to any desktop, laptop or any Java-enabled mobile device, to over three million registered users. Stickam.com’s Live API allows anyone to integrate all of Stickam.com’s live video streaming services into Web sites and applications. Stickam.com also offers PayPerLive.com, a live video streaming platform for professionals. For more information, please visit www.stickam.com.

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Global Green USA will host its 6th Annual Pre-Oscar® Party live on Stickam this Thursday night, February 19. The live stream, produced by Causecast, will feature special performances by Gavin Rossdale and blackcowboy, and live coverage from the Green Carpet, featuring appearances by celebrity co-hosts TBA.

The event will celebrate the launch of Global Green’s “National Green Schools” initiative, utilizing the annual event to draw attention to the critical need to build and modernize all of our schools green. The party also kicks-off Global Green’s Red Carpet/Green Cars campaign, where celebrities arrive at the red carpet in fuel-efficient vehicles instead of gas-guzzling limousines. 

Tickets for the event are available to the general public and start at $125.  For more information or to purchase, visit www.globalgreen.org/oscars.

Live coverage begins at 8 PM PST at www.stickam.com/causecast

NATPE Chooses Stickam.com as Exclusive Live Streaming Provider
Live stream for annual conference will enable interactive dialogue
between Web viewers and conference speakers

LOS ANGELES – January 21, 2009 – Stickam.com, the pioneer of live streaming video and the largest live community on the Internet, will live stream the NATPE (National Association of Television Program Executives) Market & Conference from the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, January 26-29, 2009. The stream will be available on the NATPE Market Web site and at www.stickam.com/natpe.

By tuning in online, viewers can watch all the keynote addresses as well as key panel sessions. They will also have the opportunity to engage in question and answer sessions with prominent speakers, such as Co-Chairman of NBC Entertainment and Universal Media Studios, Ben Silverman; Anne Sweeney, co-chair, Disney Media Networks, and president, Disney-ABC Television Group. NATPE will give away three Flip Minos™ (one per day, January 27-29) to select Stickam.com audience members who engage in the interactive component.
“NATPE is dedicated to programming across all platforms, so it’s a valuable addition to live stream the conference for those who can’t attend and offer an interactive element,” said Rick Feldman, NATPE president and CEO. “Stickam.com has a stellar track record in live streaming major events and mature, robust technology, so we’re happy to partner with the company for our annual conference.”
 

Panels that Stickam.com will stream live:
1. Keynote speaker Jon Feltheimer, CEO and co-chairman, Lionsgate
2. Think Tank: One-on-one interviews with Tyler Perry, actor, writer, producer, director; Ben Silverman; and Anne Sweeney (Interactive)*
3. Whose Reality Is It Anyway? (Interactive)*
4. Reality Recession (Interactive)*
5. How We Got Here: Reality from Candid Camera to Survivor (and Beyond) (Interactive)*
6. Newsmaker address: Tom Rogers, CEO and president of TiVo Inc.
7. Digital Studios: Where’s The $$$$ (Interactive)*
8. Producing Alternate Reality with Tim Kring (Interactive)*
9. Obama Girl: What It Takes To Be a Web Star (Interactive)*
10. Case study: Lonelygirl15 (Interactive)*
11. Developing a Network Web Series from Start To Finish (Interactive)*
12. Anatomy of a Hit Web Series (Interactive)*
 

“Stickam.com is pleased to be the exclusive live streaming provider for NATPE,” said Steven Fruchter, CEO of Stickam.com. “We will cover all the major events of the conference and facilitate live question and answer sessions for those attending over the Web, promoting the great work of NATPE beyond the physical walls of this important conference.”

NATPE is a global, non-profit organization dedicated to the creation, development and distribution of televised programming in all forms across mature and emerging media platforms. NATPE develops and nurtures opportunities, both commercial and educational, for the buying, selling and sharing of content and ideas. More details on the NATPE Market & Conference can be found at www.natpemarket.com.