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The Diffusion Group is a virtual "think tank" comprised of a unique combination of technology developers and designers; consumer marketers; strategists; and even social theorists – all of which collaborate to deliver truly unique and actionable insights.
Our senior analysts and researchers - averaging over 10 years of industry experience - understand the challenges of “working in the trenches” as well as how such work can be improved by the application of great ideas. This ensures TDG Members have access to well-reasoned, well-seasoned pragmatic analytics and insights.
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Colin Dixon
Senior Partner, Advisory
Broadband Media
Formerly: Senior Executive at Microsoft/Web TV, Liberate and Oracle |
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Colin Dixon is the senior partner for TDG’s advisory services. He has held senior executive positions at Microsoft/WebTV, Liberate and Oracle where he was responsible for technology and business teams delivering to the Cable, Satellite and IPTV industries. His extensive experience includes new media, communications, networking and network management - industries where he has a proven record of developing and delivering top quality products and services on time to meet market needs.
Colin is a published author and accomplished speaker including presentations at major industry shows such as NAB and IBC. He has written numerous reports and papers forecasting and explaining how digital media markets and products will grow and change. He graduated from the University of Reading in England with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering. He holds a Masters in Engineering from the University of Florida and has post-graduate business education experience from Stanford.
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Michael Greeson
Founding Partner, Research
Director of Consumer Research
Executive Editor, OTT Monitor |
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Michael co-founded TDG in 2004 and currently serves as director of research. As a 10-year veteran of the ‘connected consumer’ space, he is widely considered among its thought leaders, having designed and fielded more than 25 quantitative consumer research projects and authored/co-authored more than 50 reports on the digital home and connected consumer.
Michael earned an MA in Interdisciplinary Social Science, graduating with honors from University of Chicago, in which he blended studies in sociology, psychology, social theory, and philosophy. Prior to Chicago, Michael earned a BA in Philosophy, graduated with honors from the University of Central Oklahoma.
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Andy Tarczon
Founding Partner, Corporate Development
Contributing Analyst, OTT Monitor
Formerly: Dir. of Product Management - JP Systems, Sr. Product Manager - Vast Solutions |
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Andy has spent almost two decades in consumer technologies. As a product manager, he was responsible for some of the earliest efforts to connect wireless data networks to Internet information sources. Today, he consults with numerous technology companies, video providers, and consumer electronics manufacturers to understand the behaviors of the connected consumer and evolving video markets.
As TDG's Founding Partner for Corporate Development, he works directly with clients on innovative video products that harness the power of the open Internet to deliver new services and device categories.
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Bill Niemeyer
Senior Analyst
New Video Strategist & Tactician
Formerly: Chief of Analysis and Research for BlackArrow |
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Bill Niemeyer is a New Video Strategist & Tactician. He provides leading firms with consulting and research regarding business topics for advanced video advertising on broadband, VOD, DVRs, interactive TV, mobile/portable and other new digital video platforms, plus related issues in technology, content and consumer behavior. His work is widely regarded as providing market-leading insights informed by his eleven years in advanced TV/video.
Bill previously served for four years as Chief of Analysis and Research for BlackArrow, provider of ad management technology for advanced TV and video. He previously was an advanced TV consultant and an executive with interactive TV technology firm Spiderdance. Bill is a member of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.
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Predrag Filipovic, Ph.D.
Senior Analyst
Networked Multimedia, Convergence Platforms
Formerly: Vice President and General Manager, Digital 5 |
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Predrag is a seasoned business executive and consultant with diverse experience in networking and multimedia technologies. He has served as chief strategist, VP, and system architect and has extensive experience in the development and marketing of connected consumer electronics, multimedia and communications, and embedded networking.
While at Digital 5, Predrag conceived and managed execution of the business plan for the introduction of a networked DVD player - the first "consumer AV device" in a connected CE market.
Predrag holds a Ph.D. from Drexel University.
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Steve Symonds
Contributing Analyst
Digital Media Consultant
Formerly: PanAmSat, RaySat, NPR |
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Steve is an internationally recognized strategic business development and venture management expert. His consulting services focus on strategic business solutions for Digital Media, Mobile/Interactive/OTT Television, Telecommunications and Internet companies.
Most recently, Symonds was Co-Founder and Chief Content Officer of RaySat Broadcasting Corporation which, in partnership with AT&T, launched AT&T CruiseCast the direct-to-vehicle mobile digital media service. Symonds was responsible for technical and business relationships with all the major U.S. broadcast and cable program providers, establishing a new out-of-home distribution window for in-vehicle digital media services (video, audio, and broadband data).
Mr. Symonds holds B.A. and M.A. degrees in Communications, specializing in Organization Development.
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