BANFF – Dan Marks, the man responsible for developing British Telecom’s next-generation television service, not to mention launching it, managing its marketing, programming, legal, commercial, operational and development activities, will be a keynote speaker at the Banff World Television Festival.
Marks has a wealth of television knowledge with his experience in broadcast, on-demand services and production. Previously, Marks was senior vice-president, business development for Universal Studios’ worldwide TV channels business. He also held positions at Video Networks Limited and TV3 Russia and worked over 10 years in Los Angeles as a documentary film producer and director.
Marks’ background in strategic development, content partnerships and development of new TV opportunities based on new technologies will be instrumental in enabling the launch of BT’s world-leading next-generation TV launch later this year
“I am especially thrilled to announce Dan Marks as one of our 2006 keynote speakers. He has had a distinguished television career and delegates will greatly appreciate his particular knowledge of the industry," said Jennifer Harkness, director of content of the Banff World Television Festival.
