Watchitoo has been chosen as the broadcast streaming provider for three Internet Week events sponsored by Pepsico including DigitalFlashNYC’s Conversation with Bonin Bough of Pepsico, SoundCtrl’s Fire-Side Chat and the Hot & Bothered Breakfast.
“As we prepare to launch our new Pro version in the coming months, opportunities like these events provide us with an ideal venue to showcase why Watchitoo is the premiere platform for live streaming events.”
“We are grateful to have been chosen to provide live, online video streaming for DigitalFlashNYC’s Conversation with Bonin Bough, SoundCtrl’s Fire-side Chat and Hot & Bothered,” said Rony Zarom, CEO of Watchitoo. “As we prepare to launch our new Pro version in the coming months, opportunities like these events provide us with an ideal venue to showcase why Watchitoo is the premiere platform for live streaming events.”
Watchitoo allows users to interact with others via web cam and chat while collaborating in real-time. This all takes place in a synchronized environment within the web browser.
Those not attending the Internet Week events in person can watch the live streams by visiting:
| DigitalFlashNYC’s Conversation with Bonin Bough | ||||
| • | Details: | DigitalFlashNYC is about bringing together a unique cross-section of digital savvy tastemakers and trendsetters for drinks and conversation. | ||
| • | Who: | Bonin Bough, Global Director of Digital & Social Media for Pepsico | ||
| • | Location: | Fifth Ave Loft, 78 5th Ave, between 13th & 14th St | ||
| • | When: | Thursday, June 10th from 5:30-8PM | ||
| • | Link: | http://watchitoo.com/pro3/digitalflash | ||
| SoundCtrl’s Fire-Side Chat | ||||
| • | Details: | 2 speakers, 1 tech & 1 exec square off to debate the hottest issues facing the music industry today. | ||
| • | Who: | Avner Ronen, CEO of Boxee | ||
| Tom Silverman, CEO of Tommy Boy Entertainment | ||||
| • | Location: | DROM, 85 Avenue A, between 5th & 6th | ||
| • | When: | Thursday, June 10th from 7-11PM | ||
| • | Link: | http://watchitoo.com/pro3/soundctrl | ||
| Hot and Bothered Breakfast | ||||
| • | Details: | A panel discussing why it’s time to change the gender ratio in new media & tech. | ||
| • | Who: | Rachel Sklar, Editor-at-Large of Mediaite (Moderator) | ||
| Esther Dyson, Angel Investor & Tech Industry Pioneer | ||||
| Michelle Madhok, Founder of SheFinds Media | ||||
| Alexa Hirschfeld, Co-Founder of PaperlessPost | ||||
| Joanna Stern, Contributing Editor of Engadget | ||||
| • | Location: | Trump SoHo Hotel, 246 Spring Street at Varick Street | ||
| • | When: | Friday, June 11th from 8-10AM | ||
| • | Link: | http://watchitoo.com/pro3/hotandbothered | ||
About Watchitoo
Founded in January 2007 by entrepreneur and venture capitalist Rony Zarom, Watchitoo enables users to synchronously view and share content while engaging in multiple video and text chats through a web-based offering.
The company provides a consumer version as well as an upcoming Pro version for business that includes enhanced features ideal for video conferencing and virtual meetings. The platform can also be used for live events, allowing speakers and guests to address conferences, panels and industry gatherings from remote locations.
