Allen Weiner currently is a senior research analyst with Parks Associates currently studying a number of areas including residential security, the smart home, and Internet of Things.

Allen has more than 25 years of experience as an Analyst, Writer, Editor, Publisher, and Broadcaster. His analyst career includes 17 years with Gartner, Inc., covering digital media, publishing, educational technology, content management, and digital commerce. During his career as an analyst, Allen has frequently been quoted in major publications and has presented globally at conferences on topics related to media, consumer technology, and educational technology.

A former newspaper reporter and columnist, he has written about media trends for more than three decades and was editor at large for The Daily Dot, an online news site. From 1993-1994, he was General Manager of new media for the San Francisco Chronicle and Examiner. While in this position, Mr. Weiner built and managed the first daily newspaper site on the Web, The Gate (sfgate.com).

Vince Bannon
Vice President, Entertainment Partnerships and Development, Getty Images (DM)
Vince Bannon, Getty Images, Vice President, Entertainment Partnerships and Development, is responsible for global entertainment business development. Vince is a seasoned music industry veteran. He founded Concert Company Ritual (later sold to Live Nation) and was SVP of Sony Music.
Vince ventured into new digital pastures in the beginning of the new century with start-up image net, later acquired by Getty Images in 2004.

Vince whilst at Getty Images, has played an integral role in the Michael Och’s Archive acquisition, Led Zeppelin Reunion exclusive deal, British Music Experience deal, the acquisition of Pump Audio and the recent Premium Playlist launch on www.gettyimages.com. He has continued to add more catalogues to Getty Images music with the additions of Elias Music, Ah2music and Lady’s Gaga’s managements’s Atom Factory Music. Has been involved with the Rovi, Gracenote, Google and Vevo image/music deals and delivered our latest partnership deal with SoundCloud.

Getty Images is a leading creator and distributor of still imagery, video, music and other premium content. The goal is to inspire communicators - and give them the tools to create inspiring work of their own.