The pandemic will affect the shows, attendees and exhibitors for years to come. Each of us now has a chance to think about where we as an industry go from here. This week’s news that the organizers of IBC 2020 in Amsterdam have canceled the annual conference out of concern over COVID-19 and the welfareRead more about Top 10 Effects Of Coronavirus On TV Trade Shows[…]

Lakewood Advisors is pleased to announce that technology veteran Makoto (Mac) Naito has joined the firm as Operating Partner. Naito-San brings more than 30 years of experience with leading Japanese, American and European firms, including SONY, Akamai, IBM, Schneider Electric, Dell and NCR. Some of his most notable projects include strategy and market development forRead more about Lakewood Advisors Expands Japanese Advisory Capabilities[…]

On November 30, 2019, Edward Grebow was appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors of Alcentra Capital Corporation. Mr. Grebow, who has served as a board member at Alcentra since 2016, replaces Vijay Rajguru, who resigned as a result of changes in company management. Alcentra provides secured debt and equity financing to middle market companiesRead more about Edward Grebow Appointed Chairman of Alcentra Capital Corporation[…]

New York, October 9, 2018 – Lakewood Advisors, LLC is pleased to announce its partnership with two prominent Japanese media and technology executives. Mitsuru Ohki and Kenji Nishiwada will represent the firm in the Japanese market, establishing strategic partnerships and investment opportunities between Japanese and American companies and investors. An expert in the Japanese broadcastingRead more about Lakewood Advisors Announces Appointment of Prominent Japanese Executives[…]

The television industry lost an icon last week, and I lost a trusted colleague and unforgettable friend. Joseph Flaherty, known around the world for his determination to make HDTV a reality, passed away at age 87. Joe had already made his mark on television technology when I met him in 1987.  With  his attention turnedRead more about Remembering Joe Flaherty[…]

Mergers and acquisitions offer a path to scale and growth. The willingness of broadcasters to accept common off-the-shelf hardware, such as servers, switches and routers, from the IT industry rather than demand custom-built, broadcast-specific alternatives marks an attitudinal sea change that will impact the direction of tech innovation and adoption for the foreseeable future. Read moreRead more about As TV Technology Evolves, Vendors Struggle to Keep Pace[…]