New York City's First-Ever Digital Content Convention To Launch In 2015

NEW YORK, March 31, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- LeftField Media LLC and Tubefilter Inc. announced today the launch of Stream Con NYC, the first-ever digital content convention in New York City. Founded to engage and connect thousands of fans, creators, brands, platforms and celebrities who are at the forefront of this new era of entertainment, Stream Con NYC will take place from October 30^th to November 1^st, 2015. This three-day festival will be held at the iconic Jacob K. Javits Center, NYC's premier event space.

With the vast amount of content creators, global brands, and media conglomeraes based in New York City, Stream Con NYC will bridge the gap between fans, creators and today's top industries. The event will operate on a unique hybrid conference and event formula serving the needs of the advertising, licensing, brands and publishing industries while also celebrating fans and their love for the digital content space and its creators.

"Stream Con NYC is a reflection of rapidly evolving consumer behavior," said Greg Topalian, President of LeftField Media. "Industries are all grappling with how best to connect with a new audience, and Stream Con NYC is where these worlds converge and where the engagement begins."

The three-day festival will begin with Stream Con Industry Summit, a full day of panels, networking and discussions designed to help industry leaders better understand and evolve their positioning on the heels of the increasing significance and impact digital influencers have on today's consumer. Then, fans will be invited for two days of events, industry related programming and direct access to their favorite personalities in the worlds of entertainment, comedy, music, beauty and fashion.

With an optimal experience for both industry and consumers in mind, Stream Con NYC has already confirmed industry heavyweights AwesomenessTV, Big Frame, Collab, Collective Digital Studio, Condé Nast Entertainment, Dailymotion, Defy Media, Endemol beyond USA, Fullscreen, Jukin Media, Kin Community, Maker Studios, MiTú, Inc., New Form Digital, Perseus Book Group, StyleHaul and Vimeo, with more to be announced in the coming weeks. Additionally, committed media supporters of Stream Con NYC include Tubefilter, AdvertisingAge, LIMA, NCTA, NYC & Company and Publishers Weekly.

LEFTFIELD MEDIA:
LeftField Media LLC is focused on developing face-to-face events in a range of communities rooted in contemporary culture and shared passion. LeftField Media was formed in 2014 by Greg Topalian (President, LeftField Media), Britton Jones (President & CEO of Business Journals, Inc.), Mac Brighton (Chairman & COO of Business Journals, Inc.) and Sharon Enright (Vice President of Business Journals, Inc.). While LeftField Media is a new company, its founders have over 100 years of combined experience in media and event production. With a keen sense of the ever-evolving needs of the industry as well as the new opportunities created by change, LeftField Media takes a clean slate approach to the events business.

TUBEFILTER:
Tubefilter (tubefilter.com) is the leading source for YouTube and online video industry news, reviews, and events. Founded by Drew Baldwin and Joshua Cohen, Tubefilter also owns and manages the Streamy Awards (streamys.org), which honor the best in online video and the creators behind it. The annual event brings together the biggest names in YouTube and online video for a night of celebration, discovery and meaningful recognition. Tubefilter also produces several industry events, including Social Media Week Los Angeles (smw.la).

Disclaimer note: LeftField Media LLC, Greg Topalian and Stream Con NYC are not affiliated in any way with New York Comic Con.

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