In further evidence of how Comcast NBCUniversal Sky views itself as a global platform with scale comparable only to the biggest born-digital companies, the content/television group is introducing something akin to a developer conference, only with a marketing/advertising focus. ONE21, as the debut annual event is called, is being held on March 22. It is aimed at creative professionals, marketers, developers, technologists, entrepreneurs and businesses of every size. They can expect the company to unveil its insights, partnership opportunities, technology roadmap and commerce vision for the whole group. One of the themes is the local-to-global capabilities for marketers using the NBCUniversal One Platform.
NBCUniversal says ONE21 is a first-of-its kind, “combining the magic of the entertainment industry with the strategic insights and solutions of a platform developer conference. It will bridge the gap between consumers and advertisers, and redefine what it means to partner with a leading media and technology company. ONE21 has been intentionally scheduled in the first quarter to give marketers the information they need to build new solutions and make better business decisions.”
Josh Feldman, Chief Marketing Officer at NBCUniversal, Advertising and Partnerships, says, “ ONE21 will give our partners a full view of the technology that powers their plans, the stories that connect them to consumers, and the commerce tools that drive results. On One Platform, marketers are the developers, partnering with our teams to create amazing experiences for their audiences on every single screen.”
Linda Yaccarino, Chairman, Global Advertising and Partnerships, NBCUniversal, declares: “The last year taught us that, in order to rebuild this economy, radical transformation is both necessary and completely possible. For any brand and every business, we hope ONE21 will spark meaningful transformation, empower their entrepreneurship, and show them what’s possible using all our resources. We are excited to share our vision and ready to roll up our sleeves to build that future.”
Full details about the event will be revealed closer to its launch date.
