The show has just started and the buzz is extraordinary. MIP is a combination of programming and technology from around the world. It’s interesting that the show bills itself as “The world’s audiovisual and digital content market.” There are not many people here who know that they are in the content business.
To a person, the programmers and catalog representatives still think that they are in the television business and they are looking at new technology through the lens of the old television model: shelf space, lead in, lead out, ratings and most importantly — financial guarantees.
Security is so tight here, it makes New York seem like a theme park.
On a more human note, there is absolutely no way to make an inexpensive international telephone call from France. And, short term Internet access is almost non-existent. Wireless is simply not happening here — at least, not that I can find. It is quite a culture shock to see people working without blackberry’s … I wonder how they do it?
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About Shelly Palmer
Shelly Palmer is the Professor of Advanced Media in Residence at Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications and CEO of The Palmer Group, a consulting practice that helps Fortune 500 companies with AI strategy, implementation and governance, as well as technology, media and marketing. Named one of LinkedIn’s Top Voices in Technology, he is a bestselling author, covers tech and business for Fox 5’s Good Day New York, is a regular commentator on CNN, and writes the popular daily business blog Think About This. Follow @shellypalmer or visit shellypalmer.com.