The other panelists concurred with this ideas and readily provided examples of how their companies- The Walt Disney Company, Cartoon Network Worldwide, Virgin Entertainment Group and HBO Online- are looking at the internet as a supporting channel. They went on to talk about how they are looking at new business models and technological innovations to find a way to make money through this new channel. Melanie Bell of Virgin Entertainment Group discussed the challenges of competing with Napster and the opportunity she has to explore the next wave of music on the internet.
In all, it was an honor to have such experienced women advise the attendees on what the future of the Media and Entertainment industry might look like and how that means more opportunities for women.
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