Future of Media Report 2008 - Ross Dawson

ABOUT FUTURE EXPLORATION NETWORKFuture Exploration Network assists major organizations globallyto gain insights into the future and develop strategies that createcompetitive advantage. Its unique services are delivered from itsdeep in-house expertise, complemented by its network of globalbest-of-breed experts.Clients of Future Exploration Network’s key executives includeABN Amro, Capgemini, CNET, Ernst & Young, IBM, KPMG, LendLease, Macquarie Bank, Microsoft, Morgan Stanley, NewsCorporation, and SAP.LEADERSHIPRoss DawsonChairmanRoss Dawson is a globally recognizedbusiness strategist and authority onthe future of technology and business,the best-selling author of LivingNetworks and Developing Knowledge-Based Client Relationships, and a frequentinternational keynote speaker. His work is regularly featured inleading print and broadcast media worldwide such as CNN,Bloomberg TV, Washington Post, Reuters, SkyNews, ABC TV, andChannel News Asia. Ross also writes the highly influential Trendsin the Living Networks blogVIRTUAL CONSULTING MODEL TAPS WORLD’S BESTFuture Exploration Network has extensive in-house resources forconsulting, research, and content creation. We complement thesecore resources by drawing as required on our diverse networkof global best-of-breed experts. This allows us to deliver unique,world-class services for projects of any scale.SERVICESStrategy consultingFuture Exploration Network applies a range of tools andapproaches to assist its clients to develop clear, actionablestrategies in highly uncertain environments. We have deepexpertise in applying scenario planning to build robust strategies.ResearchDeep research into technological, social, and businesstrends supports clients’ strategic thinking, decisions, andimplementation. Technology landscapes help organizationsto plan long-term positioning, product development, andtechnology strategies.Thought leadership contentWe create content for leading organizations that will reachand engage attention-poor senior executives and support keymessages on technology and business trends. These can bedelivered in a wide variety of content formats, including print,presentations, documents, audio, video, and flash, and deliveredso they reach target audiences.Presentations and workshopsKeynote speeches and executive workshops can be deliveredby key Future Exploration Network executives Ross Dawson,Richard Watson, or other world-class presenters from our networkto stimulate, provoke, entertain, and provide input into specificstrategic decisions.EventsWe create focused, relevant, highly interactive conferencesand events that bring together the best minds in the field.FEN organizes both public events, and custom-designedevents for key sponsors.Go to www.futureexploration.net forother free publications including:Future of Media Report 2008 is published under aCreative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 LicenseReport Design: redk.com.au••••Future of Media Report 2006Future of Media Report 2007Web 2.0 FrameworkExecutive Insights into Enterprise 2.0Page 11