It may be hard to believe but when Ellen DeGeneres came out as gay during her sitcom “Ellen” in 1997, there were just a handful of gay characters on TV and none starring in their own shows. After the episode where her character accidentally reports her sexual orientation over an airport loudspeaker, "I heard from so many people saying that they heard people cheering around them and that restaurants were closing and having parties and celebrating. It was explosive. It was such an exciting time, and looking back in hindsight, I can see what a big deal it really was," DeGeneres says. The show was canceled in 1998 after losing network and advertiser support, and she waited three years before being offered her daytime talk show. Only after the talk show had become a huge hit was she able to talk about her wife and their daily lives. While her reputation has taken a hit now over reports of a toxic workplace, it is without question that she paved the way for shows that followed like “Will & Grace,” “The L Word,” and “ Queer as Folk.” She showed the everyday normalcy of her life as a lesbian in an atmosphere where very few celebrities felt safe to be out as their authentic selves on screen. #gaypride #pridemonth #pride2024 https://lnkd.in/gpCswNkP
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The upcoming Silicon Valley Video event, "Video Workflow Workshop," is a must-attend for those in the Bay Area looking to learn the latest on video workflow strategies from some of the top voices in the media and entertainment industry. Plus, the day will feature a tour of LinkedIn’s own SMPTE 2110 Studio! ASG President Dave Van Hoy will moderate a timely panel discussion, "SMPTE 2110 and IP for the Masses." Bob Caniglia, Blackmagic Design, Director of Sales Operations – Americas, Gary Schneider, LinkedIn, Lead Media Systems Architect, Thomas True, NVIDIA, Senior Applied Engineer for Professional Video and Image Processing, and Steve Young, ASG, Senior Principal, Consulting will participate on this panel. Advanced Systems Group, LLC is a proud title sponsor. Space is limited. So please register asap. Check out all the panels here: https://lnkd.in/e_7yUSxQ Register: https://lnkd.in/dQTsjsYH #SystemIntegration #AdvancedSystemsGroup #SiliconValleyVideo #SMPTE2110 #innovation #technology #IP
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In his latest "Cloud Power" column, The Evolution of Virtualized Production in Systems Contractor News, Dave Van Hoy defines virtualized production infrastructure, how it differs from a software-defined environment, why both are beneficial to the media and entertainment industry and guides systems integrators toward best practices. He writes: "...Looking further, we need to understand computing technology beyond the desktop and the server. Start to build your learning around cluster computing, and how resources can be shared to perform many actions simultaneously. These are the next steps that we all must take to move forward with the industry." Read the column here: https://lnkd.in/ezA7hvZM #mediaandentertainment #cloud #softwaredefined #systemsintegration #systemsintegrators #VirtualProduction #VirtualMediaProduction
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Emeryville, Calif., July 8, 2024 – Advanced Systems Group, LLC (ASG), a technology and services provider for media creatives and content owners, named broadcast industry veteran Andy Wiswell as the company’s Production Technology Ambassador. Well-known in the media and entertainment industry for his 40-plus-year career with Sony Broadcast, Wiswell brings an invaluable combination of knowledge and connections to ASG. Welcome, Andy!
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We at Advanced Systems Group, LLC are so happy to welcome Kate Sims as Vice President of Strategic Accounts and Joe Marchitto as CTO of Strategic Accounts. #team #growth #staffing #personnel #mediaandentertainment
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We are thrilled to have the incredible Kate Sims on board at Advanced Systems Group, LLC.
🌟 Exciting Announcement! 🌟 I am thrilled to share some incredible news with my LinkedIn network. I have officially joined the team at Advanced Systems Group, LLC as Vice President - Strategic Accounts! I look forward to collaborating with my new colleagues to deliver industry-leading technology solutions to our customers. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or just want to say hello. Here's to new beginnings and exciting opportunities ahead! #NewJob #CareerMilestone #Grateful #IndustryInsights #TechnologySales #TechnologyServices
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🔊 Space is limited at the upcoming Silicon Valley Video Workflow Workshop this July 22nd. Advanced Systems Group, LLC is a proud title sponsor of this packed education day. The industry will come to share what they've learned, the latest solutions, and industry trends. Check out all the panels here: https://lnkd.in/e_7yUSxQ ASG President Dave Van Hoy is moderating a timely panel discussion, SMPTE 2110 and IP for the Masses. Bob Caniglia, Blackmagic Design, Director of Sales Operations – Americas, Gary Schneider, LinkedIn, Lead Media Systems Architect, Thomas True, NVIDIA, Senior Applied Engineer for Professional Video and Image Processing, and Steve Young, ASG, Senior Principal, Consulting will be participating on this panel. https://lnkd.in/e_7yUSxQ #SystemIntegration #AdvancedSystemsGroup #SiliconValleyVideo #SMPTE2110 #innovation #technology #IP
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2wI was extremely proud to work on Ellen’s Coming Out Party at the Cobden Club. Such a great celebration.