Tim Shey, Co-Founder and Head of Entertainment, Next New Networks

Tim Shey is co-founder and head of entertainment at Next New Networks (http://nextnewnetworks.com), leading the company's creative, programming, and development efforts. Next New Networks' hit programming launched since 2007 includes online television networks ThreadBanger, Indy Mogul, Fast Lane Daily, Barely Political (home of Obama Girl), Ultra Kawaii, and Channel Frederator (home of animated series Nite Fite and The Meth Minute 39), and has racked up 500 million video views to date, more than any other independent media company online.

Tim has been working in Internet-based media since 1994, designing and producing experiences in formats including interactive television, mobile entertainment, social media and the web. His ten years' work as a creative director included major projects for clients including AT&T, Sony, Sprint, Newsweek, ExxonMobil, Motorola, HBO, ABC, The Discovery Channel, and FOX.

Tim's personal blog is at http://shey.net. You can also follow Tim at http://twitter.com/moth.