David Preisman

VP of Interactive TV
Showtime

David has led development on emerging platforms at Showtime Networks since 1999, launching over 30 ITV projects that currently reach millions of viewers.  This groundbreaking work has earned over 15 industry awards including 2 Emmys and the itvt Award for Leadership in Interactive TV.  While at Showtime, David has spearheaded a number of industry "firsts" including the network's launch of an interactive 24/7 enhanced TV service and interactive advertising with TiVo and Dish Network.

David has also been involved with OCAP and helped author the CableLabs ETV user interface specifications. Recent projects include a revenue generating, self- provisioning application for cable, a Showtime download service, TV Widgets, Interactive Boxing for IPTV and EBIF, and a Showtime DVR portal on Dish Network.

Prior to his work in ITV, David worked as an animator, web developer, video editor, TV producer and graphic designer. He also taught video production and animation to junior high school students on Long Island. David graduated from SUNY Oswego with a degree in broadcast communications and art.

David has also won an [itvt] 2008 Award for Leadership in Multiplatform and Interactive Television at the TV of Tomorrow Show.