The annual NATPE Miami TV marketplace is canceling live events amid the continued increase in COVID-19 cases associated with the omicron variant.
The event’s convention and marketplace, scheduled for January 18-20 in Miami, is no longer taking place, and new dates and locations are being considered for a future event. future, the National Association of Television Program Operators announced Saturday. The team hopes to plan both virtual and in-person events later this year, depending on the state of the ongoing pandemic.
“While this decision from a financial standpoint will cost the organization a lot of money, it is secondary to our primary concern, which is to put the interests of our members first. head,” said NATPE President and CEO JP Bommel in a statement. .
According to his message, the organization has put in place “a lot of safety protocols”, but the growing spread of the virus proves that the effort is not enough. He added that the team aims to hold a conference again when the time is right.
WarnerMedia, Disney-ABC, ViacomCBS, NBCUniversal, Sony Pictures Television and MGM are among the companies committed to this year’s event. Former WarnerMedia and NBCUniversal Television Group president Bob Greenblatt is among the scheduled speakers.
