[M4IF News] Results Barcelona meeting

[Rob Koenen]

M4IF Watchers,
THe 8th M4IF meeting was very productive, in spite of the attendance 
being somewhat down from usual. 
The main results are:
* M4IF/MPEG-4 marketing communications plan done. This includes 
	- MPEG-4 messaging 
	- Marketing Action list
	- Membership Drive being planned
	- Basic agreement on logo 
	- Will pursue M4IF presence at NAB
	- Will organize 3rd Workshop and Exhibition on MPEG-4,
	  25-27 June 2002
* next phase of interop kicked-off
	- over 20 companies participating
	- Will start addressing streaming MPEG-4 next. Will harmonize
  	  work with ISMA (Internet Streaming Media Alliance)
* Self-certification approach chosen for products that want to carry 
  the logo; Started working out the details and the exact meaning of 
  the certification.
* Next (9th) meeting; 2 full days either: 
	Fairfax,  VA, USA, 2/3 May, or 
	San Jose, CA, USA, 24/25 June 
  10th meeting 2 days Sept/Oct in Seoul or Tokyo
See www.m4if.org
Best Regards,
Rob Koenen
President, M4IF