Marc Finer is founder and managing director of Communication Research Inc. (CRI), a strategic consulting group providing marketing support in digital entertainment. Before CRI, Mr. Finer served as product communications director for Sony Electronics, coordinating marketing and promotional efforts behind the launch of the Compact Disc in the U.S. Marc is also a co-founder of DEG: The Digital Entertainment Group, a non-profit advocating and promoting the consumer benefits associated with new entertainment platforms. He serves as DEG’s Senior Director, where he helps drive new technology initiatives. Mr. Finer has also worked with other organizations, including the Consumer Technology Association, the Custom Electronics Designers and Installers Association, The Recording Academy, The Recording Industry Association of America, and the Society of Automotive Engineers.