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Posted by zorgozorgo, at 04:15PM 10/10/08 and by 1 others:
Obama's Primetime Buy Comes at Bargain Price - Washington Post
Note: Canada.com. Obama's Primetime Buy Comes at Bargain Price. Washington Post - 54 minutes ago. By Lisa deMoraes Barack Obama's presidential campaign is getting a bargain for the half-hour of Oct. 29 primetime it's bought on CBS and NBC. Obama campaign to pay millions for primetime buy. Reuters. Obama, flush with cash, buys up primetime network TV. Christian Science Monitor. guardian.co.uk. - U.S. News & World Report. - The Miami Herald. - New York Times. all 375 news articles.
Posted by walkertr, at 03:04PM 10/10/08 :
NHL Introduces Subscription-Based Game Streaming
Note: The National Hockey League has rolled out NHL GameCenter Live, a subscription service that gives fans the ability to watch games via high-quality streaming video. The league is offering a free trial of the service this weekend.
Posted by walkertr, at 03:03PM 10/10/08 :
SonicSwap Starts ITunes Library Streaming Service
Note: SonicSwap, a startup that launched this week, has joined the list of companies offering streaming of music from iTunes users’ music libraries. SonicSwap also allows users to adjust playlists in real time and gives users access to their entire iTunes library from any computer
Posted by walkertr, at 03:01PM 10/10/08 :
Clear Channel Radio Stations Reach IPhone
Note: Clear Channel’s radio stations are now accessible on Apple’s iPhone or iPod Touch. The application, iHeartRadio, an extension iHeartMusic, is available for free through Apple’s iTunes and the iPhone application store.
Posted by maybelline, at 01:56PM 10/10/08 :
'How-To' Is New Go-To On Web (NYP)
Note: Operators of "How To" Web sites are betting that a downturn in the economy will translate into a spike in their traffic and advertising dollars as do-it-yourself projects become increasingly popular among cost-conscious consumers. Visits to "How To" sites are already on the rise in the US.
Posted by Geek, at 02:26PM 10/09/08 :
Washington Times Web Traffic Numbers Continue Aggressive Growth
Posted by walkertr, at 02:23PM 10/09/08 :
Imeem Links With Good On Sports Series
Note: Music-focused social site www.imeem.com has launched an original series called “Wild Frontier Of Sports,” working with the social/green-conscious media company Good. The six-part series, sponsored by the Saucony shoe company, focuses on grassroots and tongue-in-cheek niche sports like urban golf and soapbox derby racing.
Posted by walkertr, at 02:19PM 10/09/08 :
Viacom Sets Distribution Deals With Veoh, Imeem
Note: Viacom has announced plans to distribute short video clips and full-length series episodes via Michael Eisner’s Veoh and social networking and music hub www.imeem.com. The MTVN outlets involved include Comedy Central, MTV and Nickelodeon.
Posted by walkertr, at 02:18PM 10/09/08 :
EMI Plans New Music Portal
Note: EMI, one of the four biggest music labels, plans to roll out its own music portal. At the same time, the company says it has no plans to compete with iTunes, Amazon or other digital music stores. EMI intends to provide a resource to aid in music research and discovery with its new offering.
Posted by painjane, at 05:11PM 10/08/08 and by 2 others:
Japanese network sues ABC over 'Wipeout'
Note: Leading Japanese broadcaster Tokyo Broadcasting System has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against ABC, charging that summer hit “Wipeout” is “a blatant copycat” of several of its classic Japanese competition series.
Posted by walkertr, at 02:16PM 10/08/08 :
Kiwibox Adds Universal Music Videos
Note: Kiwibox, a social-media site that targets teens, has signed a deal to provide Universal’s music videos via KiwiboxTV by the end of the year. Universal’s labels and artists will share in ad revenue linked with the videos.
Posted by walkertr, at 02:15PM 10/08/08 :
ThePlatform Serves 329 Million Videos In July
Note: According to data from comScore Video Metrix, thePlatform served a combined total of 329 million video views in July. That would make the company the third largest online video provider, behind Google (including YouTube) and Fox Interactive Media (including MySpace). ThePlatform counts Comcast, Gannett, BBC, Time Warner Cable and Associated Press among its clients.
Posted by bob_sacamano, at 09:35AM 10/08/08 :
Times To Shutter IHT Site
Note: The New York Times' Web site is getting more global, and IHT.com is going bye-bye.
Posted by walkertr, at 02:00PM 10/07/08 :
Giant Realm Expands Its Entertainment Community
Note: Giant Realm has signed representation deals with the irreverent film site Movie Moron, the “geekish” and obscure movie site Geek Tyrant and the game news and information site Videogaming247. Giant Realm now attracts nine million visitors in the U.S. each month.
Posted by walkertr, at 01:54PM 10/07/08 :
Barely Political Reports Surging Traffic
Note: The Next New Networks political parody network Barely Political says it’s on track to deliver more than 13 million views this month. The channel is the home of Web star Obama Girl.
Posted by walkertr, at 01:53PM 10/07/08 :
Hulu Streaming Next Two Presidential Debates Live
Note: The News Corp.-NBC Universal joint venture Hulu will go live for the first time since it launched a year ago. Hulu will stream the presidential debates tonight and on Oct. 15 via the site’s on-demand service.
Posted by walkertr, at 01:49PM 10/07/08 and by 1 others:
Time Warner Cable Shows How To Get Free TV
Note: Recently, Time Warner Cable has been urging its customers to use Hulu and other ad-supported Web TV sites and watch them on their TV sets. The Los Angeles Times reports that Time Warner is offering a quick video tutorial on how to connect a PC or laptop to a TV set.
Posted by walkertr, at 01:46PM 10/07/08 :
Financial Crisis Sends Web Traffic Soaring
Note: Online media consumption has set new traffic records as Web users seek news about the financial crisis and the U.S. presidential election. That has resulted in a stronger demand for bandwidth for delivery networks like Akami.
Posted by 747btrfly, at 11:09AM 10/07/08 :
A Desperate McCain Attacks Obama With Vicious Smears | PEEK | AlterNet
Note: "The title of McCain's latest TV ad says it all: "Dangerous." The ad brands Obama as "dishonorable," "dangerous," and "too risky for America." That's right, folks, it time to appeal to the voters' Lizard Brains. For the moment, McCain is allowing his high-sticking hockey mom to lead the fear-mongering parade, accusing Obama of "palling around with terrorists" and not seeing America "like you and I see America." "
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Posted by zorgozorgo, at 04:15PM 10/10/08 and by 1 others:Obama's Primetime Buy Comes at Bargain Price - Washington Post
Note: Canada.com. Obama's Primetime Buy Comes at Bargain Price. Washington Post - 54 minutes ago. By Lisa deMoraes Barack Obama's presidential campaign is getting a bargain for the half-hour of Oct. 29 primetime it's bought on CBS and NBC. Obama campaign to pay millions for primetime buy. Reuters. Obama, flush with cash, buys up primetime network TV. Christian Science Monitor. guardian.co.uk. - U.S. News & World Report. - The Miami Herald. - New York Times. all 375 news articles.
Posted by walkertr, at 03:04PM 10/10/08 :NHL Introduces Subscription-Based Game Streaming
Note: The National Hockey League has rolled out NHL GameCenter Live, a subscription service that gives fans the ability to watch games via high-quality streaming video. The league is offering a free trial of the service this weekend.
Posted by walkertr, at 03:03PM 10/10/08 :SonicSwap Starts ITunes Library Streaming Service
Note: SonicSwap, a startup that launched this week, has joined the list of companies offering streaming of music from iTunes users’ music libraries. SonicSwap also allows users to adjust playlists in real time and gives users access to their entire iTunes library from any computer
Posted by walkertr, at 03:01PM 10/10/08 :Clear Channel Radio Stations Reach IPhone
Note: Clear Channel’s radio stations are now accessible on Apple’s iPhone or iPod Touch. The application, iHeartRadio, an extension iHeartMusic, is available for free through Apple’s iTunes and the iPhone application store.
Posted by maybelline, at 01:56PM 10/10/08 :'How-To' Is New Go-To On Web (NYP)
Note: Operators of "How To" Web sites are betting that a downturn in the economy will translate into a spike in their traffic and advertising dollars as do-it-yourself projects become increasingly popular among cost-conscious consumers. Visits to "How To" sites are already on the rise in the US.
Posted by Geek, at 02:26PM 10/09/08 :Washington Times Web Traffic Numbers Continue Aggressive Growth
Posted by walkertr, at 02:23PM 10/09/08 :Imeem Links With Good On Sports Series
Note: Music-focused social site www.imeem.com has launched an original series called “Wild Frontier Of Sports,” working with the social/green-conscious media company Good. The six-part series, sponsored by the Saucony shoe company, focuses on grassroots and tongue-in-cheek niche sports like urban golf and soapbox derby racing.
Posted by walkertr, at 02:19PM 10/09/08 :Viacom Sets Distribution Deals With Veoh, Imeem
Note: Viacom has announced plans to distribute short video clips and full-length series episodes via Michael Eisner’s Veoh and social networking and music hub www.imeem.com. The MTVN outlets involved include Comedy Central, MTV and Nickelodeon.
Posted by walkertr, at 02:18PM 10/09/08 :EMI Plans New Music Portal
Note: EMI, one of the four biggest music labels, plans to roll out its own music portal. At the same time, the company says it has no plans to compete with iTunes, Amazon or other digital music stores. EMI intends to provide a resource to aid in music research and discovery with its new offering.
Posted by painjane, at 05:11PM 10/08/08 and by 2 others:Japanese network sues ABC over 'Wipeout'
Note: Leading Japanese broadcaster Tokyo Broadcasting System has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against ABC, charging that summer hit “Wipeout” is “a blatant copycat” of several of its classic Japanese competition series.
Posted by walkertr, at 02:16PM 10/08/08 :Kiwibox Adds Universal Music Videos
Note: Kiwibox, a social-media site that targets teens, has signed a deal to provide Universal’s music videos via KiwiboxTV by the end of the year. Universal’s labels and artists will share in ad revenue linked with the videos.
Posted by walkertr, at 02:15PM 10/08/08 :ThePlatform Serves 329 Million Videos In July
Note: According to data from comScore Video Metrix, thePlatform served a combined total of 329 million video views in July. That would make the company the third largest online video provider, behind Google (including YouTube) and Fox Interactive Media (including MySpace). ThePlatform counts Comcast, Gannett, BBC, Time Warner Cable and Associated Press among its clients.
Posted by bob_sacamano, at 09:35AM 10/08/08 :Times To Shutter IHT Site
Note: The New York Times' Web site is getting more global, and IHT.com is going bye-bye.
Posted by walkertr, at 02:00PM 10/07/08 :Giant Realm Expands Its Entertainment Community
Note: Giant Realm has signed representation deals with the irreverent film site Movie Moron, the “geekish” and obscure movie site Geek Tyrant and the game news and information site Videogaming247. Giant Realm now attracts nine million visitors in the U.S. each month.
Posted by walkertr, at 01:54PM 10/07/08 :Barely Political Reports Surging Traffic
Note: The Next New Networks political parody network Barely Political says it’s on track to deliver more than 13 million views this month. The channel is the home of Web star Obama Girl.
Posted by walkertr, at 01:53PM 10/07/08 :Hulu Streaming Next Two Presidential Debates Live
Note: The News Corp.-NBC Universal joint venture Hulu will go live for the first time since it launched a year ago. Hulu will stream the presidential debates tonight and on Oct. 15 via the site’s on-demand service.
Posted by walkertr, at 01:49PM 10/07/08 and by 1 others:Time Warner Cable Shows How To Get Free TV
Note: Recently, Time Warner Cable has been urging its customers to use Hulu and other ad-supported Web TV sites and watch them on their TV sets. The Los Angeles Times reports that Time Warner is offering a quick video tutorial on how to connect a PC or laptop to a TV set.
Posted by walkertr, at 01:46PM 10/07/08 :Financial Crisis Sends Web Traffic Soaring
Note: Online media consumption has set new traffic records as Web users seek news about the financial crisis and the U.S. presidential election. That has resulted in a stronger demand for bandwidth for delivery networks like Akami.
Posted by 747btrfly, at 11:09AM 10/07/08 :A Desperate McCain Attacks Obama With Vicious Smears | PEEK | AlterNet
Note: "The title of McCain's latest TV ad says it all: "Dangerous." The ad brands Obama as "dishonorable," "dangerous," and "too risky for America." That's right, folks, it time to appeal to the voters' Lizard Brains. For the moment, McCain is allowing his high-sticking hockey mom to lead the fear-mongering parade, accusing Obama of "palling around with terrorists" and not seeing America "like you and I see America." "
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