Hey, all. Welcome to another week of Interactive Media's most interesting headlines.... The world's first digi-novel, a Paris Hilton web series, and Facebook dominating in video views! It's as exciting as ever. Read on!
Video Startup Funding Tanks in 2009
We'll start off with some good news!
Paris Hilton, Simon 'Rex' Pilot Hits Web
This is actually sadly indicative of the times we are living in.
True Blood Helps Bring Online Video Viewers to HBO's Site
And deservedly so.
Viewers Okay with Disabling VOD Fast Forward During Commercials
Wait, what? We weren't consulted on this.
The Problems with Measuring Online Video
Don't you wish there were less articles on the problems and more on the solutions?
Fox Launches 15 Gigs, New Digital Arm
Get familiar.
Facebook Served 1B Video Views In June
It had to happen eventually.
More Mobile Broadband Subscribers Means More Video
Mobile video is on the rise with no sign of slowing down.
The World's First Digi-Novel
This is a new level of interactive.
YouTube 3D
Another excuse to never leave your computer.
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
The Download - 072009
Hello, all! This week in Interactive Media we have Google talking big words about YouTube once again, a list of some of the industry's favorite new web series, and... a way to fight cancer? Read on for the glorious info, and have a great week!
'Trek' Beams Up Homevid Hologram
The new Star Trek DVD and Blu Ray release gets some ARG action. J.J Abrams loves him some ARG's.
Cancer Battlers Connect Through YouNews
Not everyday you hear something truly meaningful getting done in Interactive Media. Embrace this!
Clickthrough Raises $1M for Monetizing Interactive Vids
Ever wanted to wear that top Kelly Clarkson was wearing in that video? Now you can!
Twitter Users Take Time with Video
This seems counter-intuitive.
Google: YouTube Will Soon Be "Very Profitable"
Do they have to remind us every week? Just do it already!
Should YouTube Charge a Fee to Upload Video?
Woah. Slow down a minute. Let's not get crazy.
10 Things To Think About If You Want To Get Your Web Series Sponsored
Some good advice from NewTeeVee's Chris Albrecht.
YouTube Asks Partners About Paid Product Placement
May I suggest a "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy?
NATPE's Favorite Web Series
They could be yours!
ClipSync Launches New Viewing Parties Application for Facebook
Watch Big Brother 11 with your Facebook friends!
'Trek' Beams Up Homevid Hologram
The new Star Trek DVD and Blu Ray release gets some ARG action. J.J Abrams loves him some ARG's.
Cancer Battlers Connect Through YouNews
Not everyday you hear something truly meaningful getting done in Interactive Media. Embrace this!
Clickthrough Raises $1M for Monetizing Interactive Vids
Ever wanted to wear that top Kelly Clarkson was wearing in that video? Now you can!
Twitter Users Take Time with Video
This seems counter-intuitive.
Google: YouTube Will Soon Be "Very Profitable"
Do they have to remind us every week? Just do it already!
Should YouTube Charge a Fee to Upload Video?
Woah. Slow down a minute. Let's not get crazy.
10 Things To Think About If You Want To Get Your Web Series Sponsored
Some good advice from NewTeeVee's Chris Albrecht.
YouTube Asks Partners About Paid Product Placement
May I suggest a "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy?
NATPE's Favorite Web Series
They could be yours!
ClipSync Launches New Viewing Parties Application for Facebook
Watch Big Brother 11 with your Facebook friends!
Thursday, July 16, 2009
2009 Primetime Emmy Awards Nominations for Interactive Media
Good morning! Big day for the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.
Below are the 2009 Primetime Emmy Awards Nominees for Outstanding Creative Achievement in Interactive Media:
Outstanding Creative Achievement in Interactive Media - Fiction
- The Dharma Initiative • DharmaWantsYou.com
ABC Entertainment Marketing
- The Office Digital Experience • NBC.com
NBC.com
- The 30 Rock Digital Experience • NBC.com
NBC.com
Outstanding Creative Achievement in Interactive Media - Nonfiction
- Bravo Digital Media: Top Chef • Bravo.com
Bravo Digital Media
- The Late Night with Jimmy Fallon Digital Experience • NBC.com
NBC.com
- The Saturday Night Live Digital Experience • NBC.com
NBC.com
Check the complete list of all the Primetime Emmy Awards Nominees
Below are the 2009 Primetime Emmy Awards Nominees for Outstanding Creative Achievement in Interactive Media:
Outstanding Creative Achievement in Interactive Media - Fiction
- The Dharma Initiative • DharmaWantsYou.com
ABC Entertainment Marketing
- The Office Digital Experience • NBC.com
NBC.com
- The 30 Rock Digital Experience • NBC.com
NBC.com
Outstanding Creative Achievement in Interactive Media - Nonfiction
- Bravo Digital Media: Top Chef • Bravo.com
Bravo Digital Media
- The Late Night with Jimmy Fallon Digital Experience • NBC.com
NBC.com
- The Saturday Night Live Digital Experience • NBC.com
NBC.com
Check the complete list of all the Primetime Emmy Awards Nominees
Monday, July 13, 2009
The Download - 071309
Monday, summer - perfect time to, kick back, dig in and go deeper into the stories and trends that are shaping the interactive media world. Remember the 2009 Primetime Emmy Award nominees will be announced LIVE on Thursday 7/16 at 5:35a PT. Check it at http://www.emmys.com. Now back to our regularly scheduled interactive media roundup by Paul Gulyas.
YouTube's Pitch to Hollywood
Looking for long-form content from TV on the web.
For ManiaTV, a Second Attempt to Be the Next Viacom
You know how the hold saying goes: "If at first you don't succeed, re-buy your failed company and 'take it back to its roots'."
Blogs, Not E-mail or Search, Drive Video Views
Not if my retired aunt in Florida has anything to say about it! Keep 'em coming, Aunt Barbara, you have my e-mail address!
Ad Buyers to TV Execs: We Have The Upper Hand
What does this mean for interactive media? Time will tell.
Fred Envy Pervasive at NATPE's LA TV Fest
Unless Fred fails soon, we will all be treated to a plethora of shows starring a chipmunk-voiced spazz. Something to look forward to.
ESPN Actually Listens To Sports Fans With New Show
Social networking finally lets fans talk smack to rival teams... on the air!
For Online Storytelling, What Is "Participation," Anyways?
NewTeeVee's Chris Albrecht gives his take on a NATPE conference discussing just this.
Moguls divided over online media-revenue prospects
Disney thinks people will pay to view online content. Yup, and Mickey Mouse is voiced by James Earl Jones.
Why Hulu Succeeded as Other Video Sites Failed
Interesting read by NY Times Bits Blog's Saul Hansell
ABC Content Now on Hulu
CBS is like the unpopular kid who sits by himself at lunch now.
YouTube's Pitch to Hollywood
Looking for long-form content from TV on the web.
For ManiaTV, a Second Attempt to Be the Next Viacom
You know how the hold saying goes: "If at first you don't succeed, re-buy your failed company and 'take it back to its roots'."
Blogs, Not E-mail or Search, Drive Video Views
Not if my retired aunt in Florida has anything to say about it! Keep 'em coming, Aunt Barbara, you have my e-mail address!
Ad Buyers to TV Execs: We Have The Upper Hand
What does this mean for interactive media? Time will tell.
Fred Envy Pervasive at NATPE's LA TV Fest
Unless Fred fails soon, we will all be treated to a plethora of shows starring a chipmunk-voiced spazz. Something to look forward to.
ESPN Actually Listens To Sports Fans With New Show
Social networking finally lets fans talk smack to rival teams... on the air!
For Online Storytelling, What Is "Participation," Anyways?
NewTeeVee's Chris Albrecht gives his take on a NATPE conference discussing just this.
Moguls divided over online media-revenue prospects
Disney thinks people will pay to view online content. Yup, and Mickey Mouse is voiced by James Earl Jones.
Why Hulu Succeeded as Other Video Sites Failed
Interesting read by NY Times Bits Blog's Saul Hansell
ABC Content Now on Hulu
CBS is like the unpopular kid who sits by himself at lunch now.
Monday, July 6, 2009
The Download - 070609
This week enjoy some recommendations on web series, a Viral Video Workshop, and Michael Jackson's funeral streamed live! Have a great week and be safe, especially if you are a celebrity... They're dropping like flies.
5 Things To Know About The Pirate Bay Sale
You need to be up on this monumental case. No pressure or anything.
Study: TV More Effective Ad Environment Than Online
If we were to guess it's because on TV, commercials don't lag.
Four Web Series You Should Be Watching
We particularly enjoy Sean and Jilly Move In. So should you.
And One More, While We're At It
Atom.com's "The Shaman" is keeping us highly entertained.
New Facebook iPhone App Will Allow Video Uploads
Perfect for debuting the embarrassing candid video of your drunk friend to the internet.
It Appears Hulu Will Be Live Streaming Michael Jackson's Funeral
Pay your respects via Interwebs to the King of Pop.
Viral Video Workshop offered at NYU
We could teach you all this for free, but can't offer the contest that allows winners to work on PAID assignments. Unless you accept snacks in place of money. We have lots of those.
Global Digital Media Growth Slows to 0.9% in 2009
Interestingly, consumer-paid models are surviving the dismal economy better than companies focused on advertising.
Apple's HTTP Video Streaming Could "Change How Mobile Video is Perceived and Consumed"
...Says this Business Week writer. Worth a read.
Joost to Become a White-Label Provider
It could have been big if Viacom and CBS cared enough. It coulda been somebody. It coulda been a contender of Hulu.
5 Things To Know About The Pirate Bay Sale
You need to be up on this monumental case. No pressure or anything.
Study: TV More Effective Ad Environment Than Online
If we were to guess it's because on TV, commercials don't lag.
Four Web Series You Should Be Watching
We particularly enjoy Sean and Jilly Move In. So should you.
And One More, While We're At It
Atom.com's "The Shaman" is keeping us highly entertained.
New Facebook iPhone App Will Allow Video Uploads
Perfect for debuting the embarrassing candid video of your drunk friend to the internet.
It Appears Hulu Will Be Live Streaming Michael Jackson's Funeral
Pay your respects via Interwebs to the King of Pop.
Viral Video Workshop offered at NYU
We could teach you all this for free, but can't offer the contest that allows winners to work on PAID assignments. Unless you accept snacks in place of money. We have lots of those.
Global Digital Media Growth Slows to 0.9% in 2009
Interestingly, consumer-paid models are surviving the dismal economy better than companies focused on advertising.
Apple's HTTP Video Streaming Could "Change How Mobile Video is Perceived and Consumed"
...Says this Business Week writer. Worth a read.
Joost to Become a White-Label Provider
It could have been big if Viacom and CBS cared enough. It coulda been somebody. It coulda been a contender of Hulu.
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