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.

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