Mobile Video & Entertainment News
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Pew Study: Most Smartphone Users Have Location-Based AppsJohn Eggerton, May 11, 2012The majority of smartphone users (74%) get real-time, location based information on their smartphones, according to a new study from the Pew Internet and American Life Project. More
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Cable Show 2012: NCTA's 'Imagine Park' Aims to Plant New IdeasBy Todd Spangler, May 10, 2012
The National Cable & Telecommunications Association is bringing back The Park to this year's Cable Show -- doubling the floor space and promising that the exhibit area showcasing new products and new ideas will be even bigger and more buzz-worthy in its second year.
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New FCC Commissioners Still Waiting on White House PaperworkJohn Eggerton, May 10, 2012As of mid-day Thursday, there was still no word on just when the two new FCC commissioners Jessica Rosenworcel and Ajit Pai might be sworn in. More
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Ensequence Raises $26M Round To Tap Mobile, Connected TVsBy Todd Spangler, May 10, 2012Ensequence, a developer of interactive TV software and applications, announced that it has secured commitments for $25.99 million in funding -- led by a venture fund affiliated with a family that made a fortune in pet food -- to expand into mobile and connected TV markets. More
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ESPN Extends ACC Multimedia Rights Deal through 2027Mike Reynolds, May 9, 2012With the circuit poised to add new members, ESPN has renegotiated and extended its agreement with the Atlantic Coast Conference. More
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PK Wants Public Peek at SpectrumCo. JOEJohn Eggerton, May 9, 2012Public Knowledge is challenging Verizon and cable companies' confidentiality claims surrounding their proposed joint research and development venture on integrating wired and wireless service. More
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NAB's Smith Pushes for Spectrum InventoryJohn Eggerton, May 9, 2012NAB president Gordon Smith wants the new co-chairs of the House Federal Spectrum Working Group to first get a handle on how the federal government and private sector are using their spectrum before deciding how best to free up spectrum for other uses. More
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Viggle Wriggles Up To 625,000 Social-TV UsersBy Todd Spangler, May 9, 2012
Since launching in Jaunary, social-TV app developer Viggle has attracted some 625,000 registered users for its television loyalty iPhone app, and those members have completed 142 million engagements within the app.
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Genachowski Plugs Spectrum Sharing at CTIA ConventionJohn Eggerton, May 8, 2012FCC chairman Juliu Genachowski put in a plug Tuesday for the government sharing the 1755-1780 MHz band with advanced wireless service, including freeing up 25 MHz ASAP that can be paired with existing spectrum already up for auction. More
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Rep. Doyle Seeks Info on Verizon Build-Outs in Light of Cable Spectrum DealJohn Eggerton, May 8, 2012House Communications Subcommittee member Mike Doyle (D-Pa.) wants some info from Verizon on its continued commitment to Verizon FiOS wireline video service. More
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Comcast Gets Into ESPN's 'TV Everywhere' GameBy Todd Spangler, May 8, 2012
Building on its multiscreen-video game plan, Comcast is letting Xfinity TV subscribers access live sports and other ESPN programming via the WatchESPN app and at WatchESPN.com, with access to the content coming soon to the MSO's XfinityTV.com portal.
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Time Warner Cable Raises Ruckus Over Wi-FiBy Todd Spangler, May 8, 2012Time Warner Cable has selected Ruckus Wireless' Wi-Fi wireless networking equipment to provide broadband access in select indoor and outdoor locations within its footprint. More
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NimbleTV Hires Ex-Cable Exec Borrelli As CMOBy Todd Spangler, May 7, 2012
NimbleTV, a startup promising to sling pay-TV content to users anywhere across the Internet, has hired media and cable industry executive Lou Borrelli Jr. as its chief marketing officer.
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Verizon, Cable Ops Say They'll Make
It Easier To Search Documents
By John Eggerton, May 7, 2012Verizon Wireless and the SpectrumCo cable operators trying to sell it beachfront wireless spectrum say they will go the extra mile to make documents available to critics of the deal. More
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Spectrum Deal Gets More Time at FCC By Todd Spangler, May 7, 2012The Federal Communications Commission’s Wireless Telecommunications Bureau needs three more weeks to review the proposed spectrum deals among Verizon Wireless and four cable operators, due to “deficiencies” in document production by the parties. More
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Zagin: A&E’s Authenticated Strategy Still Evolving By R. Thomas Umstead, May 7, 2012A&E Networks is talking to operators about an authenticated, “TV Everywhere” strategy for its portfolio of networks that delivers value in the digital space but does not compromise the linear channel business, newly minted A&E Networks president of distribution David Zagin said. More
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Kessler: HBO Go Rolls to Kindle By MCN Staff, May 7, 2012HBO Go, the premium network’s authenticated streaming service, will launch on Amazon’s Kindle Fire with the start of the upcoming season of True Blood. More
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Multiplatform TV: Industry Adapts to Consumer PreferenceBy Tim Baysinger (Broadcasting & Cable), May 4, 2012For the multiscreen industry to continue its rapid development, it must be able to adapt to consumers' ever-changing preferences. More
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Multiplatform TV: Comcast Set To Launch Live ESPN, Disney 'TV Everywhere' ServicesBy Todd Spangler, May 3, 2012
Comcast will soon offer cable TV customers access to WatchESPN and also will become the first pay-TV provider to offer live and on-demand "TV Everywhere" content from Disney's three children's cable networks, said Matt Murphy, Disney & ESPN Media Networks senior vice president of digital video distribution.
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Multiplatform TV: Kessler: HBO Go Rolls to Kindle Fire with New Season Of 'True Blood'Mike Reynolds, May 3, 2012HBO Go, the premium network's authenticated streaming service, will go to Amazon's Kindle Fire with the start of the upcoming season of True Blood. More
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