Internet Video

Apple Could Announce iPad Mini on Oct. 23

Smaller Screen Tablet to Compete Against Amazon’s Kindle, Other Less Expensive Options
By: George Winslow (Broadcasting & Cable) Oct 16 2012 - 1:05pm
Smaller Screen Tablet to Compete Against Amazon’s Kindle, Other Less Expensive Options

While Apple is--as usual--keeping quiet about its plans for the event, dozens of sites have reported in recent weeks that the company will announce a new smaller screen tablet, which has been dubbed the iPad mini, next week.
Apple has sent out invitations for a product announcement event on October 23 at 10 a.m. (PT)
Multiple reports from sites like TechCrunch and Business Insider have indicated that the iPad Mini could have a 7.85-inch display and go on sale in November. Pricing could range from $199 to $399, according the TechCrunch.

NBC Sports Group Revs Four-Year Rights Deal with Formula One

Gains Exclusive U.S. Multimedia Rights to All Grand Prix Races, Qualifying Sessions, Practice Runs
By: Tim Baysinger (Broadcasting & Cable) Oct 15 2012 - 11:09am
Gains Exclusive U.S. Multimedia Rights to All Grand Prix Races, Qualifying Sessions, Practice Runs

NBC Sports Group has agreed to a four-year deal for the exclusive U.S. media rights with Formula One Management, the top international open-wheel racing promoter.

Sunlight Launches Political Ad 'Weather Report'

YouTube Video Series HighlightS Ad Climate Drawn from TV Station Political Files
By: John Eggerton Oct 12 2012 - 2:07pm
YouTube Video Series HighlightS Ad Climate Drawn from TV Station Political Files

The Sunlight Foundation has ramped up its efforts to collect and report on TV station political ad info from the FCC's online database as well as FEC data on donations.

Univision to Launch Online On-Demand Network Oct. 15

UVideos Provides English Subtitles, Social TV Interaction
By: Jon Lafayette (Broadcasting & Cable) Oct 11 2012 - 1:54pm
UVideos Provides English Subtitles, Social TV Interaction

 

Univision Communications on Monday plans to introduce its new bilingual online network UVideos, which will provide on demand programming and a social TV experience on a variety of devices.

The site switches from Spanish to English, depending on the users preference. When English is chosen, headings and meta data appear in English and content appears with subtitles, enabling English speakers to consume novellas and other content from the Univision broadcast network as well as cable channels Galavision and Telefutura.

Sportsman Digs Up Multimedia Zombie Programming Stunt

Sponsored Vignettes Support Oct. 29 'Zombie Busters' Primetime Special
By: MCN Staff Oct 11 2012 - 1:01am
Sponsored Vignettes Support Oct. 29 'Zombie Busters' Primetime Special

Sportsman Channel is in the Halloween spirit, exhuming a sponsor-supported, multimedia programming stunt ahead of a primetime zombie special.
Sporting the tagline “Outlive the Undead,” the outdoor proponent has launched its “Zombie Preparedness Campaign” showcasing a series of vignettes running on-air, online and across social media touting Zombie Busters special on Oct. 29 at 10 p.m. (ET)

TV Remains Dominant Source of Debate Viewing: Pew

80% of Respondents Watched Presidential Debate Only on TV
By: John Eggerton Oct 11 2012 - 1:09pm
80% of Respondents Watched Presidential Debate Only on TV

More than one in 10 (11%) viewers "dual-screened" the first presidential debate, according to a new Pew study, but the vast majority (85%) were TV-only viewers.

Viacom Sells Nickelodeon Programming to Hulu Plus

Live Action, Animated Shows to Stream Online
By: Jon Lafayette (Broadcasting & Cable) Oct 9 2012 - 1:22pm
Live Action, Animated Shows to Stream Online

Viacom said it is making Nickelodeon programming available to subscribers of the Hulu Plus streaming service.

Hispanic TV Summit: It's Great Content, Not Great Spanish-Language Content

Panel Asks if 'Video for Hispanics' a Better Title for Event
By: Mike Malone (Broadcasting & Cable) Oct 3 2012 - 10:58pm
Panel Asks if 'Video for Hispanics' a Better Title for Event

New York -- The marketing specialists on the advertising roundtable had some ideas about rebranding the very event they were speaking at, as Victor Parada, vice president of ad sales at Discovery U.S. Hispanic, suggested "Video" replace "TV" in the Hispanic TV title, and "for Hispanics" slide in place of "Hispanic."
"Hispanic TV" may be trending toward archaic, the panelists believed, as they repeatedly mentioned breaking down the silos that separate Spanish-language from general-market audiences.

Hispanic TV Summit: Univision's Conde Sees Growth Opportunity in English-Language Audience

Exec Wants to target non-Hispanic Viewers with ABC News JV
By: Andrea Morabito (Broadcasting & Cable) Oct 3 2012 - 10:09pm
Exec Wants to target non-Hispanic Viewers with ABC News JV

New York -- Univision Networks' primary audience is and will continue to be Spanish-speaking U.S. Hispanics, but president Cesar Conde said he sees the general English-language non-Hispanic audience as a growth opportunity for the company.

In a keynote discussion at B&C/Multichannel News' 10th annual Hispanic Television Summit here Wednesday morning, Conde said optimizing Univision's product to be consumed in English and Spanish is a priority.

CW Signs Up for Nielsen's Online Campaign Ratings

Tracks Ads Sold as Part of Net's Convergence Strategy
By: Jon Lafayette (Broadcasting & Cable) Sep 27 2012 - 5:17pm
Tracks Ads Sold as Part of Net's Convergence Strategy

The CW, a pioneer in selling advertisers commercials in programs whether they are viewed over the air or online, announced that it has become the first TV network to sign on for Nielsen's Online Campaign Ratings.

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