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Mobile Advertising Set To Soar ? Yes, But What Is The Engine For Growth
November 17, 2009
Mobile Advertising Set To Soar | www.mediapost.com
Mobile advertising is set to soar but only if all mobile channels are used and the combination of enabling technology, analytics and advertiser mindset is focused on identifying the exact context of the consumer before ads are served.
Running for cover... Comcast turns into a program producer
November 16, 2009
Comcast closes in on NBC stake | www.ft.com
Cable companies start feeling the pressure of online distribution methods. Broadcast TV feels the pressure of cable programming. NBC (with its cable channels) could be the easiest way of enter the program supplier field.
Lionsgate Acquiring MGM? Finally, Order Will Be Restored.
November 14, 2009
WILL THESE LIONS MATE? | www.showbizdata.com
The Seven Sisters will be re-defined (actually as same as before) MGM requires some daring team, not one better than Lionsgate's. A prestigious (even when badly diminished) library and BRAND, will join a HUGE (LG/Artisan/Live/Vestron) library containing its own set of jewel's (Dirty Dancing,...
Were the Meatballs Cooked Long Enough?
November 11, 2009
Exhibitors steaming over 'Meatballs' | www.hollywoodreporter.com
Sony is making "Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs" available for Video On Demand (for Sony Bravia TV sets) and Blu Ray on December 8th. This has exhibitor marinara in a boil as Sony is pushing the limits of the window to take advantage of holiday marketing. Major exhibs are threatning to yank thefilm...
Acquiring Playfish for $400 million is a great deal for Electronic Arts
November 11, 2009
EA to pay $275m cash for Playfish | www.ft.com
Playfish, the fast-growing social gaming company that was founded only two years ago, has been acquired by Electronic Arts for $275 million in stock, $25 million in equity compensation and $100 million in earnout.And it's still a cheap acquisition for EA, the former giants of the games industry who...
This Is About More Than Critical Mass
November 9, 2009
(Hollywood) Industry Slowly Embracing New Media | www.hollywoodreporter.com
The article makes a good point - that any technology or service needs to reach a large enough population for it to make business sense. But even if the entire US population starts downloading movies over the Internet, will there be enough of a market?The answer lies in the interplay between Internet...
November 8, 2009
Marvell’s new chips will bring cost of eBooks to under $100 | venturebeat.com
At first glance, eBook devices seem like an elegant and cost effective way to read and especially portable for when one reads on the move.A new chip which will harbor cheaper and better devices brings up a few ?Will price or function drive this product to mass uptake?Can the global market to sustain...
The Hispanic Market is Soaring - Marketers Take Notice!
November 4, 2009
The Hispanic Market Is Set to Soar | www.adweek.com
Hispanics are a critical target for US marketers in coming years. They are growing in size, influence, buying power, and have a young audience that is just entering their high earning and spending years. This target will have to be handled differently than a typical US target, as culture plays abigger...
The inevitable convergence of releasing windows
November 3, 2009
Video-on-demand hot in November | www.videobusiness.com
Now faster than slower the different releasing windows, first on Home entertainment and then all around, are collapsing.Even against stated resilience to change the releasing model, studios are forced by the demand generated by technology advances.Finally, a day will come in which the consumer will...
The Effects of US Hispanic Media Concentration for Advertisers and Investors
November 3, 2009
The Hispanic Market Is Set to Soar | www.adweek.com
The concentration and proportionate dearth of US Hispanic media outlets make it an easy buy for advertisers and creates a real value builder for investors.
Microsoft thrown out of court in an IPR lawsuit in China
November 18, 2009
Microsoft Protects its Flanks to Save It's Ass
November 18, 2009
Hardball 11/18/09: One Last Kick in Pants from WV to VZ Before Parting
November 18, 2009
Solar Tower Technology is Uneconomical and Unviable in US
November 18, 2009
Running for cover... Comcast turns into a program producer
November 16, 2009
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