Television Newswire
Elron Announces That NetVision Received Notification from Israel Antitrust Authority Regarding Agreement to Acquire Shares in HOT
TEL AVIV, Israel-(Business Wire)-October 5, 2008 - Elron Electronic Industries Ltd. (NASDAQ: ELRN)(TASE: ELRN), today announced that further to its announcements on May 5, August 13, and October 2, 2008, NetVision (TASE:NTSN), 16% held by Elron, announced today, in connection with its agreement with...
Bruce Dern/David Winning Film 'SWAMP DEVIL' Premieres on SCI FI CHANNEL
CALGARY-(Business Wire)-October 3, 2008 - Filmmaker David Winning (Andromeda, Stargate: Atlantis, Blood Ties) directed the Canadian feature film SWAMP DEVIL starring Bruce Dern which Premieres on SCI FI CHANNEL, Sunday October 12, 2008 in primetime at 9/8C. The film previously won the Best Foreign...
2009 U.S. Cable Television Networks Industry Report Comprises Establishments Primarily Engaged In Operating Studios and Facilities for the Broadcasting of Programs
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-October 3, 2008 - Research and Markets 2010 U.S. Metropolitan Areas - Estimated Number of Employees Definitions and Terms For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/15931f/2009_u_s_cable_te
Bank Freedom Runs 33,000 Television Spots in September for the Bank Freedom Prepaid MasterCard(R) Card
IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-October 3, 2008 - Merchant Processing International Inc. DBA Bank Freedom, a wholly owned subsidiary of Prepaid Card Holdings, Inc. (Pink Sheets: PPDC), announced today that it aired 33,000 spots for its Bank Freedom Prepaid MasterCard(R) on cable television over a...
LIN TV Announces Senior Vice President Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President New Media
PROVIDENCE, R.I.-(Business Wire)-October 3, 2008 - LIN TV Corp. (NYSE: TVL), a local television and digital media company, today announced the appointments of Richard Schmaeling as Senior Vice President Chief Financial Officer and Robert Richter as Senior Vice President New Media. Mr. Schmaeling has...
Eat It! D3Publisher to Deliver a Tasty Bullet Sandwich with New Videogame for the Xbox 360(R) and PLAYSTATION(R)3 System Eat Lead: The Return of Matt Hazard(TM)
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-October 3, 2008 - An action hero emerges from the pixels as D3Publisher (D3P), a publisher and developer of interactive entertainment software, today announced plans for Eat Lead: The Return of Matt Hazard(TM), a third-person shooter with a sense of humor for the Xbox...
On a 3D HD Display, SENSIO Presents Live Action 3D Boxing at CEATEC 2008
CHIBA, Japan-(Business Wire)-October 3, 2008 - SENSIO Technologies Inc. ("SENSIO") (TSX VENTURE:SIO), inventor of the SENSIO(R)3D technology, will be presenting sport content in live stereoscopic format ("Live 3D") as part of its participation to CEATEC, Combined Exhibition of Advanced Technologies...
Taco Bell(R) Hosts "Reality Check Challenge" 2008 with Help from Stars of MTV's The Hills
IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - Today Taco Bell(R) joined Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt for the second consecutive year in an effort to raise awareness of global hunger. "Reality Check Challenge" 2008, which was held at a Los Angeles-area Taco Bell restaurant, in conjunction with...
Music Legend Van Morrison to Close Out Hollywood Bowl 2008 Season with "Astral Weeks Live" in November
HOLLYWOOD, Calif.-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - Multi-award winning musical legend Van Morrison will take to the Los Angeles concert stage for "Astral Weeks Live" at the Hollywood Bowl on November 7 and 8, closing out the 2008 season of the famous venue. Van Morrison has over 150 songs...
Global Traffic Network Announces Extension of Letter of Intent to Acquire the Commercial Division of UBC Media Group plc
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - Global Traffic Network, Inc. (Nasdaq: GNET), a leading provider of custom traffic and news reports to radio and television stations outside the United States, today announced that it has extended the letter of intent governing its contemplated acquisition...
ESPN2 to Broadcast One-Hour Special on Oct. 8-9, 2008, Featuring the Prequel to Walt Disney Pictures' Upcoming True-Life Sailing Documentary "Morning Light"
BURBANK, Calif.-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - Conceivers, producers and executive producers Roy E. Disney and Leslie DeMeuse recruited 15 young sailors to take on the challenge of a lifetime — the 2,500-mile open-ocean Transpac sailing challenge featured in the upcoming true-life...
Coca-Cola North America Launches Fourth Installment of Its Highly Successful Telenovela Club Promotion
ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - Ay Gaviota! Coca-Cola North America is extending the red carpet to allow fans of the telenovela "Destilando Amor" to relive the passion of 'Rodrigo' and 'Gaviota' through the Coca-Cola Telenovela Club. The fourth installment of the Coca-Cola Telenovela...
Fox Reality Channel's Original "Battle of the Bods" Returns for a Steamy Second Season of Body Ranking Competition Between the Sexes
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - Fox Reality Channel, the only all-reality, all-the-time cable and satellite network, is set to begin production on its second season of the sexy late-night original series, "Battle of the Bods." The reality competition, hosted by cheeky British...
Zcom Networks Announces Private Label Service Offering of GlobalWeb TV
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - Zcom Networks, Inc. (Pink Sheets: ZCMN) today announces that its subsidiary Pam TV International, Inc., a Washington DC provider of TV, radio, music and live streaming programming viewed around the world, has agreed in principal to a license agreement...
Charter Giving Away a Hybrid Car with "Save Green Go Green" Online Sweepstakes
ST. LOUIS-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTR) announced today that the Company will offer new and current customers a chance to win a 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid by ordering services online. "Our customers continue to tell us our online sales channel is an...
Sun Microsystems Discusses Growth of Internet TV Phenomenon With Revision3 CEO Jim Louderback
MENLO PARK, Calif.-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - This week's Socially Speaking, Sun's Internet Radio show focused on the latest in social media, will feature Jim Louderback, CEO for Revision3. Jim, a pioneer in the online space has spent over 16 years in various media and technology roles and is...
Wi-Fi TV's(TM) Live Coverage of VP Debate Tonight Showcases Social Internet TV(TM)
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - Wi-Fi TV Inc. (Pink Sheets:WIFT) will feature live coverage of the Vice Presidential debate this evening with live chat and breaking news and commentary from around the world. The debate itself will be presented live and uninterrupted at 6 PM PT, 9 PM ET...
Sun Internet Radio Features Top Video Game Composer
MENLO PARK, Calif.-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - Sun Microsystems SHIFT Radio talks with accomplished video game composer Tommy Tallarico about game audio, the future of digital rights management and the success of his current worldwide video game concert tour, Video Games Live. Hosted by...
"We Believe - Chicago and Its Cubs"
CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - The Chicago Cubs and Emmy and Grammy nominee John Scheinfeld, a respected director-writer-producer of documentary films, announce today documentary filming is underway to capture the unique relationship between a great city and its baseball team. The fully...
Media Executives and ON Networks Founder to Debate Video Content Distribution Models at Contentonomics Conference
AUSTIN, Texas-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - Next week at the Contentonomics conference in Los Angeles, executives from ON Networks, Metacafe, The News Markets and Wine.TV and more will gather to talk about the future of Web video and new media content distribution. Kip McClanahan, CEO of ON...
Bratz Inspires a Passion for Family, Music and Fashion this Holiday Season
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - The Bratz(TM) are ready to take the holiday season by storm with a full range of products that are sure to spark girls' imaginations and their passion for creativity and individuality. The new Bratz World(TM) line allows girls to create a home for...
KLRU Wins PBS Development Award for Innovation Using Kimbia's Next-Generation Online Fundraising Solution
AUSTIN, Texas-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - KLRU-TV, Austin PBS has received a "PBS Development Award for Innovation" for utilizing Kimbia's powerful online fundraising tools to build membership and achieve a nearly 3X increase in online giving. Kimbia provides the most powerful and flexible...
Elron Announces That NetVision Has Not Timely Received All Required Approvals to Acquire Shares in HOT
TEL AVIV, Israel-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - Elron Electronic Industries Ltd. (NASDAQ:ELRN)(TASE:ELRN), today announced that further to its announcements on May 5 and August 13, 2008, NetVision (TASE:NTSN), 16% held by Elron, announced today, in connection with its agreement with Bank Leumi le...
Jungo Fast Channel Switching Solution to Deliver Enhanced IPTV User Experience
SAN JOSE-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - Broadband World Forum Europe, Brussels Expo, Booth #143, Jungo Ltd, a leading provider of software solutions for residential gateways, today announced that its OpenRG(TM) residential gateway software now supports a patent-pending, fast channel-switching...
HBO's Entourage Brings Out the Stars at Media Mayhem's Client Appreciation Party Hosted by Adrian Grenier and Rex Lee
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - A red carpet extravaganza in honor of the hit HBO series, "Entourage," unveiled what can only be characterized as an evening among charismatic stars and the artful directors who guide them, as Media Mayhem Corporation (MMC) in conjunction with...
FOX News Channel Launches "America's Election HQ" YouTube Channel Dedicated Exclusively to Politics and the Presidential Election
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - FOX News Channel (FNC) will launch a dedicated election channel on YouTube Wednesday, October 1st, announced Joel Cheatwood, the network's Senior Vice President for Development. The YouTube channel known as "America's Election HQ...
DIRECTV Delivers Local HD Programming To Customers in the Savannah, Ga., DMA
-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - DIRECTV, Inc.: -0- *T WHAT: DIRECTV, Inc., the nation's leading satellite television service provider, is now offering local HD programming to customers in the Savannah, Ga., designated market area. The following broadcast networks are available in HD...
DIRECTV Delivers Local HD Programming to Customers in the Charleston, S.C. DMA
-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - DIRECTV, Inc.: -0- *T WHAT: DIRECTV, Inc., the nation's leading satellite television service provider, is now offering local HD programming to customers in the Charleston, S.C. designated market area. The following broadcast networks are available in HD: WCIV/ABC...
DIRECTV Delivers Local HD Programming To Customers in the Norfolk-Newport News, Va. DMA
-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - DIRECTV, Inc. -0- *T WHAT: DIRECTV, Inc., the nation's leading satellite television service provider, is now offering local HD programming to customers in the Norfolk-Newport News, Va., designated market area. The following broadcast networks are available in...
Computer Outlook Radio Talk Show Announces New Broadcast Schedule
LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - Computer Outlook Radio Talk Show announced today that in preparation for upcoming syndication opportunities, the show is moving to a new weekday broadcast schedule. The Tuesday thru Thursday shows will be divided into two half-hour segments and broadcast...
DIRECTV Delivers Local HD Programming to Customers in the Springfield-Holyoke, Mass., DMA
-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - DIRECTV, Inc.: -0- *T WHAT: DIRECTV, Inc., the nation's leading satellite television service provider, is now offering local HD programming to customers in the Springfield-Holyoke, Mass., designated market area. The following broadcast networks are available in...
New-Look 'BBC World News' Uses Unrivaled Newsgathering Resources to Bring PBS Audiences News from around the World
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - With a new format, set and team of anchors and reporters, BBC World News is ready to bring the legendary newsgathering talents of the BBC to a new line-up of PBS stations in major markets across the country starting as early as October 1. (Check local...
RCN Thanks The Morning Call Readers in Lehigh Valley, PA for Again Voting It Top Cable TV, Phone & Internet Provider
HERNDON, Va.-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - RCN Corporation (NASDAQ: RCNI), a leading provider of digital television, data, and voice services to residential, business and commercial/carrier customers, today thanked readers of The Morning Call in Lehigh Valley, PA for voting it 2008 Top Cable TV...
Arbitron Inc. Third Quarter 2008 Earnings Release and Conference Call Scheduled For October 21, 2008
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - Arbitron Inc. (NYSE: ARB) today announced that it will release its third quarter 2008 results on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 during pre-market hours. Following the release, Arbitron will host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The Company invites...
DV Expo Returns to the Los Angeles Convention Center, November 4-6, with Intensified Focus on Training, Technology, Creativity and Community for the Video Professional
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - DV Expo today announced that its 12th annual conference and exhibition will return to the Los Angeles Convention Center, from November 4-6, 2008, with a full conference schedule and thriving exhibit floor. Produced by NewBay Media, this year's expo has...
Worldwide Orphans Foundation Announces Fourth Annual Benefit Gala "Every Child Ought to Know: What Love Is, What Health Is, What Childhood Is"
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - Dr. Jane Aronson, founder, CEO and executive medical director, Worldwide Orphans Foundation (WWO), announced today that WWO will hold its Fourth Annual Benefit Gala, November 3, 6:00 pm at Cipriani Wall Street in New York. WWO is dedicated to transforming...
Comcast Provides Highly Anticipated Vice Presidential Debate On Demand
PHILADELPHIA-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq:CMCSA, CMCSK), the leading provider of entertainment, information and communications products and services, announced today that the highly anticipated vice presidential debate will be available On Demand, as early as...
Trials & Defibrillations Report is a Comprehensive Exploration of Each of the Dominant Interactive Television Categories in the United States
DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - Research and Markets as they are sometimes referred to, have more deployment in the United States than any other interactive television application, reaching over 75% of the U.S. households through television platforms. The Digital Video Recorder: The...
Ryan Leslie Embarks on Grey Goose 8 City Tour October 2nd
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - Grey Goose Vodka and Ryan Leslie, producer, songwriter, label entrepreneur - and now recording artist are taking the excitement of his records from the dance floor to the live stage with an 8 city national tour starting in L.A Oct. 2nd. Harvard class of...
Award-Winning Scene It?(R) Disney Channel Deluxe Edition is the Latest Game to Join Screenlife's Growing Collection of Titles
SEATTLE-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - Screenlife, creator of Scene It?(R) The DVD Game(TM), announces the newest addition to its DVD game line-up, and recipient of Creative Child Magazine's 2008 Toy of the Year Award: Scene It? Disney Channel Deluxe Edition. Scene It? Disney Channel Deluxe...
Screenlife Announces Much Anticipated Scene It?(R) Seinfeld Deluxe Edition
SEATTLE-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - Jerry, George, Elaine and Kramer...for many people these household names have become less like characters on America's most popular television show, and more like quirky friends from way back, worthy of quoting and recounting favorite moments. With the...
AOL Television Launches New Online Series "Outside The Box"
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - AOL Television has announced the launch of Outside the Box, http://www.television.aol.com/outside-the-box, a new free on-demand online series in which cast members from popular network and cable television programs interview one another using fan...
CMI: Prodigies of Influence: Michael Cammarata
ORLANDO, Fla.-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - The "New Kid on the Block" is breaking out of the Orlando, Florida entertainment scene. Michael Cammarata, the President and Founder of (CMI) Cammarata Management, is a successful entrepreneur who is increasing the opportunities of young, talented...
New Survey Says Americans View Television, Daily Newspapers as Most Credible
HOPKINS, Minn.-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - Got credibility? A new survey finds that Americans consider television and daily newspapers the most credible sources of news and information. Television was viewed as the most trusted media source, scoring a 6.6 on a one-to-10 credibility scale...
The O and Hodge Show Launches on Modavox's VoiceAmerica(TM) Sports Network
PHOENIX-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - Modavox, Inc. (OTCBB:MDVX), Internet broadcasting pioneer and holder of several patented technologies; today announced the launch of the O and Hodge Show on the Company's VoiceAmerica(TM) Sports Network. The O and HODGE show is bringing you the funniest hour...
Belgacom, SEE Telecom, and Ekinops Collaborate to Kick off the Belgian Football Pro League in HD Video Format
PARIS & BRUSSELS-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - Ekinops, SEE Telecom, and Belgacom announced today that through their partnership they were able to deploy, in record time, a high-definition video transport solution designed for the television production applications. The first application...
Jacked, Inc.(TM) and Big Ten Network See Success with Interactive LiveCasts for Big Ten Football and Basketball
SANTA MONICA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - Jacked, Inc.(TM) (www.jacked.com), the leading producer of interactive broadcasts, and the Big Ten Network, a national network airing more than 400 live events annually to Big Ten fans across the nation, today announced initial usage numbers for...
CelebDirect Inc. Changes its Corporate Name to Muscle Flex Inc. With a New Symbol MFLI
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - CelebDirect (Pink Sheets:CELI) announces that it has changed its name to Muscle Flex Inc. and a new trading symbol; MFLI. The Muscle Flex(TM) is the only in-home exercise machine of its kind that delivers strength, flexibility and cardio...
Break Media Adds ScreenJunkies to Its Network of Websites for Men
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - Break Media, the Internet's leading entertainment community for men, today announced the launch of a new online property, ScreenJunkies, adding to its expansive network of media properties that operate and syndicate content to young men. With breaking...
MEIFF Brings to Abu Dhabi the Best Films from Festivals Around the World
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - The second edition of the Middle East International Film Festival (MEIFF), organised by the Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage (ADACH) announced today the selection of films to be shown in the "Festival of Festivals" and the...
Michael Oppenheimer Named Market Manager of Clear Channel Radio-Memphis
SAN ANTONIO & MEMPHIS, Tenn.-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - Clear Channel Radio today announced the promotion of Michael Oppenheimer to Market Manager of the company's six Memphis radio stations, effective immediately. In the position, Oppenheimer will oversee operations of radio...
Comcast/South Florida Launches Police Blotter on "Get Local" On Demand
MIRAMAR, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - Watchful citizens have a new way to help law enforcement keep tabs on the local crime scene - anytime day or night — right from their TV's: Police Blotter On Demand. This new addition to Comcast/South Florida's "Get Local" On Demand lineup...
Sharp Electronics and Turner Broadcasting Ask America to Turn Out the Lights
MAHWAH, N.J.-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - Sharp Electronics Corporation, in collaboration with Turner Broadcasting Systems, Inc. (TBS), today announced the "Lights Out Challenge." This call-to-action encourages fans watching Major League Baseball's (MLB) Game Four of the American League...
From Ballasts to Ballads: Fishermen Take to the Stage
-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - Astoria-Warrenton Area Chamber of Commerce: -0- *T WHAT: Telling tales of the deep, fishermen and women will reel in audiences during the 12th annual Fisher Poets Gathering in Astoria, Ore., the former canning capital of the world. Weathered and wise or fresh...
Jazz Legends RETURN TO FOREVER and PAID, INC. Auctioning Autographed Collectibles to Benefit VH1 SAVE THE MUSIC FOUNDATION
BOSTON-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - Fresh from their impressive U.S. and European summer reunion tour, the influential jazz fusion/rock foursome RETURN TO FOREVER has teamed up with the experts at Paid, Inc. (OTCBB: PAYD) to auction autographed collectors items online to benefit the VH1 Save...
Fitch Affirms Cablemas' IDR at 'BB-'; Outlook Stable
MONTERREY, Mexico-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - Fitch Ratings has affirmed Cablemas, S.A. de C.V.'s (Cablemas) ratings as follows: —Local currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at 'BB-'; —Foreign currency IDR at 'BB-'; —National scale long-term rating at 'A(mex)'. The Rating...
The Elvis Duran Group Now Promotionally Powered By Pop2Life
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - The Elvis Duran Group, anchored by Elvis Duran's super successful and newly syndicated radio show, has now partnered with Pop2Life for Creative Marketing, Promotion and PR services. In addition to creating unique promotions and producing franchise...
WWE Dividend Yield 9.4%
STAMFORD, Conn.-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - The WWE considers itself a safe harbor in the current volatile marketplace. The 9.4 % dividend yield on WWE stock is 300% higher than the S&P average. Given its strong balance sheet and cash generative businesses, WWE feels confident it can fund...
Canby Telcom Launches HD Offering Powered by IP-PRIME HD-4 Service in Central Oregon
PRINCETON, N.J. & CANBY, Ore.-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - SES AMERICOM and Canby Telcom, a member of the National Rural Telecommunications Cooperative (NRTC), announced today that Canby's IPTV customers can now access 36 channels of High Definition (HD) programming, including more...
Amway Global Presents TINA TURNER Live in Concert from Opening Night
-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - Eight-time Grammy Award winner and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Tina Turner launches her first tour in eight years, on October 1, at Sprint Center in Kansas City. Turner's AEG Live-promoted North America tour will delight fans over the course of 36 dates across...
Cablevision and The Lustgarten Foundation Roll out "curePC"; a New Public Awareness Campaign in the Fight against Pancreatic Cancer
BETHPAGE, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - Cablevision Systems Corporation (NYSE: CVC), a leading media and entertainment company, and The Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research today announced the rollout of curePC, a public awareness campaign in support of the fight...
World Poker Tour(R) and Fox Sports Net Launch New TV Series, ClubWPT.com
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - FSN, the leader in televised poker, and World Poker Tour, the pre-eminent poker sports brand, have joined forces to launch another first for poker programming - ClubWPT.com - a new series debuting in its regular timeslot Sunday, October 5 at 4:00 PM...
blinkx Partners with the Telegraph To Offer the Best in British News Coverage
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - blinkx, the world's largest and most advanced video search engine, today announced a partnership with Telegraph Media Group (TMG). The Daily Telegraph is one of the U.K.'s best known newspapers, while it's online property, Telegraph.co.uk (TCUK), is...
Wizzard Media, Joost Team to Deliver Extensive Video Catalog to Millions of Visitors Worldwide
PITTSBURGH-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - Wizzard Media (AMEX:WZE), the world's largest podcasting network, today announced that it will bring a catalog of branded and independent video content, including the widely acclaimed "Tiki Bar" comedy, "Hilary Duff" music and fashion and the popular...
Hit Series TV Stars Michael Gladis, Melora Hardin and Shannon Elizabeth Go Ga-Ga over Armaan Swiss Diamond Watches
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - Armaan Swiss Diamond Watches debuted its Swiss made, high quality diamond watches as part of the festivities surrounding the 60th annual Emmy Awards in Hollywood. Among the dozens of stars who stopped to admire Armaan watches, including a $75,000...
'The Martha Stewart Show' Features Embroidery with the Debut of the HUSQVARNA VIKING(R) DESIGNER DIAMOND(TM) Sewing and Embroidery Machine and the Introduction of Martha Stewart Embroidery
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - On the Emmy-winning daytime series, "The Martha Stewart Show" (nationally syndicated, check local listings), Host Martha Stewart showcased the popularity of embroidery when she used the world's new state-of-the-art HUSQVARNA VIKING(R) DESIGNER...
WWE: 9.4% Yield
STAMFORD, Conn.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2008 - The 9.4 % dividend yield on WWE stock is 300% higher than the S&P average. Given its strong balance sheet and cash generative businesses, WWE feels confident it can fund the dividend for the long term. The WWE considers itself a safe harbor in the...
ON Networks(R) AllScreen(TM) Syndication Network Expands to Reach 100 Million Video Viewers Each Month
AUSTIN, Texas-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2008 - ON Networks(R), Inc. (ON) today announced that through its digital AllScreen(TM) Syndication Network the company can now syndicate any TV show and accompanying advertisement to more than 100 million viewers each month across the United States and...
Move Networks Expands Global Presence with Televisa, World's Largest Spanish-Speaking Media Company
MEXICO CITY & AMERICAN FORK, Utah-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2008 - Move Networks, the leading provider of Internet television services, today announced the company is working with Televisa, the world's largest provider of Spanish language television, to deliver live and on-demand sports...
Wazoo Sports to Broadcast Army Bowl High School Football Game
LONDON, Ky.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2008 - Wazoo Sports will broadcast the 33rd Annual Army High School Football Bowl LIVE from McAdams Field in Fort Knox, KY. The Fort Knox Eagles will host the Fort Campbell Falcons Friday, October 3, 2008 at 8:00PM ET. As two of the only Army high schools...
Del Taco Teams With KROQ for a "Bold" Promotion
LAKE FOREST, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2008 - Del Taco today announced the company has teamed up with top LA radio station KROQ for a new promotion. Listeners can visit participating Southern California Del Taco restaurants for a free KROQ sticker, participate in "bold" events such as...
Wi-Fi TV To Launch New China Subsidiary With Live Webcast From Beijing
BEIJING-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2008 - Wi-Fi TV Inc. (Pink Sheets:WIFT), www.Wi-FiTV.com and www.Wi-FiChina.cn, is launching its recently announced subsidiary to further develop and deploy its Social Internet TV plan for China, the world's largest Internet market, with a live webcast from...
Celebrity Mom Jennie Garth Helps Design Eco-Friendly Bag
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2008 - Understanding the challenges of balancing motherhood and living "green," actress Jennie Garth has teamed with the makers of Green Works natural cleaners to design an environmentally friendly cotton tote bag, complete with her signature. "The Green Bag...
Oasis Television Network Signs Exclusive Licensing Agreement with Modavox
PHOENIX-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2008 - Modavox, Inc. (OTCBB:MDVX), Internet broadcasting pioneer and holder of several patented technologies; today announced that the Company has solidified an agreement with OasisTV (www.oasistv.com) to exclusively broadcast their online library. The...
Live Current Media Inc.: Global Cricket Ventures and the BCCI Launch the Authoritative Source of Indian Cricket, BCCI.tv
VANCOUVER, British Columbia-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2008 - Live Current Media Inc. (OTCBB:LIVC), a media company built around content and commerce destinations, is pleased to announce that on September 27, 2008 at a press conference in Mumbai, India, the outgoing President of the Board of...
Ortiva Wireless Co-founder to Present at Mobile Content and Marketing Expo 2008
LA JOLLA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2008 - Ortiva Wireless, Inc.: -0- *T WHO: Babak Jafarian, Co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Ortiva Wireless, will present to content producers, content providers, marketers and other mobile industry stakeholders at the first annual Mobile Content...
Overon Selects TANDBERG Television For European Distribution of National Geographic Channel HD
SOUTHAMPTON, UK-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2008 - TANDBERG Television, part of the Ericsson Group (NASDAQ:ERIC), today announced that it is providing an MPEG-4 AVC high definition (HD) encoding system to Spanish-based broadcast solutions provider Overon for the delivery of National Geographic...
Nero and TiVo Deliver the Ultimate DVR Experience on the PC
KARLSBAD, Germany & ALVISO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2008 - Nero, creators of liquid media technology, and TiVo Inc. (NASDAQ:TIVO), the creator of and a leader in television services for digital video recorders (DVRs), announced today the unveiling of Nero LiquidTV / TiVo PC. This...
Nero Delivers on Vision for "Liquid" Content Creation and Distribution with Launch of Three New Products
KARLSBAD, Germany-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2008 - Nero, creators of Liquid Media technology, today announced breakthrough new software offerings that will enable content to be easily created and distributed anytime, anywhere and on any device. Nero's vision for Liquid Media debuts today via two...
Players Network Programming on DIRECTV VOD
LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2008 - Players Network (OTCBB:PNTV), the leading Digital Media Television Network dedicated to Las Vegas Entertainment and the Gaming Lifestyle, announced today that it has signed an agreement to distribute its programming on DIRECTV on DEMAND, DIRECTV's new...
Liquid Advertising Named Media Agency of Record for Codemasters
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-September 26, 2008 - Video game publisher, Codemasters, Inc., has named Liquid Advertising their agency of record for online, broadcast and print media buying assignments in North America. The agreement begins with the fall and winter releases of 'Damnation' and 'Bella...
CBS Daytime Show to Feature SpeechEasy Anti-Stuttering Device
GREENVILLE, N.C.-(Business Wire)-September 26, 2008 - On September 29, the new CBS daytime show "The Doctors" will show its viewers a segment highlighting hope for people who stutter (www.thedoctorstv.com). During this segment, the SpeechEasy(R) anti-stuttering device and its effect will be...
A Photo of NASCAR Star Carl Edwards and Julie Catalano, Owner of Mystique Salon and Spa, is Available on Business Wire's Web Site and AP PhotoExpress
DELRAY BEACH, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 26, 2008 - A photo of NASCAR star Carl Edwards and Julie Catalano, owner of Mystique Salon and Spa, is available on Business Wire's Web site and AP PhotoExpress. NASCAR star and current Sprint Cup Series point leader Carl Edwards helps Julie Catalano of...
1-800-CABLE-TV Begins Movers Program
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 26, 2008 - Maintaining your cable television subscription just became easier for consumers across the country. Primary Wave Media, LLC, announced today that its 1-800-CABLE-TV program can capture "movers" and direct those calls to its 1-800-CABLE-TV licensee...
Comcast Provides Highly Anticipated Presidential and Vice Presidential Debates On Demand
PHILADELPHIA-(Business Wire)-September 26, 2008 - Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA, CMCSK), the leading provider of entertainment, information and communications products and services, announced today that the three upcoming presidential debates, and the vice presidential debate, will be available...
Mystique Salon and Spa Named 'Official Small Business of NASCAR, Courtesy of Office Depot'
DELRAY BEACH, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 26, 2008 - Office Depot (NYSE:ODP), a leading global provider of office products and services, announced today that Mystique Salon and Spa of Boise, Idaho, will be the "Official Small Business of NASCAR, courtesy of Office Depot" for the remainder of...
ProElite "Champions of Cage" Series Debuts on FSN This Sunday Night
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-September 26, 2008 - ProElite, Inc. (OTC:PELE) said today that its four-part EliteXC "Champions of the Cage" series premiers this Sunday at 9:00 pm on the Fox Sports Network (FSN). The new series of Sunday night mixed martial arts (MMA) telecasts continues through October...
Our World with Black Enterprise Kicks off Season Three with Spike Lee
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 26, 2008 - Our World with Black Enterprise kicks off its highly anticipated third season this weekend with acclaimed director Spike Lee. Host Ed Gordon and the noted filmmaker discuss his new World War II epic, Miracle at St. Anna; his struggle to make The James...
SES AMERICOM Joins Mobile DTV Alliance Board of Directors
SAN RAMON, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 26, 2008 - SES AMERICOM, a leading provider of satellite communications solutions, has joined the Mobile DTV Alliance board of directors to help drive growth in the mobile digital TV market. The MDTVA broadened its scope this spring to include multiple...
John Robert Powers' Billy Unger and Demi Lovato in Disney Channel's ''Welcome To Holliwood''
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-September 26, 2008 - John Robert Powers student Billy Unger will play the role of Demi Lovato's little brother in the upcoming Disney Channel original series, "Welcome To Holliwood". The show is about a teenage girl, played by Demi Lovato, who is given the chance to...
Overview and Statistics of Australia's Free-to-Air TV Market
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-September 26, 2008 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Australia - Free-to-Air TV - Market Overview and Statistics" report to their offering. Although the TV's dominance as a mass communication education medium has been unsurpassed for many...
Inventors Exhibiting at InventBay.com's First International Invention Expo Have an Opportunity to Be Featured on "Everyday Edisons" TV Show
HOUSTON-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - InventBay.com (Pink Sheets:INVB) — a dynamic service company dedicated to helping inventors successfully bring their creative genius to market — has just concluded arrangements with the creator and the host of PBS's Emmy Award-winning...
International Star Akon Returns to Top of Radio Charts 'Right Now'
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - Upfront/Konvict/SRC/ Universal Motown multi-platinum singer/songwriter/producer, Akon burst out of the starting gates with the winningly melodic and compulsively danceable single "Right Now (Na Na Na)." The song is sparking up the charts in a...
Radio One DC Stations Aiming to Register 50K Voters During Nationwide "One Vote" Registration Drive Tuesday, September 30, 2008 6:00am-9:00pm
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - Radio One, Inc. along with the Respect my Vote Campaign is planning to register more than 50,000 eligible persons in one day during the "One Vote" National Registration Drive. Radio One, Inc. is interested in helping the community at large...
Jude Law, Jane Seymour, Neve Campbell, Monica Cruz Bouquet of International Stars to Attend MIPCOM
PARIS-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - Cannes will bustle with a flock of international TV and film stars when the world's finest new programming goes on show at the 24th edition of MIPCOM next month (13-17 October 2008, Palais des Festivals, Cannes, France). Two committed actors will attend...
Which Presidential Candidate is Really the People's Choice? Celebrifantasy Announces Celebripresident March-Madness Style Tournament
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - Attention all Democrats, Republicans, Conservatives, Liberals and Independents - the real era of Change is here and is represented by the Bootylicious, LAMB, and Single Mom Y'all parties. If you're tired of the current Presidential choices, expand your...
FoodNetwork.com, the No. 1 Web Site in Food & Cooking, Unveils a Whole New Design Today
KNOXVILLE, Tenn.-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - FoodNetwork.com has held the No. 1 spot in Nielsen's Food & Cooking category for 26 straight months. Now, the site heads into the popular holiday season by unveiling a new chapter, an all-new FoodNetwork.com. The redesigned FoodNetwork.com is...
ASN Secures NHL Broadcast Rights for Asia
HONG KONG & NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - The National Hockey League (NHL) and All Sports Network (ASN) of Hong Kong today announced the signing of a multi-year deal giving ASN rights to broadcast the NHL via all forms of television including HDTV and IPTV throughout much of...
Temple Israel Will Broadcast Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur Services on the Radio and the Internet
MIAMI-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - Temple Israel of Greater Miami is a Reform Congregation that has historically been known as a hub for liberal social action. Temple Israel will be broadcasting live, through the radio and the internet, Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur Services to benefit Jewish...
Crown Media Holdings Announces Renewal of Distribution Agreement with Charter Communications
STUDIO CITY, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - Crown Media Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRWN), owner and operator of Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movie Channel, today announced it has renewed its distribution agreement for Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movie Channel with Charter...
Jacada Signs Material Contract with Kabel Deutschland GmbH
ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - Jacada Ltd. (Nasdaq: JCDA), a leading provider of unified desktop and process optimization solutions for customer service operations, today announced that it has signed a material agreement with a new customer, Kabel Deutschland GmbH. Revenue from this...
Stars of MTV's The Hills Join Taco Bell(R) for a "Reality Check" on Global Hunger
IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - In an effort to raise awareness of global hunger, Taco Bell is again joining forces with Speidi—Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt of MTV's hit reality show The Hills. The couple will host the World Hunger "Reality Check Challenge" event for...
Kim Kardashian's Playboy Necklace for Sale on www.ShopStyleFolio.com
PHOENIX-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2008 - The elegant vintage necklace that Dancing with the Stars and E! reality show personality Kim Kardashian wore in three pages of her December 2007 Playboy photo layout will be exclusively available for purchase on ShopStyleFolio.com Monday, October 6, 2008...
America's Got Talent Launching First Live Stage Spectacular for One Night Only on Friday, October 17th MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2008 - America's Got Talent, the #1 rated show on television, today announced plans to bring a spectacular live stage version of the international phenomenon to Las Vegas for one night only. On Friday, October 17th, America's Got Talent Live will debut at...
"Dancing with the Stars" Winner Julianne Hough to Blog Exclusively on Fancast.com
PHILADELPHIA-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2008 - Fancast (www.fancast.com), the ultimate, next generation entertainment site where users can watch free premium TV and movie content, today announced that two-time "Dancing with the Stars" winner and recording artist Julianne Hough will be blogging...
Rich Battista Rejoins Fox Networks Group as President, Fox National Cable Networks
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2008 - Former Fox executive Rich Battista has rejoined the company as President, Fox National Cable Networks, it was announced today by Tony Vinciquerra, Chairman and CEO, Fox Networks Group, to whom he will report. In this newly created position, Mr...
Huell Howser to Host Water Talk Oct. 2 in Fresno
SACRAMENTO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2008 - A town hall event hosted by the Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) and emceed by Huell Howser will take place October 2 in Fresno to highlight key water issues facing the state and the Central Valley. The free event, set for 6:30...
DIRECTV Delivers Local HD Programming To Customers in the Myrtle Beach-Florence, S.C. DMA
-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2008 - DIRECTV, Inc.: -0- *T WHAT: DIRECTV, Inc., the nation's leading satellite television service provider, is now offering local HD programming to customers in the Myrtle Beach-Florence, S.C., designated market area. The following broadcast networks are available...
Filmaka Revs up "Mustang Stories" for Ford Motor Company
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2008 - Filmaka (www.filmaka.com) an online global creative community and marketplace, celebrates life in the fast lane with Ford Motor Company and advertising agency JWT Team Detroit to offer filmmakers a chance to write and direct "Mustang Stories," short...
DIRECTV to Present at Liberty Media Investor Day
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2008 - DIRECTV (NASDAQ:DTV) will present at the Liberty Media Investor Day on Friday, Sept. 26, at approximately 9 a.m. ET/6 a.m. PT. The presentation will include an update and outlook on the DIRECTV businesses. A live webcast of the presentation...
KCET Expands Audience Reach for 'BBC World News' With Station Upgrades and Improved Time Periods; Cleared in Top 30 Markets With Six New Stations Added to Line-Up
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2008 - Southern California public television station KCET is on track to deliver a bigger audience to a revamped BBC World News telecast tailored specifically for PBS audiences this Fall as part of its distribution partnership with BBC World News. The...
DIRECTV Delivers Local HD Programming To Customers in the Champaign-Springfield-Decatur, Ill. DMA
-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2008 - DIRECTV, Inc.: -0- *T WHAT: DIRECTV, Inc., the nation's leading satellite television service provider, is now offering local HD programming to customers in the Champaign-Springfield-Decatur, Ill., designated market area. The following broadcast networks are...
DIRECTV Delivers Local HD Programming to Customers in the Burlington Vt.-Plattsburgh N.Y. DMA
-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2008 - DIRECTV, Inc. -0- *T WHAT: DIRECTV, Inc., the nation's leading satellite television service provider, is now offering local HD programming to customers in the Burlington Vt.-Plattsburgh N.Y. designated market area. The following broadcast networks are...
Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards Images Created by Steam Productions Using Blackmagic Design Products
SAN JOSE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2008 - Blackmagic Design Inc. today announced that Steam Productions selected Blackmagic Design products to create the stunning graphics for the 2008 Primetime Creative Arts Emmy(R) Awards. These Emmy awards were for programs and individual achievements...
ADDING MULTIMEDIA Stephen J. Cannell Productions & Big Stage Entertainment Partner to Place You into The A-Team, The Greatest American Hero and More
PASADENA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2008 - Stephen J. Cannell Productions today announced it has partnered with Big Stage Entertainment to offer a collection of vignettes from classic TV shows on BigStage.com. Users are now able to digitally take on the roles of their favorite...
LifeLock(R) Named Winner for Internationally Recognized Business Award
TEMPE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2008 - "Hi, my name is Todd Davis, and this is my real social security number: 457-55-5462." This well known line has been recognized by the International Stevie Awards for Best Radio Ad Campaign in The 2008 International Business Awards. LifeLock's radio...
RCN Sponsors Hospice Cup XXVII in Support of Hospice Care
HERNDON, Va.-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2008 - RCN Corporation (NASDAQ: RCNI), a leading provider of digital television, data, and voice services to residential and small - medium business customers, is a 2008 sponsor of Hospice Cup XXVII, which will take place in Annapolis, MD on September 27...
Global News Group and Special Edition TV Forms Strategic Alliance with Modavox
PHOENIX-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2008 - Modavox, Inc. (OTCBB: MDVX), Internet broadcasting pioneer and holder of several patented technologies, today announced that the Company has solidified an agreement with Global News Group (www.specialeditiontv.com). Global News Group's content will be...
Dell Studio Desktops Converge on Home Entertainment
ROUND ROCK, Texas-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2008 - Dell announced today the global launch of the Studio Desktop and Studio Slim Desktop — the newest additions to Dell's Studio line designed to be the heart of home entertainment command centers and multimedia activities. With a starting...
Time Warner Cable Names Blaine Altaffer Group Vice President, Sales Channels & Market Development
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2008 - Time Warner Cable (NYSE:TWC) today announced that Blaine Altaffer has joined the company as Group Vice President, Sales Channels & Market Development. He will report to Sam Howe, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, and will be based...
Westell's Home Monitoring Application Selected for Display at The Cable Center
AURORA, Ill.-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2008 - Westell Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of broadband products, gateways and conferencing services, has been selected to feature their new home monitoring and control solution at The Cable Center's 2008-2009 Cable Today and Tomorrow exhibit...
WazooSports.com Adds Kentucky Basketball Star to Management Team
LONDON, Ky.-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2008 - Wazoo Sports, Inc. announces one of their newest team members, former University of Kentucky Basketball Player and 1998 NCAA Final Four MVP, Jeff Sheppard. Sheppard will serve as Director of Sales and will be networking with businesses regionally...
Australia - Pay TV - Statistics - Subscribers Report Gives Key Market Statistics for TV Viewing Patterns, Market Shares And Forecasts
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2008 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Australia - Pay TV - Statistics - Subscribers Overview and Analysis" report to their offering. Although the TV's dominance as a mass communication education medium has been unsurpassed for...
A Special Holiday Greetings Episode of W, the Women's Show Offers Tips for Safe, Hassle-Free Car Travel During the Holidays
POMPANO BEACH, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2008 - When hitting the roads to visit friends or family for the holidays the last thing travelers expect, or want to cope with, is their car malfunctioning. W, the women's show understands that many viewers are trying to reduce costs and are also...
Sun Microsystems Discusses Importance of Social Change Projects and Sustainable Business
MENLO PARK, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2008 - This week's Innovation Insider, Sun's Internet Radio show, will feature Lisa Fulker, Senior Brand Programs Manager and Scott Mattoon, Chief Architect for Sun Microsystems' Western U.S. Market. Topics of discussion will include an overview of...
Sun Microsystems Discusses Social Media Engagement Across the Web
MENLO PARK, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2008 - This week's Socially Speaking, Sun's Internet Radio show focused on the latest in social media, will feature Matthew Knell, Senior Manager for Social Media Product Development at MTV Networks. Matthew, a leader in implementing social media...
Radio One, Inc. Announces That Tim Davies Has Been Named Vice President/Market Manager in Atlanta
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2008 - Radio One, Inc. (NASDAQ:ROIAK and ROIA) announced that effective immediately Tim Davies will assume the role of Vice President/ Market Manager for WJZZ-FM, WHTA-FM, WPZE-FM and WAMJ-FM in Atlanta. Bruce Demps, Regional Vice President for Radio One...
Comcast to Host Third Quarter 2008 Earnings Conference Call
PHILADELPHIA-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2008 - Comcast Corporation will host a conference call with the financial community to discuss financial results for the third quarter on Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time (ET). Comcast will issue a press release reporting its results...
RTL Netherlands Selects Xytech Software to Streamline Its Broadcast Business Operations
BURBANK, Calif. & LONDON-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2008 - Xytech Systems Corporation, a leading provider of software solutions that improve, automate, and streamline the mission critical business aspects of media operations including business workflow, resource scheduling, media library...
ProElite Signs New Fighters, Five Number Ones
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2008 - ProElite, Inc. (OTC:PELE) today announced recent signings of a new stable of top talent for its EliteXC mixed martial arts (MMA) series. The group includes ten of the world's top fighters - including five number one ranked combatants - all of whom...
Cartoon Network Celebrates the Premiere of STAR WARS(TM): THE CLONE WARS(TM) with 2,000 House Parties Across the Country
ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2008 - On Saturday, Sept. 27, in homes across the country, thousands of kids, along with their families and friends, will get a sneak peek at one of the most anticipated television series of the fall, STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS. On that same day, one lucky...
OpenTV Acquires Ruzz TV
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2008 - OpenTV Corp. (NASDAQ:OPTV), a leading provider of advanced television and advanced advertising services, announced today that it has acquired Ruzz TV Pty Ltd, a privately-held company based in Sydney, Australia that provides turnkey software...
"Lost," "Heroes," "The Middleman," and "CSI" Executive Producers Anchor Next Generation Content Panel at SMPTE 2008
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2008 - Pioneering show runners Jesse Alexander ("Heroes," "Lost"), Tim Kring ("Heroes," "Crossing Jordan"), Javier Grillo-Marxuach ("The Middleman," "Medium") and Naren Shankar ("CSI," "UC: Undercover") will partake in an in-depth panel discussion...
Fan-Favorite Shaun the Sheep Hops the Fence from the Farm into the Hands of Nintendo DS(TM) Families Everywhere as the Game from D3Publisher Ships Today
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2008 - D3Publisher (D3P), a publisher and developer of interactive entertainment software, announced today that the official game based on Aardman Animation's award-winning television series, Shaun the Sheep, is now available exclusively for Nintendo...
GE Launches Global HDTV Joint Venture
FAIRFIELD, Conn.-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2008 - GE today announced the formation of General Displays & Technologies LLC (GDT), a new joint venture with Tatung Company, a global leader in display technologies. GDT will design, market and service GE-branded HDTVs to deliver the best home...
DIRECTV'S The 101 Network Rolls Out All New Commercial-Free Fall Season Line Up on October 1
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2008 - DIRECTV's The 101(R) Network kicks off the new season with its biggest fall line up to date including season three of the critically acclaimed Friday Night Lights and its new companion show Live From Dillon, as well as brand new seasons of...
The Dillon Panthers Are Set to Kick off a New Drama-Filled Year as Friday Night Lights Launches Season Three Commerical-Free on DIRECTV's 101 Network, Wednesday, October 1
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2008 - The critically-acclaimed drama series Friday Night Lights returns to television for its highly anticipated third season, airing first on DIRECTV's The 101 Network (Wednesday nights at 9 p.m. ET/PT) beginning October 1. Universally praised by...
NVISION Showcases HD State-of-the-Art Routers, Master Control, and Router Control at HD World 2008
GRASS VALLEY, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2008 - NVISION(R) pioneered HDTV in 1989, delivering the first large-scale HD-SDI router (U.S. patent awarded). Continuing its tradition of technology leadership, NVISION offers the most advanced HD technologies in its latest broadcast systems...
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society's 34th Annual Dinner of Champions Honors The Walt Disney Studio's Oren Aviv
-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2008 - Walt Disney Studios: -0- *T WHO: Honoree OREN AVIV, president, The Walt Disney Studios Motion Picture Production, co-hosts BYRON ALLEN, JOE ROTH and TOM SHERAK, honorary co-chairs ROBERT A. IGER AND RICHARD W. COOK. Celebrity guests include TIM ALLEN, ANNETTE...
RCN Management to Present at Deutsche Bank 16th Annual Leveraged Finance Conference
HERNDON, Va.-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2008 - RCN Corporation (NASDAQ: RCNI), a leading provider of digital television, data, and voice services to residential and small-medium business customers, today announced that Peter D. Aquino, chief executive officer and Michael T. Sicoli, chief...
Top Chef at The Grove! C.J. vs Antonia
-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2008 - The Grove: -0- *T WHAT: Los Angeles magazine, The Grove, and the Sherry Council of America team for "Eat, Drink and Be Sherry," a tasteful evening of friendly competition between Top Chef contestants C.J. and Antonia in the Snyder Diamond/Sub- Zero/Wolf...
SPEED(TM) Test Drive of New Dodge Challenger to Feature Leno, Carmen Electra and Kyle Petty
CHARLOTTE, N.C.-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2008 - The popular SPEED series Test Drive will put the new Dodge Challenger SRT8 and its 6.1-liter SRT Hemi SMPI engine through its paces and feature appearances by late-night host and car aficionado Jay Leno, actress Carmen Electra and NASCAR driver...
Swiss Luxury Watch Brand Carl F. Bucherer Taps ON Networks for Global Brand Campaign
AUSTIN, Texas-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2008 - ON Networks(R) (ON), a digital media company bringing original, digital TV series to all screens, today announced that 90 year-old Swiss luxury watch brand Carl F. Bucherer has signed exclusive sponsorship rights to the ON travel series City by...
Max Mara & ESPN Monday Night Football Reporters, Michele Tafoya & Suzy Kolber, Team up for NFL Season
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2008 - Max Mara and ESPN have teamed up to dress Monday Night Football (MNF) reporters Suzy Kolber and Michele Tafoya for the National Football League (NFL) regular season for all Monday night games on ESPN. For 16 weeks straight, Suzy and Michele will be...
Comcast Launches Second Annual Pink Ribbon Campaign, a Cross-Platform Video-On-Demand and Online Initiative Providing Convenient Access to Breast Cancer Information and Resources
PHILADELPHIA-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2008 - Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq:CMCSA, CMCSK), the nation's leading provider of entertainment, information and communications, today announced "Pink Ribbon," a unique campaign to raise awareness and provide information about breast cancer. Comcast has...
This Essential Report on the Columbian Convergence Broadband and Internet Market is Available Now
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2008 - Research and Markets 4.5 Digital terrestrial TV 5. Related reports List of Tables: Table 1 - Internet users and user penetration - 1997 - 2007 Table 2 - Dial-up subscribers - 2003 - 2008 Table 3 - Dial-up and broadband subscriber ratio - 2003...
ION Television Inks Multi-Year Film Acquisition Deal With Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2008 - ION Television, the "Positively Entertaining" general entertainment network reaching over 94 million homes, has inked a multi-year film acquisition deal with Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution. Extending from fall 2008 through...
Non-Partisan Service Gives Political Voice to Individuals, Makes it Possible for Citizens to Place Political Advertisements Directly on Radio & Television - With a Money Back Performance Guarantee
BENTONVILLE, Ark.-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2008 - CentristMessenger.com, where individuals can buy advertisements supporting the major Presidential candidate of their choice with a money back performance guarantee, officially launches today. With ad options under $50 and access to both radio...
Disney Raises the Bar on Playroom Fun & Enrichment with New Playhouse Disney-Themed Preschool Toys
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2008 - Disney Consumer Products today announced an exciting fall line-up of preschool toys and electronics geared toward enriching playtime. Inspired by hit Playhouse Disney preschool shows on Disney Channel including Handy Manny, Little Einsteins, Mickey Mouse...
Ludwig Patents Datacasting Method Using High Definition Television Transmissions
MIAMI-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2008 - Ludwig Enterprises, Inc. (Pink Sheets: LUDW.PK) Board of Directors announced it filed for a patent known as "Multi-Sub Channel Audio Radio". This revolutionary radio receiver technology is intended to provide high quality digital audio to listeners. The...
Fox Reality Channel Takes It from the Bedroom to the Boardroom This Fall with the Return of Their Hottest Original Hit "My Bare Lady 2: Open for Business"
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2008 - Do four of the hottest adult film stars have the best assets to make it in the cutthroat, professional business industry? Fox Reality Channel, the only all-reality, all-the-time cable and satellite network, dares to answer this question with the...
NDS VideoGuard(R) Provides Successful Content Protection to Telecom Italia's IPTV Service
LONDON-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2008 - NDS, the leading provider of technology solutions for digital pay-TV, currently supplies Telecom Italia's IPTV service with NDS VideoGuard(R), the world's most deployed conditional access (CA) and DRM technology which provides content protection for both...
Ascent Media to Sell Visiontext to SDI Media
SANTA MONICA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2008 - Ascent Media announced today that it has signed an agreement to sell its successful subtitling business, Visiontext, to SDI Media, the world's leading subtitling and language dubbing provider, by the end of this month. This deal will mark the...
Funniest Personality in Radio Found: Sam Greenfield -- NYC Morning Talk Show Host is Crowned Radio's Comic Wonder by "The Unknown Comic" and Veteran Comedian Vic Dunlop at the NAB Radio Show
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-September 19, 2008 - Sam Greenfield doesn't want to brag, so he's going to let the good folks at Comic Wonder do it for him. Head over heels with happiness, he's the winner of the newest and shiniest crown in show business: Radio's Comic Wonder. Comic Wonder...
The Clorox Company Supports Sustainable Building Efforts of Greensburg, Kan.
OAKLAND, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 19, 2008 - The Clorox Company has pledged both financial support and product donations to help rebuild Greensburg, Kan. - destroyed in May 2007 by one of the worst tornadoes in U.S. history - as a sustainable community. All Greensburg's city building...
Rabbit Ears Pioneers Contest Semifinalist Helps Friend into the Digital Television Age
ARLINGTON, Va.-(Business Wire)-September 19, 2008 - The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)(R) and the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) today announced the second semi-final winners of the "Rabbit Ears Pioneers" contest - Tracey Huffman of Astoria, N.Y., and Cara Lustik of Forest Hills...
Worldspace, Inc. Reaches Agreement to Defer Debt Payment
SILVER SPRING, Md.-(Business Wire)-September 19, 2008 - 1worldspace(TM) (NASDAQ: WRSP) announced today that it has reached an agreement in principle with each of the four holders (the "Holders") of the Company's amended and restated secured notes (the "Bridge Loan Notes") and second amended and...
Charter to Present at the Deutsche Bank Sixteenth Annual Leveraged Finance Conference
ST. LOUIS-(Business Wire)-September 18, 2008 - Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHTR) will participate in the Deutsche Bank Sixteenth Annual Leveraged Finance Conference on Thursday, September 25, 2008. Neil Smit, Charter's President and Chief Executive Officer; and Eloise Schmitz, Charter's...
Singer-Songwriter and Community Activist Ellen Bukstel Draws Attention to Domestic Violence Awareness Month with Powerful Video "Faces of Violence"
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-September 18, 2008 - Ellen Bukstel's powerful mix of hard-hitting songs and social activism has inspired and excited thousands of fans with straight-talking, from her soul to yours lyrics. As the United States dedicates October as Domestic Violence Awareness month to...
GolTV Scores Time Warner Cable Launches in Texas
MIAMI-(Business Wire)-September 18, 2008 - GolTV, the only live bilingual channel delivering 24/7 soccer, is now available to Time Warner Cable customers in El Paso, Rio Grande Valley, Corpus Christi, Uvalde, Del Rio and Eagle Pass. Time Warner Cable, the nation's 2nd largest cable operator, now...
India to Host 2008 Live Earth Event to Raise Awareness for Climate in Crisis
MUMBAI, India-(Business Wire)-September 18, 2008 - On December 7, 2008, Live Earth India, this year's concert for a climate in crisis, will feature world-renowned musicians and performers, environmental advocates and celebrities from India, the U.S. and all over the globe. Live Earth India will...
MyHollywood.com Nominates Joan and Melissa Rivers for Exclusive Emmy Red Carpet Wrap-up Show
HOLLYWOOD-(Business Wire)-September 18, 2008 - MyHollywood.com - the women's web destination for celebrity and entertainment news, casual games, fashion and community - has unveiled its 2008 Emmy Awards coverage plans, headlined by red carpet legends Joan and Melissa Rivers. The Rivers pact marks...
eMax Worldwide Inc.'s Chairman Releases Shareholder Letter
WILDWOOD, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 18, 2008 - eMax Worldwide, Inc., previously named eMax Holdings Corporation (Pink Sheets:EMXC), Chairman, Slavoljub Stefanovic releases letter to their shareholders: Slavoljub "Slavo" Stefanovic today states, "I am now Chairman of the Board and President of...
Amy Poehler and Friends to Launch New Digital TV Show Aimed at "Smart Girls" and Their Parents
AUSTIN, Texas-(Business Wire)-September 18, 2008 - Digital media company On Networks(R) (ON) announces an original series aimed at young girls called Smart Girls at the Party. The show is created by and stars actor/writer Amy Poehler, and friends Meredith Walker, former senior producer for...
ION Television to Launch the U.S. Television Premiere of Archangel on Friday, October 24
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. & NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 18, 2008 - ION Television, the "Positively Entertaining" general entertainment network available to over 94 million homes, and RHI Entertainment, the leader in the production and distribution of groundbreaking movies, miniseries and...
Sorpresa! Selects Finalists for Its Hamptons International Film Festival Competition
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 18, 2008 - Juniper Content Corporation's (OTCBB:JNPC) ("Juniper") Sorpresa!, America's fastest-growing Spanish-language children's network, has selected the five Sorpresa! Youth Film Competition finalists that will screen as part of the Youth Media Program at the...
I-play Launches New Title The Fast and the Furious: Pink Slip
SAN FRANCISCO & NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 18, 2008 - I-play, Oberon's Media publishing division and the world's leading multi-platform casual games publisher, today announced the launch of The Fast and the Furious: Pink Slip. Created in partnership with Universal Pictures Digital...
blinkx Launches Web-Based Version of Broadband Television Offering
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-September 18, 2008 - blinkx, the world's largest video search engine, today launched an evolution of its broadband television offering: blinkx BBTV will now be available without download, straight from your browser. Leveraging blinkx's patented speech and visual...
Macrovision's Passport IPG Solution Takes Latin America Cable Audiences to the Cutting Edge of TV
SANTA CLARA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 18, 2008 - Macrovision(R) Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ:MVSN) today announced that it has signed multi-year agreements for its Passport(R) Interactive Program Guides (IPG) products with multiple Latin America cable system operators. Claro Guatemala...
CBS Teams up with Sojern to Promote "The Amazing Race" on Online Boarding Passes
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 18, 2008 - CBS teams up with Sojern to promote "The Amazing Race" via online boarding passes from its leading airline partners. This national advertising campaign, which kicked off earlier this month, promotes the Sunday, Sept. 28 premiere of the 13th installment...
WWE(R)'s Biggest And Best Come To TV Azteca in Mexico
MEXICO CITY-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2008 - At a press conference in Mexico City today, World Wrestling Entertainment(R) (WWE) and TV Azteca announced a new agreement which will see WWE SmackDown(R) available on Azteca 7. Beginning October 3, WWE SmackDown will be broadcast to millions of TV...
Live the Digital Experience of Andicom 2008
BOGOTA, Columbia-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2008 - As every year, Andicom Telecommunications Congress undertaken by the Research Center for Telecommunications (CINTEL) in October at Cartagena de Indias, becomes the main regional sector event of information and communication technology (ICT), with...
Sesame Street's Rosita and Friends Recognize National Preparedness Month by Helping Families Get Ready for Emergencies
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2008 - As parts of the United States try to recover from the impact of Hurricane Ike, it's clear that natural disasters are unavoidable. Whether people are faced with hurricanes, floods, wildfires, tornadoes, or an event such as 9/11, there is definitely a...
DIRECTV Delivers Local HD Programming To Customers in the Syracuse, N.Y. DMA
-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2008 - DIRECTV, Inc.: -0- *T WHAT: DIRECTV, Inc., the nation's leading satellite television service provider, is now offering local HD programming to customers in the Syracuse, N.Y. designated market area. The following broadcast networks are available in HD: WSYR/ABC...
DIRECTV Delivers Local HD Programming to Customers in the South Bend-Elkhart, Ind. DMA
-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2008 - DIRECTV, Inc.: -0- *T WHAT: DIRECTV, Inc., the nation's leading satellite television service provider, is now offering local HD programming to customers in the South Bend-Elkhart, Ind. designated market area. The following broadcast networks are available in HD...
DIRECTV Delivers Local HD Programming to Customers in the Mobile, Ala.-Pensacola, Fla. DMA
-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2008 - DIRECTV: -0- *T WHAT: DIRECTV, Inc., the nation's leading satellite television service provider, is now offering local HD programming to customers in the Mobile, Ala.-Pensacola, Fla. designated market area. The following broadcast networks are available in HD...
DIRECTV Delivers Local HD Programming to Customers in the Richmond-Petersburg, Va. DMA
-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2008 - DIRECTV, Inc.: -0- *T WHAT: DIRECTV, Inc., the nation's leading satellite television service provider, is now offering local HD programming to customers in the Richmond-Petersburg, Va. designated market area. The following broadcast networks are available in HD...
DIRECTV Delivers Local HD Programming To Customers in the Toledo, Ohio DMA
-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2008 - DIRECTV, Inc.: -0- *T WHAT: DIRECTV, Inc., the nation's leading satellite television service provider, is now offering local HD programming to customers in the Toledo, Ohio designated market area. The following broadcast networks are available in HD...
DIRECTV Delivers Local HD Programming to Customers in the Youngstown, Ohio DMA
-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2008 - DIRECTV, Inc.: -0- *T WHAT: DIRECTV, Inc., the nation's leading satellite television service provider, is now offering local HD programming to customers in the Youngstown, Ohio designated market area. The following broadcast networks are available in HD...
Hearts on Fire(R) Unveils Spectacular Diamond Chandelier Inside the Architectural Digest Greenroom at the 60th Primetime Emmy(R) Awards
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2008 - Hearts On Fire, the pre-eminent consumer brand in the fine diamond jewelry business, was selected by Architectural Digest, the world's leading design magazine, to be part of their exclusive Architectural Digest Greenroom at this year's...
Marvel to Present at Thomas Weisel Partners Consumer Conference Monday, September 22nd at 8:35 a.m. ET
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2008 - Marvel Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: MVL), a leading global character-based entertainment and licensing company, today announced that David Maisel, Executive Vice President, Office of the Chief Executive, and Chairman of Marvel Studios, will present at...
RadioTime Acquires RadioSherpa
DALLAS-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2008 - RadioTime, Inc., a developer of technology for finding and listening to radio online, today announced it has acquired RadioSherpa, which provides a real-time program guide for all HD radio stations in New York City, Boston and San Francisco. RadioTime will...
Nexstar Broadcasting Group to Participate in 2008 Deutsche Bank Leveraged Finance Conference on September 24th
IRVING, Texas-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2008 - Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST) announced today that its Chief Financial Officer, Matthew E. Devine, will be making a company presentation at the 2008 Deutsche Bank Leveraged Finance Conference at 10:55 a.m. ET on Wednesday...
The Q Scores Company Reports Fans of CBS' "Survivor" Franchise Have the Strongest Emotional Connection of Any Prime-Time Series Returning This Fall
MANHASSET, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2008 - As American television viewers gear up for the new fall prime-time season, major broadcast networks will be anticipating whether its returning programs will pull ahead of competitors or fall flat. For the series that will anchor prime-time...
Amazon.com Helps TV Fans Discover More Content with New TV Show Stores
SEATTLE-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2008 - With television fans gearing up for the new fall season, Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced the launch of a new TV shows destination with 500 new stores devoted to customer favorite TV series and kids' programming...
Univision Salutes Hispanic American Heroes
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2008 - Univision Communications, Inc., the nation's leading Spanish-language media company, announced today the launch of a comprehensive initiative in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month to salute Hispanic American veterans and those serving in the armed...
Comcast Corporation to Participate in Goldman Sachs Communacopia Conference
PHILADELPHIA-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2008 - Tomorrow, September 17, 2008, Michael J. Angelakis, Chief Financial Officer of Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq:CMCSA, CMCSK), will participate in the 17th Annual Goldman Sachs Communacopia Conference to be held in New York City. A live webcast of the...
The New Philharmonic of New Jersey Opens 2008 - 2009 Season in New Location
CEDAR KNOLLS, N.J.-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2008 - The New Philharmonic of New Jersey, under the direction of Conductor Leon Hyman, will open its 2008 - 2009 season in a new, state-of-the-art facility - Dolan Performance Hall - located in the Annunciation Center on the campus of the College...
Time Warner Cable's President & CEO Glenn Britt to Participate in Goldman Sachs' Communacopia Conference
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2008 - Time Warner Cable Inc. (NYSE:TWC) today announced that its President & Chief Executive Officer Glenn Britt will participate in Goldman Sachs' Communacopia Conference on Thursday, September 18, 2008 in New York, NY. Mr. Britt's remarks are expected to...
Champion Surfer Kelly Slater Finds Tahiti Waters the Perfect Launching Pad For havoc TV's "Ultimate Wave 3D" Movie Promotion
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2008 - The unique multi-platform marketing campaign surrounding the anticipated release of next year's "Ultimate Wave 3D" IMAX(R) theater film recently made a big splash. The movie's production team was in the water filming as Kelly Slater, eight-time...
Fox Home Entertainment Announces First BD-Live Enhanced Title - The X-Files: I Want To Believe on Dec. 2nd
CENTURY CITY, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2008 - The truth is finally out there on DVD and Blu-ray! Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment presents The X-Files: I Want To Believe, a gripping feature film based on the global phenomenon that descends onto DVD and Blu-ray Disc (BD) on...
SiTune Launches Lowest-Power Universal Mobile TV Silicon Tuner
SAN JOSE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2008 - SiTune Corporation, a leader in mobile entertainment solutions announced a state of the art Hybrid (universal) CMOS TV tuner. STN-25T1000 is a highly integrated Tuner that exceeds all of global digital and analog TV standard requirements for...
Jaman.com Adds Popular Japanese Animation Titles from Manga Entertainment to Its Online Film Collection
SAN MATEO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2008 - Jaman.com, a leading global community and online destination for quality entertainment, announced a deal today to distribute film and episodic content from Starz Media's Manga Entertainment, one of the premiere distributors of anime. This deal...
Fall TV on Your Terms
PHILADELPHIA-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2008 - Fall is synonymous with shorter days, leaves changing color, the start of football and, for many, the return of favorite TV shows and excitement of new fall premieres. This year is no exception, but thanks to new tools, technologies and partnerships...
HipCricket and Enticent Partner to Deliver Integrated Mobile Marketing and Customer Loyalty Solutions to Broadcasters
KIRKLAND, Wash.-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2008 - HipCricket, a pioneering mobile marketing company, today announced a partnership with Enticent, the makers of StickyFish, the leading points-based loyalty program for media companies. By bringing together industry-leading services, HipCricket...
Celebrity-Studded Playhouse Disney Event Launches Preschool Toys at Toys "R" Us Times Square
-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2008 - WHO: Whoopi Goldberg (The View), Elisabeth Hasselbeck (The View), Eric Mabius (Ugly Betty), Kim Raver (Lipstick Jungle), Paige Davis (Trading Spaces), Matt Settle (Gossip Girl), Kelly Rutherford (Gossip Girl), and Cameron Mathison (Dancing With The Stars) join...
Breathless Video Productions Announces Its Concentration in the Infomercial Market
BOCA RATON, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2008 - Breathless Video Productions, LLC is pleased to announce its concentration in the infomercial industry. Led by Sherry Thomas, President and CEO, Breathless Video Productions produces Corporate Video, Training Films, Commercials, Infomercials...
WWE(R) and mun2 Receive Multi-Cultural Honor
STAMFORD, Conn.-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2008 - World Wrestling Entertainment(R) and mun2 received a prestigious "Emma" Award (Excellence in Multi-Cultural Marketing Awards) from NAMIC (National Association for Multi-Ethnicity in Communications) for the "Ultimate Quinceanera" Sweepstakes...
Users Can Now Watch Full-Length Movies and TV Shows for Free on IMDb.com
SEATTLE-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2008 - The Internet Movie Database (www.imdb.com), the authoritative source of information on movies, TV and celebrities, and a subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN), today announced that users can now watch over 6,000 full-length feature films and TV...
Republican National Convention Draws Record Online Viewership; More Than Seven Million Americans Watched the Proceedings at Ustream.TV
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2008 - The Republican National Convention this year, the first-ever RNC to be streamed live online, set multiple Ustream records for number of views of a single event. More than seven million viewers visited Ustream to watch live and recorded...
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