The Federal Communications Commission voted to close a "loophole" that allowed cable operators to withhold local sports programming from competitors.
In a 4-1 vote, the commissioners ended the "terrestrial loophole," which prevents satellite TV providers and new TV providers, such as AT&T and Verizon Communications, from offering some live sports channels in certain areas of the country.
"Chrysler's live mobile TV will also be at the show, available in the Chrysler Town & Country, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Commander, Dodge Grand Caravan, Dodge Nitro, Ram 1500 and Ram 2500/3500. The service offers live sports, news, kids programs and primetime network shows all from the convenience of the back seat. It's a $629 plus installation cost option, but it makes Chrysler the first carmaker in the U.S. to offer live TV on-the-go."
"Chrysler's live mobile TV will also be at the show, available in the Chrysler Town & Country, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Commander, Dodge Grand Caravan, Dodge Nitro, Ram 1500 and Ram 2500/3500. The service offers live sports, news, kids programs and primetime network shows all from the convenience of the back seat. It's a $629 plus installation cost option, but it makes Chrysler the first carmaker in the U.S. to offer live TV on-the-go."
Superbowl most watched show in history--breaking the previous record held by M*A*S*H. This article explores the enormity of the feat given the fractured nature of today's television viewing audience.
Federal regulators are voting on closing a loophole that allows cable TV operators to withhold sporting events and other popular programming that they own from satellite companies and other rivals.
While you will get to see Tim Tebow during the Super Bowl commercials, you'll be missing out on several studios' blockbuster ads.Commercials were cheaper this year, but the $3 million price tag did not attract many movie studios.
As broadcast TV sees ratings erode thanks to new digital methods for consumers to get news and entertainment, the networks are finding it more difficult to come up with the increased fees necessary to license big sports.
As broadcast TV sees ratings erode thanks to new digital methods for consumers to get news and entertainment, the networks are finding it more difficult to come up with the increased fees necessary to license big sports.
Article discusses highest ranked superbowl ads by DVR reply, and highlights both media and audience trends, as well as the difficulties of measurement.
"EA isn't making a version of its NCAA Basketball video game series in time for the March Madness college basketball tournament. That's truly unheard of for EA Sports, which has released a game every year since 2003."
Wal-Mart Stores reached an agreement with Live Nation Entertainment to sell tickets to concerts and other events at about 500 stores. The service will be introduced in the next few months in cities including Chicago and Los Angeles, according to Irving Azoff, executive chairman of Live Nation. The new accord will let Wal-Mart shoppers buy tickets for concerts, sports and other events at cash registers in the retailer's entertainment department, Mr. Azoff said. Live Nation also sells tickets at Blockbuster stores.
Congressional hearings for the Comcast/NBC case are scheduled for Feb. 4. There are many opponents to the deal, including consumer activists and media watchdogs, Local affiliates are concerned that Comcast could "gradually migrate some or all of the most compelling sports, news and entertainment programming and talent away from free, over-the-air distribution on NBC to its newly owned cable channels that are made available only to paying subscribers, such as Bravo and USA Network."
""Mobile has become an invaluable screen to the digital consumer," said Matt Murphy, senior vice president, Digital Video Distribution, Disney and ESPN Media Networks. "To super serve sports fans, you have to provide live coverage on the go, and we are excited to be working with Sprint to provide this offering to its customers.""