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Winter Olympics Probably a TV Money-Loser - Media Decoder Blog - NYTimes.com - 0 views

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    Media Decoder of the New York Times explores why the 2010 Winter Olympics may be the first loss on Olympics broadcast in NBC's history.
kkholland

Brier Dudley's Blog | Vancouver Olympics online video: The cableization of the Web? | S... - 0 views

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    NBC's current online coverage of the Olympics is discussed in light of the online technology and the use of "cable verification" to establish new online models limiting free content.
kkholland

For Microsoft and Xbox, Focus Shifts From Game to Video - NYTimes.com - 0 views

  • Executives at Microsoft are fond of saying that its subscription gaming service, Xbox Live, should be thought of as a cable channel.
  • The company is even producing shows for users: it is in the middle of the second season of “1 vs. 100,” an interactive version of a game show that was on NBC.The content ambitions do not end there. Microsoft has held in-depth talks with the Walt Disney Company about a programming deal with ESPN, according to people close to the talks, who requested anonymity because the talks were intended to be private.
  • For a per-subscriber fee, ESPN could provide live streams of sporting events, similar to the ones available through ESPN 360,
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  • Similarly, users of the Sony PlayStation can tune into BBC shows and see Weather Channel updates, as well as stream Netflix. Last week, Netflix extended its streaming service to the Nintendo Wii.
  • console makers have a significant head start. Nearly 60 percent of American homes now have at least one console, according to the consulting firm Deloitte, up from 44 percent three years ago.
  • In November, Nielsen started to track “1 vs. 100” play and ad views. The pilot program “is the tip of the iceberg,” said Gerardo Guzman, a director for Nielsen Games; eventually, he hopes to generate TV-style ratings.Mr. Kroese said Xbox advertisers were “very interested in being able to compare the media buy on Xbox to other media buys they do.”
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    The XBox moves into cable TV turf. What does it mean for the industry?
chris_seaman

NFL, Louisiana Come To Terms On 'Who Dat' Copyright | AHN - 0 views

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    The NFL tried to send cease and desist letters to local shirt makers in Louisiana, who were printing shirts that say "Who Dat", in reference to the New Orleans saints. The NFL claimed the phrase "Who Dat" was under copyright. It was determined the NFL held no such copyright.
Ryan Fuller

Athletes' Scandals Spark Interest in Endorsement Insurance - NYTimes.com - 0 views

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    Many companies take out death and disability insurance to cover themselves in the event that an athlete or celebrity endorser dies or is injured while under contract. In a new wrinkle, more companies are trying to insure against the potential loss of sales when an athlete product endorser is involved in a scandal.
ethan tussey

Phillips Enjoys a Good Sports Challenge - 2010-03-29 21:33:20 | Broadcasting & Cable - 0 views

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    Description of the rebranding project for ESPN360 a complete Over the Top internet TV network of ESPN
ethan tussey

Turner, CBS To Find New Ways To Engage In 'Madness' - 2010-04-25 10:00:00 | Multichanne... - 1 views

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    CBS/Turner March Madness deal could change digital experience.
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