HD programming picks for June 21-27: “Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip,” “Escape From New York,” “Lady in the Water” “Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip” (NBC HD). Thursday, June 21, 10 p.m.: In the series finale, Jordan’s still not…
Online video service Veoh Networks introduced a trial version today of an Internet digital video recorder that lets consumers search for, watch and manage online video. Called VeohTV, the service can access nearly all Internet video, the company said in…
Online video search Truveo has expanded its reach via deals with Brightcove, CSTV and Netvibes. They are among several new partners who are using Truveo to power video search on their sites and services. The others include Clevver, Flock, Pageflakes,…
In an effort to monetize its mobile video programming, Discovery inked a deal with Third Screen Media to use its software to deliver ads on cell phones. Discovery has begun using the software to serve ads for Discovery Channel and…
Video tracking service Teletrax signed a deal with CBS today, giving the monitoring company agreements now with all four major broadcasters. Under the deal, Teletrax will track for CBS whether the network’s promos aired on CBS affiliated stations as planned….
Online television enabler Internet Broadcasting Systems named David Lebow president and chief executive officer today. He replaces Reid Johnson, who’s been CEO since he founded the company in 1996 and will remain on as founder. Mr. Lebow previously served as…
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Federal Communications Commission Chairman Kevin J. Martin is defending the agency’s efforts to complete the digital TV transition. The agency has started prosecuting TV importers attempting to evade new DTV equipment standards but has been hampered in its education efforts…
MySpace fired up The Minisode Network in partnership with Sony Pictures Television Tuesday as part of the social network site’s efforts to offer more TV content. The Minisode Network launches with three repurposed episodes from each of 15 classic series…
After struggling to keep pace with dominant search engine Google, Yahoo CEO Terry Semel stepped down Monday. Yahoo co-founder Jerry Yang replaces him. Mr. Semel moves to a non-executive post as chairman of the board. Susan Decker, the company’s chief…