Archive for June, 2009

TV Shows Start To Earn Higher Ad Rates Online (WebProNews)

Thursday, June 25th, 2009

The odds seem good that, no matter how huge his (or her) computer monitor, the average person still prefers to watch shows on a television.  But something of a breakthrough’s occurred, as television shows have begun to command higher advertising rates online. These aren’t shows that only air on a little-known channel and appeal to a niche set of people, either.  “The Simpsons” and “CSI” are the …

Beyond Commerce, Inc. Wins Silver Award for Best Online Annual Report in the NIRI 2008 Annual Report Competition (Marketwire)

Thursday, June 25th, 2009

HENDERSON, NV–(Marketwire – June 25, 2009) – Beyond Commerce, Inc. ( OTCBB : BYOC ) www.beyondcommerce.com , an E-commerce solutions, local advertising and niche social networking company is very pleased to receive the silver award for the best online annual report in the 2008 National Investor Relations Institute (NIRI) Orange County Annual Report Competition. The award was given last night …

Square Enix sued for alledged hidden fees for Final Fantasy XI Online (Big Download Blog)

Thursday, June 25th, 2009

Filed under: Biz , MMO One of the longest running MMOs is now the subject of a class action lawsuit. According to Courthouse News Service, Esther Leong of San Francisco has filed the suit against Square Enix claiming they were not being honest about the fees for their fantasy MMO Final Fantasy XI Online . The suit claims that Square Enix engaged in “unfair business practices, false advertising, …

GCC advertisers embrace “adver-gaming” based on 30 per cent growth in online ad spend (Mena Report)

Thursday, June 25th, 2009

The continued growth in the GCC’s online advertising expenditure combined with increasing internet adoption rates are set to advance the development of “adver-gaming” throughout the GCC region in the near future, exposing consumers to innovative marketing messages in entertainment and gaming-oriented media contexts.

Time Warner, Comcast Plan to Wall Off Online TV (BusinessWeek)

Thursday, June 25th, 2009

Want to watch that hit TV show online? You may have to prove you’re a cable-TV subscriber first

Yankees Fans Can Now Catch Games Online (WebProNews)

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009

Major League Baseball said today it is partnering with Cablevision and the New York Yankees cable network, YES, to offer live games online in the team’s local market. “These agreements are an important part of our global effort to give fans greater access to our game,” said Baseball Commissioner Allan H. (Bud) Selig. Allan Selig “It is important that fans in local markets have portable …

A opt-in plan from Congress could cripple advertising online (e-Consultancy)

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009

Congress is happy to bail out the auto industry, but a new bill in the works could spell trouble for the online ad industry.

Comcast and Time Warner team up to deliver TV online (CNET)

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009

Companies will start testing a new authentication technology to allow cable subscribers to get access to premium cable TV content online.

Time Warner, Comcast to test online video plan (Market Watch)

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009

Time Warner and Comcast say they’ll team on a plan to make programs from TNT and TBS available free online to Comcast customers, in a trial of Time Warner’s “TV Everywhere” initiative.

Time Warner and Comcast team up to launch online video service (Los Angeles Times)

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009

Two media titans are teaming up to build a system to offer more TV shows online.