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The Video Generation
Revision3 has demonstrated what the next generation TV network looks like for several years now and its success led to its recent acquisition by Discovery Communications. Revision3 is a complement to Discovery programming and there is even some cross-pollination between the programming of the two networks (think Shark Week meets tech, gaming and entertainment). In this…
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The Operator App Store
“It’s a competitive issue. They [Operators] want to be offering these solutions on their platforms so that their customers don’t go somewhere else,” said David Adams VP Corporate Development for Accedo. Adams was referring to the idea that operators are beginning to offer app stores to stay relevant in a world where over-the-top is causing…
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From Online to the TV and Back
With all the talk this week surrounding the appointment of Marissa Mayer as CEO and the challenges she faces in pleasing the stock market, it is sometimes easy to overlook that Yahoo! is a profitable business with a significant position in many areas. With a U.S. and global ranking as the fourth busiest web site,…
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Grandma Got a Wii – 24% of Gamers Are 50+
This video from the AARP reinforces the idea that the Wii spans generations, as it suggests that 24% of the gaming population is 50+. This video demonstrates how seasoned citizens are using the Wii to remain active in a new way. An interesting point, not explicitly stated in the video, is how the Wii’s activities…
