Cynopsis: DIGITAL
11/14/08
Good morning, it’s Friday, November 14, 2008, and this is your first early morning digital briefing.
Heaps of news came out of Redmond yesterday as Microsoft tries its best to keep up with its rivals. Microsoft is giving Windows Live a social makeover allowing users keep track of friends by interfacing with leading social networking services including Facebook, Twitter and Flickr. A revamped Live Search API will allow developers to embed search on third party sites with more support for competing technologies. Further, Microsoft’s Games for Windows service will receive major update in Dec. allowing players to connect and play with friends, post best scores, chat and even cross reference identities within the Xbox 360 environment. The company also plans to use the portal to distribute PC games that have traditionally been sold in shrink-wrapped packages. Finally, the company unveiled its Live Mesh synching technology allow users to keep data updated among different devices including their desktop PC, laptop and Windows mobile device.
Comcast’s Fancast has partnered with blogging network Federated Media to create a digital video guide for viewing TV content online. “Our TV Picks” recruits famous bloggers from Ask A Ninja, Boing Boing, NOTCOT and Dooce to contribute postings about what most inspires them on TV.
AccessHollywood.com says it broke traffic records for the month of October attracting nearly 2.5 million users, citing ComScore. The site benefitted from a partnership with Yahoo’s celebrity portal omg!, as well as a pair of celebrity news stories that proved to be like a freeway crash for users: the Jennifer Hudson family tragedy the breakup of Madonna and Guy Ritchie.
Josh Schwartz is wrapping production on the new musical-themed scripted series Rockville, CA. he is producing for TheWB.com this week. A total of 20 bands will be featured when the show premieres next year including the just-announced bands the Kaiser Chiefs, Travis, Anya Marina, Bishop Allen, The Broken West, Cass McCombs, Lights, Oppenheimer and The Republic Tigers.
Next generation online TV platform Sezmi completed successful trials with three broadcasters in Seattle – Fisher Communications, which owns and operates ABC affiliate KOMO and Univision affiliate KUNS; Tribune, which owns the Fox and MyNetwork TV stations; and Daystar station KWDK. Sezmi, which envisions offering customizable television services online with targeted interactive advertising and DVR functionality, requires a broadband-connected set top to deliver over-the-air TV, linear cable, on demand and web content offerings.
Online video portal Veoh Networks has partnered with memory card/flash drive leader SanDisk Corp. to try and improve the portability of web video. Using SanDisk’s Cruzer USB flash drive you can now download content from Veoh‘s archive and plug it into another PC without having to install additional software. So now you can save web shows or premium offerings from Hulu or CBS to the jump drive then watch in on a plane or train or where there is no internet connection. Veoh also officially released its client-based web video player, which features faster download speed and a more elegant interface than its web-based player. Look for additions to the player in the coming weeks including a channel guide and improved search functionality.
Video indexing firm Digitalsmiths has closed on a $12 million round of Series B equity financing from a combination of new and returning investors including Chrysalis Ventures and Aurora Funds. The investment doubles the company’s previous funding round of $6 million. Digitalsmiths will use the money to accelerate product development initiatives and continue its quest for larger media clients. The video search and publishing specialist’s clients include The WB.com and TMZ.com, which it recently wrestled away from Brightcove.
Look out Skype. Google added video and audio chat capabilities to its free Gmail service. Simply download a plug-in and click on the “video and more” menu to start a video or voice conversation.
Check out this new gizmo from Livescribe. The Pulse smartpen records audio in a classroom or interview then links the audio to what you write. Tap on your notebook and the pen plays back the corresponding segment from the lecture. Transfer the recording to your laptop to playback, search or archive the results. The Pulse, which is being promoted virally by digital media agency Horizon Media, is retailing for $149 for the 1GB model or $199 for 2GB of storage. It’s available at Amazon.com, Target, Costco and other retailers.
Gannett acquired social media services company Ripple6 for an undisclosed amount. Ripple6 provides social media features and analytics tools to a number of popular sites including Gannett’s own MomsLikeMe.com portals, currently deployed in 80 local markets across the country. As part of the deal, the 10% share of Ripple6 owned by Chris Saridakis, SVP and Chief Digital Officer of Gannett, was bought out completely by Gannett.
Verizon is taking the fight over advanced TV services directly to Comcast. The company introduced an ordinance to the city of Philadelphia – the leading MSO’s hometown – to gain a franchise to offer its FTTH FiOS TV service across the city. Subject to franchise approval by year-end, Verizon promised to wire 70% of the city within 5 years and the entire city within 7 years
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Buddy Media unveiled the new Ad Battle Facebook application allowing users to view two different print and television ads submitted by fellow Facebook users and vote on which ad they think “wins” the battle. As an ad wins battles, its ranking increases, with the highest (and lowest) scoring ads highlighted under the app’s “Best and Worst” section.
Media Storm announced it has renewed an eight-figure advertising revenue producer deal for a consecutive year to utilize DirecTV for interactive TV (iTV) and advanced advertising applications. The renewal allows Media Storm to continue its work of blending traditional :30 spots with advanced ad opportunities.
Google increased its share of the search market yet again in October accounting for 71.7% of all U.S. searches according to Hitwise, up from 71.1% in Sept. Yahoo ranked second with 17.74% followed by MSN with 5.4%. Google also showed double-digit increases in its share of key industry categories including Travel, Sports, Online Video and Social Networking.
Initiative has promoted its top digital executive Michael Hayes to EVP, Managing Director, Digital and has hired highly regarded interactive veteran Amy Auerbach to lead its New York digital operations as SVP, Director, Digital. Amy previously served as VP, Digital Group Account Director at Havas’ Media Contacts.
Heather Joy Draney was named Central Region Sales Manager for semantic advertising platform Peer39, a newly created position based in Chicago. Joy formerly oversaw Midwest sales for Clear Channel Online.
Reality shows always did feel like a guilty pleasure. Here’s a chance to atone a bit for your sins. Virgin Mobile USA launched HY-TV, a new campaign to raise awareness of the one million or so homeless teens living in America today. It’s the latest from Virgin’s RE*Generation initiative, an effort for which the company has donated over $3.5 million and nearly 200,000 articles of clothing to date. The portal takes well-know reality show and spins them to highlight issues having to do with homeless youth. Sponsor shows such as American Idle, Meal or No Meal, The Simple Strife, Life Swap, My Street Sixteen or Project Runaway for $1 each to contribute to the cause. One hundred percent of proceeds will be donated to various homeless youth charities including Green Chimneys and StandUp for Kids. In addition, two winners will be selected at random from a text-to-win campaign to participate in a “real” reality show. The winner gets to spend “24 Hours on the Street” with 2006 American Idol contestant, Ace Young.
Correction : New Associated Content Account Executives Eric Bouris and Kerry Hay will be based in NYC, not Denver.
Housekeeping Note: The U.S. Unemployment Rate was just announced this morning (11/7/08) at 6.5%, up from 6.1% the previous month, and the highest number in 14 years. In an effort to help those who may find themselves out of work during these difficult economic times, Cynopsis is offering free Situation Wanted ads to all looking for work, for both new and returning clients, for the foreseeable future. To place an ad or for more information, email [email protected]. Be sure to check these listings regularly – some very talented people looking for work!
Later — Wayne
Wayne Karrfalt for Cynopsis: Digital
11.14.08
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