ArchivesCheck out my story on Apple vs SamsungAuthored by Jay Baage on September 1, 2006 - 12:55pm.
The battle of the electronic giants is shaping up in the music sector. Apple's iPod/iTunes combo is not just being challeged by Microsoft Zune, but by Samsung's new generation of players and branded music services, as well. For the full story, click HERE. In short, Samsung steps up to the plate with a new take on the social portable music gadget with built-in speakers that slide out from the back of the device. But perhaps most notable is that Samsung is going to launch a major ad campaign based on the tagline "MPFreedom", clearly aimed against iPod and iTunes. Ironically the ad campaign's theme is reminiscent of Apple's historic 1984 campaign against IBM, which was masterfully portrayed by Apple as an oppressive and unimaginative regime whose time was up.
Spiralfrog’s Free Music Downloads Have Significant DownsideAuthored by Jay Baage on September 1, 2006 - 12:49pm.
According to The New York Times and bloggers covering the story, there are some major drawbacks associated with the free SpiralFrog service, due to launch in December, supported by Universal Music Group and possibly some other major record labels. tags: Internet | Marketing | Tech | Universal Music Group | iPod | CE | Cell Phones | Mobility | SpitalFrog |
Career Moves: September 1, 2006Authored by dmw on September 1, 2006 - 12:16pm.
Guardian Media Group has promoted Simon Waldman to the newly created position of Group Director of
Digital Strategy and Development. Waldman was the Director of Digital Publishing for the group’s Guardian
Newspapers National Media Division.
CBS Unit CSTV Launches 100+ Broadband Channels for Live College SportsAuthored by robert on September 1, 2006 - 12:09pm.
CSTV, a division of CBS, launched on Friday 100 new broadband channels dedicated to live college sports. CSTV’s offerings will include separate channels for the following conferences: Big East, Big West, Pacific 10, Southland, West Coast, Mountain West, and Conference USA, in addition to dedicated channels for individual schools. In most cases, CSTV will share revenues from subscriptions, advertising, merchandise and other sales, with participating schools.
Report: Online Game Market to Grow to $4.4 Billion in North AmericaAuthored by robert on September 1, 2006 - 11:44am.
The online game market in will grow from $1.1 billion in 2005 to $4.4 billion by 2010 in North America, according to a new study conducted by Parks Associates, a Dallas-based market research and consulting company. Currently PC gamers spend an average of 18.5 hours playing each week - more than console (13.6 hours), portable (8.9 hours), or mobile games (4.6 hours). Of those PC gamers, 70% play some form of multiplayer online game. Additional findings and data from the report will be discussed in detail at the upcoming Austin Game Conference.
Report: HDTV Cable Network Revenues to Reach $1.8B by 2010Authored by robert on September 1, 2006 - 11:01am.
Analysis: Samsung Gives Apple a Taste of its Own MedicineAuthored by Jay Baage on September 1, 2006 - 10:29am.
The battle of the electronic giants is shaping up in the music sector. Apple's iPod/iTunes combo is not just being challeged by Microsoft Zune, but by Samsung's new generation of players and branded music services, as well. Samsung steps up to the plate with a new take on the social portable music gadget with built-in speakers that slide out from the back of the device. But perhaps most notable is that Samsung is going to launch a major ad campaign based on the tagline "MPFreedom", clearly aimed against iPod and iTunes. Ironically the ad campaign's theme is reminiscent of Apple's historic 1984 campaign against IBM, which was masterfully portrayed by Apple as an oppressive and unimaginative regime whose time was up.
Envizions’ Game Subscriptions to Be Powered by Stream TheoryAuthored by robert on September 1, 2006 - 9:04am.
Internet Ad Spending Grew 49% During First Half of 2006Authored by Jay Baage on September 1, 2006 - 8:42am.
Browzar – New Browser to Provide Total PrivacyAuthored by Jay Baage on September 1, 2006 - 8:32am.
Pixsy Launches StarHabit.com, Photo & Video Celebrity Search SiteAuthored by robert on September 1, 2006 - 7:51am.
Electronic Arts Reports Over Two Million Units of Madden NFL 07 Game SoldAuthored by robert on September 1, 2006 - 6:43am.
Morning Links: September 1, 2006Authored by robert on September 1, 2006 - 1:28am.
AP: CBS Unit CSTV Launches 100+ Broadband Channels CNET: Samsung Plans Own Music Service HR: Pixsy to Launch Photo, Video Search Engine AFP: Russia Enacts Tough Internet Piracy Law NYT: NXP is New Name & Strategy for Philips Chip Division R: Panasonic to Sell $80,000 TV Set R: Philips Launches PC-free Skype Phone NYT: Take-Two Receives More Subpoenas, Warn of More Losses Envizions Game Subscriptions to Be Powered by Stream Theory CNET: Apple, Microsoft Music DRM Hacked R: HD DVD Market Facing Static TR: HD TV from your Cell Phone HR: How Soap Operas Experiment with Interactivity LAT: Interactive Reality Baseball Team in Last Place |
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