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MTV Launches High-Definition Channel in Dolby Digital 5.1

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on February 21, 2006 - 6:34am.
San Francisco - MTV Networks said on Tuesday that it recently launched its first high-definition channel, MHD, which broadcasts in Dolby Digital 5.1 audio. Programming will include "MTV Unplugged," "VH1 Storytellers," "CMT Crossroads" and other music concerts and events. MHD will deliver programming to broadcast centers using the Dolby E compression format, which is then re-encoded into Dolby 5.1 for transmission to cable and satellite TV providers, and on to HDTV receivers and set-top boxes.
tags: MTV | Dolby | Launch | Channel | Digital 5.1 | High-Definition |

National Lampoon Launches Broadband Channel

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on February 21, 2006 - 6:32am.
Los Angeles - National Lampoon announced on Tuesday the launch of its first broadband programming channel. "National Lampoon Toga!" will feature elements from the company's National Lampoon College television network, as well as from its library of films and TV programming. The company partnered with Brightcove to provide video distribution, ad delivery and asset management for the broadband TV service.
tags: Broadband | Launch | Channel | National Lampoon |

DISH Network Launches CNN Interactive TV Channel

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on February 13, 2006 - 11:21am.
Atlanta - CNN announced on Monday that it has launched an interactive TV news service on the DISH Network satellite TV service, which is operated by EchoStar Communications. The CNN Enhanced TV service, created by interactive TV developer OpenTV, includes TV news coverage from CNN and online content from CNN.com, and offers viewers the ability to vote in online polls and view on-air schedules.
tags: CNN | Launch | Channel | DISH | Interactive |

Internet TV Network JumpTV Adds Five Iraqi Channels

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on January 25, 2006 - 9:04am.
Baghdad - JumpTV, an online TV network that syndicates more than 100 local channels from nearly 50 countries, announced on Wednesday that it has launched five independent Iraqi TV channels on its service. For a monthly subscription of between $9.95 and $19.95, viewers can watch Iraqi channels including Al Baghdadia, Alsumaria and AldiyarSat, which is broadcasting gavel-to-gavel coverage of the trial of Saddam Hussein. The service is mainly intended for Iraqi expatriates, but the company hopes to add subtitled translations to attract more English-speaking subscribers.
tags: Internet | TV | JumpTV | Channel | Iraqi |

Broadband Enterprises to Syndicate Content for Clear Channel TV

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on January 19, 2006 - 3:02am.
New York - Broadband Enterprises, a provider of Web video syndication services, announced on Thursday that it has partnered with Clear Channel Television to provide content for the company's 40 TV station websites, and syndicate Clear Channel content to its network of over 400 websites. New York-based Broadband Enterprises said it will oversee all ad sales for the syndicated content, which also includes video from Singingfool.com, the Associated Press, Warner Bros., Space.com, BusinessWeek and CSTV.com.
tags: TV | Broadband | Channel | Syndicate |

DirecTV to Launch Family-Friendly Tier of Satellite Channels

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on January 18, 2006 - 4:29am.
El Segundo, Calif. - As some lawmakers in Washington press the pay-TV industry for a la carte programming and more regulations on indecency, satellite TV provider DirecTV announced on Wednesday that it will launch a new family-friendly programming package in mid-April for its 15 million customers. The "Total Choice Family" package will cost $34.99 per month and feature 40 channels, including local broadcast networks and Bloomberg, CNN, Discovery, Disney, Food Network, NASA TV, Nickelodeon, QVC and Trinity Broadcasting Network. "The new DirecTV Total Choice Family programming package is appropriate for viewing by family members of all ages and includes popular children's, religious and general family entertainment programming," said Dan Fawcett, executive vice president of programming at DirecTV. "We have answered the call from concerned parents and policymakers and have designed a programming package to meet the needs of DirecTV families." Cable TV firms including Comcast and Time Warner have also announced plans to offer family-friendly subscription tiers.
tags: DirecTV | Satellite | Channel | Family-Friendly |

Comcast, "Body by Jake" Launch Exercisetv VOD Channel

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on January 18, 2006 - 4:11am.
Philadelphia - Comcast, the nation's largest cable TV provider, said on Wednesday that it partnered with Jake "Body by Jake" Steinfeld to launch Exercisetv, a video-on-demand network for fitness programming with completely integrated advertising content. The VOD network will offer 90-minute exercise programs that include product placements, branded graphic overlays and educational video segments developed in conjunction with sponsors like New Balance, which signed a multi-million dollar deal to be the exclusive footwear and apparel sponsor of Exercisetv. The network will be available free to Comcast and Time Warner subscribers with video-on-demand service.
tags: VOD | Comcast | Channel | Body by Jake |

HD Radio Partners to Debut Multicast Channels in 28 Markets

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on January 18, 2006 - 4:05am.
Orlando, Fla. - The HD Digital Radio Alliance, a consortium of radio broadcasters and technology firms supporting the rollout of iBiquity Digital's HD Radio technology, said on Wednesday that its members are readying launches of HD2 multicast channels in 28 initial markets. The HD Radio digital format allows stations to broadcast multiple channels to listeners, and the initial 264 multicast channels offered by HD stations in cities including New York, Los Angeles, Washington and San Francisco will carry a variety of music and talk formats.
tags: Radio | HD | Channel | Multicast |

"Monster House" Producer to Launch Internet TV Channel

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on January 18, 2006 - 3:55am.
Los Angeles - A producer of Discovery Channel's "Monster House" series has partnered with Effects LLC and streaming video provider Maven to launch The Fix, an online TV network that aims to offer all original programming. Brian Knappmiller and partner Ruben Navarrete created The Fix after a TV series they pitched was passed over by the networks. While The Fix is expected to launch in the spring of 2006, production on Web shows will begin in February, and the company is still actively seeking content and investors.
tags: Internet | TV | Channel | Monster House |

Weathernews to Offer Clear Channel TV Content on Mobile TV Service

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on January 17, 2006 - 2:49am.
San Francisco - Weathernews, a provider of mobile phone weather forecasts with 1.5 million subscribers, announced on Tuesday that Clear Channel Television's 40 stations have joined its WNI Network, which delivers personalized local video programming to cell phones. Clear Channel stations will be able to deliver their local TV content on WNI's network, which is offered through U.S. wireless network operators for $4.99 per month.
tags: Mobile TV | TV | Channel | Weathernews |

Sirius Satellite Radio to Launch 24-Hour Playboy Channel

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on January 5, 2006 - 6:51am.
New York - Sirius Satellite Radio, a subscription radio service with 3.3 million subscribers, said on Thursday that it will launch a 24-hour Playboy-branded radio channel early in 2006. Programming will include a morning show featuring a segment with Hugh Hefner, and a daily hour of "Sexy Stories." Subscribers will be required to opt-in to receive the channel, either by phone or online.
tags: Radio | Sirius | Playboy | Channel |

Napster to Sell Concert Downloads from Clear Channel's Instant Live

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on November 2, 2005 - 3:57am.
Los Angeles - Napster announced on Wednesday that it has signed an agreement with concert promoter Clear Channel Entertainment, to sell song downloads of live concert performances recorded by Clear Channel's Instant Live unit. Instant Live records live performances on-site and distributes live CD recordings to concertgoers at the venue following the show. Instant Live recordings available now from Napster include performances from The Allman Brothers Band, Bauhaus and The Black Crowes.
tags: Downloads | Napster | Instant Live | Channel | Concert |

Akamai to Speed Content on Clear Channel Radio Station Websites

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on November 1, 2005 - 4:31am.
New York - Clear Channel Radio, which owns or operators more than 1,200 U.S. radio stations, announced on Tuesday that Akamai Technologies will provide content delivery network services, speeding delivery of content from Clear Channel's 1,200 radio station websites to users. Clear Channel said that 400 of the sites are streaming live simulcasts, adding that its online audience now numbers 8 million listeners per month.
tags: Radio | Akamai | Websites | Channel |

Radio Giant Clear Channel to Expand Podcast Programming

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on June 23, 2005 - 8:19am.
San Antonio, Texas -- Clear Channel, the nation's largest radio station owner, announced on Thursday that it plans to expand the number of podcast feeds offered by its stations. The format offers pre-recorded programs in digital files that can be automatically downloaded to an MP3 player. After debuting the podcast show "Phone Tap" on Clear Channel's WHTZ-FM Z100 station, the company today launched 20 new podcast feeds from an additional 12 stations, with 10 more planned to launch later this week. Among the new Clear Channel stations to offer talk radio shows in podcast format will be WAQX and WKTU in New York; KYSR in Los Angeles; WLW-AM in Cincinnati; and WDVE in Pittsburgh.
tags: Radio | Channel | Podcast | Programs |

Movielink Adds Sundance Channel Films to Download Service

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on December 4, 2003 - 6:31am.
Santa Monica, Calif. -- Movielink, an Internet video-on-demand joint venture between a number of Hollywood movie studios, announced on Thursday that it has signed a deal with Sundance Channel to bring a selection of its independent films to the service. Films included will be part of the "Sundance Film Series," Sundance Channel's newly formed theatrical releasing entity, and its "Sundance Channel Home Entertainment" catalog. Santa Monica, Calif.-based Movielink will add movies such as "Scotland PA," "The Sleepy Time Gal" and "Amy's O" to its online library for download. Movielink is a joint venture of MGM, Paramount, Sony Pictures, Universal Studios and Warner Bros.
tags: Movielink | Download | Channel | Sundance |

Kazaa File-Sharing Service to Add Online Dating Channel from MatchNet

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on February 20, 2003 - 2:46am.
Los Angeles -- MatchNet, a provider of online dating services, announced on Thursday that it has entered into an agreement to exclusively provide an online dating channel on Sharman Networks' Kazaa file-sharing service. The co-branded content for Kazaa's "Love & Dating" will be powered by Los Angeles-based MatchNet's AmericanSingles.com site. "We think that Kazaa is one of the largest online communities in the world and foresee a great potential in this deal," said MatchNet chairman and CEO Joe Shapira.
tags: Internet | File-Sharing | Channel | Kazaa | MatchNet |