Jeff Zucker’s Fall 2007 Email To NBC Universal Employees: “The Momentum Continues!”
In his "Momentum Continues" email, Jeff Zucker outlines some of NBC Universal's successes leading into Fall 2007.
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Viacom And DreamWorks Abandon Blu-ray And Switch To HD DVD (2007)
Viacom‘s Paramount Pictures and DreamWorks Animation SKG announced they are abandoning Sony‘s HD Blu-ray format and will instead only release high-definition DVDs in the competing HD DVD format. The decision is quite a reversal for Blu-ray, which had been outselling HD DVDs in the U.S. and Europe by 2 to 1 according to reports. The …
Internet Video Contest Gives American Idol Hopeful an Edge
Can an Asian-American ever hold the American Idol title? Paul Ethan Hahn says a resounding "yes" and Internet video might be his Ace in the Hole.
MySpace’s New News Feature Fails To Engage Users (2007)
Just because Rupert Murdoch has big marketing muscle, lots of money and a good track record doesn't mean everything he touches becomes an instant success. MySpace put its new "News" section into beta several months ago and is promoting it like crazy on the MySpace homepage. Pretty impressive promotion considering that MySpace is one of the top 10 sites on the Internet.
Shocking Video Of Minneapolis Bridge Collapse Posted On YouTube
Federal, state and city investigators are trying to determine what caused a Minneapolis bridge to collapse yesterday, sending dozens of vehicles into the Mississippi River. The official death toll was four; officials expect that number to climb. Minneapolis Bridge Collapse Video Several videos of the bridge collapsing as well as the aftermath have been posted …
Amazon Releases Alexa Toolbar For The Firefox Web Browser (2007)
Alexa, a subsidiary of Amazon, has been providing information on web traffic since 1996. Once you install the Alexa Toolbar, you can then view traffic trends, reach and rank, of any site you visit on the Internet.
NBC To Begin Streaming Episodes Of Conan O’Brien Online (2007)
NBC Universal will be introducing social networking tools on its Web site later this year along with streaming episodes of “Late Night With Conan O’Brien,” NBC Digital Entertainment said Monday. Beginning in September, NBC.com will showcase such networking capabilities as profiles containing user-generated content, online communities in which users can interact with network personalities, Widgets …
Despite Suffering From Laryngitis, Silverchair’s Daniel Johns Still Performs On The Tonight Show With Jay Leno
Silverchair's grueling tour schedule hasn't been good for the band's health. Singer Daniel Johns recently contracted a severe case of laryngitis. But despite his illness, the band still performed on the Tonight SHow With Jay Leno.
Canadian Teen Dies in Bizarre Dental Tragedy
Leejay Levene went to a Waterloo, Canada dental surgeon to have three wisdom teeth pulled. Then something went wrong. Paramedics tried everything, but by the next evening, the 18-year-old was dead.
iPhone Termination Fee Making Lawmakers Upset
Apple’s iPhone has enjoyed favorable reviews since its recent debut, but it got some criticism on Capitol Hill in Washington this week. AT&T’s iPhone termination tee is in particular making everyone upset. The Apple phones, which(Amazon link) cost between $500 and $600—are usable only on AT&T Inc.’s wireless network and will remain that way until …
Naked Couple Falls To Their Death During Rooftop Sex Encounter
A young South Carolina couple tragically lost their lives during a rooftop sex encounter.
Girl’s Feet Severed On Superman Tower Of Power Ride
On June 21, 2007, a young woman named Kaitlyn Lassiter lost both of her legs on a ride at Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom. Here's a closer look at the Superman Tower Of Power accident.
Toddler Calls 911 Almost 300 Times With Mother’s Deactivated Mobile Phone
Toddler Calls 911 Almost 300 Times: Emergency 911 dispatchers in a Chicago suburb are going to receive 300 fewer phone calls this month after a toddler making prank calls to 911 was stopped.
Apple Releases Its First iPhone Developer Guide
Want to create your own iPhone apps? Apple just released their first iOS developer guide.
Current TV Wants To Make It Easy For Marketers To Create User-Generated Ads
Cable network Current TV is hoping to cash in on the current popularity of user-generated content by making it easy for marketers to create user-generated advertising. Satellite radio service XM is the latest advertiser to sign on for Current TV’s VCAM program; that stands for Viewer Created Ad Message. Current president of global advertising Liz …
Stunning Aerial View Of The Google Solar Panel Project
Google announced a commitment to solar energy production and launched the largest solar panel installation to date on a corporate campus in the United States called the Google Solar Panel Project.
YouTube Live Today on Apple TV
Good news for Apple TV and the iPhone. Starting today, Apple TV owners can start watching YouTube content on their TV sets. YouTube content will also be available to the iPhone when it officially launches on June 29th. Apple TV users can download a free update via the built-in software update option to enable a …
