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Digital Holllywood: Discussing Broadband Content

Oct 22 by Debra Kaufman | No Comments

Moderated by Interactive TV Alliance CEO Allison Dollar, a group of panelists discussed the issues involved in creating successful business models and creative content for broadband platforms: Jen Pate and Barb Machen, co-creators and co-executive producers of “Jen and Barb: Mom Life,” Oren Katzeff, vp/gm. Demand Media Entertainment (which runs Crack); Rafi Fine, co-CEO of Fine Brothers Film; Mark Warshaw, chief interactive officer/co-founder of The Alchemist; and Will C. Rogers, CEO of Rooftop Comedy.

The Future of Online and Mobile Video: Where’s the Money?

Jul 13 by Debra Kaufman | 2 Comments

In Los Angeles, UCLA Anderson School of Management and the German American Business Association (GABA) discussed the future of online and mobile video with Metacafe’s Scott Bushman, adknowledge’s Brett Brewer; Lionsgate’s Curt Marvis; GRP Parnters’ Mark Suster, and Fun Little Movies’ Frank Chindamo.

Producers Guild to Honor ‘Digital 25′

Apr 30 by Debra Kaufman | 1 Comment

The Producers Guild of America (PGA) is accepting nominations for “The Digital 25: Visionaries, Innovators and Producers of 2009,” which will honor “individuals and teams that have made the most significant contributions to the advancement of digital entertainment and storytelling over the previous year.” Nominations have been extended to May 8.

Playboy Partners with MySpace for “Interns”

Dec 09 by Debra Kaufman | 3 Comments

MobilizedTV broke the story of Playboy’s launch of its original mobisode series “Interns.” Playboy announced it partnered with MySpace for exclusive online viewing; the mobile version is available via Playboy’s WAP and iPhone sites.

Social Networking: Money Maker or a Collection of Address Books?

Oct 06 by Debra Kaufman | No Comments

At a panel on social networking, Cellufun, Tiny Pictures, JYGY.com, and Bluepulse discussed whether social networking is really a money-maker for mobile content providers. Each company exec described how they defined social networking and integrated it–or not–into their platform. “It boils down to the definition of social networking,” said one panelist.

CTIA 2008: The Walls Are Crumbling…

Sep 12 by Debra Kaufman | No Comments

At CTIA, MobilizedTV covers the trends. One of the biggest one is that the “walled gardens” created by carriers is crumbling, allowing outside mobile content to reach users. That’s due to the broadband mobile Internet, and a number of ways for Internet content creators to “mobilize” their content.

WheelsTV & Azuki Partner for Mobile Vehicle Channel

Jul 31 by Debra Kaufman | 2 Comments

WheelsTV started online ten years ago as a site for car reviews. Next it became a digital network, licensing its content to distributors like Comcast and AOL and sites like Auto Trader and Vehix. Now, it’s going mobile, thanks to a partnership with Azuki.

Abigail’s X-Rated Teen Diary: It’s not what you’re thinking…

Jul 16 by Debra Kaufman | 1 Comment

Abigail’s X-Rated Teen Diary is really G-rated. But I got your attention, right? That’s the aim of creator Hayden Black, a very funny guy who has created the persona of a teen-aged girl afflicted by a rare disease that makes her look like a 30-something bearded guy. And she’s a huge hit among the largely 12 to 24-year old demographic.

Producing and Monetizing Broadband Content

May 06 by Debra Kaufman | 1 Comment

At Digital Hollywood, MobilizedTV attended a panel on producing and monetizing online or broadband content–a potential model for mobile content. Executives from Vuguru, MyDamn Channel, MySpace, YouTube, Heavy.com and Interpublic Emerging Media talked about the evolution of their business plans and what they’ve learned about drawing users to their sites and keeping them there.

New on the Scene: TileFile

Dec 03 by Debra Kaufman | No Comments

TileFile, based in Sydney, Australia, has been in stealth mode for two years. With VC and Motorola money, the company is now debuting its specialized video/audio tiles to the U.S. and Australian markets. What if the front were the tile and the back was the social network?, mused CEO David Bolliger. Read more on how TileFile works for multiple platforms.