IWA Member News

WorldNow Unleashes Large Format 16x9 Video for ABC Owned Stations

Fri, 7 Dec 2007 11:31:00 EST

WorldNow, is leading the transformation of traditional media to the digital internet world. The ABC Owned Television Station Group, have redefined their websites and the way in which they interact with viewers utilizing WorldNow best of breed workflow tools.

Limelight Networks Offers Global CDN Support for Flash Media Streaming Server 3

Tue, 4 Dec 2007 12:47:00 EST

Limelight Networks® (Nasdaq: LLNW - News), the leading content delivery network (CDN) for digital media, today announced a streaming service beta program for Adobe® Flash® Media Streaming Server 3. The new service leverages the integration of Adobe Flash Media Streaming Server 3 into Limelight Networks' global, rich-media CDN. Select customers in the US can take advantage of this program to enable their Adobe Flash media content and bring the next generation of online experiences to consumers worldwide.

ViewCast Niagara is Encoder of Choice for Real Broadcast Networks' Live Streaming Video Solutions

Tue, 4 Dec 2007 06:00:00 EST

Big Brother TV Series and Jerry Lewis Telethon are Two Recent RBN Clients who Depend on Niagara for High-Performance Streaming

TalkPoint Releases Flywheel v.1.2, the All-in-One, Podcast and RSS Publishing Tool

Thu, 29 Nov 2007 12:55:00 EST

TalkPoint, building upon the original version of Flywheel, the personal RSS feed aggregator that was released in June 2007, has announced the introduction of Flywheel v.1.2 today. Flywheel now enables content creators to Create, Host, Distribute, Syndicate and Aggregate their RSS and Podcasts from one Central location.

Gannett Chooses thePlatform, Maven for Video

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 13:37:00 EST

Gannett Co., the biggest U.S. newspaper publisher, chose video services company thePlatform to manage back-end video operations for more than 150 Web sites including USAToday.com. Maven Networks will coordinate advertising for Gannett’s video.

Dailymotion Chooses Limelight Networks' Advanced CDN to Power Video Delivery for Popular Site

Wed, 28 Nov 2007 09:07:00 EST

Limelight Networks' content delivery network enables Dailymotion to scale up in the face of rapid user adoption

VOIS.com Selects Limelight Networks to Provide Advanced Content Delivery Network for Social Networking Site

Wed, 28 Nov 2007 09:07:00 EST

New agreement aimed at delivering mass digital content globally

Louisiana's Network Foundation Technologies Announces More Growth in the State

Mon, 19 Nov 2007 09:00:00 EST

Network Foundation Technologies (NFT) today announced substantial growth in the State. In addition to opening a sales and marketing office in Shreveport at the Intertech Science Park's Bio Space 1 building located at 2031 Kings Hwy, NFT is rapidly expanding its work force.

National League of Cities Taps TV Worldwide to Webcast Highlights of Congress of Cities and Exposition

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 07:52:00 EST

Event to Feature New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin, Henry Cisneros, Former Chairs of National Political Parties, Ken Mehlman and Terry McAuliffe; Sponsored by LenSec and Hach Company

NEWTEK SHIPS SPEEDEDIT V.1.5

Wed, 14 Nov 2007 09:00:00 EST

NewTek (www.newtek.com) has released Version 1.5 of its SpeedEdit resolution independent video editor. The software application is designed for use with DV, HDV or uncompressed video and includes new tools and improved file format support, as well as integration with other apps without the need to render.

Limelight Networks to Present at Credit Suisse Technology Conference

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 06:30:00 EST

Limelight Networks (Nasdaq:LLNW - News), a leading content delivery network (CDN) for digital media, will present at the Credit Suisse 2007 Annual Technology Conference scheduled for November 27 – 29, 2007 at The Phoenician Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona.

thePlatform Chosen as PBS KIDS Sprout's Online Video Publisher

Wed, 14 Nov 2007 09:00:00 EST

Barney(TM), Bob the Builder(TM) and Thomas & Friends(TM) Among Series to Utilize thePlatform for Online Publishing and Syndication Across the Web

Limelight Networks Unveils High-Definition Content Delivery For The Internet

Wed, 7 Nov 2007 12:00:00 EST

Limelight Networks, the leading content delivery network (CDN) for digital media, recently introduced LimelightHD, a service for the delivery of high-definition (HD) media and digital content over the Internet. LimelightHD allows media and entertainment companies, global consumer brands, game publishers, and social media sites to deliver HD-quality movies, TV shows, video clips and games directly to their users' Internet-connected televisions, game consoles, and PCs. Leading Internet TV service Brightcove, and key media entities, including Fox Interactive Media, MSN Video and Rajshri.com, India's leading broadband video portal, are among those who announced they will offer HD content via the LimelightHD service. Media technology leaders supporting the LimelightHD initiative include Adobe Systems, Incorporated, Microsoft Corporation, Move Networks and Veoh Networks. LimelightHD will be available immediately on over 700 broadband access networks worldwide.

WorldNow and Media General Increase Local Ad Sales Initiatives With Additional Stations

Mon, 5 Nov 2007 12:00:00 EST

WorldNow, leading the transformation of the traditional media experience to the digitally optimized world, announced today that all Media General stations have teamed up with WorldNow's local ad sales team to generate new revenue through exclusive advertising partnerships in various verticals. Media General has added eighteen stations to be covered in the multi year contract that was originally only three.

JumpTV Chooses Abacast for Hybrid P2P CDN Solution

Tue, 6 Nov 2007 12:00:00 EST

JumpTV, a leader in broadcasting international television and sports over the Internet, has chosen Abacast as their hybrid P2P CDN technology partner.

Tinbu To Provide WorldNow With Multi-lingual Interactive Lottery and Horoscope Data

Mon, 5 Nov 2007 12:00:00 EST

Tinbu, the leading provider of interactive lottery and horoscope content to online media companies in the United States, has been chosen by WorldNow to provide patent-pending lottery and horoscope data to their television station and media web sites in both English and Spanish. WorldNow is a leading provider of internet technology, content and revenue solutions for over 320 local media web sites across the United States.

NEWTEK SHIPS NEW INTEGRATED PRODUCTION SUITE

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 12:00:00 EST

NewTek (www.newtek.com) is now shipping the VT[5] integrated production suite. The VT[5] features live switching and Web streaming of up to 24 cameras, and now includes LiveSet, NewTek's proprietary live virtual set technology that allows users to implement multi-channel virtual sets in a live environment.

Pulvermedia Teams With TV Worldwide to Launch Internet TV Channel VON TV

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 06:26:00 EST

TV Worldwide, (www.TVWorldwide.com), a fast-growing web-based global TV network and Internet TV industry pioneer, announced that it had been selected by Pulvermedia to partner in creating and launching VON TV, a state-of-the-art, community based Internet TV channel for the IP Communications Industry.

Limelight to power Internet video delivery for Media Prima

Fri, 26 Oct 2007 12:01:00 EST

Media Prima Bhd is leveraging on Nasdaq-listed Limelight Networks’ expertise to offer for the first time high quality streaming media content to audiences worldwide via its four channels — TV3, NTV7, 8TV and TV9.

MacUser names NewTek as finalist for 3D software award

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 12:01:00 EST

A European computer trade magazine has named NewTek Inc.'s LightWave v9 animation software as one of five finalists for its 3D Software of the Year Award.

World Trade Center Dulles Airport Teams With TV Worldwide to Launch Prototype Internet TV Channel for the World Trade Center TV Network

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 06:43:00 EST

TV Worldwide, (www.TVWorldwide.com), a fast-growing web-based global TV network and Internet TV industry pioneer, announced that it had been selected by World Trade Center Dulles Airport to partner with the World Trade Centers Association (WTCA) in creating and launching World Trade Center Dulles Airport TV, the prototype Internet TV channel for the international World Trade Center TV network.

Ripe Digital Entertainment Selects Limelight Networks CDN to Power RipeTV, OctaneTV and FlowTV Networks

Wed, 24 Oct 2007 10:00:00 EST

Limelight Networks (Nasdaq: LLNW - News), a leading content delivery network (CDN) for digital media, announced today that Ripe Digital Entertainment, a leader in video-on-demand digital entertainment distribution, advertising and production, has selected Limelight as the CDN for its three on-demand networks, RipeTV, OctaneTV and FlowTV. By utilizing Limelight's global content delivery network, Ripe Digital Entertainment (RDE) is able to provide its users with the highest quality experience for media and advertising content made available on Ripe's multi-platform distribution system.

Limelight Networks Unveils High-Definition Content Delivery for the Internet

Wed, 24 Oct 2007 01:05:00 EST

Fox Interactive Media, Brightcove, Rajshri.com, Microsoft, Adobe, Move Networks and Veoh Networks All Sign On to Support LimelightHD(TM)

iTVCon Case Study - thePlatform Leverages VitalStream and Akamai

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 10:05:00 EST

It is a vital component of the solution that media companies deliver to their own customers

WorldNow Clients are National Edward R. Murrow Award Winners

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 18:05:00 EST

WorldNow, a leading provider of Internet technology, content and revenue solutions for over 320 local media Web sites, announced today that WAFF.com won the National Edward R. Murrow Award for Best Small Market TV Web site. WorldNow powers WAFF.com's Web site, video and auto classifieds with their technology platforms. In addition, WorldNow also helps WAFF.com build substantial online revenue with their national ad sales programs.

Limelight Networks Expands Executive Leadership to Drive Global Brand Development and Marketing Initiatives

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 18:05:00 EST

Limelight Networks (Nasdaq: LLNW), a leading content delivery network (CDN) for digital media, announced today that Roxanne Ivory is joining Limelight as vice president of marketing. Ms. Ivory will lead Limelight's global marketing initiatives to further develop the company's brand and cement its leadership position in the content delivery market. Prior to joining Limelight, Ms. Ivory served as senior director of consumer marketing for Motorola's Connected Home business and also held senior marketing and communications positions at Apple and Inktomi.

The October 18th & 19th FDA Committee Meeting on OTC Infant and Pediatric Cough and Cold Products Will Be Webcast on FDAAdvisoryCommittee.com (FDAAC.com) and Powered by TalkPoint Technology

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 18:05:00 EST

TalkPoint, leading provider of the Tools, Technology and Services for Interactive Internet Broadcasting and FDAAdvisoryCommittee.com, the premiere live webcast and archive DVD library for FDA Advisory Committee Meetings, announced that TalkPoint will be powering the Joint Meeting of the Nonprescription Drugs Advisory Committee and the Pediatric Advisory Committee scheduled for October 18th & 19th.

Limelight Networks Expects Third-Quarter Revenue and Earnings to Exceed Previously Issued Guidance

Fri, 12 Oct 2007 09:05:00 EST

Limelight Networks (Nasdaq: LLNW - News), a leading content delivery network (CDN) for digital media, today announced that it expects 2007 third-quarter GAAP revenue to be in the range of $28.6 million to $29.1 million and non-GAAP revenue to be in the range of $27.5 million to $28.0 million, compared to earlier expectations of GAAP and non-GAAP revenue in the range of $27.0 million to $28.0 million and $25.5 million and $26.5 million, respectively, as provided on August 9, 2007. The Company also expects to report improved GAAP and non-GAAP net loss for the third quarter, compared with previously issued guidance. During the quarter, Limelight signed in excess of 175 new customer contracts, increasing Limelight's active customer count to approximately 1,000. Complete financial results for the third-quarter are expected to be released during the week of November 5.

Pappas Television Chooses WorldNow to Launch Sites

Thu, 11 Oct 2007 09:01:00 EST

WorldNow, a leading provider of Internet technology, content and revenue solutions for over 320 local media websites, announced today that seventeen new station websites for Pappas Television have recently been launched.

Bluff Media, iStreamPlanet Co. team up with Limelight Networks

Thu, 11 Oct 2007 09:01:00 EST

Bluff Media and iStreamPlanet Co. have teamed up once again, along with Limelight Networks, a leading content delivery for digital media, to bring the World Series of Poker to thousands of poker fans across the globe. Making good on the promise to bring a dynamic, fully customizable viewing experience to customers by third quarter of 2007, iStreamPlanet Co. has provided Bluff Media their iStream Player built on the Microsoft Silverlight technology to organize, manage and deliver exclusive interviews from the 2007 World Series of Poker. In addition to consistent look and feel, as well as compatibility across different platforms, the iStream Player provides a new and innovative way to immerse audiences in rich-media.

Media Publisher Gains Momentum In European Market

Thu, 4 Oct 2007 15:01:00 EST

Media Publisher, Inc., the leader in Enterprise Video Communications (EVC), today announced it has partnered with London-based Albany Creative Ltd, a business to business solutions provider of video communications, corporate event management and multimedia production.

Network Foundation Technologies Streams 2007 German Bundesliga Baseball Finals Live Internet Video Broadcast

Thu, 4 Oct 2007 15:00:00 EST

Network Foundation Technologies (NFT) provided a live Internet video broadcast of the 2007 German Bundesliga Baseball Finals using its patented Internet broadcast technology. NFT, along with its European broadcast partner StadeoTV, provided free-for-view(SM) complete game coverage of the five-day, best-of-five tournament that reached viewers from 29 different countries, across 5 continents. This was the latest of a string of StadeoTV championship-level sporting events broadcast by NFT this year.

Media Publisher Recognized in Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies

Wed, 3 Oct 2007 10:45:00 EST

Inc. ranked Media Publisher no. 790 on its first-ever Inc. 5,000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the country. The Inc. 5,000, an extension of Inc. magazine's annual Inc. 500 list, catches many businesses that are too big to grow at the pace required to make the Inc. 500, as well as a host of smaller firms. Taken as a whole, these companies represent the backbone of the U.S. economy.

Limelight Networks Gathers Leading Rich Media Companies at Digital Media 2010

Wed, 3 Oct 2007 10:45:00 EST

Executives from Fox Interactive Media, MTV Networks, Brightcove, Adobe, Microsoft and Over a Dozen Other Leading Rich Media Thought Leaders are Among Speakers for Limelight Networks' Inaugural Summit

Limelight Networks Announces Industry-Leading Infrastructure and Services for Adobe Flash Player Video Media Delivery

Wed, 3 Oct 2007 10:45:00 EST

Newly Deployed Infrastructure Features Numerous Industry Firsts, Delivers Breakthrough Levels of Performance, Scalability, Reliability and Flexibility for Global Delivery of Adobe Flash Player Video Media

CHL and NiFTy Online Television Present the CHL Network with Network Foundation Technologies

Wed, 3 Oct 2007 10:45:00 EST

The Central Hockey League (CHL) and Network Foundation Technologies (NFT) today announced a partnership that will provide a "FREE-for-View" experience for all CHL hockey fans. The 2007-2008 CHL season will be broadcast live over the Internet utilizing Network Foundation Technologies' NiFTy Online Television product. Broadcasts will begin with the league's opening night on October 19th, 2007 and continue through the President's Cup Finals.

Limelight Networks to Stream ITV.com Programming

Wed, 3 Oct 2007 10:45:00 EST

Today at IBC 2007, Limelight Networks (Nasdaq: LLNW - News), a leading content delivery network (CDN) for digital media, announced that it has been selected by ITV to stream live broadcasting and new on-demand television programming for the broadcaster's ITV.com online portal.

TV Worldwide Selected to Webcast Solar Power 2007 Conference, September 25-27, 2007, Live From Long Beach, CA

Wed, 3 Oct 2007 10:45:00 EST

Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA) and Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) Team to Offer Free Webcast Sponsored by Fat Spaniel Technologies at www.TVWorldwide.com

WorldNow Launches New Websites for Lin TV

Wed, 3 Oct 2007 10:45:00 EST

Eleven Station Websites are Added to Current Partnership With WorldNow for Web Publishing, Video and Sales Services

Fox selects NewTek's live production system for "Back to You"

Wed, 3 Oct 2007 10:45:00 EST

The producers of Fox Television's new show "Back to You," starring Kelsey Grammer and Patricia Heaton, have purchased NewTek Inc.'s TriCaster Studio for use in the sitcom.

Retail radio station distributes programming through StreamGuys

Wed, 3 Oct 2007 10:45:00 EST

SneakerRadio, of Wilmington, Del., has teamed with Arcata-based content delivery service StreamGuys Inc. and Barix AG, a pioneer in Internet protocol-based audio, intercom and monitoring, to provide Barix’s IP in-store media program available in New Balance retail outlets throughout the U.S.

TalkPoint to Power the October 18th and 19th FDAAdvisoryCommittee.com (FDAAC.com) Webcast to Discuss Over the Counter Pediatric Cough and Cold Products

Wed, 3 Oct 2007 10:45:00 EST

TalkPoint, leading provider of the Tools, Technology and Services for Interactive Internet Broadcasting and FDAAdvisoryCommittee.com, the premiere live webcast and archive DVD library for FDA Advisory Committee Meetings, today announced that TalkPoint will be powering the Joint Meeting of the Nonprescription Drugs Advisory Committee and the Pediatric Advisory Committee scheduled for October 18th and 19th.

Lonely Planet Selects Limelight Networks for Launch of Lonelyplanet.tv

Wed, 5 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EST

Limelight's Global Content Delivery Network Makes Leading Travel Publisher Web Site a Must-see Destination

Limelight Networks' Content Delivery Technology Adopted for PLAYSTATION(R)3 And PSP(R) (PlayStation(R)Portable) System Software Updates

Tue, 4 Sep 2007 07:00:00 EST

With summer and the August Congressional recess drawing to a close, will consideration of the Internet Radio controversy over royalties be on the agenda when the September legislative session begins? In recent weeks, there has been a settlement between the Digital Media Association (DiMA), representing the largest webcasters, and SoundExchange on the issue of the minimum royalty fee - agreeing that the $500 per channel minimum fee imposed by the Copyright Royalty Board ("CRB"), which might have by itself driven many webcasters like Pandora or Live 365 out of business had it not been resolved, would be capped at $50,000.

Congress to Return - Will Internet Radio Royalties Be on Its Agenda

Wed, 29 Aug 2007 12:30:00 EST

Limelight Networks Teams With Microsoft to Deliver Next Generation Network

Thu, 23 Aug 2007 10:34:00 EST

Technology and Services Agreement Will Improve the Performance, Scalability, and Reliability of Microsoft's Online Services for Consumers

Limelight Networks and Podbridge Partner to Provide Turn-Key Solution for Ad-Supported Downloadable Video

Thu, 23 Aug 2007 09:46:00 EST

Podbridge, Inc., the leading provider of analytics and ad insertion services for downloadable media, today announced a new turn-key solution for ad-supported downloadable video and audio content in partnership with Limelight Networks, a leading content delivery network (CDN) for digital media. Msnbc.com, the leading news site delivering more than a billion page views and registering visits from more than 85 million computers in an average month, will be the first customer to use this pre-integrated distribution, advertising and analytics solution.

MyVideo Selects Limelight Networks for Global Internet Video Delivery

Wed, 22 Aug 2007 15:46:00 EST

Germany's Top Video Social Media Service Reduces Overhead and Improves Its Customer Experience with Leading Global Content Delivery Network

Music Plus Television Goes Live With Limelight Networks' Global Content Delivery Network

Wed, 22 Aug 2007 15:46:00 EST

Limelight Networks (Nasdaq: LLNW), a leading content delivery network (CDN) for digital media, announced today that Music Plus Television Network, Inc. (MusicPlusTV.com) has completed its second year broadcasting live, original music videos and television content around the world over the Internet, powered by Limelight's high-performance CDN.

Adam 'Flash' Gordon to Lead WorldNow's Local Media Network to New Heights as Chief Revenue Officer, National Ad Sales

Wed, 22 Aug 2007 15:46:00 EST

WorldNow announced today that advertising sales veteran Adam Gordon has joined WorldNow's Local Media Network as Chief Revenue Officer, National Ad Sales. In his new position, Adam is responsible for overseeing all aspects of WorldNow's national and regional sales efforts.

Small World Labs Partners with Limelight Networks to Offer Complete Video Delivery Solution for Online Communities

Tue, 14 Aug 2007 07:00:00 EST

Leading Provider of Social Networking Software Leverages Limelight's Global Content Delivery Network to Optimize Customer Experience

LightWave 3D hits 9.3, goes Universal

Thu, 9 Aug 2007 11:54:00 EST

NewTek has announced two major changes to LightWave 3D, its 3D rendering and animation program. The first is the release of v9.3, a free update aimed at improving the rendering engine: lines can now be assigned motion blur, and two sub-surface scattering shaders have been added that should improve both quality and speed. Performance tweaks have also been made elsewhere throughout the program. The software development kit, meanwhile, has been enhanced for easier creation of custom effects and plug-ins.

Abacast Creates New Tool to Help Broadcasters With SoundExchange Reporting

Thu, 9 Aug 2007 11:54:00 EST

Abacast Inc. www.abacast.com, a specialist in streaming online radio for 7 years, has a history of creating innovative products to help online radio reduce costs, increase revenues, and increase quality. Abacast is once again trying to anticipate the needs of the future of radio online by creating a new tool for broadcasters to automate performance reporting.

NewTek Ships TriCaster STUDIO

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 10:30:00 EST

NewTek, Inc., manufacturer of industry-leading video and 3D animation products, today announced the shipment of TriCaster STUDIO, a turnkey portable, live production and virtual set system which provides a whole new level of capability to video and live event producers. The combination of portability and ease of set-up with the extensive live production capabilities of TriCaster STUDIO allows video producers to broadcast and web stream events and content at levels previously considered prohibitive.

TalkPoint to Power the July 30th FDAAdvisoryCommittee.com (FDAAC.com) Webcast of the Meeting to Discuss the Concerns Surrounding GSK's Avandia Diabetes Medication

Fri, 27 Jul 2007 12:00:00 EST

TalkPoint, leading provider of the Tools, Technology and Services for Interactive Internet Broadcasting and FDAAdvisoryCommittee.com, the premiere live webcast and archive DVD library for FDA Advisory Committee Meetings, today announced that TalkPoint will be powering the Joint Meeting of the Endocrinologic and Metabolic Drugs Advisory Committee and the Drug Safety and Risk Management Advisory Committee scheduled for July 30th.

Arena Football League Expands ArenaBowl XXI Live Coverage Using NewTek TriCaster

Fri, 27 Jul 2007 11:30:00 EST

New Orleans, LA, July 27, 2007 - NewTek, Inc., manufacturer of industry-leading video and 3D animation products, today announced the Arena Football League selected NewTek's TriCaster to assist in the production of eight live webcasts of ArenaBowl XXI New Orleans Weekend events.

Minimum Per Channel Fee Offer - Waiting for the Stay?

Thu, 5 Jul 2007 10:30:00 EST

Last week brought more action, and not much in the way of results, as we count down to the July 15 effective date of the new Internet Radio Royalties. The actions that received the largest amount of press coverage were the hearing before the US House of Representatives Small Business Committee, and the offer by SoundExchange suggesting that the minimum $500 per channel fee be capped at $2500 per service. While both initially seemed to offer the prospect of some resolution of the dispute over the Internet Radio royalties that were adopted by the Copyright Royalty Board, in fact neither ultimately resulted in much.

Limelight Networks Establishes Japanese Subsidiary

Mon, 2 Jul 2007 10:30:00 EST

Limelight Networks, a leading content delivery network for digital media, today announced it has established a wholly-owned Japanese subsidiary, Limelight Networks Japan, Inc., with headquarters located in Tokyo. Limelight Networks Japan is headed by Shinji Tsukamoto, president of the new firm, which will focus on providing Limelight's digital content delivery network (CDN) services to Japanese customers and partners.

National Retail Federation's STORES Magazine Announces Webinar Agreement With TalkPoint

Thu, 28 Jun 2007 14:11:00 EST

STORES Magazine, the official publication of the National Retail Federation, and TalkPoint, leading provider of Web-based audio and video webcasting solutions, today announced that TalkPoint will provide the Webinar services for the STORES Knowledge Series.

National Park Service Teams With TV Worldwide to Salute Troops, With Live Satellite and Web Simulcast of Nation's Capital 4th of July Fireworks

Thu, 28 Jun 2007 08:23:00 EST

TV Worldwide, a fast-growing web-based global TV network, in cooperation with the National Park Service, will again produce a free live simulcast via satellite and the web of the Washington, D.C., National Capital 4th of July Fireworks Celebration for the benefit of American military personnel and their families stationed overseas. This year the webcast will salute veterans of the U.S. Merchant Marine, with support from "Tell America," an Internet TV Campaign highlighting the importance of the U.S. flag merchant fleet in peace and war. (www.TellAmericaTV.com)

BBC Taps Comcast's thePlatform to Post to YouTube

Wed, 27 Jun 2007 00:01:00 EST

BBC Global News will use the media-publishing system from Comcast’s thePlatform to distribute short-form video clips to YouTube.

TV Worldwide Launches Famous 'Victory at Sea' TV Series Free Online at Maritime TV

Tue, 26 Jun 2007 13:03:00 EST

As part of the "Tell America" Internet TV campaign to draw attention to the importance of the U.S. flag merchant shipping fleet, TV Worldwide's Internet TV channel for the maritime industry, Maritime TV announced the launch of the first free, unlimited online access to the historic 'Victory at Sea' TV Series.

PrecisionIR Names Steven L. Schneider Chief Executive Officer

Tue, 26 Jun 2007 13:03:00 EST

PrecisionIR Group, a worldwide provider of online investor relations services and web-based communication solutions, today announced the appointment of Steven L. Schneider as Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Company's Board of Directors. With more than 20 years of experience, Mr. Schneider brings to his new position extensive expertise in technology designed to support financial services and investor relations.

A Day of Silence, A Motion for Stay, and A Congressional Hearing - As the Internet Radio Clock Ticks Down

Tue, 26 Jun 2007 12:00:00 EST

As the clock ticks down to the July 15 effective date of the royalty rates for Internet Radio as determined by the Copyright Royalty Board, webcasters held a Day of Silence today, June 26, to demonstrate to listeners what may well happen if the rates go into effect, and to galvanize their listeners to ask Congress for relief.

Media Publisher Bolsters Engineering Team with Former Ericsson Executive

Mon, 25 Jun 2007 20:00:00 EST

Media Publisher, Inc., the leader in Enterprise Video Communications (EVC), today announced that Claude Dupuis has been appointed Vice President of Engineering. In this role, Dupuis will put his 25 years of video and networking experience to work by leading the company's engineering department and advancing its methodologies, quality, process, productivity, reliability and scale.

RampRate Ranked in the Top 10 of All Outsourcing ITO Advisors in the 2007 Black Book of Outsourcing

Thu, 21 Jun 2007 20:00:00 EST

RampRate announced today it has been ranked among the Top 10 Information Technology Outsourcing Advisors in the 2007 Black Book of Outsourcing. The Black Book of Outsourcing survey identified top outsourcing vendors and advisers, as well as industry trends, based on responses by outsourcing decision-makers. This is the second consecutive year that RampRate has been recognized for its sourcing advisory, IT benchmarking, and infrastructure optimization services.

Limelight Networks, Inc. Completes $205 Million Initial Public Offering

Fri, 15 Jun 2007 16:56:00 EST

Limelight Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq:LLNW - News) announced the completion of its initial public offering. The Company sold 14,900,000 shares of its common stock, which includes the sale of an additional 2,400,000 shares of common stock to the underwriters upon exercise of their overallotment option. The sale of the shares was at an offering price of $15.00 per share. In addition, certain stockholders sold an additional 3,500,000 shares of common stock at $15.00 per share

Fans can watch pageant online powered by Network Foundation Technologies

Thu, 14 Jun 2007 12:00:00 EST

Network Foundation Technologies (NFT) is teaming with the Miss Louisiana Pageant to provide full coverage of the preliminaries and finals online tonight through Saturday.

Sen. John McCain's Address at U.S. Merchant Marine Academy to Be Webcast Live on TV Worldwide's Maritime TV for 'Tell America' Campaign

Thu, 14 Jun 2007 09:22:00 EST

Commencement Speech to Academy Grads to Be Featured via Webcast to Alumni, Public, Mariners and TV Outlets Worldwide at www.MaritimeTV.com, 9:30 AM ET, June 18

Paltalk Partners with TV Worldwide To Host Live Webcast from 34th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards

Thu, 14 Jun 2007 08:30:00 EST

Video Chat Community Allows Fans to Interact with Celebrities during Red Carpet Interviews

TV Worldwide Selected to Webcast the 34th Annual Daytime Creative Arts and Entertainment Emmy(R) Awards Live From Hollywood, CA on June 14th, 2007

Fri, 08 Jun 2007 12:00:00 EST

TV Worldwide, the first web-based global Internet TV network, announced that it had been selected by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences to webcast the 34th Annual Daytime Creative Arts and Entertainment Emmy(R) Awards live in Hollywood, CA on June 14th, 2007. The webcast will feature four Emmy Awards for Broadband Entertainment, as well as the presentation of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Lifetime Achievement Award to James Lipton, creator, executive-producer, writer and host of the 12-time Emmy(R)-nominated Bravo series, "Inside the Actors Studio."

Media Publisher Responds to Demand, Expanding Its Operations to European Market

Fri, 08 Jun 2007 12:00:00 EST

Digital Asset Management (DAM) Conference, June 6, 2007 -- Media Publisher, Inc., the leader in Enterprise Video Communications (EVC), today announced its expansion into Europe with the opening of an office in Maidenhead, UK. Appointed to lead the European efforts, Brian Haynes joins the growing Media Publisher team as Director of EMEA.

StarHub Partners with Limelight Networks to Deliver Better Broadband

Thu, 07 Jun 2007 12:00:00 EST

StarHub today announced a partnership with US-based Limelight Networks that will enhance the online surfing experience of StarHub's MaxOnline broadband customers as they access rich media content hosted over Limelight's Content Delivery Network (CDN).

TalkPoint to Power the June 13th FDAAdvisoryCommittee.com Webcast of the Endocrinologic and Metabolic Drugs Advisory Committee Hearing on Zimulti

Thu, 07 Jun 2007 09:37:00 EST

TalkPoint, leading provider of the Tools, Technology and Services for Interactive Internet Broadcasting, and FDAAdvisoryCommittee.com, the leading webcast and DVD source for FDA Advisory Committee Meetings, today announced that TalkPoint will be powering the Endocrinologic and Metabolic Drugs Advisory Committee Meeting scheduled for June 13th.

More U.S. Mariners on LNG Tankers With Historic Agreement, Featured on Maritime TV 'Tell America' Webcast

Wed, 06 Jun 2007 09:50:00 EST

Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Tanker Opportunities for U.S. Crews Expand as Industry Unites With Signing of Training Standards Agreement by Administration, Academies, Training Institutions and Industry; Webcast Featured on Maritime TV (www.MaritimeTV.com)

LightWave Effects Explode in the Dynamic 6th Season of "24"

Wed, 06 Jun 2007 12:00:00 EST

NewTek video profile features artists discussing LightWave 3D(r) VFX work

TCCIA declared the most qualified Chamber by the Broadcasting Network of Africa (BNA)

Tue, 05 Jun 2007 09:55:00 EST

The Tanzania Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (TCCIA) has scooped prestigious `Afriglobe African achiever awards`, making it the first business chamber to obtain such an award on the African continent... The award was issued by broadcasting network of Africa BNA, based in South Africa which categorically said TCCIA was honoured for its contribution towards economic growth in Tanzania.

Limelight Networks Provides Video Content Delivery for U.S. Soccer Federation

Thu, 31 May 2007 12:00:00 EST

Limelight Networks, a leading content delivery network for digital media, today announced it has been selected as the exclusive provider of media streaming services for the U.S. Soccer Federation. U.S. Soccer, the governing body of soccer in the United States, will leverage Limelight's Live Windows Media Streaming service to provide global delivery of a wide range of video content -- including select matches of the U.S. Men's and Women's National Teams, and U.S. Soccer's 11 Youth National Teams, as well as other informative and entertaining soccer-related content such as live pre- and post-game coverage, press conferences and breaking news.

Maritime Day Activities Attract Nation's Attention to Urgent Needs of U.S. Shipping as "Tell America" Campaign Launches on Maritime TV

Fri, 25 May 2007 12:00:00 EST

Representatives From Administration, Congress and Industry Join Call for "Revolution" in Vital Maritime Industry During Maritime TV Webcast Events (www.MaritimeTV.com)

2007 Tops the Charts for Award Winning WorldNow Partner Web Sites

Thu, 24 May 2007 12:00:00 EST

WorldNow, the leading provider of Internet technology, content and revenue solutions for over 280 local media Web sites, announced today that WAFF.com (http://www.waff.com/), Huntsville, AL, and 14WFIE.com (http://www.14wfie.com/), Evansville, IN, won Regional Edward R. Murrow awards for Best Web site. This is WFIE.com's second consecutive year for the prestigious Murrow award.

WorldNow Partners With Magid Media Futures for In-Depth Web site Analysis

Tue, 22 May 2007 12:00:00 EST

WorldNow, the leading provider of Internet technology, content and revenue solutions for over 280 local media Web sites, announced today a partnership with Magid Media Futures to deploy two of the most comprehensive surveys for local TV Station Web sites to date. These surveys will provide extensive findings that address the nature of WorldNow's customers' Web site audience across local media sites.

TV Worldwide and Abacast Announce Strategic Alliance at Streaming Media East 2007

Mon, 21 May 2007 12:00:00 EST

TV Worldwide's Internet TV Network Channels to offer Abacast Solution for Live Webcasts as Abacast Sponsors TV Worldwide's TV MainStream Internet TV Channel for the Digital Media Industry.

PennWell's InfoStor Website Debuts Flywheel RSS Consolidator From TalkPoint

Wed, 16 May 2007 11:46:00 EST

PennWell Corporation, a business-to-business media company providing print and online publications, conferences and exhibitions, research, databases, online exchanges and information products to strategic global markets, and TalkPoint, leading provider of web-based audio and video webcasting solutions, today announced that PennWell's InfoStor title will be their first website to utilize TalkPoint's Flywheel RSS Consolidation offering.

TV Worldwide Selected to Webcast "Streaming Media East 2007" Live From New York, NY

Tue, 15 May 2007 09:25:00 EST

TV Worldwide, a fast-growing web-based global Internet TV network, announced that it had been selected to webcast the Streaming Media East 2007 conference, May 15-16, live from New York, NY. The free webcast, on TV MainStream (www.TVMainStream.com), TV Worldwide's Internet TV channel for the new media industry, will feature selected keynotes and interviews with industry leaders present for the show and highlight the latest rich media technology, solutions, issues and news in the streaming media sector. Premium sponsors and featured companies for the webcast include Limelight Networks, the industry's leading digital delivery network, Abacast, VBrick, Viewcast, Media Publisher, Kulabyte, The FeedRoom, Wowza Media Systems, NaviSite, Flying Colors and the International Webcasting Association.

Limelight Networks Tapped by MyToons.com to Provide Flash Delivery of Animations

Tue, 15 May 2007 08:00:00 EST

In Its First Month, MyToons.com Leverages Limelight's Flash Video Streaming Capability to Deliver Animation Videos to Over 1.5 Million Unique Visitors.

Adap.tv partners with thePlatform on online advertising

Mon, 14 May 2007 12:00:00 EST

Online video advertising platform provider Adap.tv has announced a strategic partnership with thePlatform, a provider of broadband video management and publishing services, to integrate online advertising into a single digital media publishing offering.

Network Foundation Technologies Powers USA Weightlifting National Championships 3-Day Live Video Streaming Event

Sun, 13 May 2007 12:00:00 EST

Network Foundation Technologies (NFT) streamed live video from the 2007 USA Weightlifting National Championships Friday, May 11 through Sunday, May 13 in Schaumburg, Ill. at the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel and Convention Center. This event served as the primary qualifier for both the 2007 World Weightlifting Championships and the 2007 Pan American Games. NFT provided continuous, free-for-viewSM video streaming coverage for all those interested in this important event.

TV Worldwide, University of Findlay Release Free DVD and Internet Video on Campus/School Security at GovSec, U.S. Law and Ready Show

Fri, 11 May 2007 02:00:00 EST

TV Worldwide, a global Internet TV Network and the University of Findlay's School of Environmental and Emergency Management (SEEM), announced free DVD and on-line Internet TV distribution of the presentation "School Safety and Security: An All-Hazards Approach" to assist learning institutions and their employees in dealing with issues relating to the prevention of violent incidents after the recent tragic shooting at Virginia Tech.

TalkPoint to Power the May 10th FDAAdvisoryCommittee.com Webcast of the Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee Hearing on Aranesp, Epogen and Procrit

Thu, 10 May 2007 12:00:00 EST

TalkPoint, the leading provider of audio and video-based Webcast services, and FDAAdvisoryCommittee.com, the leading webcast and DVD source for FDA Advisory Committee Meetings, today announced that TalkPoint will be powering the Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee Meeting scheduled for May 10th.

thePlatform Enables Content Companies to Create Custom Broadband Video Channels

Tue, 08 May 2007 02:00:00 EST

With so many web sites delivering online video today, content companies are seeking new ways to create differentiated viewing experiences for consumers and to strengthen their brands across the web. thePlatform, the leading broadband video application service provider, today introduced a new software suite that enables content companies to quickly create custom video players for delivering broadband and mobile video to consumers. In addition, thePlatform is now offering companies the ability to create their own branded desktop software that enables consumers to download and manage music, videos and other digital media files.

Pandora Blocks International Internet Radio Streams - Highlighting Royalty Confusion

Tue, 08 May 2007 02:00:00 EST

In an action announced on the blog of popular Internet radio service Pandora, the service has decided to block Internet radio streams that are requested by users with IP addresses that are not in the United States or Canada. This action highlights that fact that it is not only the Copyright Royalty Board decision on US royalties that is causing uncertainty for many Internet radio stations.

GovSec, U.S. Law and Ready! Selects TV Worldwide's "Homeland Defense TV" Channel to Webcast Expo for Sixth Consecutive Year

Tue, 08 May 2007 12:00:00 EST

DefensTech, itrezzo, Base Technologies, Harbinger and Others to Be Featured Along With Keynotes, Interviews From the GovSec, U.S. Law and Ready! Show, Live From Washington, D.C., May 9-10, 2007

StreamGuys Provides Streaming for Humboldt State University Graduation Ceremonies

Tue, 08 May 2007 12:00:00 EST

...The ceremonies will be streamed live around the world via high-speed Internet connections, made possible by Arcata-based Web-streaming company StreamGuys. A link to the Internet broadcast will be on HSU’s main Web site, www.humboldt.edu.

Final Decision of the CRB Issued - and Royalty Due Date is Postponed

Thu, 03 May 2007 12:00:00 EST

On the same day that many webcasters were on Capitol Hill lobbying for the Internet Radio Equality Act, the Copyright Royalty Board issued its Final Determination of Rates and Terms today, and it was published in the Federal Register.

Limelight Networks Appoints David Hatfield SVP Worldwide Sales, Marketing and Services

Mon, 30 Apr 2007 08:00:00 EST

Expanding Its Executive Ranks of Industry Veterans, Limelight Also Names Hong Xia as Vice President of Worldwide Technical Services

NEWTEK UPS LIGHTWAVE TO V.9.2

Thu, 26 Apr 2007 13:50:00 EST

NewTek (www.NewTek.com) has released a free upgrade of its LightWave 3D animation application. Version 9.2 offers new Material Shaders for easy and accurate representation of real-world surfaces, depth of field, global illumination and anti-aliasing improvements that offer better results in less time.

Internet Radio Fairness Act Introduced to Nullify Copyright Royalty Board Decision

Thu, 26 Apr 2007 09:00:00 EST

The Internet Radio Fairness Act was introduced in the House of Representatives today, proposing several actions - most significantly the nullification of the decision of the Copyright Royalty Board raising royalty rates for the use of sound recordings by Internet radio stations.

Network Foundation Technologies Powers FREE Worldwide Live Internet Broadcast of Mixed Martial Arts Event

Wed, 25 Apr 2007 09:00:00 EST

Network Foundation Technologies, LLC (NFT) is partnering with the Mixed Martial Arts league Total Fighting Alliance (TFA) to broadcast, free of charge, TFA's "War on the Shore" event live over the Internet to fans worldwide. This Free-For-View(TM) event, which is to be held Saturday, April 28, 2007 from 6 pm to 9 pm (Pacific Daylight Savings Time) at the Santa Monica Civic Center, promises to be a world class spectacular event viewable anywhere in the world where a fight fan has an Internet connection and a computer. Fans can download the event player now at www.totalfighting.net to watch pre-match interviews.