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.

Complete Text of the Denial of Copyright Royalty Board Decision Available

Sat, 21 Apr 2007 12:00:00 EST

As we wrote earlier this week, the Copyright Royalty Board denied motions for rehearing of its decision raising royalty rates for the use of sound recordings by Internet Radio stations.

Barksdale Air Force Base and Network Foundation Technologies Join Forces to Provide Live Streaming Video of the 2007 Defenders of Liberty Air Show FREE to the Public

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 14:35:00 EST

Barksdale Air Force Base, home to the 2nd Bomb Wing and the Mighty 8th Air Force, has teamed up with Network Foundation Technologies (NFT) to stream the 2007 "Defenders of Liberty" Air Show LIVE over the Internet in its entirety, completely free of charge to the public.

thePlatform Tapped by NBC-Universal - News Corp. for a Key Online Video Partnership

Tue, 17 Apr 2007 11:00:00 EST

thePlatform, the leading broadband video application service provider, today announced that it has signed a deal to provide content publishing and distribution services for the Internet video venture to be launched by NBC-Universal and News Corp. The joint venture will include thousands of hours of full-length, premium content from major networks and film studios that will be distributed to hundreds of millions of consumers via some of the biggest portals on the Web.

Media Publisher Delivers Platform To Manage The Next Major Content Type: Enterprise Video

Tue, 17 Apr 2007 11:00:00 EST

Media Publisher Inc., the leader in Enterprise Video Communications, delivers the ability to manage the next wave of content in the enterprise --- Enterprise Video. Video communications are essential for organizations that are committed to actively engaging their customers, employees, partners, and investors; and successfully competing in the global marketplace. The company invites all AIIM Conference & Exposition participants to discover how they can securely create, manage, distribute, and archive enterprise video assets.

NewTek debuts Rendition for Photoshop CS3

Mon, 16 Apr 2007 11:00:00 EST

NewTek today announced LightWave Rendition for Adobe Photoshop, a new tool that provides photorealistic 3D render output for Adobe's Photoshop CS3 Extended.

Limelight Integrates Silverlight

Mon, 16 Apr 2007 11:00:00 EST

Content delivery network provider Limelight Networks (limelightnetworks.com) announced on Monday that its content delivery platform will integrate Microsoft Silverlight, a newly announced cross-platform, cross-browser plug-in for delivering the next generation of media experiences and rich interactive applications for the Web.

Limelight Networks and tvCompass Team To Deliver Advanced Internet Services To Home Theater Viewers

Thu, 12 Apr 2007 11:00:00 EST

Limelight Networks, a leading content delivery network for digital media, and tvCompass, Inc. today announced a preferred partner agreement under which Limelight will provide content delivery network services for tvCompass’ Smart Remote™ wireless handheld device. The Smart Remote is a premium home theater remote control with wireless connectivity to the Internet for downloading advanced services such as TV listing guides and pay-per-view services with video preview on the remote’s color LCD screen.

TalkPoint to Exhibit Webcasting and Webinar Technology for Publishers at the Min Day Summit

Thu, 12 Apr 2007 09:07:00 EST

TalkPoint, the leading provider of Webcasting and Webinars for the publishing industry, today announced that they will be exhibiting their solutions as part of the Min Day Summit on April 19th, 2007 at the Grand Hyatt in New York.

TV Worldwide Live Webcast to Feature NAB 2007 Show and 'Operation Interdependence' Troop Support Efforts While Demonstrating Latest Streaming Technology, April 16-19

Wed, 11 Apr 2007 09:39:00 EST

TV Worldwide, the Internet's first TV network, announced it will again webcast live from the NAB 2007 show in Las Vegas for the 6th straight year, being selected to highlight in 2007 as in 2006, the NAB U.S. troop support efforts of Operation Interdependence April 16-19, while demonstrating the latest streaming video technology.

Limelight Networks and tvCompass Team to Deliver Advanced Internet Services to Home Theater Viewers

Wed, 11 Apr 2007 08:00:00 EST

Limelight Selected as Preferred Content Delivery Network for tvCompass's Smart Remote(TM) High-End Internet Enabled Remote Controls

thePlatform Releases New Software Suite

Tue, 10 Apr 2007 12:00:00 EST

thePlatform, a broadband video application service provider, introduced a new software suite designed to enable content companies to create custom video players for delivering broadband and mobile video to consumers. In addition, thePlatform is offering companies the ability to create their own branded desktop software designed to enable consumers to download and manage music, videos, and other digital media files.

Visitors Bureau and StreamGuys partner to offer county travel videos

Mon, 9 Apr 2007 12:00:00 EST

The Humboldt County Convention and Visitors Bureau has partnered with StreamGuys Inc. of Arcata, a streaming video providers, to distribute streaming video through the bureau’s Web site, www.redwoods.info.

WorldNow and News-Press & Gazette Broadcasting Headline an Enhanced Partnership

Thu, 29 Mar 2007 12:00:00 EST

News-Press and Gazette Renews Contract with WorldNow for Internet Services for Two Local TV Web Sites-and Signs New Agreement for Four Markets

WorldNow Reaches 25 Million Video Streams!

Thu, 29 Mar 2007 12:00:00 EST

LATimes.com, Boston.com, and WABC.com among the 200 local media sites using WorldNow's video solution

TriCaster PRO Delivers MTV's The Hills After Show To A Worldwide Audience via MTV.com

Tue, 27 Mar 2007 12:00:00 EST

More than five million fans will have kept the party alive online by the program's April 2nd season finale

thePlatform to Manage Mobile Video Content for Helio

Mon, 26 Mar 2007 17:00:00 EST

Company expands services for wireless carriers and content companies

WorldNow Announces Appointment of Stan Justice as Senior Vice President, Distribution and Client Development

Mon, 26 Mar 2007 15:00:00 EST

The 25-Year Executive Media Sales Specialist Extends WorldNow's Reach to Hundreds of Local Media Web Sites Nationwide

Limelight Files for IPO

Fri, 23 Mar 2007 12:00:00 EST

Limelight Networks LLC is hoping to raise about $201 million in an IPO, the company said in its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Thursday. Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley are the lead underwriters on the deal.

Limelight Networks Expands Its Board and Management Team

Tue, 20 Mar 2007 08:00:00 EST

Two New Directors and a General Counsel Will Play a Key Role in Guiding Limelight's Development as an Enablement Partner for Rich Media Content Delivery

Louisiana-Based Technology Company Network Foundation Technologies Forms Partnership With FMQB

Wed, 21 Mar 2007 12:27:00 EST

FMQB (Friday Morning Quarterback), the premier marketing, promotion and production company serving a vast array of music industry professionals, recording artists and radio broadcasters, and Ruston, Louisiana-based Network Foundation Technologies, LLC (NFT), a world leader in the development and commercialization of online distributed broadcast technologies, announced a partnership today. In this new alliance both companies will utilize their combined resources to expand the online presence of music and radio industry clients via live broadcasts of industry events such as album world premieres of leading artists, major announcements, customized content and special events.

TalkPoint CEO to Be a Distinguished Speaker at the 3rd Annual Pharmaceutical Meeting Planners Forum

Fri, 23 Mar 2007 09:03:00 EST

TalkPoint, a leading provider of Webcasting services for the Life Sciences Industries, announced today that their CEO, Nick Balletta will be one of the distinguished speakers presenting at the 3rd Annual Pharmaceutical Meeting Planners Forum, a premiere event for senior professionals at biotech, pharmaceutical or medical device companies, meeting management or medical education communication companies.

NewTek posts 300 VFX video profile

Mon, 19 Mar 2007 11:18:00 EST

NewTek, developer of the LightWave 3D animation suite, has released a behind-the-scenes video on it's Web site featuring the creation of visual effects sequences for 300.

VertMarkets Announces the Addition of TalkPoint Powered Webcasts to Their Marketplace Websites

Mon, 19 Mar 2007 09:02:00 EST

VertMarkets, a leading provider of industry specific online sales and marketing products and services, and TalkPoint, a leading provider of Web-based audio and video solutions, today announced that they will be offering TalkPoint powered Webcasts through VertMarkets' supplier websites.

TV Worldwide Selected to Webcast Video on the Net Conference From San Jose, March 19-22, 2007

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 16:02:00 EST

Webcast to Feature Keynotes, News and Interviews Sponsored by NeuLion, PacketExchange, VX30, Limelight Networks, NaviSite, BrainWorks Media and Stream The World

TalkPoint to Exhibit Webcasting and Webinar Technology for Publishers at the FOLIO: Publishing Summit

Thu, 15 Mar 2007 09:02:00 EST

TalkPoint, the leading provider of Webcasting and Webinars for the publishing industry, today announced that they will be exhibiting their solutions as part of the FOLIO: Publishing Summit, in Chicago on March 19th and 20th.

Limelight Networks Selected to Provide Content Delivery for the New Media Group's 'World-On-Demand' IPTV Platform in the Asia-Pacific Region

Wed, 14 Mar 2007 08:00:00 EST

Limelight Is Now Delivering a Wide Range of Popular TNMG Content, Including TNMG's Exclusive IPTV Coverage of the 2007 Cricket World Cup Tournament

Media Publisher enables webcast and VoD on conference endpoints

Tue, 13 Mar 2007 16:11:00 EST

Media Publisher Inc will shortly announce the new version of its enterprise video software suite, with one of the highlights being the webcast- and VoD-enablement of videoconferencing endpoints.

National League of Cities, TV Worldwide to Webcast Senators Clinton, Dodd, Hoyer and Coleman at NLC Congressional City Conference, Washington D.C., March 12-13

Mon, 12 Mar 2007 06:41:00 EST

National Webcast Sponsored by Freddie Mac, Intrapoint, National Crime Prevention Council and the International Code Council to Feature Conference News, Interviews and Addresses

NewTek Partners with Class on Demand

Fri, 9 Mar 2007 12:00:00 EST

Class on Demand (COD), a provider of professional educational products for technology and creative markets, has been selected by NewTek as the training provider to design and deliver quick start training for NewTek SpeedEDIT™, LightWave®, and TriCaster™ products.

NewTek makes LightWave more Mac-friendly

Thu, 8 Mar 2007 11:00:00 EST

The first beta version of the LightWave 3D suite to work natively on Intel Macs has been released. In a message to Mac-based LightWave users, Jay Roth, president of NewTek's 3D division, notes that the version 9.2 Universal Binary beta offers more than just a performance upgrade -- it also works more like a Mac applicationn should.

Humboldt State University Singles Out StreamGuys as Next Generation Provider

Thu, 8 Mar 2007 11:00:00 EST

Humboldt State University should convene a near-term forum on the Next Generation Internet that would enable stakeholders statewide to consider a prototype new-media institute on campus, a Bay Area technology leader told a local audience last week. ...Alvarado singled out Arcata’s StreamGuys, the fast-growing streaming video services company which, among other things, offers Flash streaming solutions.

What Next for Internet Radio In Light of the Copyright Royalty Board Decision

Wed, 7 Mar 2007 10:00:00 EST

Following the recent Copyright Royalty Board decision, about which we have written several times this week, many individuals and companies have asked what can be done either to reverse the decision, or to operate in a world where the decision becomes effective. While it is much too early to access all of the options, I thought that I would outline some of the possibilities.

Blue Coat Unveils New Partnership with Media Publisher for Enterprise Video Optimization

Mon, 5 Mar 2007 06:44:00 EST

Blue Coat Systems Inc (BCSI - news) has formed new partnerships with Media Publisher and Jubilant Technologies in the emerging enterprise video provision market to enable integration between its appliances and their products for purposes of accelerating content across the WAN.

WorldNow Acts As Online Middleman For ABC and Affiliates

Sun, 4 Mar 2007 23:51:00 EST

Some ABC affiliates are teaming up with online solution company WorldNow to facilitate in the addition of local ads to ABC’s broadband player.

More on the Copyright Royalty Board Decision on Internet Radio Music Royalties

Sat, 3 Mar 2007 12:00:00 EST

As we wrote on Friday, the Copyright Royalty Board released to the parties their decision setting the sound recording music royalties for Internet radio for the years 2006-2010 - and the rates will be increasing significantly (absent success on appeal or in settlement discussions). The rates and appeal process are set out in our post on Friday. The parties have until Monday, May 5 at noon, to request that the Board keep portions of the decision that contain confidential proprietary information out of the public record. Thus, the text of the decision is not yet public. Nevertheless, many parties are asking for more specific information about the decision and its impact. Certainly, when the decision is public, everyone will want to make their own judgments.

Digital Television Takes Over in Less Than Two Years - Will the Public Be Ready?

Sat, 3 Mar 2007 12:00:00 EST

February 17, 2009 - the end of analog television. When broadcast television stations cease their analog operations, making millions of television sets obsolete, will consumers be ready? And how will Congress deal with the backlash if consumers are taken by surprise and their television reception disappears? This week, these questions were being asked in Washington and elsewhere.

Copyright Royalty Board Releases Decision - Rates are Going Up Significantly

Fri, 2 Mar 2007 13:00:00 EST

The Copyright Royalty Board decision on the royalties for to be paid by Internet Radio stations for streaming music during the years 2006-2010 was released to the participants in the proceeding today. And the rates are going up significantly over the next few years. More importantly, especially for smaller entities, there are no royalty rates based on a percentage of revenue as were in effect for small webcasters under the Small Webcasters Settlement Act. Instead, all royalties are given as a per performance number, i.e. a payment for each song every time a listener hears that song

Media Publisher and AOmega Announce Partnership to Deliver Reliable and Secure Video to the Enterprise

Tue, 27 Feb 2007 16:10:00 EST

AOmega, LLC, a premier provider of infrastructure and security solutions, and Media Publisher, Inc., the leader in Enterprise Video Communications, today announced a partnership to deliver world-class professional services in support of Media Publisher's enterprise video solutions.

Ted Utz Joins WorldNow's Local Media Network (LMN) as Vice President, National Sales

Tue, 27 Feb 2007 16:01:00 EST

WorldNow announced today that broadcast industry veteran Ted Utz has joined its Local Media Network (LMN) division as Vice President, National Sales. In his new position, Utz is responsible for managing a national sales team and building new sales channels for the network and station affiliates.

Virtual Venues Network Selects Limelight Networks to Deliver New Concert Industry Channel

Mon, 26 Feb 2007 08:15:00 EST

By using Limelight Networks at the core of the distribution network, VVN can now deliver high-resolution concerts to participating venues in previously untapped markets around the globe.

Jyske Bank plans major embrace of web video with software from Media Publisher

Sat, 24 Feb 2007 01:00:00 EST

...now that [Jyske Bank] has a software platform from Media Publisher to manage the video content and broadcast it over its network, it's looking to do more fast-turnaround video, such as analysts commenting on market events for investment advisers and even VIP customers.

NewTek launches a time-limited offer on its LightWave 9 3D software bundled with training resources

Fri, 23 Feb 2007 12:00:00 EST

NewTek has launched its LightWave 9 Training Bundle, offering consumers training materials for free with the purchase of LightWave 3D. Purchasers of new full or upgrade LightWave licenses will be eligible to receive a book, two training DVDs, 'getting started' courseware, and a package of royalty-free content for use with LightWave.

StreamGuys, Inc. First To Implement New Barix Low-Latency Application To Instreamer/Exstreamer IP Audio Platform for Point-To-Multipoint Internet Radio “Rebroadcasting” service

Wed, 21 Feb 2007 12:00:00 EST

StreamGuys, Inc., a Northern California-based content delivery network, offer PC-free hardware solutions for broadcasting and receiving streaming media over the Internet that use Barix products at the core of the solution. The Barix low-latency streaming application essentially reduces the usual 15-30 seconds of delay from PC-based encoders to approximately 200-500 milliseconds — an enormous benefit for live sports broadcasting, talk shows or other two-way interactive programming.

Mix & Burn Taps Limelight Networks to Deliver Music-On-Demand for CD Burning

Tue, 20 Feb 2007 17:40:00 EST

Limelight Networks, a leading content delivery network for digital media, today announced that music-on- demand pioneer Mix & Burn has selected Limelight as the content delivery platform for its innovative Music Tablet(tm) kiosks which allow consumers in retail stores to download digital songs on demand and create customized audio CDs on the spot.

Studio One Strikes Deal With Fox, WorldNow

Mon, 19 Feb 2007 14:15:00 EST

Studio One Networks, a syndicator of originally produced lifestyle content across a wide network of Web sites, has expanded its network’s reach to include all 25 Fox-owned-and-operated TV station Web sites, as well as 170 local media Web destinations represented by WorldNow, which include several prominent ABC and NBC affiliate sites.

NewTek adds Mac support to TriCaster PRO

Fri, 16 Feb 2007 02:15:00 EST

NewTek has announced iVGA for Mac, a software client for the company's TriCaster PRO mobile video production system.

WorldNow Selects Digital Trends as Technology Channel Video Provider

Tue, 13 Feb 2007 14:00:00 EST

WorldNow, the leading Internet solutions provider for news publishers and broadcasters, and Digital Trends, the fastest growing consumer electronics news and reviews source online, announced today a new partnership: Digital Trends will be the primary provider of technology and consumer electronics - related video content for the Technology Channels that run on WorldNow's Local Media Network (LMN).

TalkPoint Releases Webinar Accelerate Program for Publishers

Tue, 13 Feb 2007 08:47:00 EST

TalkPoint, the leading provider of publishing webinars and webcasting services, today announced the release of the Webinar Accelerate Program for Publishers.

Limelight Networks Delivers How-To Videos for VideoJug.com

Mon, 12 Feb 2007 09:00:00 EST

Highly Acclaimed Online How-To Resource Deploys Limelight Networks CDN to Ensure Quality and Reliability of Video Delivery

Jyske Bank Engages Customers With Media Publisher's Enterprise Video Technology

Mon, 5 Feb 2007 09:00:00 EST

For Jyske Bank, the second-largest independent bank in Denmark, video is adding life to traditional forms of communications in a way that no other medium can match. Using technology from Media Publisher, the leader in Enterprise Video Communications, Jyske Bank uses video to optimize how customers and employees experience Jyske. For example, the bank leverages video to innovatively brand the bank, and communicate product announcements, financial services, and news updates.

TV Worldwide to Webcast 8th Annual "Capital Cyber Bowl" Live to Benefit Touchdown Club of Washington

Fri, 2 Feb 2007 18:21:00 EST

TV Worldwide.com, Inc., a fast-growing web-based global TV network, today announced that it will webcast the 8th Annual "Capital Cyber Bowl" to benefit the Touchdown Club Charities of Washington, D.C. This unique event has attracted widespread sponsorship and national interest while highlighting a local rivalry that exists between tech executives and their brick and mortar counterparts in the web-savvy Northern Virginia business community.

LightWave 9.2 update previewed

Fri, 2 Feb 2007 09:55:00 EST

NewTek has released more details of its forthcoming update to its LightWave 3D modelling, animation and rendering software. Version 9.2 adds improvements to the application's depth-of-field (DOF), motion blur, global illumination (GI) and final gather tools.

Bobit Business Media's Fleet Central Presents First Web Seminar in Series, Selecting the Best Lease Option, Sponsored by Merchants Leasing

Wed, 31 Jan 2007 09:02:00 EST

Fleet Central, the number one resource for Fleet Management, Vehicle Remarketing and Auto Rental Professionals have announced their first web seminar in an educational series focusing on Selecting the Best Lease Option, sponsored by Merchants Leasing, on Thursday, February 15th at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time, presented using TalkPoint Webinar Technology.

StreamGuys: Hitting Home Runs in Media Streaming Industry

Tue, 30 Jan 2007 08:00:00 EST

Jonathan Speaker is in utter disbelief over the recent breakdown in telecommunications services that has plagued the North Coast over the past month — and rightly so. Speaker is the chief operating officer of StreamGuys, an Arcata-based company that streams audio and video content to the Web, so for him, having the Internet down for any amount of time is dangerous to the health of his business.

Stardoll Chooses Limelight Networks to Deliver More Than Three Billion Digital Media Files Monthly

Mon, 29 Jan 2007 08:00:00 EST

Limelight's content delivery network for digital media delivers more than one hundred million images each day for Stardoll.com

Vcall Parent PrecisionIR Group New Name for Communications Company

Thu, 25 Jan 2007 13:00:00 EST

PrecisionIR Group, a worldwide provider of web-based communication solutions and online investor relations services, today announced the name change from WILink to PrecisionIR Group.

National Science Foundation Awards Research Grant to Louisiana-Based Network Foundation Technologies

Wed, 24 Jan 2007 13:04:00 EST

Network Foundation Technologies, LLC (NFT), an innovator in developing and commercializing online video streaming technology that is headquarter in Ruston at the Louisiana Tech Business Incubator, today announced it was awarded a $100,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF), an independent federal agency that supports fundamental research and education across all fields of science and engineering.

Limelight Readies For Spotlight

Tue, 23 Jan 2007 18:25:00 EST

As Web video has grown up, so has content-delivery firm Limelight Networks. Like its larger rival Akamai Technologies, Limelight helps Internet heavyweights move large clumps of data around the globe. In the last three years it has expanded its share of a growing market, propelled by the needs of clients like Google's YouTube and Microsoft's Xbox Live videogame service.

IWA Members mentioned in new research on webcasting by Forrester Research

Tue, 23 Jan 2007 10:56:00 EST

IWA member companies Media Publisher and TalkPoint were among leading webcasting companies mentioned in the new report.

Sudan Divestment Webcast With Virginia Congressman Frank Wolf, State Senator Ken Cuccinelli and Students at TV Worldwide Studios Draws National Audience

Tue, 23 Jan 2007 08:00:00 EST

TV Worldwide, a renowned web-based global TV network, announced it produced the first live webcast high school town meeting on Sudan divestment, Friday, January 19th, featuring U.S. Representative Congressman Frank Wolf (R-Va) and Virginia State Senator Ken Cuccinelli, II (R-37), along with Virginia students from Westfield, Oakton, Langley, Thomas Jefferson, and Fairfax Christian High Schools.

Metacafe Selects Limelight Networks for High-Performance Content Delivery to Over 16 Million Unique Visitors Each Month

Mon, 22 Jan 2007 08:00:00 EST

Leading Independent Video Site and World's Leading CDN for Digital Media Partner to Deliver High-Quality Videos Around the World

Broadcasters Learn the Secrets to Making Online Millions During Key NATPE Session Produced by WorldNow

Wed, 17 Jan 2007 09:00:00 EST

The session, produced and moderated by WorldNow CEO Gary Gannaway and entitled "Who Wants to Be an Online Millionaire?," featured impressive convergence advertising models from three television executives whose Web sites have raked in $1 million or more in annual revenue.

Limelight Networks Unveils Terabit Per Second Content Delivery Network

Tue, 16 Jan 2007 08:00:00 EST

Media and Entertainment Customer Growth Drives Capacity Expansion to Industry Record Levels

muvee(TM) Selects Limelight Networks as Global Content Delivery Platform for muveeMix.com

Mon, 15 Jan 2007 08:00:00 EST

Limelight Networks CDN Delivers Groundbreaking Online Video Mashup Service for Consumer-Generated Videos

Gomez and Limelight Networks Join Forces to Validate Digital Media Delivery

Thu, 11 Jan 2007 00:15:00 EST

Limelight Networks to Offer Gomez's Web Application Experience Management Services, Providing Customers With Hard Performance Measurement

LightWave for Universal Mac due in March

Wed, 10 Jan 2007 09:51:00 EST

NewTek will release a version of its LightWave 3D animation software that runs natively on Intel-based Apple computers such as the Mac Pro and MacBook Pro in March, the company has announced.

TV Worldwide Selected to Webcast Emmy Awards for Technology and Engineering, January 8, Live From International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas

Thu, 4 Jan 2007 14:21:00 EST

Webcast to Feature Latest Technology From Limelight Networks, Fujifilm, Double Click, Abacast, CommerceTel, Vividas and Global Streams at www.TVWorldwide.com and www.TVMainStream.com.

StreamGuys Helps College of Redwood Stream Hoops Games and Coaches Shows

Fri, 15 Dec 2006 13:21:00 EST

The College of the Redwoods women's first home games during this weekend's Redwoods Tournament this weekend will be video and audio webcast live. CR's live webcast will be available 15 minutes prior to each Corsairs home game, both for the men's and women's games. To get to it, go to www.redwoods.edu/sports. CR is contracting with Streamguys, an Arcata-based business that offers a variety of streaming media solutions and tools enabling delivery and monetization of digital media.

ABI Research Ranks thePlatform as Top Vendor Among Broadband Video Application Service Providers

Tue, 12 Dec 2006 09:37:00 EST

ABI Research, a renowned producer of technology research reports, has ranked thePlatform(TM), a leading provider of digital media publishing solutions, as the industry's top vendor in the broadband video application service provider (ASP) market. Twelve different criteria were considered in the ranking process, including customer base and solutions for cross-platform publishing of video content. thePlatform's Media Publishing System(TM) (MPS) currently supplies many of the world's leading entertainment and media companies with comprehensive solutions for distributing and syndicating content. The ABI Research report "Broadband Video ASPs Matrix" is located at http://www.abiresearch.com/products/vendor_matrix/Broadband_Video_ASP_Matrix.

Gomez and Limelight Networks Join Forces to Validate Digital Media Delivery

Tue, 12 Dec 2006 09:37:00 EST

Limelight Networks to Offer Gomez's Web Application Experience Management Services, Providing Customers With Hard Performance Metrics

Focus on New Internet Radio Overlooks Bigger Issue of New Royalties

Mon, 11 Dec 2006 08:33:00 EST

In a press release issued last week, Cambridge Consultants announced that it would be introducing at the Consumer Electronics Show a wireless Internet radio device that would cost less than $15 to manufacture, and would likely retail for around $50. While several articles have hailed this device as signaling the demise of both satellite and over-the-air radio as consumers get inexpensive access to hundreds or thousands of Internet Radio stations, not one article that I've seen addresses the issue of whether these stations will be around to listen to, after the new royalties are announced for the use of sound recordings on the Internet. Briefs are due to be filed with the Copyright Royalty Board this week, summarizing the evidence that has been received over the past year in the proceeding that has been ongoing to determine these rates. By March 1, the Board should announce a decision.

NewTek Announces Free Trial of Latest Version of LightWave 3D®

Fri, 08 Dec 2006 09:21:00 EST

NewTek, Inc., manufacturer of industry-leading 3D animation and video products, today announced the release of the LightWave 3D® Trial Edition, for Windows 32-bit, 64-bit and Mac. This free trial version of NewTek's award-winning software provides all of the capabilities of the software unencumbered for a full 30-days. The Trial Edition enables anyone with an interest in the powerful 3D graphics and animation capabilities of LightWave® v9 to test-drive the product. Students, educators, graphics and animation professionals, and those considering a career in graphics and animation can now evaluate LightWave’s capabilities with the help of the extensive tutorial support included. The LightWave 3D® Trial Edition is available for download from www.lightwave3d.com.

National Television Academy Selects TV Worldwide for Webcast of Business Reporting Emmy Awards

Wed, 06 Dec 2006 09:11:00 EST

TV Worldwide, a fast-growing, web-based global Internet network, has been named the “Official Webcaster of the 4th Annual Emmy® Awards for Business and Financial Reporting.” This announcement was made today by Peter Price, President/CEO, National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, and David Gardy, CEO, TV Worldwide.com, Inc.

National League of Cities to Feature Webcast of Congress of Cities and Exposition December 7-9 on National City Network TV (NCNTV) by TV Worldwide

Wed, 06 Dec 2006 09:01:00 EST

TV Worldwide, a fast-growing web-based global TV network, announced that it would again webcast the National League of Cities' (NLC) Congress of Cities and Exposition, live from the Reno Sparks Convention Center in Reno, Nevada via National City Network TV (NCNTV, www.NCNTV.org), beginning at 12:30 PT on Thursday, December 7, 2006. Main webcast sponsors include Waste Management and ICOP Digital, Inc. who will have corporate presentations featured as part of the webcast. Other sponsors include the National Crime Prevention Council and CH2M Hill.

Limelight Networks Opens Asia-Pacific Headquarters

Tue, 05 Dec 2006 09:12:00 EST

Limelight Networks, the world's leading content delivery network for digital media, today announced the official opening of their Asia-Pacific headquarters office in Singapore. Headed by industry veteran Matthew H. Sturgess, Vice President Asia-Pacific, Limelight's new office will provide a convenient point of contact for the company's expanding customer and partner base in the world's fastest growing economic region.

EastBay Media Houses at BTP Facility

Mon, 04 Dec 2006 12:42:00 EST

Columbia, Maryland based EastBay Media provides streaming audio and video, webcasting, podcasting, Web hosting, content delivery and production services. Its clients include federal government agencies, state and local governments, large financial institutions, major corporations and educational institutions. To meet its growing demand, EastBay Media migrated its data center to BTP, securing more bandwidth.

Limelight Networks Names Chief Financial Officer

Mon, 04 Dec 2006 10:35:00 EST

Limelight Networks, the world's leading content delivery network for digital media, today announced that Matthew Hale has joined the company as Chief Financial Officer. Hale reports to Limelight Networks Chairman and CEO Jeff Lunsford and is responsible for all of the company's finance and administrative operations.

Indian Entertainment Giant Rajshri Chooses Limelight Networks for Rajshri.com, India's First Broadband Entertainment Destination

Wed, 29 Nov 2006 09:35:00 EST

Rajshri Media, the digital entertainment arm of the 60 year old Rajshri Group, has appointed Limelight Networks, the world's leading content delivery network for digital media, as the exclusive provider of streaming content delivery services for Rajshri.com, India's first broadband entertainment destination. Utilizing Limelight's global, high-performance network, Rajshri.com is able to deliver its vast library of full length Indian movies, music videos, TV shows, documentaries, and other premium video content via the Internet to a global Indian and South Asian audience.

Streaming Media West Show Highlights Online Video Growth

Wed, 22 Nov 2006 09:35:00 EST

User-generated video has captured the attention of millions, highlighted by Google's purchase of YouTube. But can this content model be monetized? This issue and many more were addressed during the Streaming Media West Conference and Exhibition, October 31 to November 2 in San Jose, Calif. There was a buzz in the conference sessions and on the bustling exhibit hall floor, much of it focused on the remarkable growth not only of user-generated content but of internet video as the dominant method of entertainment delivery and enterprise communication across the board. Keynotes from AOL Video VP Tim Tuttle, National Broadband Company (NBBC) GM Brian Buchwald, and TiVo director of broadband services Evan Young all highlighted the reasons why 2006 will be remembered as the year of internet video.

Several IWA Member Companies Mentioned in New Report on Online Video by Research and Markets

Mon, 20 Nov 2006 16:38:00 EST

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c45545) has announced the addition of Internet Video: Direct to Consumer Services to their offering. IWA member companies thePlatform and Limelight Networks were included in this report.

Limelight Networks Delivers High Volumes of Viewer Created Content for Current TV

Mon, 20 Nov 2006 16:18:00 EST

Limelight Networks, the world's leading content delivery network for digital media, announced today that it is the delivery network for www.current.tv, the popular online counterpart to the Current television network.

TV Worldwide's Assistive Technology Internet TV Channel AT508.com Selected to Webcast World Congress & Exposition on Disabilities

Fri, 17 Nov 2006 16:20:00 EST

November 17, 2006 -- TV Worldwide, a fast-growing web-based global TV network, announced that its Assistive Technology Internet TV Channel, AT508.com, had again been selected by the World Congress & Exposition on Disabilities to produce a webcast of the November 17-19, 2006 show from the Philadelphia Convention Center. The free live-to-tape, archived webcast at www.wcdexpo.com and www.at508.com, will feature interviews with industry leaders present for the show and highlight the latest products, services, issues and news concerning people with disabilities. Several keynotes and presentations will also be made available during the webcast. The event will be archived in fully accessible format using the captioned video streaming of TV Worldwide's "webcapting(SM)" process. The webcast will feature demonstrations from STRONGARM Mobility, UrAssist, Foot Flush and other assistive technology and service providers. AT508.com premium sponsors include The Paciello Group.

VBrick Systems to Webcast University of Connecticut Basketball Games

Thu, 16 Nov 2006 16:58:00 EST

The University of Connecticut men’s basketball game vs. Central Arkansas on Friday, Nov. 17, will be available for fans to watch through streaming video on UConnHuskies.com. The game will mark the first time that UConnHuskies.com has webcast a UConn sporting event live.

ViewCast Corporation Announces Third Quarter 2006 Financial Results

Wed, 15 Nov 2006 10:17:00 EST

ViewCast Corporation (OTCBB: VCST - News), a leading global provider of high-quality audio and video communication products, today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2006. ViewCast reported that video system and software sales were up 50 percent, and the company reported sales increases during 3Q 2006.

PennWell Corporation Renews Exclusive Webcast Agreement With TalkPoint

Tue, 14 Nov 2006 10:43:00 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, a leading provider of Web-based audio and video conferencing solutions, today announced that TalkPoint will continue to be the exclusive provider of Webcast services for PennWell Corporation.

Network Foundation Technologies Powers Successful Live Broadcast of the Simple Green 2006 U.S. Open of Handball

Tue, 14 Nov 2006 10:43:00 EST

The 2006 U.S. Open of Handball, with total cash purse of $75,000, which included players from the United States, Canada and Ireland, was streamed live over the Internet from October 20th through 22nd via Network Foundation Technologies' revolutionary NFTPro distributed broadcast technology. This event marked NFT's second live streaming event in the world of pro handball, and signals a repeat customer with Jeff Kastner Productions.

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund Teams With TV Worldwide for Live Web Simulcast of Annual Veteran's Day Observance at the Wall on USVets.TV

Fri, 10 Nov 2006 10:34:00 EST

TV Worldwide, a web-based global TV network, in cooperation with the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, the United States Association of Veterans in Business (www.USAVetbiz.org) and Base Technologies (www.basetech.com) will simulcast live via satellite and the Internet, the Annual Vietnam Veterans Day Observance at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial from 1:00 - 2:30 PM ET on Veteran's Day, Saturday, November 11, 2006. TV Worldwide will feature the webcast on its Internet TV channel for the community of America's veterans, USVets.TV for the fourth consecutive year.

WorldNow's Sweet Sixteen

Thu, 9 Nov 2006 16:08:00 EST

WorldNow, the leading provider of Internet technology, content and revenue solutions for local media Web sites, announced today that it has signed new partnership agreements with nine different station groups encompassing 16 local television Web sites, bringing its total number of media partners to over 280. WorldNow provides services that include streaming video technology, Web site publishing tools, content, national advertising support and local sales programs; stations may contract with WorldNow for one or more of these services.

Vcall featured in IR Magazine

Wed, 8 Nov 2006 20:18:00 EST

Instead of the latest Coldplay album, potential investors can now listen to listed companies' conference calls on their iPods thanks to a new offering from WILink, the worldwide provider of web-based communication and IR solutions.

thePlatform helps develop new Comcast video site similar to YouTube

Tue, 7 Nov 2006 16:18:00 EST

Comcast Corp. is planning to launch a video uploading Web site similar to YouTube. But in a twist, videos submitted could end up being broadcast nationwide. The Philadelphia-based cable operator is still testing the site, Ziddio.com, which is expected to be officially unveiled in late November or early December.

Limelight Networks Appoints Jeffrey W. Lunsford CEO

Wed, 1 Nov 2006 10:10:00 EST

Limelight Networks, the world's leading content delivery network for digital media, today announced that Jeffrey W. Lunsford has been named chief executive officer and chairman of the board of directors. Lunsford will join Limelight on November 20th, succeeding founding CEO Bill Rinehart. Mr. Rinehart will remain with the company as co- founder and continue to work with Limelight's customers and partners.

Media Publisher and VBrick Systems Partner to Respond to Customers Demand for Simple, Reliable And Scalable Video Performance Across the Enterprise

Mon, 30 Oct 2006 09:10:00 EST

VBrick Systems, the world leader in digital video systems and solutions, and Media Publisher Inc., the leader in Enterprise Video Communications (EVC), today announced a partnership to provide global organizations with added simplicity and performance for digital video applications. The partnership provides an integrated, end-to-end solution that empowers organizations to create, manage and distribute digital video through a secure, reliable and scalable infrastructure.

TV Worldwide to Webcast "Streaming Media West 2006" Live From San Jose, Oct. 31 - Nov. 2 and Utilize NeuLion iPTV Solution

Mon, 30 Oct 2006 09:05:29 EST

TV Worldwide, a fast-growing web-based global Internet TV network and a pioneer in streaming video, announced that it has been selected to webcast the Streaming Media West 2006 Conference and Exhibition, October 31-November 2, live from the San Jose McEnery Convention Center in San Jose, CA. As part of this webcast, TV Worldwide is working with Neulion to feature the webcast on Neulion's state-of-the-art iPTV Platform and Set Top Box to be demonstrated on the floor of Streaming Media West. Main webcast sponsors include Limelight Networks, Nine Systems, VBrick Systems, Media Publisher Inc., MPEG Industry Forum and the International Webcasting Association (IWA). The event will be webcast via TV Worldwide's newly upgraded Internet TV Channel for the Digital Media Industry, TV MainStream, (www.TVMainStream.com ). The free webcast 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 sector.

Infosecurity NY Selects TV Worldwide's "Homeland Defense TV" Channel to Webcast Expo October 24-25 Live From Javits Center

Mon, 23 Oct 2006 12:39:29 EST

TV Worldwide, a global Internet TV Network and streaming media service provider, announced that it had been selected by Reed Expositions to webcast the Infosecurity NY show from the Jacob Javits Convention Center, October 24-25, 2006. TV Worldwide will webcast the event on its Homeland Defense TV Channel (www.homelanddefenseTV.com).

October 16: Linux appliance from Box Populi (formerly Webcast in a Box) brings podcasting to the people

Mon, 16 Oct 2006 20:28:30 EST

Box Populi, formerly "Webcast in a box," has used Linux to create a podcast capture appliance that aims to make podcasting as dead-simple as possible, in order to give everyone a "voice in public discourse, not just those who own TV towers."

October 16: Solar Power 2006 Conference Selects TV Worldwide for Webcast of Event, October 17-18, 2006, Live From San Jose

Mon, 16 Oct 2006 20:27:10 EST

TV Worldwide, the first web-based global Internet TV network, announced that it had been selected to webcast the Solar Power 2006 Conference, October 17-18, live from San Jose, Ca. with premier sponsorship by MMA Renewable Ventures. The free interactive webcast will include interviews with industry leaders attending the show and highlight the latest products, services, keynote sessions, issues and news concerning the solar power industry. Additional webcast sponsors include Open Energy Corporation, Solar Technologies and LMCC/NECA.

October 14: Google's Purchase of You Tube Highlight's On-line Copyright Issues

Wed, 18 Oct 2006 16:38:40 EST

From the BroadcastLawBlog from Davis Wright Tremaine: Google's recent announced plans to purchase You Tube has ignited a veritable blizzard of discussion about potential copyright litigation that could result from the user-generated content that forms the backbone of the You Tube experience. For broadcasters who have been venturing into the on-line world, this discussion highlights the cautions that they should exercise in dealing with their own websites.

October 5: TV Worldwide Teams With Rhode Island Candidate to Launch Nation's First Campaign Internet TV Channel

Thu, 5 Oct 2006 10:07:11 EST

TV Worldwide, the first web-based global TV network, announced today that it had been selected by Rhode Island's Committee to Elect Frank Caprio to launch the first Internet TV channel for use in a political campaign, Caprio TV (www.CaprioTV.com). The launch of the channel is attracting national attention for Caprio, who has already won past awards for his campaign web site and its content. Caprio was also the first candidate in the nation to use Video on Demand via Cox Communications ON DEMAND channel airing for free viewing "Caprio - The Biography." If elected, in addition to connecting with constituents via Internet TV, Caprio, a technology advocate who has distinguished himself as an independent leader in Rhode Island state government, has vowed to enable citizens to check how each taxpayer dollar is being spent by the state, on-line.

October 3: Vcall Announces Enhanced Podcasting Services

Wed, 18 Oct 2006 22:12:22 EST

Vcall from WILink, a worldwide provider of web-based communication solutions and online investor relations services, today announced the development of new Podcast feeds that will enable users to select the types of content that matches most closely to their interests.

October 3: iStreamPlanet Securely Streams the 2006 Olympia Weekend While Leveraging Its Digital Rights Management Technology via Limelight Networks Content Delivery Network

Tue, 3 Oct 2006 10:29:41 EST

iStreamPlanet, a leading media digital rights management (DRM) and managed webcasting solutions provider, today announced it teamed with Limelight Networks, the world's leading content delivery network for digital media, to deliver the popular webcast of the 2006 Olympia Weekend over the Internet. The event was delivered live from the Las Vegas Convention Center and Orleans Arena in Las Vegas on Friday and Saturday, September 29 and 30.

September 26: Pearson Learning Solutions and TV Worldwide Partner to Create Internet TV-Based Educational Curricula, Beginning With Homeland Defense Course

Tue, 26 Sep 2006 08:38:46 EST

TV Worldwide, the first web-based global TV network, announced today that it had teamed with Pearson Learning Solutions, a part of Pearson Education, to create the first in a series of professional development courses for delivery via Internet TV. The initial Internet TV presentation, featuring the Homeland Security education course developed by Homeland Defense experts Kevin Collins and Richard White, was recently launched for distribution via the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Graduate University Course Catalog. The course will also be distributed via TV Worldwide's Homeland Defense Internet TV Channel at www.homelanddefensetv.com .

September 25: Limelight Networks Renews Alliance With Microsoft to Provide Content Delivery Network for Xbox Live Gaming and Entertainment Network

Mon, 25 Sep 2006 10:22:25 EST

Limelight Networks, the world's leading content delivery network for digital media, today announced it has renewed its alliance with Microsoft(R) as the Content Delivery Network for the Xbox Live(R) online entertainment network on the Xbox 360(TM) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. Under their agreement, Limelight and Microsoft will continue teaming to provide new performance breakthroughs to millions of Xbox gamers accessing online games, content and downloads from Microsoft and leading game developers directly via Xbox Live.

September 22: All The King's Men Premieres at Tulane. Powerstream streams video of the event.

Fri, 22 Sep 2006 09:49:11 EST

Tulane University students got a first look at the major motion picture “All The King’s Men,” which opens in theatres across the country this weekend. The movie was filmed in Louisiana prior to Hurricane Katrina and Tulane's McAlister Auditorium proved to be the perfect setting for the star-studded event. Sean Penn, James Gandolfini, Jude Law, Patricia Clarkson, Mark Ruffalo and Kate Winslet were just some of the Hollywood luminaries who walked the red carpet at the premiere to the delight of Tulane students and fans.

September 18: TV Worldwide's Maritime TV Selected as Official Webcaster of Maritime Security Expo, Sep. 19-20, Live From NYC

Mon, 18 Sep 2006 09:27:15 EST

Maritime TV (www.MaritimeTV.com), an Internet TV channel on the TV Worldwide Network dedicated to coverage of the maritime industry, announced that it had again been selected by E.J. Krause and Associates as the official webcaster of the 2006 U.S. Maritime Security Expo, live from New York, N.Y. The free interactive webcast , which will also be featured on TV Worldwide's Homeland Defense TV Channel at www.homelanddefensetv.com, will include interviews with industry leaders attending the show and highlight the latest products, services, keynote sessions, issues and news concerning maritime security and its important relevance to homeland defense.

September 15: Vcall webcasts content from Southwestern Showcase Investor Conference

Fri, 15 Sep 2006 09:26:31 EST

The fourth annual SOUTHWESTERN SHOWCASE Investor Conference will be November 15-16, 2006 at the Hilton Lincoln Centre Hotel in Dallas, TX. The conference provides an independent venue for institutional quality companies to meet with professional money managers, investment analysts and brokerage firm analysts from throughout the county.

September 14: Limelight Networks Delivers Amazon Unbox(TM)

Thu, 14 Sep 2006 16:51:21 EST

Limelight Networks, the world's leading content delivery network for digital media, today announced it is the content delivery network for Amazon Unbox(TM), a new high-quality digital video download service from Amazon.com.

September 12: thePlatform Unveils Digital Media Syndication Technology for Cross-Platform Delivery

Thu, 14 Sep 2006 16:50:15 EST

Connectors by thePlatform Enable Content Owners to Accelerate Their Digital Media Publishing to Wireless, Broadband and TV Distributors.

September 12: Switch and Data Supports Limelight Networks' Content Delivery

Tue, 12 Sep 2006 10:56:15 EST

Switch and Data today announced an expanded colocation and peering agreement with Limelight Networks, the world's leading high performance content delivery network for digital media.

September 12: ClipSyndicate Announces Technology Agreements With DoubleClick, Limelight Networks and IBM for ClipSyndicate Platform

Tue, 12 Sep 2006 10:13:55 EST

ClipSyndicate has signed a deal with Limelight Networks to provide a highly scalable content delivery network to ensure virtually unlimited capacity for distribution of digital video content to audiences around the world. The Limelight CDN will ensure a robust, high-quality media experience for all digital media available through ClipSyndicate. Limelight includes a 100% CDN Service Level Agreement, enabling the ClipSyndicate platform to unfailingly serve richer, more engaging content to audiences of any size.

September 10: WorldNow partners with WABC-TV and 7Online.com to Offer Live Video Stream of New York City's Ceremony Commemorating the Fifth Anniversary of 9/11

Sun, 10 Sep 2006 14:33:22 EST

Eyewitness News anchors Bill Ritter and Liz Cho will then anchor the station's live coverage of New York City's official ceremony commemorating the day, starting at 8:00 a.m. With technology powered by WABC's partner, WorldNow, the station will offer that moving ceremony to its millions of viewers via streaming video on its Web site, 7Online.com.

September 8: NewTek To Demonstrate Serial Digital Switching for VT[4] Live!(TM) at IBC 2006

Fri, 08 Sep 2006 11:45:40 EST

NewTek, Inc., manufacturer of industry-leading video and 3D animation products, will be demonstrating the Serial Digital (SDI) switcher option for VT[4] LIVE! at IBC 2006 in Amsterdam. The VT[4] LIVE! is an integrated production suite that offers live switching and web streaming of up to 24-composite, 8-components, Y/C or SDI inputs.

September 7: thePlatform named to Inc.'s list of 500 fastest growing companies

Thu, 07 Sep 2006 17:05:31 EST

In Inc. magazine's annual ranking of the 500 fastest-growing privately held companies, 16 Washington state companies made the list. Bellevue-based thePlatform, an online media delivery company recently sold to Comcast, ranked 65th.

August 31: CSTV Uses thePlatform for Broadband Launch Pad for Schools

Thu, 31 Aug 2006 16:17:11 EST

CBS Corp.'s CSTV unit has put together a program that lets colleges and their conferences use broadband rights they hold to create sites with game footage, coach interviews, ticket sales and other content and services. CSTV cited as technology components the Media Publishing System from ThePlatform Inc., a company Comcast Corp. recently acquired, and Maven Network's Maven Media System.

August 31: NewTek's little black box is changing Internet TV

Thu, 31 Aug 2006 11:45:41 EST

Powered by a little black box from San Antonio, ManiaTV hit the airwaves two years ago producing round-the-clock Internet TV shows that now attract more than 5 million people monthly.

August 30: Makeni Completes 3-Day Webcast for U.K.'s Leading Music Festival

Wed, 30 Aug 2006 13:21:36 EST

Makeni, a leading European DRM and webcasting supplier, has recently completed a gruelling 3 day live webcast from the UK's leading music festival.

August 29: Vcall from WILink Announces New Webcasting Services to Meet Growing Client Needs

Tue, 29 Aug 2006 18:19:21 EST

Makeni, a leading European DRM and webcasting supplier, has recently completed a gruelling 3 day live webcast from the UK's leading music festival.

August 28: StreamGuys Partners with Swiss Tech Company

Mon, 28 Aug 2006 11:19:25 EST

Thanks to a new relationship forged with Barix AG, Arcata's StreamGuys is able to offer a less expensive alternative to broadcast radio streaming over the Internet.

August 24: Limelight Makes Inc 500 List

Thu, 24 Aug 2006 09:11:15 EST

Seventeen Arizona firms made the 2006 Inc. 500 list of fastest-growing private companies released Wednesday. Tempe-based Limelight Networks ranked 71st with a 1,025 percent growth rate.

August 22: WorldNow Upgrades to Callbright

Tue, 22 Aug 2006 16:34:55 EST

Callbright, the leader in total communication tracking, today announced a strategic new partnership with WorldNow/WNCars(tm). In pursuit of the latest technology and maximized benefits, WorldNow, a premier provider of Internet technology, and revenue solutions for local media companies, has chosen Callbright as its new phone tracking service provider.

August 18: TV Worldwide Featured in Red Herring

Fri, 18 Aug 2006 18:39:51 EST

While YouTube garners much of the attention in the surging online video market, one of the few startups that can demonstrate a clear profitability story and a viable business model in the emerging web video market is the unheralded TV Worldwide.

August 17: StreamGuys partners with Network Foundation Technologies to Webcast the 2006 World Handball Championships Live from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Thu, 17 Aug 2006 10:24:33 EST

The 2006 World Handball Championships made a huge technology leap in recent days by being broadcast live over the Internet for the first time ever via a revolutionary new online distributed broadcast technology developed by Network Foundation Technologies (NFT). Fans from across the globe - from Australia and New Zealand, to Japan, Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Israel - tuned in their computers to watch the games live.

August 17: TV Worldwide Selected as Official Webcaster for iHollywood Forum's Mobile Entertainment Summit

Thu, 17 Aug 2006 09:24:31 EST

TV Worldwide, a fast-growing web-based global Internet TV network, announced that it had been selected to produce the official webcast of iHollywood Forum's Mobile Entertainment Summit 2006, Sept. 11, 2006, live from the Wilshire Grand Hotel in Los Angeles. The free webcast 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 mobile entertainment sector at the premiere deal-making conference for the world's top content owners and distributors. Premium sponsors for the webcast include the International Webcasting Association.

August 16: Architosh Talks to NewTek About LightWave 3D version 9

Wed, 16 Aug 2006 15:15:12 EST

At SIGGRAPH 2006 Architosh met with NewTek to talk to them about the new LightWave 3D version 9. Announced at the show, the latest version of LightWave 3D has been entirely re-architected, marking a "new birth" as the company proudly says. Kurtis Harris, of NewTek told us that the company is really excited about this version because there have been so many enhancements made to the core of the program, thereby enabling faster feature development going forward.

August 16: TV Worldwide Announces Strong Attendance for AdCalls International Convention Webcast Attracting Global Attention for Innovative Internet Marketing Program

Wed, 16 Aug 2006 12:25:00 EST

TV Worldwide, a fast-growing web-based global TV network, in cooperation with AdCalls, the world's leading Voice-over-Internet Protocol VoIP dialer in the U.S. and Canada, announced strong on-line attendance of thousands globally for the webcast of the July 28, 29 and 30. AdCalls International Convention in Anaheim, Ca. The robust webcast attendance was another indication that AdCalls is fast becoming the leading pioneer in VoIP calling in which it provides totally free calling from any PC to phone without any charges to its users.

August 11: WorldNow Goes Mobile

Fri, 11 Aug 2006 11:23:00 EST

WorldNow, which handles Web content and advertising for a marquee list of TV stations, has taken those sites on the road. The sites, including stations owned by Gray, Raycom, Liberty, LIN, Meredith and Citadel are now accessible via a mobile version, with users able to log on via their cellphones.

August 10: Former NBC Litigator Camilo Echavarria Joins Davis Wright Tremaine

Thu, 10 Aug 2006 17:05:01 EST

Former NBC litigator Camilo Echavarria has joined the Los Angeles office of Davis Wright Tremaine as of counsel, the firm said in a released statement yesterday.

August 10: VirtualScopics Uses Vcall to Report Second Quarter 2006 Results

Thu, 10 Aug 2006 17:05:01 EST

VirtualScopics, Inc. , a leading developer of image-related biomarkers, today announced sales for the second quarter ended June 30, 2006. The call is being webcast by Vcall and can be accessed at http://www.virtualscopics.com/. The Web cast will be available for 30 days after the call.

August 1: WorldNow Enrolls ClassesUSA Online Higher-Education Portal

Tue, 01 Aug 2006 18:14:02 EST

ClassesUSA, an Experian company, and WorldNow's Local Media Network (LMN) today announced a new advertising and content partnership. Users on more than 100 local station Web sites now have access to ClassesUSA's vast higher-education information while providing a new revenue stream for each LMN affiliate.

August 1: NewTek Announces LightWave 9 Goes Intel Mac

Tue, 01 Aug 2006 18:14:02 EST

NewTek LightWave 9 - a leading 3D animation package - is heading to Intel-based Apple Macs, according to the company.

July 26: Limelight Networks Announces $130 Million Investment Led by Goldman Sachs Capital Partners

Wed, 26 Jul 2006 19:28:51 EST

Limelight Networks, Inc., the world's leading content delivery network for digital media, today announced the completion on July 12 of a $130 million equity financing round led by Goldman Sachs Capital Partners.

July, 24: RampRate Appoints Research Director

Tue, 25 Jul 2006 20:35:01 EST

IT sourcing advisor RampRate announced on Monday it has appointed Kelly Quinn its research director.

July, 23: StreamGuys' COO Jonathan Speaker to speak at Humboldt State University Business Luncheon

Mon, 24 Jul 2006 18:19:02 EST

StreamGuys' COO Jonathan Speaker to speak at Humboldt State University Business Luncheon

July, 20: Limelight Networks Q2 Revenue Increases More Than 35% to Well Over $14 Million

Fri, 21 Jul 2006 14:24:10 EST

Limelight Networks' Q2 Revenue Increases More Than 35% to Well Over $14 Million

July, 19: Limelight Networks and RIS Technology Team to Deliver Webcast Video Highlights of 2006 Miss Universe(R) Competition

Wed, 19 Jul 2006 18:22:34 EST

Limelight Networks and RIS Technology Team to Deliver Webcast Video Highlights of 2006 Miss Universe(R) Competition

July, 17: NewTek ships LightWave 9

Mon, 17 Jul 2006 19:33:21 EST

NewTek ships LightWave 9

July 12: Internet TV Speaking Channel Debuts With Webcast of July 13th Launch Party, Live From Times Square Studios

Wed, 12 Jul 2006 11:11:44 EST

Internet TV Speaking Channel Debuts With Webcast of July 13th Launch Party, Live From Times Square Studios

July 11: HomePages.com to Provide Exclusive Real Estate Content to WorldNow's National Network of Local Television Station Web Sites

Tue, 11 Jul 2006 14:12:55 EST

HomePages.com to Provide Exclusive Real Estate Content to WorldNow's National Network of Local Television Station Web Sites

July 1: Limelight Networks links British shows to viewers

Sat, 1 Jul 2006 13:29:42 EST

Limelight Networks links British shows to viewers

June 30: National Park Service Teams With TV Worldwide to Salute Troops with Live Satellite and Web Simulcast of National 4th of July Fireworks

Fri, 30 Jun 2006 18:19:11 EST

National Park Service Teams With TV Worldwide to Salute Troops with Live Satellite and Web Simulcast of National 4th of July Fireworks

June 29: Comcast buys thePlatform for online video expansion

Thu, 29 Jun 2006 14:43:21 EST

Comcast buys thePlatform for online video expansion

June 22: Meredith Renews Contracts with WorldNow

Thu, 22 Jun 2006 11:08:22 EST

Meredith Renews Contracts with WorldNow

June 21: Coverage initiated for RealNetworks Inc. with a "buy" rating

Wed, 21 Jun 2006 09:18:14 EST

Coverage initiated for RealNetworks Inc. with a "buy" rating

June 19: RampRate Opens New York City Office

Mon, 19 Jun 2006 16:59:40 EST

RampRate Opens New York City Office

June 19: Charles Malloy Joins Media Publisher to Lead Professional Services Organization

Mon, 19 Jun 2006 16:59:40 EST

Charles Malloy Joins Media Publisher to Lead Professional Services Organization