TV Crunch

Top 10 Media Companies in the World

Wendy — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 20:59:07 +0000

Ever wonder who controls the media you consume? The TV you see? The news your read? The website Best Communications Degrees has taken a look at the top 10 media companies according to profit and influence around the world and come up with these results:

Hat Tip: Bitten and Bound

One thing I’ve read is that most of the big media companies like Walt Disney derive their profits from selling toys. Seriously. Walt Disney’s biggest source of revenue is selling toys from their movies. Not their movies themselves. In fact, movies are very risky and low profit margin.

TV companies also make a lot of their money on DVD sales and merchandise. Less than you’d expect from their ad revenue. Most ad revenue for the bigger shows gets eaten up by the high payrolls.

The Death of TV?

Cowboy — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 20:00:59 +0000

Does the Internet mark the death of TV? Will on-demand services like Netflix completely kill off broadcast TV as we know it? This infographic from AccreditedOnlineColleges.com explores these questions and more.

The TV Commercials That Just Plain Work

Cowboy — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 20:35:13 +0000

Whether you like it or not, there are some TV Commercials that just plain work. And you see their themes repeated over and over and over and over. You know… the cute baby trading stock. Well, not really the cute baby trading stock… just the cute baby part. Or what about the animal who outsmarts the human. Here’s an infographic from Top Marketing Schools that takes a look at common themes in low-brow advertising. In other words, the kind of commercials we see during the Super Bowl. Horses. Cute babies. Celebrities. Food. Sexual Innuendo. You know how it goes.

From: Top Marketing Schools

Our favorite type of TV commercial has to be Gratuitous Physical Humor. It’s a guy thing.

Zooey Deschanel, Joseph Gordon-Levitt Sing Adorable New Year’s Eve Duet (Video)

Wendy — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 14:00:22 +0000

It doesn’t get any cuter than this. Watch Zooey Deschanel and Joseph Gordon-Levitt sing “What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve?” in this video.

The New Girl star posted the video of herself with JGL, writing:

“I have known Joe Gordon-Levitt for going on 12 years. We first met in the summer of 2000 while doing a tiny movie called Manic, where we bonded over a mutual appreciation for Harry Nilsson and Nina Simone and I have been lucky enough to call him one of my dearest friends ever since. When we did 500 Days of Summer 8 years later, we spent every lunch hour dancing to Marvin Gaye in the hair and make up trailer; we had loads of fun. I hope to do a thousand more movies with him because he’s simply the best. But in the meantime, we made a little New Year’s duet for all of you! The original by Nancy Wilson. ENJOY! Don’t forget to check out Joe’s website http://hitrecord.org/”

Watch Glee “Yes/No” Episode Promo (Video)

Wendy — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 13:00:48 +0000

When is Glee returning with a new episode? Sadly, Gleeks have to wait until January 17, but it should be worth the wait for the “Yes/No” episode, where Will proposes to Emma.

Until then, watch this sneak peek promo video for Glee, that gives a glimpse at some of the music from the episode, including “We Found Love”, “Summer Nights” and “Moves Like Jagger.”

More looks at Glee’s “Yes/No” episode:

DJ Earworm “United State of Pop 2011 (World Go Boom)” Mashup (Video)

Wendy — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 14:00:13 +0000

Love this. Check out DJ Earworm’s “United State of Pop 2011 (World Go Boom)” mashup, featuring 25 of the biggest music hits of the year.

Here’s how DJ Earworm’s “United State of Pop 2011″ shakes out:

Adele – Rolling In The Deep
Adele – Someone Like You
Black Eyed Peas – Just Can’t Get Enough
Bruno Mars – Grenade
Bruno Mars – The Lazy Song
Britney Spears – Till The World Ends
Cee Lo Green – F* You
Enrique Iglesias – Tonight (I’m Lovin’ You)
Foster the People – Pumped Up Kicks
Jennifer Lopez – On The Floor
Jeremih feat. 50 cent – Down On Me
Katy Perry – Firework
Katy Perry – E.T.
Katy Perry – Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)
Lady Gaga – Born This Way
LMFAO – Party Rock Anthem
LMFAO – Sexy and I Know It
Lupe Fiasco – The Show Goes On
Maroon 5 – Moves Like Jagger
Nicki Minaj – Super Bass
OneRepublic – Good Life
Pink – Raise Your Glass
Pitbull – Give Me Everything
Rihanna – S&M
Rihanna – We Found Love

Watch: Grey’s Anatomy “Suddenly” Promo, Season 8 Episode 10 (Video)

Wendy — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 12:53:10 +0000

Watch the “Grey’s Anatomy” “Suddenly” promo for season 8 episode 10, which promises to be a real tearjerker.

Richard says in the promo, “Her [Teddy's] husband just died in our O.R. She’ll never forgive any of us.”

DRAMA!!

Cristina performed the surgery on Henry when he died and she’ll be breaking the news to Teddy… sniffle.

Look for Grey’s Anatomy to return on January 5 at 9 p.m. on ABC.

Adorable! Siku the Polar Bear Cub (Video)

Wendy — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 22:14:10 +0000

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Meet Siku, the five week old polar bear who is taking the Internet by storm with his adorable antics (video).

Too cute!

Watch Siku roll, stick his tongue out and nap (making cute little sleepy noises).

“Scrubs” Stars Zach Braff, Donald Faison: “Baby It’s Cold Outside” (Video)

Wendy — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 16:56:27 +0000

“Scrubs” stars Zach Braff and Donald Faison reunite for a little “Guy Love, part 2″ in this funny take on the holiday classic “Baby It’s Cold Outside” (video).

It’s nice to see J.D. and his “brown bear” together again… but makes me miss “Scrubs” terribly.

What do you think about their rendition of “Baby It’s Cold Outside”?

Jimmy Fallon “Where the River Meets the Sea” with Kermit and Robin (Video)

Wendy — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 14:42:59 +0000

Aw, watch Jimmy Fallon sing “Where the River Meets the Sea” with Kermit the Frog and Robin (video).

So. Sweet.