tag:www.tvweek.com,2009://13 2009-04-24T19:01:49Z TelevisionWeek contributing writer Daisy Whitney is blogging about the pinnacles and pitfalls facing viewers who want to consume television in new ways. Check in frequently as Daisy kicks the tires on the new media juggernaut and dishes on which services do -- and don’t -- make the cut. Movable Type 3.33 tag:www.tvweek.com,2009://13.52762 2009-04-24T19:00:54Z 2009-04-24T19:01:49Z

This year the media conference business has been witnessing a 20% drop in attendance across the board. That’s about what the NAB Show, the Consumer Electronics Show and the Cable Show all saw. So when I heard from Ad:Tech that...

TVWeek/Daisy Whitney http://www.tvweek.com This year the media conference business has been witnessing a 20% drop in attendance across the board. That’s about what the NAB Show, the Consumer Electronics Show and the Cable Show all saw. So when I heard from Ad:Tech that... tag:www.tvweek.com,2009://13.52731 2009-04-23T22:30:57Z 2009-04-23T22:33:02Z

Longtime television network publicity guru Gary Morgenstein is flexing his writing muscles. He just released two novels on Amazon, one about a nutty Brooklyn man who falls for a beautiful rabbi, called “Loving Rabbi Thalia Kleinman,” and the other a...

TVWeek/Daisy Whitney tvweek.com Longtime television network publicity guru Gary Morgenstein is flexing his writing muscles. He just released two novels on Amazon, one about a nutty Brooklyn man who falls for a beautiful rabbi, called “Loving Rabbi Thalia Kleinman,” and the other a... tag:www.tvweek.com,2009://13.52361 2009-04-14T18:51:02Z 2009-04-14T18:52:43Z

I’ll be heading to NAB next week and hosting a tour of the show floor on behalf of Promax|BDA. The VIP tour and lunch will take place April 21 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. It will include visits with...

TVWeek/Daisy Whitney tvweek.com I’ll be heading to NAB next week and hosting a tour of the show floor on behalf of Promax|BDA. The VIP tour and lunch will take place April 21 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. It will include visits with... tag:www.tvweek.com,2009://13.52041 2009-04-06T21:36:44Z 2009-04-06T21:49:02Z

What happens when you tick off a Hollywood publicist? Well, if you’re hosting a Hollywood insider report, that means you’re going to need to cover “cewebrities.” You know, Internet stars who haven’t quite hit the mainstream, instead of big-time actors....

TVWeek/Daisy Whitney tvweek.com What happens when you tick off a Hollywood publicist? Well, if you’re hosting a Hollywood insider report, that means you’re going to need to cover “cewebrities.” You know, Internet stars who haven’t quite hit the mainstream, instead of big-time actors.... tag:www.tvweek.com,2009://13.51806 2009-04-01T15:00:04Z 2009-04-01T17:04:40Z

Now that her main squeeze is in the White House, what’s a Web star to do? Well, Obama Girl is crooning about fuel efficiency. And it’s kind of sexy....

TVWeek/Daisy Whitney tvweek.com Now that her main squeeze is in the White House, what’s a Web star to do? Well, Obama Girl is crooning about fuel efficiency. And it’s kind of sexy.... tag:www.tvweek.com,2009://13.51755 2009-03-31T15:00:00Z 2009-03-31T15:00:04Z

The first annual Streamy Awards drew about 1,200 attendees to its red-carpet awards show in Los Angeles this weekend. I’d say that’s a pretty impressive turnout for a Web awards show. The Streamy Awards honor the best in Web programming,...

TVWeek/Daisy Whitney tvweek.com The first annual Streamy Awards drew about 1,200 attendees to its red-carpet awards show in Los Angeles this weekend. I’d say that’s a pretty impressive turnout for a Web awards show. The Streamy Awards honor the best in Web programming,... tag:www.tvweek.com,2009://13.51552 2009-03-25T19:24:58Z 2009-03-25T19:27:00Z

Online video health network HealthGuru.com is the fastest-growing health site on the Web for the last three months, according to comScore data shared with TelevisionWeek by HealthGuru. The site also delivered more video views than unique visitors over the same...

TVWeek/Daisy Whitney tvweek.com Online video health network HealthGuru.com is the fastest-growing health site on the Web for the last three months, according to comScore data shared with TelevisionWeek by HealthGuru. The site also delivered more video views than unique visitors over the same... tag:www.tvweek.com,2009://13.51459 2009-03-23T18:46:20Z 2009-03-23T18:46:45Z

Here’s the problem with the online business: “Time has been diverted to social media pursuits that aren’t very monetizable,” said Ken Fadner, the publisher of MediaPost, during today’s OMMA Hollywood conference. It’s one of the most insightful things I’ve heard...

TVWeek/Daisy Whitney http://www.tvweek.com Here’s the problem with the online business: “Time has been diverted to social media pursuits that aren’t very monetizable,” said Ken Fadner, the publisher of MediaPost, during today’s OMMA Hollywood conference. It’s one of the most insightful things I’ve heard... tag:www.tvweek.com,2009://13.51222 2009-03-17T22:21:34Z 2009-03-18T00:34:56Z

In the age of digital distribution of media, content creators might want to consider offering some exclusive content online. That was the advice shared by musician Jonathan Coulton, who has become something of a Web star for releasing his music...

TVWeek/Daisy Whitney tvweek.com In the age of digital distribution of media, content creators might want to consider offering some exclusive content online. That was the advice shared by musician Jonathan Coulton, who has become something of a Web star for releasing his music... tag:www.tvweek.com,2009://13.51221 2009-03-17T21:29:43Z 2009-03-17T23:02:55Z

The changing of the guard: it's the final day of the SXSW interactive festival, which means the music and film fans are showing up for their portion of the festival.......

TVWeek/Daisy Whitney tvweek.com The changing of the guard: it's the final day of the SXSW interactive festival, which means the music and film fans are showing up for their portion of the festival....... tag:www.tvweek.com,2009://13.51220 2009-03-17T21:28:10Z 2009-03-17T22:59:12Z

This year at SXSW, the Lego Lounge attracted actual kids, not just adults playing with kids' toys. The economy is forcing the real adults to conduct real business at the festival this time around....

TVWeek/Daisy Whitney tvweek.com This year at SXSW, the Lego Lounge attracted actual kids, not just adults playing with kids' toys. The economy is forcing the real adults to conduct real business at the festival this time around.... tag:www.tvweek.com,2009://13.51218 2009-03-17T21:19:01Z 2009-03-17T23:00:26Z

Forget the press room. The real epicenter of information and the dispersal of it occurs in the packed Blogger Lounge at South by Southwest. Plus, the food's better there! Delicious pizza for lunch.......

TVWeek/Daisy Whitney tvweek.com Forget the press room. The real epicenter of information and the dispersal of it occurs in the packed Blogger Lounge at South by Southwest. Plus, the food's better there! Delicious pizza for lunch....... tag:www.tvweek.com,2009://13.51219 2009-03-17T21:19:01Z 2009-03-17T21:36:49Z

Is the long tail still relevant? Evidently it is at SXSW, where author Chris Anderson can still fill a room, and an overflow simulcast one too. Here's the shut door I didn't make it through....

TVWeek/Daisy Whitney tvweek.com Is the long tail still relevant? Evidently it is at SXSW, where author Chris Anderson can still fill a room, and an overflow simulcast one too. Here's the shut door I didn't make it through.... tag:www.tvweek.com,2009://13.51212 2009-03-17T19:49:12Z 2009-03-17T20:24:29Z

South by Southwest is known for its parties, more than for its panels. So hats off to Sarah Szalavitz, CEO of social design firm 7-Robot, for bringing Girl Scout cookies for the audience at our 10 a.m. panel this...

TVWeek/Daisy Whitney tvweek.com South by Southwest is known for its parties, more than for its panels. So hats off to Sarah Szalavitz, CEO of social design firm 7-Robot, for bringing Girl Scout cookies for the audience at our 10 a.m. panel this... tag:www.tvweek.com,2009://13.51184 2009-03-16T23:08:43Z 2009-03-16T23:09:55Z

Before the South by Southwest festival kicked off late last week, conference organizers had predicted a 20% increase in attendance at the interactive portion of the festival. That’s the part of South by Southwest that attracts businesses, television networks, Web...

TVWeek/Daisy Whitney tvweek.com Before the South by Southwest festival kicked off late last week, conference organizers had predicted a 20% increase in attendance at the interactive portion of the festival. That’s the part of South by Southwest that attracts businesses, television networks, Web...