How the internet affects new product purchase decisions
According to a Nielsen global survey, the Internet is an important influence on consumers interested in buying new products in categories like electronics (81%),...
Slacker launches music service for Xbox 360
Slacker is now available on the Xbox360 game and entertainment system from Microsoft, allowing Xbox LIVE subscribers in the U.S. and Canada to listen...
Mobile devices to be a key driver of consumer electronics spend
The synergy between the consumer shopping behavior of showrooming and internet product research, as well as digital advertising and online purchasing, is becoming increasingly...
Spotify, Ford team for voice-activated audio streaming
Ford will be the first car maker to launch “Spotify in the Car,” a voice-activated music service, the two companies announced 2/25 at Mobile...
iHeartRadio details 2013 SXSW offering
Clear Channel’s iHeartRadio will host an all-star SXSW Showcase featuring live performances by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Tegan and Sara, Atlas Genius and Josh...
RealNetworks taps Pellegrini to lead mobile entertainment
Pellegrini has been named President of the company’s Mobile Entertainment division, which delivers ring-back tone and other mobile entertainment services to carriers and device...
Australian Federal Court: Streaming is separate copyright issue
The Federal Court down under has ruled that Internet simulcasts of radio programs are not broadcasts under the Copyright Act and therefore are not...
Slacker re-launches with “most complete digital music service”
Six years after launch, Slacker Radio has unveiled a new, overhauled Slacker; full of new bells and whistles to compete head-to-head with streaming radio...
Mobile moviegoers are the biggest movie enthusiasts
Today, with the help of their smartphones and tablets, moviegoers can stay on top of the latest movie trends in real time, purchase tickets...
Stitcher Radio adds “Topic Search” feature to app
Stitcher, provider of on-demand news, entertainment, sports and talk radio, released a major update to its Stitcher Radio App for iPhone, iPad and iPod...
Super Bowl XLVII live stream sets viewership records
The CBSSports.com, NFL.com and NFL Mobile from Verizon live stream of Super Bowl XLVII on Sunday set multiple viewership records for a single-game sporting...
YouTube to begin pay walls
YouTube plans to start selling subscriptions to some of its streaming video channels, putting it onto the same playing field with Hulu and Netflix....
My Damn Channel Comedy Network launches
My Damn Channel says its new network offers hundreds of new comedy series premiering in 2013 on MyDamnChannel.com and on the company’s network of...
Meredith Vieira to launch YouTube channel
After 11 years, she's leaving as host of the syndicated version of Who Wants to be a Millionaire, TVGuide.com has confirmed. Vieira opted not...
Pandora adds Chrysler Group
Pandora is kicking off the International CES with Chrysler Group joining the roster of automotive brands to integrate it into the dash. With the...