Charlie Sheen launches "Masheen" mobile app
The app claims it puts "the mind of Charlie Sheen in your pocket" for $2.99 a download. It offers 17 short videos, a fortune...
Telemundo holding digital influencers event
In an effort to reach out to Hispanic high-end consumers, Telemundo Communications Group will be hosting its first ever “Digital Influencers Event” 4/27-4/28 at...
Huffington Post beefs up social media functions
The new "follow me" functions, in beta test for some 10 days, were announced 4/19 in a blog post by Huffington Post social media...
iHeartRadio app for iPad released
Clear Channel Radio says with the new iHeartRadio App, iPad users can listen to Clear Channel’s 750 digital radio stations from 150 cities, along...
Vidaroo signs Emmis Radio for video platform
It has contracted with Emmis Radio for use of its video distribution and syndication platform for its 22 stations. Vidaroo’s software will allow the...
Digital strategy and improving the bottom line at WGN-AM Chicago
WGN has monetized digital at the station, beginning with how the digital strategy has evolved over the years. WGN
Univision Interactive Media launches app
The digital division of Univision Communications announced the launch of the Univision App for iPhone and iPod touch--now available on the App Store. It ...
Internet streaming surround introduced for US
German technology research lab Fraunhofer IIS has introduced MPEG Surround which can deliver surround audio at low bit rates for Internet streaming. The technology...
TribLocal debuts new online ad platform across Chicagoland
It’s called Flyerboard and it paves another way for local businesses to advertise online. TribLocal (www.triblocal.com), suburban Chicago's source for real-time relevant news, has...
YouTube to offer premium channels
Looks like Netflix isn’t the only one getting into the original television programming game: Google’s YouTube is working to overhaul its site by introducing...
Webcast counter gets MRC accreditation
Triton Digital Media’s Streaming Division, previously known as Ando Media Group, announced that the Media Rating Council (MRC) has accredited the company’s Webcast Metrics...
Carter Broadcast Group partners with PRONTO! for mobile apps
The nation's oldest African American O&O stations (60 years) unveiled a new mobile app created for its KPRS (Hot 103 Jamz) Kansas City by...
Google chooses KCK for super-fast Internet service
Google chose the much smaller Kansas City, KS instead its Missouri counterpart across the river to test out a new super-fast Internet service. After a
BMW iVentures to invest millions in Smartphone app start-ups
The BMW iVentures capital fund, which recently opened up shop in NYC, is prepared to invest as much as $100 million in start-ups developing...
Twentieth Century Fox, Netflix add to distribution deal
This new multi-year agreement allows Netflix to provide its members with instant access to additional television series including the first season of "Glee" (FOX)...