Putting HTML on iTV
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Putting HTML on iTV

22y Ryan Naraine

Putting HTML on iTV

OpenTV's launches new HTML-based technology that transforms Internet contentinto interactive television applications. iTV Gets Its Due With Emmy Award...

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OpenTV, Liberate Legal Spat Hits New Gear
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OpenTV, Liberate Legal Spat Hits New Gear

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OpenTV, Liberate Legal Spat Hits New Gear

In the latest twist, Liberate fires back with a patent infringementcountersuit. Read More...

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Bigfoot Interactive Raises $6M for E-mail Marketing
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Bigfoot Interactive Raises $6M for E-mail Marketing

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Bigfoot Interactive Raises $6M for E-mail Marketin...

Previous backers Flatiron Partners and JPMorgan Partners were among the investors in the latest round which was led by Hudson Ventures, a new investor...

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NYTimes Jumps into Job Marketing
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NYTimes Jumps into Job Marketing

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NYTimes Jumps into Job Marketing

The new section would allow online access and the ability to search all employment listings that run in the print edition of daily newspaper. Read Mor...

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Traffix Buys Canadian Interactive Gaming Firm
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Traffix Buys Canadian Interactive Gaming Firm

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Traffix Buys Canadian Interactive Gaming Firm

The asset purchase deal includes an e-mail delivery system and interactive games designed for direct marketing efforts. Read More...

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FastChannel Buys eCreativeSearch
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FastChannel Buys eCreativeSearch

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FastChannel Buys eCreativeSearch

Boosting its online services aimed at the ad industry, the Belmont, Mass., firm buys the Chicago company. Terms were not disclosed. Read More...

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SportsLine Scraps Sandbox Acquisition
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SportsLine Scraps Sandbox Acquisition

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SportsLine Scraps Sandbox Acquisition

Allegations of contract breaches fly as the CBS-backed SportsLine.com pulls out of a $2.5 million deal to acquire the fantasy sports provider. Read Mo...

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Mickelberry Acquires Stake in Leapnet
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Mickelberry Acquires Stake in Leapnet

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Mickelberry Acquires Stake in Leapnet

The Manhattan-based holding company has purchased an 8.3 percent stake in Chicago Web marketer Leapnet, Inc. for about $840,000. Read More...

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Wenda Millard Harris Out as ZD Internet Chief
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Wenda Millard Harris Out as ZD Internet Chief

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Wenda Millard Harris Out as ZD Internet Chief

Millard was a close ally of former CEO Jim Dunning. A published report says Millard was ousted by acting CEO Avy Stein. Read More...

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Warner Bros. Jumps on IM Promotion Train
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Warner Bros. Jumps on IM Promotion Train

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Warner Bros. Jumps on IM Promotion Train

New York's ActiveBuddy gets its foot in the door at an entertainment giant who is getting hip to the marketing potential of IM bots. Read More...

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Blink and Pay: Bookmark Start-up Goes Premium
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Blink and Pay: Bookmark Start-up Goes Premium

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Blink and Pay: Bookmark Start-up Goes Premium

Blink president Ross Garon said the company is not abandoning its free service, which helps users store and organize their personal bookmarks. Read Mo...

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Juno, HomeSide in Mortgage Marketing Pact
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Juno, HomeSide in Mortgage Marketing Pact

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Juno, HomeSide in Mortgage Marketing Pact

As it prepares for a merger with rival ISP NetZero, Juno adds another big name advertising client to its roster. Read More...

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Espuelas Out as StarMedia CEO
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Espuelas Out as StarMedia CEO

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Espuelas Out as StarMedia CEO

Espuelas, the Uruguay-born entrepreneur who became one of the poster boys for the 'Net boom in the late 1990s, will retain his role as StarMedia chair...

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E-mail-a-deal: Bigfoot, Clear Channel Hook Up
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E-mail-a-deal: Bigfoot, Clear Channel Hook Up

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E-mail-a-deal: Bigfoot, Clear Channel Hook Up

Clear Channel's New York radio group would use Bigfoot to power e-mail newsletters, alerts, contests and promotions. Read More...

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AOL Takes New AIM, but Users Unimpressed
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AOL Takes New AIM, but Users Unimpressed

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AOL Takes New AIM, but Users Unimpressed

New AOL Instant Messenger attempts to promote content from the AOL Time Warner empire -- but some of its teenaged target demographic are complaining. ...

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Alloy Gets to Dance with CosmoGIRL!
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Alloy Gets to Dance with CosmoGIRL!

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Alloy Gets to Dance with CosmoGIRL!

The partnership includes the creation of online sponsorships, online/offline ad-integration, online newsletters, retail events and pages in the CosmoG...

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Ad Falloff Bites into NYTD Revenue
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Ad Falloff Bites into NYTD Revenue

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Ad Falloff Bites into NYTD Revenue

Revenues from the NYTD operations fell off by more than $2 million in the second quarter, a 12 percent drop from the same year-ago period. Read More...

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Upoc Scores Big in Deal with Music Labels
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Upoc Scores Big in Deal with Music Labels

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Upoc Scores Big in Deal with Music Labels

The wireless technology firm has inked deals with Capitol Records, Columbia Records Group, Epic Records Group, TVT Records and VirginRecords America. ...

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StarMedia Renews L'Oreal Pact
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StarMedia Renews L'Oreal Pact

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StarMedia Renews L'Oreal Pact

For StarMedia, the extension marks a thumbs-up from one of its largest marketing partners -- and a traditional on and offline advertiser with deep poc...

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Dachis, Kanarick Sever Razorfish Ties
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Dachis, Kanarick Sever Razorfish Ties

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Dachis, Kanarick Sever Razorfish Ties

With merger speculation swirling around Razorfish, the founders' departure from the board adds to the intrigue. Read More...

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Hef Joins Online Advertising Party
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Hef Joins Online Advertising Party

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Hef Joins Online Advertising Party

Hugh Hefner gets into the act as Web publishers seek new ways to please advertisers. Read More...

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Online Publishers Launch Trade Group
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Online Publishers Launch Trade Group

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Online Publishers Launch Trade Group

The Online Publishers Association intends to focus on the advertising community, media, government. Also on the agenda: intellectual property rights, ...

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NYTD Spearheading Plans for Web Publishers Association
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NYTD Spearheading Plans for Web Publishers Association

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NYTD Spearheading Plans for Web Publishers Associa...

Insiders say some of the bigger publishing houses aren't too happy with the restructuring of the IAB, especially its fees, which might have led to the...

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Bigfoot Interactive Nabs Rich Media Deal
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Bigfoot Interactive Nabs Rich Media Deal

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Bigfoot Interactive Nabs Rich Media Deal

The Alley e-mail campaign outfit said the deal adds Vendario's streaming video application within targeted e-mail marketing programs. Read More...

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Juno Settles FTC Charges; To Reimburse Customers
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Juno Settles FTC Charges; To Reimburse Customers

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Juno Settles FTC Charges; To Reimburse Customers

While not admit any wrongdoing, Juno agreed to change the way its ad campaign is represented and said it would reimburse certain former subscribers fo...

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Half.com Drums Up 'Cookie' Branding Gimmick
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Half.com Drums Up 'Cookie' Branding Gimmick

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Half.com Drums Up 'Cookie' Branding Gimmick

How many Web commerce sites can boast of a town named after it? After it gets Halfway, Oregon, to switch its name, Half.com rolls on to its latest mar...

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MLB.com Turns to Pay-Per-Listen for Web Broadcasts
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MLB.com Turns to Pay-Per-Listen for Web Broadcasts

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MLB.com Turns to Pay-Per-Listen for Web Broadcasts

If you turn to the Web for play-by-plays of your favorite baseball team, Major League Baseball has a little message for you: no more freeloading. Read...

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