Browse Lost Remote February 2013 archives - Lost Remote http://lostremote.com The Home of Social TV Copyright 2013 Sun, 19 May 2013 00:39:45 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.1 Fox launches second screen content syndication network with big partners While syndication has become a huge business for digital content publishers, its reach has rarely spanned the mobile app or social TV world. Yesterday, though, Fox announced that the custom experiences it has until now created exclusively for its Fox Now apps will be made available to other second screen TV app providers. continued…

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]]> Natan Edelsburg http://lostremote.com/fox-launches-second-screen-content-syndication-network-with-big-partners_b36853#disqus_thread http://lostremote.com/fox-launches-second-screen-content-syndication-network-with-big-partners_b36853 http://lostremote.com/?p=36853 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 23:57:44 +0000 An inside look at social TV in France After taking an inside look at social TV in Brazil and Portugal, it’s time to turn our attention to France. Orange is one of France’s biggest cable providers, serving five million subscribers through its IPTV and satellite TV network – a 15.8% increase over last year. Leading this charge is Nicolas Bry, a Senior VP at Orange responsible for the company’s Blended TV product. According to Bry, Blended TV is “designed as a platform accessible to others trough its API,” and is “embedded in a dozen of Orange services after only one year. Orange apps welcome and display social buzz in an environment familiar to the end-user, without the need to install a new app, and over multiple screens: mobile, TV, tablet, PC.” continued…

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]]> Natan Edelsburg http://lostremote.com/an-inside-look-at-social-tv-in-france_b36848#disqus_thread http://lostremote.com/an-inside-look-at-social-tv-in-france_b36848 http://lostremote.com/?p=36848 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 23:50:27 +0000 Does your friend act like Frank Gallagher? Give them a Shameless Award Showtime’s honoring fans in a new and hilarious way. The Shameless Awards, a digital activation to coincide with this year’s season of Showtime’s dramedy, enables fans to celebrate their friends’ shameless behavior. Each a week, a new person is awarded $500 for highlighting such behavior.  continued…

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]]> Natan Edelsburg http://lostremote.com/does-your-friend-act-like-frank-gallagher-give-them-a-shameless-award_b36834#disqus_thread http://lostremote.com/does-your-friend-act-like-frank-gallagher-give-them-a-shameless-award_b36834 http://lostremote.com/?p=36834 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 23:46:34 +0000 The Weather Channel app for Android launches major updates After shutting off alarm clocks, the next action people usually take on their phones each morning is to check The Weather Channel app. Together with exclusive launch partner Toyota, The Weather Company has launched a redesigned Weather Channel app for Android – the first major redesign of the app since 2009. Upgrades include a simpler interface, an immediate display of weather conditions with exact timing of when rain will begin and end, and improved maps and video offerings. continued…

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]]> Natan Edelsburg http://lostremote.com/the-weather-channel-app-for-android-launches-major-updates_b36841#disqus_thread http://lostremote.com/the-weather-channel-app-for-android-launches-major-updates_b36841 http://lostremote.com/?p=36841 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 22:48:37 +0000 TNT Hopes Social Buzz Drives Viewers To ‘Dallas’ Funeral On March 11, TNT’s drama series “Dallas” will air arguably its most important episode yet: the funeral of J.R. Ewing. “Dallas”is one of the biggest gambles in the TNT lineup, and while it had a strong first season, averaging well over four million viewers, season two is struggling, down nearly two million viewers from season one.

TNT’s solution? Get social, of course.

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]]> Alex Weprin http://lostremote.com/tnt-hopes-social-buzz-drives-viewers-to-dallas-funeral_b36829#disqus_thread http://lostremote.com/tnt-hopes-social-buzz-drives-viewers-to-dallas-funeral_b36829 http://lostremote.com/?p=36829 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 14:30:30 +0000 Top social TV moments from another record-setting Oscars It goes without saying these days that another big live event has set another social TV record. Last night’s Oscars was no exception, attracting 13.2 million social interactions, up 197% from last year’s event, according to data from Trendrr. This makes it the third most social TV event on the year, behind the Super Bowl (52 million) and the Grammys (17 million). According to early Nielsen numbers, the show scored a 19% increase over year’s Academy Awards ratings.

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]]> Cory Bergman http://lostremote.com/top-social-tv-moments-from-another-record-setting-oscars_b36815#disqus_thread http://lostremote.com/top-social-tv-moments-from-another-record-setting-oscars_b36815 http://lostremote.com/?p=36815 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 12:53:27 +0000 An inside look: Nickelodeon’s new iPad app rises to the top of iTunes You can officially get slimed…on the second screen. Nickelodeon‘s new iPad app, “Nick App” (available for iPad here), hit iTunes on Thursday and has already risen to the number two spot in the U.S. for free apps. The new app is a game changer in the kid’s TV world as younger demographics can’t understand why old media isn’t touchable.  We spoke with Nick Digital Senior Vice President Matthew Evans about the big launch.

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]]> Natan Edelsburg http://lostremote.com/an-inside-look-nickelodeons-new-ipad-app-rises-to-the-top-of-itunes_b36770#disqus_thread http://lostremote.com/an-inside-look-nickelodeons-new-ipad-app-rises-to-the-top-of-itunes_b36770 http://lostremote.com/?p=36770 Sun, 24 Feb 2013 12:11:18 +0000 NASCAR censors eyewitness video of crash, YouTube reinstates it Shortly after a disintegrating NASCAR vehicle spewed debris into the crowd, a spectator uploaded a terrifying clip of the accident and the aftermath to YouTube. But the clip was suddenly removed with the message, “This video contains content from NASCAR, who has blocked it on copyright grounds.” continued…

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]]> Cory Bergman http://lostremote.com/nascar-censors-eyewitness-video-of-crash-youtube-reinstates-it_b36771#disqus_thread http://lostremote.com/nascar-censors-eyewitness-video-of-crash-youtube-reinstates-it_b36771 http://lostremote.com/?p=36771 Sat, 23 Feb 2013 23:50:59 +0000 TiVo partners with Flingo to smarten non-smart TVs As the digital video recorder becomes more ubiquitous, and is offered by nearly every cable provider, TiVo has been forced to offer more advantages to subscribers. The latest, a partnership with smart tv app leader Flingo, is a big step in the right direction. continued…

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]]> Natan Edelsburg http://lostremote.com/tivo-partners-with-flingo-to-smarten-non-smart-tvs_b36765#disqus_thread http://lostremote.com/tivo-partners-with-flingo-to-smarten-non-smart-tvs_b36765 http://lostremote.com/?p=36765 Sat, 23 Feb 2013 19:32:59 +0000 How Never.no’s creating social TV advertising Back in November, Never.No launched a social TV ad platform to reach multiple screens. Now they’re proving that what they’ve created can work. “We’re creating social TV advertising – it’s that simple and that powerful,” the company told Lost Remote. We spoke with Never.No’s VP of the EMEA region Scott Davies about their ad with Intel and more. continued…

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]]> Natan Edelsburg http://lostremote.com/how-never-nos-creating-social-tv-advertising_b36760#disqus_thread http://lostremote.com/how-never-nos-creating-social-tv-advertising_b36760 http://lostremote.com/?p=36760 Sat, 23 Feb 2013 11:41:10 +0000 The second screen: your backstage pass to this year’s Oscars By now, most people know that Seth McFarlane will host the 85th Academy Awards this Sunday night. But as Joan Rivers proved, the pre-show and all happenings behind-the-scenes are just as important to viewers. This year, actress Kristin Chenoweth, Entertainment Weekly Managing Editor Jess Cagle, and Good Morning America’s Lara Spencer will host the official pre-show, and each made the announcement via Twitter. Also, in a big surprise announcement, Robin Roberts also tweeted that she would be making her return to TV to help co-host. continued…

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]]> Natan Edelsburg http://lostremote.com/the-second-screen-your-backstage-pass-to-this-years-oscars_b36750#disqus_thread http://lostremote.com/the-second-screen-your-backstage-pass-to-this-years-oscars_b36750 http://lostremote.com/?p=36750 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:15:24 +0000 Meet MTV’s Nev Schulman, VH1′s Drita D’Avanzo, CMT’s Cody Alan and Logo’s Ivy Winters at Social Media Week NY MTV, VH1, CMT and LOGO have successfully made Social Media Week as sexy as Fashion Week. Today, at Viacom HQ in NYC, I’ll be moderating a panel featuring MTV’s Nev Schulman, VH1′s Drita D’Avanzo, CMT’s Cody Alan and Logo’s Ivy Winters to discuss “The Future of Social Media Interaction Between Fans and Entertainers.” Here are the details. continued…

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]]> Natan Edelsburg http://lostremote.com/meet-mtvs-nev-schulman-vh1s-drita-davanzo-cmts-cody-alan-and-logos-ivy-winters-at-social-media-week-ny_b36744#disqus_thread http://lostremote.com/meet-mtvs-nev-schulman-vh1s-drita-davanzo-cmts-cody-alan-and-logos-ivy-winters-at-social-media-week-ny_b36744 http://lostremote.com/?p=36744 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:02:44 +0000 After Burger King and Jeep fall victim, MTV and BET hack themselves for publicity Capitalizing on the buzz around Burger King and Jeep’s hacked Twitter accounts, MTV and BET hacked each other in a coordinated publicity stunt Tuesday afternoon. While a handful of news organizations reported that hackers had taken over the accounts, it didn’t take long for Twitter users to discover it was likely a big hoax. continued…

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]]> Cory Bergman http://lostremote.com/after-burger-king-and-jeep-fall-victim-mtv-and-bet-hack-themselves-for-publicity_b36726#disqus_thread http://lostremote.com/after-burger-king-and-jeep-fall-victim-mtv-and-bet-hack-themselves-for-publicity_b36726 http://lostremote.com/?p=36726 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 16:18:57 +0000 Register Now For Lost Remote: The NYC Show What do HBO, NBC News, The CW, MTV, The Weather Channel, and USA Network have in common? They will all be represented at our event, Lost Remote- The NYC Show,  April 24 in New York City. Attendees will learn how to successfully drive audience engagement with top venture capitalists and industry leaders, who will serve as mentors and teachers at the event. Register before Thursday and save.

Featured sessions include:

Reinventing TV for the Millennial Generation

MTV President, Stephen Friedman has transformed MTV into the cultural home of the millennial generation, spearheading a reinvention of the brand and a new programming strategy. Learn how a powerhouse like MTV intuitively engages their audience through the adoption of emerging social platforms.

Second Screen Engagement: When TV Meets the Social Dimension

It was hard to miss all of the social media mentions and hashtags associated with The Grammys. Discover how audiences are increasingly multitasking and sharing what they are watching with their friends across social networks. Speakers including Rick Haskins of The CW and Sean Besser of GetGlue will show attendees how to monetize off the new trend of combining TV consumption with second-screen activities.

The Future of Social TV: What Networks are Planning for the Summer and Fall TV Season

Our panelists, including Steve Krakauer, Senior Digital Producer at CNN/US and Ryan Osborn, Vice President, Digital Innovation at NBC News, know what it takes to succeed in social TV. You’ll hear the latest news on what these networks are doing to improve their social TV strategies and receive the opportunity to ask them questions to directly improve your business.

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]]> Alex Weprin http://lostremote.com/register-now-for-lost-remote-the-nyc-show_b36714#disqus_thread http://lostremote.com/register-now-for-lost-remote-the-nyc-show_b36714 http://lostremote.com/?p=36714 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 12:26:45 +0000 USA’s Psych pushes social TV boundaries with The S#cial Sector Following up on the tremendous success of the award-winning ‘Hashtag Killer,’ USA’s Psych has just launched ‘The S#cial Sector’, an eight-week multi-platform murder mystery. Directed by Kirsten Nelson (co-star Chief Vick), the competition can be accessed via desktop or tablet at SocialSector.usanetwork.com and Tweeted using #SocialSector. continued…

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]]> Natan Edelsburg http://lostremote.com/usas-psych-pushes-social-tv-boundaries-with-the-scial-sector_b36709#disqus_thread http://lostremote.com/usas-psych-pushes-social-tv-boundaries-with-the-scial-sector_b36709 http://lostremote.com/?p=36709 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 01:39:53 +0000