Tag Archives: Television

Will the iPad Reinvent Television?

Posted on February 15, 2010 by Michael Carney

Send to KindleFrom the Wall Street Journal: Apple Inc. is [reportedly] in discussions with television networks to lower the price of downloaded TV shows when the company begins selling its new iPad tablet computer. Apple has already been testing a … Continue reading →

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TV Challenges for 2010

Posted on December 21, 2009 by Michael Carney

Send to KindleWhat lies ahead for NZ television networks in 2010? More of the same, with occasional disruptions and a few hints of trouble yet to come.  The disruptions? Unprecedented four-channel coverage of the Winter Olympics in February; the FIFA … Continue reading →

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Vodafone and MySky HDi: The Details

Posted on November 17, 2009 by Michael Carney

Send to KindleIn yesterday’s Media Monitor, we promised to blog about the Vodafone announcement as soon as it became public. Here’s what you need to know: From 7 December 2009, if you are on the Ideal or Ultimate home phone … Continue reading →

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Prime Television Launch New Season 2010

Posted on November 11, 2009 by Michael Carney

Send to KindlePrime Television launched its 2010 New Season programming yesterday to Auckland media folk, with more presentations coming up in Wellington tomorrow and Christchurch next week. Some of the highlights: WINTER OLYMPICS Pride of place at the launch was … Continue reading →

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Economic Recovery: Are We There Yet?

Posted on October 31, 2009 by Michael Carney

Send to Kindle “Media owners have provided a great deal of additional value during the past six to nine months but we’re now entering a more ‘normalised’ environment. So trading will have to return to contracted levels.” TVNZ Head of … Continue reading →

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