Seen that? - Rentrak: a VOD company to keep an eye on

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Rentrak: a VOD company to keep an eye on The Digital TV Weblog

I have been watching a company called Rentrak (nasdaq:RENT) for a while. It is based in Oregon and in the information processing business. But why I watch it is that during the last year, they have been developing traction with a new product called OnDemand Essentials and this product is a video on demand play. Comcast has been in a year-long trial with Rentrak and last week decided to sign up [...] Read More


Weinstein Company, Blockbuster in unique rental deal The Digital TV Weblog

Here is some blockbuster news being reported by Variety (pun intended). The Weinstein Company (TWC) has entered into an unusual deal with Blockbuster that will make the video retailer the exclusive rental outlet for all Weinstein Company releases. As part of the four-year pact, TWC will not make available any titles through competing rental outlets -- including Blockbuster rivals netflix and Movie Gallery -- beginning in January. Since TWC has no [...] Read More


Verizon vs. New Jersey The Digital TV Weblog

Verizon and SBC have suffered some legal setbacks recently in their quest to implement IPTV as an alternative to cable television. In an article entitled "Verizon Will Try New Strategy To Advance Its Television Plans," the Wall Street Journal explains that Verizon is now seeking a state-wide carriage solution in New Jersey. It is offering to pay the state's municipalities higher franchise fees in exchange for statewide approval. Verizon is the [...] Read More


What Makes Your Company Special Business Computer Blog (UK)

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Remember how your mom told you that you were special and soon after you realized that everyone's mom told them that? Its true that we all have something unique that we can offer to people. You company also offers something unique to its customers.

When I used to go to a lot of networking luncheons I remember hearing: "Make sure to meet with people face-to-face outside this meeting. Even if [...] Read More


3 Tips for Search Engine Optimization Providers The Search Engine Weblog

If you are running a Search Engine Optimization company here are a few things that might help you bag those clients. Let me start by giving an example (note: this is just an example and I'm not affiliated with this company). Visit apogee-search.com 1. Become a Member of SEMPO. Notice that in apogee's website, there is a sempo logo there? SEMPO stands for Search Engine Marketing professionals Organization. Check it out at sempo.org Apart [...] Read More