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• Prelude to IBC: Hot Trends from Tel Aviv

  Last week, I accepted an invitation to attend a media delegation hosted by the Israeli Export and International Cooperation Institute in conjunction with the Ministry of Trade. The goal was to present Israel’s new media efforts as technology represents about 25% of their $8 billion in exports. Through a whirlwind three days in blistering hot and humid Tel Aviv, I met with 20 companies all representing certain aspects of the new media industry. Some were pertaining to the markets TDG examines; others, not so much. ... Posted Sep 01 2010, 10:36 AM by Andy Tarczon with | with no comments Filed under: advertising, interactive media, digital media, CE devices, set-top boxes, social networking, Andy Tarczon, Facebook, Social Media, game consoles, Orca Compass, FIOS, Verizon FiOS, JustAd.tv, gaming, Israeli Export and International Cooperation Institute, SeamBI, Orca Interactive, Twitter

• More Guide Innovation on Show at IPTV World Forum

  One clear theme that stood out at IPTV World Forum in London last week was some fresh approaches to the ubiquitous TV Guide. I saw several companies with new designs for their interface. Most focused on leveraging the new-found space on HD flat panel TVs. But a couple of them went a little further too really help the user avoid some of the traditional pitfalls of the guide. ... Posted Mar 29 2010, 05:42 AM by Colin Dixon with | with no comments Filed under: Colin Dixon, Orca, IPTV World Forum, Orca Compass, TV Guide, Netgem, Remote, iPhone