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Politicians petting puppies on demand

October 3, 2006 Comcast Spotlight is selling video-on-demand spots for political-office candidates. TAGS: VoD, Comcast Corp., candidate

Video-on-demand for ads or pay

February 10, 2006 Entriq technology lets companies serve up movie, TV content that's subscription- or ad-based. TAGS: IP television, VoD, TV

Blockbuster acquires Movielink

August 9, 2007 Acquisition of the video-on-demand service will give Blockbuster an increased online presence. TAGS: MovieLink, Blockbuster Inc., VoD, acquisition, DVD, movie

Sun seeks profit from Internet TV

April 26, 2007 Sun begins selling a high-end server that can send out 160,000 simultaneous streams of video over the Internet.Photos: Sun does streaming video TAGS: VoD, Sun Microsystems Inc., video stream, IP television, NetFlix Inc., telecommunications company, TiVo Inc., streaming video, server, video, movie

Motorola to acquire video-on-demand tech

July 25, 2006 Purchase of Broadbus will give Motorola the ability to offer video on demand for an array of delivery devices. TAGS: VoD, Motorola Inc., Network technology, on-demand, digital video, cable television, channel, TV, Comcast Corp., video, server

Cisco buys video-on-demand start-up

August 22, 2006 Company to spend $92 million on Arroyo Video Solutions to bolster its video portfolio and better position it for the future. TAGS: VoD, Cisco Systems Inc., on-demand, cable company, networking, Scientific-Atlanta Inc., acquisition, service provider, TV, video

Blockbuster's brick-and-mortar Netflix defense

October 27, 2004 It's a virtual world, the video king says, but lots of real estate will be an asset for quick delivery of movies. TAGS: Blockbuster Inc., VoD, NetFlix Inc., mail-order, outlet, movies, delivery, Amazon.com Inc., VoIP, conference, CEO, broadband, video

Studios to OK copying movie downloads to disc

August 10, 2006 People who download movies off the Web will soon be able to copy them to specially made DVDs. TAGS: VoD, association, CSS, movies, retailer, film, movie, entertainment, DVD, broadband

AT&T to offer video on demand to DSL customers

April 18, 2006 Teams with Akimbo Systems to provide Net-based VOD service to DSL subscribers who sign up for new Homezone TV service. TAGS: Akimbo Systems, VoD, AT&T Corp., set-top box, IP television, set-top, satellite television, DSL, broadband, satellite, programming, TV, video

Blockbuster tries new online-rental incentive

November 1, 2006 "Total Access" program, which lets online renters exchange DVDs in-store, is latest attempt to compete with Netflix. TAGS: Blockbuster Inc., NetFlix Inc., incentive, subscriber, VoD, store, movie, DVD

MobiTV dials in to NBC

March 14, 2007 Deal will make "Heroes" and "The Office" available as video-on-demand options for mobile subscribers, CNBC as a streaming live feed. TAGS: MobiTV, VoD, subscriber, carrier, Microsoft Office

MTV Networks expands deal with Sprint

March 28, 2007 MTV Networks expands its deal with Sprint to provide more mobile Web sites, on-demand video, and live content streams. TAGS: MTV Networks, Sprint Nextel, VH1, MTV, VoD, on-demand, video

Comcast to acquire movie tickets site Fandango

April 11, 2007 Cable operator plans to build a new entertainment site called Fancast.com, coming this summer. TAGS: Comcast Corp., entertainment, VoD, cable company, movies, movie, TV, video

Commentary: The ABCs of video upheaval

April 12, 2006 The debut of free shows online will start a trend, forcing the Web to be part of everybody's TV strategy. TAGS: Net TV, VoD, advertiser, portal, streaming video, commentary, Forrester Research Inc., branding, online video, TV, video

MovieBeam video service launches nationwide

February 14, 2006 With financial backing by Disney, Cisco and Intel, over-the-air service goes beyond traditional video on demand, for a price. TAGS: Disney Corp., VoD, set-top box, set-top, video service, Cisco Systems Inc., film, movies, on-demand, cable company, movie, TV, Intel, video

Hendrix recordings fetch $15M in patent auction

October 27, 2006 The wind cries Mary--and millions--at auction held by Ocean Tomo, which evaluates patents and helps people sell them. TAGS: auction, patent, intellectual property, bidder, VoD, recording

MovieFlix to charge for online films

August 8, 2001 The online film provider is launching a paid subscription service in an effort to capitalize on a market that has yet to fully mature. TAGS: subscription service, film company, CinemaNow, film, VoD

Akimbo lands Cisco, AT&T as investors

June 26, 2006 Provider of set-top boxes, video-on-demand attracts funding from two companies with big IPTV ambitions. TAGS: Akimbo Systems, Cisco Systems Inc., AT&T Corp., set-top box, Scientific-Atlanta Inc., set-top, IP television, VoD, programming, investment, digital media, acquisition, Linksys, IP, TV, video

Microsoft to buy Aquantive for $6 billion

May 18, 2007 Spending spree on advertising companies continues, as the software giant issues a rejoinder to Google's plan to purchase DoubleClick. TAGS: aQuantive Inc., Razorfish, DoubleClick Inc., advertising company, advertiser, acquisition, advertising agency, Microsoft Windows Live, VoD, online advertising, Microsoft Corp., MSN, IP, Google Inc., Microsoft Windows

Verizon breathing new life into Mobile ESPN

February 8, 2007 The defunct mobile service dedicated to sports fans is making a comeback as part of Verizon Wireless' V Cast multimedia service. TAGS: ESPN, Verizon V-Cast, Verizon Wireless, Verizon Communications, The Walt Disney Co., VoD, broadcasting, handset, mobile phone, multimedia, TV
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