Short Take: ZDTV partners with RealNetworks

, Ziff-Davis' recently launched 24-hour cable channel, is partnering with streaming technology firm RealNetworks to deliver ZDTV programming for the Internet. Under the agreement, RealNetworks will broadcast ZDTV video and audio programming via its RealPlayer technology on the ZDTV site. RealNetworks also will promote the programming on its sites, and a ZDTV channel will be offered on the RealPlayer.