5 posts and columns on fast-forwarding

New From Google: Google Undersea Data Cable

in News on February 26, 2008 at 11:00 am PT

ABC Announces "Must Flee TV"

in News on February 25, 2008 at 2:42 pm PT

Leave it to ABC to devise a service that offers all the convenience of video-on-demand with all the annoyance and vapidity of broadcast TV in one joyless package. This morning the network and its affiliates announced fast-forward-disabled video on demand, which prevents viewers from bypassing commercials.

ABC Announces “Must Flee TV”

in News on February 25, 2008 at 2:42 pm PT

Leave it to ABC to devise a service that offers all the convenience of video-on-demand with all the annoyance and vapidity of broadcast TV in one joyless package. This morning the network and its affiliates announced fast-forward-disabled video on demand, which prevents viewers from bypassing commercials.

I'm Sorry Sir, but Your Cable Agreement Clearly Says 'The Subscriber Will Watch the Ads and Like It.'

in News on May 8, 2007 at 5:34 pm PT

Looks like Walt Disney has finally come up with a theory to explain plummeting ratings at ABC and ESPN–as well as a plan to fix them. The company’s two big networks have struck a deal with Cox Communications to offer free on-demand broadcasts of hit shows and sporting events, as long as Cox disables its fast-forward feature that lets viewers skip advertisements.

I’m Sorry Sir, but Your Cable Agreement Clearly Says ‘The Subscriber Will Watch the Ads and Like It.’

in News on May 8, 2007 at 5:34 pm PT

Looks like Walt Disney has finally come up with a theory to explain plummeting ratings at ABC and ESPN–as well as a plan to fix them. The company’s two big networks have struck a deal with Cox Communications to offer free on-demand broadcasts of hit shows and sporting events, as long as Cox disables its fast-forward feature that lets viewers skip advertisements.