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The wireless Web is strewn with potholes and speed bumps, but John SanGiovanni hopes that widgets can pave the way.SanGiovanni is the founder of ZenZui, a spinoff of Microsoft Corp. that will emerge from stealth mode last week at CTIA …

ORLANDO, Fla.-SmarTVideo Technologies Inc. announced a deal to deliver live mobile broadcasts of Dennis Miller’s radio talk show.The Atlanta-based company, which operates the under the brand uVuMobile, said it will offer a free 30-day trial to mobile users for the …

ORLANDO, Fla.-TV network executives charged with delivering their programming to the mobile environment are happy to see their shows living on multiple platforms, but there’s little room for celebration as they each anxiously await opportunities in advertising on the new …

I have a confession to make: In 2007 thus far, I have watched two NASCAR races-on TV, from the couch-and attended a Monster Jam truck rally-in person, at the Pepsi Center in Denver. These are new experiences for me, but …

Glu Mobile Inc. raised $84 million with an initial public offering priced near the top of its range.The San Mateo, Calif.-based wireless game maker offered 7.3 million common shares at $11.50 compared with a $10 to $12 per-share forecast range. …

Sprint Nextel Corp. will bulk up its music and video offerings for its Vision and Power Vision data subscribers beginning next month.The carrier, in a billing insert to its customers, said it will drop its Sirius Hits streaming music service …

Third Screen Media bagged yet another media customer, inking a deal with Fox to deliver ads to mobile phones.Fox News will be the first franchise of the News Corp. subsidiary to use Third Screen’s MADX platform, which allows publishers to …

Shares of SmartVideo Technologies Inc. tanked after the company said it was seeking an infusion of cash.SmartVideo, which operates under the brand uVuMobile, is hoping to find “additional capital to fund the roll-out of new products and applications” for its …

Snoop Dogg took the music world by storm in late 1992 when he helped propel gangsta rap to the most commercially successful subgenre of hip hop up to that point. But, the world-famous rapper who brought us songs that will …

Verizon Wireless launched its streaming mobile TV service last week with little of the expected fanfare. The service, dubbed Vcast Mobile TV, uses MediaFLO USA Inc.’s technology and network, with Verizon Wireless initially offering the service in 20 markets across …

Despite Verizon Wireless’ attempt to downplay the launch of its Vcast Mobile TV service, the availability of the streaming TV service in the Denver area forced-and I do mean forced-a quick trip to the mall so we could check out …

California is sprinkled with television studios, and while many of the traditional Hollywood studios already have or are in the process of creating separate divisions for endeavors in the mobile TV space, a small group of entertainment companies have been …

Despite Verizon Wireless’ attempt to downplay the launch of its Vcast Mobile TV service, the availability of the streaming TV service in the Denver area forced-and I do mean forced-a quick trip to the mall so we could check out …

Amp’d Mobile Inc. continued to expand its impressive content portfolio, inking deals with actor Jack Black and “24” producer Howard Gordon to offer original, made-for-mobile programming. The news stands atop a number of similar agreements signed in recent days, which …

Amp’d Mobile Inc. continued to expand its impressive content portfolio, inking deals with actor Jack Black and “24” producer Howard Gordon to offer original, made-for-mobile programming. The news stands atop a number of similar agreements signed in recent days, which …

Glowing praise for Modeo L.L.C.’s recently launched mobile broadcast television beta trial service in New York City is already rolling in.“WOW!” is how Ric Prentiss of Raymond James and Associates Inc. summed up his two-day experience with the service and …

Hollywood is no stranger to change. It continues to ride a wave of new mediums, distribution channels and formats. Major television studios and networks have learned to embrace new technologies while still capitalizing on a business plan that has made …

The Fox network has opted for a new dance partner to handle its wildly successful “American Idol” text-message voting campaign, according to sources familiar with the deal.The News Corp. subsidiary will no longer use Mobliss Corp. but has tapped VeriSign …

The Fox network has opted for a new dance partner to handle its wildly successful “American Idol” text-message voting campaign, according to sources familiar with the deal.The News Corp. subsidiary will no longer use Mobliss Corp. but has tapped VeriSign …

Fox News along with technology vendor Single Touch Interactive announced a new offering that will allow news junkies to access a live Fox News audio feed from their cellphones. The application will launch on Cingular for $3 per month.“We’re excited …

Mobile content company Nellymoser Inc. tapped Susanne Bowen to replace founder John Puterbaugh as CEO.Bowen most recently served as CEO of Webhire Inc., a Boston-based talent-management software firm, and has held senior executive positions with Workscape, Entex Information Services and …

Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show” is far and away the television program that consumers are most interested in watching on mobile telephones. During the second quarter of 2006, the Comedy Central show was the most popular show for mobile video …

LAS VEGAS-The only thing holding up the explosion of the mobile phone content and advertising business continues to be the lack of interested viewers, panelists bemoaned at the second annual NATPE Mobile conference here. Under 10%Currently, 20 percent of all …

The nascent mobile TV market received a jolt last week as Verizon Wireless released more details of its forthcoming Vcast Mobile TV service, while potential competitor Modeo L.L.C. launched a trial of its service in New York City. Of course, …

Modeo L.L.C., a subsidiary of Crown Castle International Corp., announced today that it has launched a trial version of its live, commercial quality mobile TV service in New York City. The beta service was launched after more than three years …