Ustream Sued for Pirated Stream of Roy Jones Jr. Fight
Square Ring, Inc, the boxing promotional company owned by professional boxer Roy Jones, Jr is suing Ustream for “massive and blatant” copyright infringement. The suit claims that Ustream, a live video streaming service, allowed 2,377 users to view a broadcast of the fight Roy Jones Jr. vs Omar Sheika free of charge on March 21, 2009. Techcrunch reports that Square Ring also alleges that Ustream has refused to comply with repeated requests to “gather” information in regard to the infringement suit.
Read MoreAmid A Crisis, Ebony, Jet Look To Web For Help
Eric Easter may have one of the most challenging jobs in interactive media. As Vice President, Digital & Entertainment for Johnson Publishing Co., he must grow a website that supports two of Black America’s most famous magazines – Ebony and Jet – whose combined circulation is more than two million. At the same time, Easter feels he should use the Internet to reach a new, younger audience that does not read the magazines.
Read MoreSteve Harvey to Use Digital Interactive as ABC ‘Good Morning America’ Correspondent
Wednesday, August 19, is going to be a great day for Americans who will wake up to see comedian, radio talk show host and best-selling author (Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man) Steve Harvey on ABC’s Good Morning America. Harvey has been contracted to serve as a special correspondent on features about relationships, parenting and lifestyle issues.
Read MorePresident Obama to Discuss Health Reform on BlogTalkRadio
If 4.5 million visitors per month was not enough, BlogTalkRadio is about to make Internet radio history. The podcasting site announced that President Obama will be appearing on a special program, 40 Minutes of Health Reform, aired only on BlogTalkRadio. And the number of visitors to the site is expected to soar.
Read MoreMichael Vick Claims Blog on Global Grind isn’t his
I am admittedly no huge sports fan, especially when it comes to football, however a story regarding Michael Vick’s recent blog post on Global Grind struck me as interesting. It is being reported from various sources including the Philadelphia Daily News and ProFootballTalk.com that there is dispute between Vick/Eagles and Global Grind on the authenticity of a blog post published on Global Grind this past Sunday titled “WHAT I DID WAS HORRENDOUS.”
Read MorePharrell Williams Partners with Cornerstone in Branding Agency
Producer, songwriter Pharrell (who scored his first multi-platinum hit Rumpshaker for Teddy Riley at 17 years old) has a proven track record in business that has led him to forge a new partnership with Cornerstone Promotion, a NYC/LA-based branding agency specializing in the music industry. Cornerstone is considered an incredible force in digital media and marketing for artists and has worked with a number of R&B and hip hop acts in promoting everything from video to new music releases to artist branding to even mix-tape projects.
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