Magid I-FACTS

Exclusively for our clients, the Magid I-FACTS is a succinct, sophisticated, and unbiased overview of the most significant news in the media and interactive entertainment industries. With a keen eye towards the most critical and relevant issues for a diverse but increasingly interrelated range of businesses, we present a daily blend of stories about online trends, innovative technologies, unique strategies, partnerships, investments, and other provocative insights.

Top stories from the most recent I-FACTS editions:

Friday, September 3, 2010 Headlines

  • ContentID Paying Off For YouTube, Marketers
  • Toshiba Ready With A Tablet Entry
  • ESPN3.com Expands Its Reach
  • Twitter Use Continues To Expand
  • LG, Plex Aim To Bring TV To All Devices
  • Verizon Introduces Prepaid Smartphone Option
  • Evolve Aims For High Engagement With Momcastic Site
  • LivingSocial Launches Hyperlocal Daily Deals
  • Fora.TV Carving Out Its Position In Smart Video
  • Starbucks Allows Customers To Pay BlackBerry App
  • The Awl Spinning Off Splitsider

Thursday, September 2, 2010 Headlines

  • Revamped Apple TV, iTunes Roll Out; No Facebook In Ping
  • Roku, Boxee Respond To Apple TV
  • Samsung Previews Its Galaxy Tab Tablet
  • Foursquare Works With Vlingo On Voice Check-Ins
  • Seth Green, Digital Broadcasting Plan To Put Viewers In Control
  • Fuse, MySpace Work Together On “Introducing…”
  • Google Introduces Sponsored Icons On Maps
  • Ooyala Expands Video Service To Australia
  • Ubisoft To Create Games For Panasonic’s 3D Sets
  • 5Min Media Partners With IGN On Game-Related Videos

Wednesday, September 1, 2010 Headlines

  • Sony Meets The Digital-Media Challenge
  • Amazon Prepares Online Subscription TV Service
  • Despite Recession, Online Display Ads Surge
  • AOL Snaps Up Rally Up
  • Borders Joins E-Reader Price War
  • MyRadio Initiates In-Store/Internet Venture
  • Facebook Heads To Target
  • Big Fish Announces “Drawn: The Painted Tower”
  • Aurora Feint Introducing Real-Time Multiplayer Mobile Gaming
  • Rovio Sees Huge Potential For “Angry Birds”