New Media

The radio group is offering a World Now-powered video platform to all its 140 stations "to further evolve into a visual medium."

Google's YouTube is quickly shedding its reputation in Hollywood as a clearinghouse for pirated content and could soon be home to clips from popular movies and TV shows — all legally obtained.

Entertainment portal/ad network Giant Realm today is expected to announce several new exclusive rep deals with online communities focused on television and movies. Founded by the William Morris Agency in mid-2007, Giant Realm's core network of some 30 publisher sites revolve around the booming world of video gaming.

Capitol Broadcasting's CBS affiliate teamed up with CBC New Media Group on the state's first field test of mobile digital television this week. The two parties will use the MPH system, which allows broadcasters to deliver DTV to mobile devices including cellular phones, laptops and personal media players.

The programmer has appointed Dan Bethlahmy director wireless marketing in its digital distribution unit, Tracy Kim, manager of digital products and Emily Powers as manager of business development.

In the midst of a cruel summer for America's drivers, there's a diversion: TV at the gas station. Three privately held companies have placed more than 20,000 screens at thousands of stations from the Massachusetts Pike to Southern California.