tag:www.semelmedia.com,2008://1 2007-10-02T12:04:07Z Movable Type 3.34 tag:www.semelmedia.com,2007://1.35 2007-10-02T11:54:13Z 2007-10-02T12:04:07Z

Recent exponential growth in broadband video, social networking tools, and IP telephony have relied on the ability of the Internet to support such huge data traffic. Now early Internet pioneers are pointing out that the web of webs was never...

Mitch http://www.semelmedia.com here (.pdf file). ]]> tag:www.semelmedia.com,2007://1.34 2007-09-19T18:22:01Z 2007-09-20T18:28:41Z

One under-reported (in my opinion) aspect of broadband video has been how the internet enables ad-hoc networks to spring up around time- or location-specific events. An entire channel devoted to G8 summit coverage is exactly the sort of promise (from...

Mitch http://www.semelmedia.com An entire channel devoted to G8 summit coverage is exactly the sort of promise (from a programming perspective) internet video is meant to fulfill and is a fantastic way for a micro-broadcaster to excel where the traditional networks and even cable news organizations fall short. ]]> tag:www.semelmedia.com,2007://1.33 2007-09-11T01:32:44Z 2007-09-11T01:35:03Z

For a thoughtful post on the professionalization of internet video, see Laurie Sullivan's NewTeeVee article....

Mitch http://www.semelmedia.com Laurie Sullivan's NewTeeVee article.]]> tag:www.semelmedia.com,2007://1.32 2007-09-11T01:27:29Z 2007-09-11T01:39:20Z

For an inside look into how the United States Army develops and implements its internet strategy, watch this interview from blogger and Forrester Researcher Jeremiah Owyang....

Mitch http://www.semelmedia.com ]]> tag:www.semelmedia.com,2007://1.15 2007-09-10T20:55:38Z 2007-09-11T01:46:52Z

Time was you could tell movies from TV shows. Movies had big budgets, big effects, and big stars, whereas TV focused on smaller stories and ongoing character development. But in recent years TV has caught up, at least in the...

Mitch http://www.semelmedia.com Lost, Smallville, Battlestar Galactica, and the CSI franchise. For the latest evidence, check out NBC's big breakout hit, Heroes, and the work of the Emmy-nominated director who shaped it and other recent feature-caliber TV series like Revelations and American Dreams.]]> tag:www.semelmedia.com,2007://1.23 2007-08-23T16:12:48Z 2007-09-11T01:36:12Z

An important debate is going on in Congress concerning how the Federal Aviation Administration should be funded. Basically the arguments center around whether Congress should retain the existing system, which provides funds from excise taxes and from the general revenue...

Mitch http://www.semelmedia.com Federal Aviation Administration should be funded. Basically the arguments center around whether Congress should retain the existing system, which provides funds from excise taxes and from the general revenue fund, or move to an entirely new system of user fees. Though the outcome will greatly affect all users of our nation's skyways, it's also a glimpse into how funding debates concerning other federal agencies and industries might play out and how interested parties make their case using all available media. For an admittedly biased but comprehensive view of the issues involved, see this summary.]]> tag:www.semelmedia.com,2007://1.21 2007-07-22T17:11:55Z 2007-09-11T01:37:09Z

The trend toward out-of-home media channels reaching specific audiences continues with the evolution of digital signage. For an example of top-notch content matched with targeted ad sales, attractive displays, and well-chosen locations, stop and look at The Wall Street Journal...

Mitch http://www.semelmedia.com The Wall Street Journal Office Network.]]> tag:www.semelmedia.com,2007://1.31 2007-06-20T22:40:38Z 2007-10-02T12:04:40Z

Think you know everything about the world of blogging? Click here (.pdf file) for a quick primer on the latest blog research, courtesy of the folks at AdAge....

Mitch http://www.semelmedia.com here (.pdf file) for a quick primer on the latest blog research, courtesy of the folks at AdAge.]]> tag:www.semelmedia.com,2007://1.29 2007-05-21T19:23:08Z 2007-06-20T14:22:28Z

In an era of declining pilot numbers, one communications challenge facing the aviation community is making potential pilots aware of the training and licensing options available to them. The FAA gave a big boost to those who like to fly...

Mitch http://www.semelmedia.com this print profile (subscription required) and the video below (don't worry, the commercial up top is only fifteen seconds): ]]> tag:www.semelmedia.com,2007://1.28 2007-04-13T15:46:02Z 2007-06-20T13:29:11Z

Commercial air travel seems to be one of those businesses that gets press only when it's bad - delays, poor customer services, accidents, and the like. Though it's hard to imagine travelers and pilots getting attached to certain aircraft and...

Mitch http://www.semelmedia.com this article (subscription required) and the video below (sit tight through the quick commercial pre-roll): ]]> tag:www.semelmedia.com,2007://1.27 2007-03-16T17:17:24Z 2007-06-20T13:29:52Z

Among the many communications problems facing general aviation are the challenges of promoting the social and economic benefits that it conveys to areas of the country underserved by commercial aviation. Here's a recent TODAY SHOW segment profiling Dr. Rich Paris...

Mitch http://www.semelmedia.com Here's a recent TODAY SHOW segment profiling Dr. Rich Paris as he flies himself to see patients all over a mountainous region of Idaho. As a bonus, see this blog entry from cameraman Ray Farmer on how he shot his best flying footage.]]> tag:www.semelmedia.com,2007://1.26 2007-03-14T09:44:42Z 2007-06-20T13:38:11Z

Time was you needed your own late-night comedy show to do parodies of current news and pop culture events. But the advent of video sharing websites like YouTube has given a new generation of comedy writers a platform to showcase...

Mitch http://www.semelmedia.com Britney Breakdown".]]> tag:www.semelmedia.com,2007://1.25 2007-03-02T23:09:28Z 2007-06-20T13:38:44Z

Power Line's John Hinderaker has an intriguing post here about the role that YouTube might play in the campaigns of Republican presidential candidates Rudy Giuliani, Mitt Romney, and John McCain....

Mitch http://www.semelmedia.com here about the role that YouTube might play in the campaigns of Republican presidential candidates Rudy Giuliani, Mitt Romney, and John McCain.]]> tag:www.semelmedia.com,2007://1.24 2007-03-01T16:36:56Z 2007-06-20T13:30:48Z

One of the communications challenges facing some organizations is a desire to show support for the men and women of America's armed forces independent of individuals' feelings about the current conflict in Iraq. Click here to see how The Thank...

Mitch http://www.semelmedia.com here to see how The Thank You Foundation of Ohio is facing this challenge head-on.]]> tag:www.semelmedia.com,2007://1.22 2007-02-22T17:23:53Z 2007-06-20T13:31:43Z

The lines between internal and external communications continue to blur as organizations highlight members of their own communities in the types of feature pieces that previously would have appeared in traditional media outlets. For a particularly inspiring example, read how...

Mitch http://www.semelmedia.com read how Army Warrant Officer 1 Derrick Rodriguez earned his pilot's wings with an assist from America Supports You member The Special Operations Warrior Foundation.]]>