PodShowTV Optimized for AMD LIVE! Solution to Bring 'Networked
Entertainment' Into the Home
SAN FRANCISCO, and LAS VEGAS, Jan. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- PodShow(TM), the
#1 new media network, today announced an agreement with Advanced Micro
Devices (NYSE: AMD) to deliver an optimized version of PodShowTV(TM) for
the AMD LIVE!(TM) Entertainment Suite. PodShow also announced that
PodShowTV for AMD LIVE! will be unveiled in a preview demonstration at 2007
International CES.
PodShowTV(TM) is an advanced version of the company's acclaimed PodShow
Network, developed specifically for television audiences tuning in through
media-enabled PCs and, in the near future, through advanced digital set-top
boxes, Net-connected DVRs and IPTV. PodShowTV provides
through-the-television- access to the best in independent audio and video
podcasts; short form and feature video; featured music from top new artists
and legends; and direct interaction with user-generated profiles and
content, along with thousands of hours of mainstream media content.
PodShowTV enables users to directly interact with their PodShow+ accounts,
viewing their profiles, watching their favorite internet videos and shows
on television, creating channels of content to be shared with other PodShow
users and accessing the PodShow Network from televisions and PCs enabled
with the AMD LIVE! solution.
Through PodShow+ accounts (http://www.podshow.com), users of AMD LIVE!
PodShowTV can direct content to their TV, PC or mobile media players. The
special PodShowTV preview has been optimized for AMD LIVE! PCs, and can be
seen at the AMD exhibition booth in the South 3 hall at CES.
PodShowTV, the latest in a series of product initiatives from PodShow,
is designed to bring the power, flexibility and excitement of entertaining
media from the internet to the television. PodShowTV features a powerful
selection of PodShow+ features, completely integrated into television's
"ten-foot" viewing experience, enabling the audience to join PodShow's
online audience discovering and sharing the best serialized and
user-generated content on the Net, creating, uploading and editing videos,
making their own shows, creating custom channels, and connecting with
others -- all without leaving the comfort of the couch.
"PodShow has created a new media network that bridges the gap between
social networks and short-form video sharing sites, and mainstream
television, cable and radio networks, and we already provide direct access
to over 1,000,000 hours of content in over 135 categories and multiple
languages to computers and mobile devices around the world" says Ron Bloom,
co founder and CEO of PodShow. "PodShowTV will extend our network into the
home, bringing the best of PodShow+, the PodShow Network -- all of our
media properties -- to television viewing audiences, along with the chance
to join the show!"
"The AMD LIVE! Solution is designed to help consumers get more
enjoyment from all forms of media," said Aaron Feen, director of Consumer
Marketing, AMD. "The addition of PodShowTV to the AMD LIVE! Entertainment
Suite will delight AMD customers with easy and free access to exciting
videos, music and podcasts from around the Internet."
Bloom added, "We believe that the next big thing in home entertainment
comes in two steps. First, we want to provide a compelling reason to use
the computer and the TV together in the home. Secondly, we want to empower
people to create, connect and share content from their TV. With the AMD
LIVE! Entertainment Suite, we are taking a major step in demonstrating the
real power of what I refer to as, networked entertainment."
About PodShowTV
PodShowTV enables users of IPTV to directly experience the best in new
media entertainment, and allows the audiences to join the show! Through
PodShowTV, audiences will access the most popular PodShow+ features and
PodShow Network serialized programming, enabling individuals to choose from
thousands of high-quality mainstream and independent video and audio
programs, create and connect with friends, and build and share customized
channels of programs. Additionally, PodShowTV enables television audiences
to interact with programming and with other people on the network.
Key features of PodShowTV:
-- PodShowTV Video Network -- Now you can get the most popular videos
from all across the Internet and share them with your friends, all in one
place. Make your own video channel, or try ours.
-- PodShowTV Music Network -- PodShow's Podsafe Music Network is the
home of the most exciting and influential new and famous artists who are
connecting with show producers and their fans. The Music Network spotlights
the best unsigned, indie and mainstream artists in Podsafe music.
-- PodShowTV Personal Media Collection -- On PodShowTV you can collect
content in almost any form and organize it into personalized channels which
you can enjoy directly on your television or via any connected device. It
is the most powerful way to collect shows, photos, music, videos, and
episodes and organize them, enjoy them on your television or share them
with friends.
-- PodShowTV People Network -- Through PodShowTV, you can connect with
the most creative people on the internet. PodShowTV enables you to connect
to your PodShow+ profile and see yourself on TV! You can make your own
show, join in on other shows, or just browse the network and connect with
some of the most outrageous and creative people in the US and the world.
About the PodShow Network
PodShow provides direct access to over 1,000,000 hours of audio and
video entertainment in over 135 categories to audiences in the US and
around the world, including. thousands of hours of exclusive programming
from over 1500 producers, and the ability to join the show! Registered
users can collect, share and create and upload content for free on the
PodShow Network as well as join the most creative community on the
internet. PodShow has created partnerships in distribution around the
world, enabling the company's original productions and exclusively
independent properties to be distributed to an audience of tens-of-millions
using the internet, mobile platforms and televisions at home.
About PodShow+
PodShow+ showcases the hottest videos, music, people, and the best in
podcasting and other killer content, whenever and wherever you want it.
PodShow+ features original programming from PodShow Productions, as well as
direct access to the most popular independent shows produced in the US and
UK and the best in mainstream audio and video content. Coming soon, more
original productions will be available across an almost limitless number of
categories, as well as an increasing collection of hot, new and
independently- produced shows from around the world. All of this content
can be accessed through PodShow+ and delivered on PCs, mobile devices, and,
through PodShowTV, television viewing audiences as well.
About PodShow, Inc.
PodShow is the #1 new media network, addressing a global audience of
tens- of-millions, comprising PodShow+, PodShow Network, PodShowPDN,
Podcast Alley, indiePodder and the Podsafe Music Network. PodShow+ makes
independently produced media more accessible to an audience of millions,
providing resources for producers, and enabling marketers to take part in
the digital media explosion. PodShow Productions produces serialized
content and specials in audio and video for the PodShow Network.
BTPodShow.com is a co-branded service from PodShow LTD in partnership with
BT, enabling consumers in the UK and Ireland to create, connect and share
their content on the PodShow network. PodShowTV is a version of the PodShow
Network developed specifically for television viewing audiences,
distributed through products like AMD Live! CastBlaster Software enables
thousands of producers to create and distribute audio podcasts and other
productions on the windows platform. The PodShowPDN(TM) is the first
high-performance content delivery network meeting the specific needs of
podcasting, delivering a comprehensive creation, production, and delivery
and monetization solution for independent producers and mainstream media
companies. In every way, PodShow has greatly simplified the production
experience for artists and listeners around the world. PodShow is a
privately held company, backed by leading venture capital firms Kleiner
Perkins Caufield & Byers, Sequoia Capital, Sherpalo Ventures and DAG
Ventures. For more on PodShow, visit: http://www.podshow.com , and for all
queries visit: http://www.podshow.com/contactus.html .
NOTE: PodShow, PodShow+, PodshowTV, Podsafe Music Network, Podcast
Alley, and PodShowPDN are trademarks of PodShow, Inc. All other trademarks
are the property of their respective owners.
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CONTACT:
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