November 2007 - Posts

Developing Applications for Microsoft Media Platforms
I get a  lot of question about how to develop applications for products like X-Box, Media Room and Windows Mobile. Some of these technologies have open developer platforms and some do not. There are also differences in the developer tools support. Read More...
Posted 26 November 07 04:56 by HarryMower | 4 Comments   
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Making Mutual Funds Hip Could Lead the Youthful Market to Invest in "Public Artists"
I posted a few days ago that that artists in the recording industry should build a model that created a trading system for artists in the same manner in which public companies are traded (perhaps it's the same system?). One of the questions that has nagged Read More...
Posted 25 November 07 11:59 by HarryMower | 1 Comments   
Ice Cube - Hip Hop 24/7 with Windows Media and Silverlight
My Colleague Michael Scherotter has been working with the folks at UVNTV (Ice Cube's latest creation that brings hip-hop music, video and news to the Internet.) and was in their office the other day. Ice Cube joined the session and Michael was able to Read More...
Posted 21 November 07 03:39 by HarryMower | 6 Comments   
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A Public Trading System for Artists.
The news about Radiohead's pricing model is the latest point along the trajectory of change in the music industry. It's yet another indication that technology has irrevocably altered it's future and it's fitting that the latest direction would be turned Read More...
Posted 21 November 07 05:36 by HarryMower | 9 Comments   
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130 Years Ago Today the Music Industry Began
On this date in 1877 Thomas Edison invented the Phonograph. It would take 10 years after that before a commercial product was available. By 1915 the first platinum record was sold and the Media and Entertainment Industry was firmly established. Take a Read More...
Posted 21 November 07 12:00 by HarryMower | 1 Comments   
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The Internet needs a crying Indian - The ExaFlood
I like to think I'm a pretty environmentally conscious person. I recycle. I never leave the lights on . I try to drive as little as possible and I'm even on the town's environmental commission . So I often think about the consequences of my actions  Read More...
Posted 20 November 07 04:51 by HarryMower | 1 Comments   
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Why I hate the word Content - Because you meant to say product.
So many people make excuses for the word "content." How many times have I sat through a panel or read an article where someone either gives a disclaimer or throws up the two finger "i am quoting and unquoting for no good reason" gesture. Read More...
Posted 18 November 07 11:32 by HarryMower | 3 Comments   
PhizzPop Design Challenge!
"PhizzPop Design Challenge" is an invite-only, nation-wide competition focused on solving an interaction design problem. Contestants will attend 2 days of Expression, Silverlight, WLP, and 'art of the pitch' training, as well as be supported Read More...
Posted 18 November 07 11:10 by HarryMower | 1 Comments   
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Recent News
Writers write! post video on YouTube. You be the judge. They make some good points. Amazon sells books again. New e-reader platform looks like Soviet era kids computer. IPod supports Real, for Real ! You can now get video for your IPod from ITunes or Read More...
Posted 16 November 07 10:01 by HarryMower | 1 Comments   
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Windows Workflow for Telco and Media
Building effective workflow process for the ingestion and playout of content is critical to any content distributor. Kirk Evans, one of my colleagues on the Communications Sector Evangelist Team, will be hosting a webcast on November 14th that gives an overview of how to create reusable workflow services. If you have a moment please check it out. A recording of the event will also be available. Read More...
Posted 13 November 07 10:01 by HarryMower | 1 Comments   
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Mix08 – Registration Open
The MIX08 Site is now online and registration for the hottest conference of the year is open. MIX tends to sell out very quickly, so be sure to register early! [Early bird registration gets a $200 discount] There's lots of fun stuff to talk about. Steve Read More...
Posted 13 November 07 05:26 by HarryMower | 1 Comments   
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Windows Media and Silverlight
Last week at the VON conference I had an opportunity to speak about Silverlight as a platform for video delivery. I only had 20 minutes to get the message across and I didn't want it to sound like a sales pitch. I tried to think of some clever ways around Read More...
Posted 11 November 07 04:55 by HarryMower | 2 Comments   
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Ru the nxt gr8 drama?
I had the opportunity to speak at the Video on the Net Conference in last week in Boston. Chris Brogan, Peggy Miles and the folks from PulverMedia did a great job putting this together. In attendance were a several senior industry folks as well a number Read More...
Posted 10 November 07 10:51 by HarryMower | 1 Comments   
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To Start Things Off.
I work with some of the largest companies in the world and I'm extremely fortunate and grateful for the opportunity to do so. These are the household names of the Media, Entertainment and Telecommunications industries. The products and businesses they Read More...
Posted 09 November 07 05:39 by HarryMower | 1 Comments   
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