CBS Launches HD Player. Content HD. Ad? Not So Much.

CBS has launched their new HD Video portal with plenty of CBS content to enjoy. A quick view of a few shows on the laptop confirms that the content looks clear, sharp and doesn’t stutter. Looking forward to checking it out on the big screen as usual.

But, wait. What about the ads? I’m glad you [...]

IAB : Great Debate: Online, Offline or Both

Moderator: Patrick Keane, EVP / CMO, CBS Interactive
Steve Robinson, President & Founder, Panache
Ian Schafer, CEO, Deep Focus

Patrick: Upfront is this week. How is money positioned in terms of an upfront, and will we see “meaningful” budgets move over?

Steve: We see multiple approaches. Seeing early adopters consuming all their video online, but you need to have [...]

LIVE @ IAB: Quincy Smith Keynote

CBS Interactive President Quincy Smith just wrapped up the morning keynote at the IAB Digital Video Leadership Forum, key notes:

Some CBS Stats:
#1 in engagement
#1 download on iTunes (Dexter)
#1 Facebook app (March Madness)
#1 TV channel on YouTube
Avg median age of CBS viewer on TV is 53, avg median age online is 37.

Web as a complementary platform:
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Jericho Nuked

Despite being touted as a case study/model for cross platform promotion and trend analysis during an OMMA keynote presentation by CBS Interactive’s Chief Marketing Officer, Patrick Keane, CBS has canceled the show.