PC2TiVo@$103.99
December 29, 2008
Now get your PC to TiVo shows for you. It won’t cost too much – just $103.99, shipped. TV tuners have been a favorite of people for long. Now the original TiVo software can be on your PC with Nero’s Liquid TV TiVo PC. Included in the package you buy is the software, TiVo remote, one year service subscription, USB IR receiver and a USB tuner that is HD compatible.
On a TiVo set top box, you would find the same software. Normally this woud cost you $199.99 but you can almost steal it right now for $103.99. You get the Season Pass and Kidzone but without some extras like music and photos.
TiVo October
December 20, 2008
According to TiVo data, half of October premiers were watched later. This is what ad viewing data from Tivo suggests. In October there was heavy commercial skipping according to TiVo’s StopWatch service.
Time shifted viewing means viewers watch TV shows at a time different from the original airing. This data is derived from thousands of TiVo viewing homes.
Novel Advertising to address commercial avoidance
December 14, 2008
TiVo is looking for ways to address the serious issue of commercial avoidance by consumers. Although TiVo permits users to skip commercials, commercials are the life blood (read cash) of programs. This means that everyone loses in the long run – even viewers. This is why TiVo has introduced a new way to help broadcasters showcase brands.
