AP video embedded in Google News

I was perusing Google News a moment ago and noticed a video link here:

I clicked it, and a YouTube player appeared embedded in the page:

The clip is originating from the Associated Press, via YouTube. Looks like Google News and AP have expanded their relationship to include video, embedded right in the page. Interesting, huh?

8 comments February 20th, 2008

NBC abandons fall programming tradition

NBC announced it would shift to a year-round schedule of new program debuts, an “endless season,” instead of just focusing on the fall season as networks have done for decades. If it succeeds, “it could alter an American cultural cycle that extends all the way back to the days of radio,” writes the NY Times. Meanwhile, NBC said it would modify some aspects of its upfront process, but it will still hold its annual advertising presentation in NYC.

3 comments February 20th, 2008

Fired CNN producer blogs about his dismissal

Chez Pazienza, the American Morning producer who was fired for blogging, has written a long post about his dismissal. Regardless of who you think was in the right, I found it interesting to note that Pazienza admits that “the profession I once loved and felt honored to be a part of has lost its way.” I think many producers in TV news feel the same way. Pazienza used his blog as an outlet, and it backfired.

8 comments February 20th, 2008