Zap2it Helps Consumers Watch TV When and Where They Want
September 13 2007 - 11:37AM
PR Newswire (US)
New Features Give Users Control of Their Favorite TV Shows CHICAGO,
Sept. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Zap2it today announced the addition of two
new site features that allow users to watch their favorite shows
where they want, when they want. As networks make popular shows
available on their own websites, and as viewers embrace
technologies that free them from traditional TV schedules, Zap2it
is evolving to provide comprehensive programming information and
useful functionality to its audience of high-volume TV viewers. The
"On Broadband" feature available at http://video.zap2it.com/
provides easy navigation to full episodes of primetime TV shows
available for streaming over the Internet. The guide focuses on
free offerings from the five largest broadcast networks plus the
TNT and TBS cable networks. In addition to program links, the On
Broadband guide provides Zap2it users with show- and episode-level
descriptions, original air dates, episode numbers and photos, when
available. The service is powered by the industry-leading TV
database provided by Tribune Media Services' (TMS) Entertainment
Products division. Additionally, TiVo's Online Scheduling feature
is now available to Zap2it's passionate TV-viewing audience. Users
with broadband-enabled TiVo(R) DVRs can remotely schedule
recordings of their favorite shows from within the Zap2it TV
listings grids. This new offering gives Zap2it users control over
their TiVo boxes from any computer connected to the Internet. This
marks the latest development in a long-standing partnership between
TMS and TiVo. TiVo has chosen TMS entertainment data to power its
popular digital video recorders (DVRs) since their launch in 1998.
Recently, the two organizations extended and expanded their
entertainment data agreement to include new TMS offerings including
movie and celebrity databases and entertainment news. Under the new
agreement, TMS will continue to develop entertainment solutions for
next-generation TiVo products and services. "Zap2it users have
always been selective in what they watch on TV. With the
introduction of our On Broadband guide and the TiVo Online
Scheduling feature, they're now in control of where and when they
watch," said Rebecca Baldwin, Zap2it's General Manager. About
Zap2it Zap2it is the online entertainment destination for TV and
movie fans who want to stay connected to popular shows, films,
events, celebrities and other fans. The Zap2it flagship site
(http://www.zap2it.com/) and extensive network of newspaper and
media affiliates provide advertisers deep reach among a large,
influential and engaged audience of TV and movie fans. Zap2it is a
service of Tribune Media Services, a division of Tribune Company
(NYSE:TRB). For more information, visit zap2it.com/mediakit. About
Tribune Media Services' Entertainment Products Tribune Media
Services' Entertainment Products division is an international
leader in entertainment navigation. It provides industry-leading
databases of TV, movie and celebrity information; guides in print,
online and on-screen formats; and advertising and marketing
services to build audiences. For more information about TMS
Entertainment Products visit TribuneMediaEntertainment.com.
CONTACT: Mark Yamada Marketing Manager Zap2it.com Office:
310.452.6020 Cell: 310.804.0372 Email: DATASOURCE: Zap2it CONTACT:
Mark Yamada, Marketing Manager of Zap2it, +1-310-452-6020, cell,
+1-310-804-0372, Web site: http://www.zap2it.com/
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