Paul Colligan – The People And Business Of New And Social Media

Apple TV Take 2 – Not So Much – Choice

Saturday, September 4 Paul Colligan

I’ve been chewing on the whole Apple TV take 2 thing for a few days now. Despite my Fanboy status, still completely and totally underwhelmed. Here’s why: Netflix on demand but nobody else (Amazon, Vudu, etc.). I can get more choices cheaper with Roku (and won’t always pay $4.99 a stream). Heck there are $99…Read More »

Weekend Roundup: Breaking Eggs Edition

Friday, July 2 Paul Colligan

As I’ve chewed on / had a few days to think about the Hulu Plus announcement, I am both amazed at what a bad idea it is, on some many levels. I guessed I’ve moved from questions to lethargy. I tweeted yesterday that I thought Hulu was trying to make an omelet without breaking eggs…Read More »

Hulu Plus – Here Are My Questions

Tuesday, June 29 Paul Colligan

Update #1: Just found out / realized that the Hulu Plus stuff is “broadcast only” – meaning you won’t see any cable content on there. Yes, stuff like Burn Notice and Caprica ain’t gonna happen, even with commercials. Yes, the CEO seems scared that people might think this is a cable killer. Update #2: Boxee…Read More »

Google TV – What It Could Mean

Wednesday, June 16 Paul Colligan

I finally got my mind around Google TV and what it “means.” And it is big. First of all, it is real competition in the “Internet video on your television” space. With Apple TV admitting being nothing but a hobby and everyone else caring about their efforts with the same passion BP seems to care…Read More »

7 Facts New Media Creators Must Face If They Want To Survive This Year

Monday, January 25 Paul Colligan

It’s time to face facts. Here are 7: Niche audience programs can’t survive on mass audience advertising models. This one has GOT TO STOP. The reason American Idol can do well on a few pennies per audience member is because they have a few zillion audience members to pull pennies from. Good for them, they…Read More »