Jimmy Fallon, The X Factor, and UFC all know that social media is a reminder to viewers that they are part of a much larger community--maybe even a party.
As we get more comfortable sharing videos, a video service of its own could allow Twitter to better serve advertisers, cozy up to television networks, and create more engaging experiences for users.
The last time "Friends" and "TV" were linked it was a pretty big moment in viewing history. As television gets more social, that's true once more, but in a totally different way.
The social media analytics company Bluefin Labs figures out what people are saying about TV on social media--now they'll try to figure out why they're saying it.
Today GetGlue reveals a new $12 million funding round. Much more potent, however, is news that its check-in rate is up 1,000%, and that 75 TV networks are using GetGlue's social tech to appeal to fans.
Watching TV on your laptop while chatting with friends, HD and 3-D TV ... U.K. viewing habits are changing rapidly, according to a Cisco/Forrester survey. Should TV providers be worried?
