Posts Tagged ‘HBO’

The method of consuming video is changing every day.  That’s why we cover web video so often here at Social Times — massive viewership and increasing ad rates are turning what was once just a diversion into a surprising business.  Along with web video, we’re seeing new methods of augmenting your standard TV or film watching experience through the creative use of tablets and mobile phones.  And at this point, nobody is doing it better than HBO with their HBO Go service.  Today they announced some cool new features for the upcoming Game of Thrones Season 2 premiere.

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The world of online streaming video is heating up.  Netflix is finally recovering from a problematic 2011 and HBO has had great success with their HBO Go app which allows HBO subscribers to watch their favorite programs on any device.  Add one more device to the list, as HBO Go and Comcast’s digital video service are both coming to XBox.

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Entertainment-based social network GetGlue is getting down to business with its launch of the GetGlue Business marketing dashboard, which is already being used by major networks including USA Network, Discovery Channel, Oxygen, and HBO.

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It seems like the more successful Netflix gets the less cooperative their content providers become. Is Netflix digging its own grave with its success?

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With networks asking for more money for their series and films, Netflix may have to give in and raise subscription costs so they can maintain their streaming library. But will customers be willing to pay?

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HBO continues to be a thorn in Netflix’s, standing firm on their stance that they’ve got “no intention of making [their] content available for streaming on Netflix.”

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If you have an eye for design, and are a fan of shows like Boardwalk Empire and Entourage, we have a great opportunity for you. HBO.com is looking for an innovative interactive art director to lead the creation and direction of the the site’s online content experiences, so fans (like you) can truly connect to their favorite HBO shows.

The ideal candidate will be an expert in interaction design and user experience, with strong typography, video and photo-curation skills. The company is looking for someone who can see a project through from start to finish, and translate online content strategy into creative product. You should also be a strong presenter, who’s comfortable interacting with clients.

To land the gig, you’ll need five to seven years of Web design experience, as well as expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and publishing languages like HTML, JavaScript and Flash. However, it’s equally as important to embody creativity, leadership qualities and analytical skills. Interested? Apply here.

What better way to celebrate the premiere of Boardwalk Empire, the new HBO series that takes place in Atlantic City, N.J., at the onset of Prohibition, than to enjoy a free drink at a speakeasy?

HBO teamed up with ad agency PHD USA and SET Japan on a promotional initiative for which a QR code designed by SET Japan appeared on ads for Boardwalk Empire on bus shelters in New York and Chicago. Smart-phone users who scan the QR code will receive passwords granting them entry to invite-only speakeasy events, the locations of the events, and one free drink.

In New York, the QR code-enabled ads can be found on 42nd Street between Third and Lexington avenues; on 86th Street between Columbus and Amsterdam avenues; and on 79th Street between Third and Lexington avenues.

Comcast’s Tunerfish, a new social discovery engine that allows users to share what they are watching, went live yesterday and has announced that they are teaming up with HBO to promote the upcoming season premiere of True Blood. Tunerfish was announced last month at TechCrunch Disrupt and it’s finally ready to be put into action. The True Blood campaign, which has a fun Vampire-esque theme, should be just the thing Tunerfish needs to get the word out about their cool new service.
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