Comments on: TV Guide Announces Online Award Noms

By: TV Guide Awards Showcase Money & Power « NewTeeVee

TV Guide Awards Showcase Money & Power « NewTeeVee — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 20:00:32 +0000

[...] no fault of the voters, who cast some 1.75 million ballots — the nominees were skewed towards established media outlets, so it’s natural that the winners would be, too. Even [...]

By: Frank Sinton

Frank Sinton — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 18:33:59 +0000

The Vloggies were good last year (disclosure: I am biased, as mefeedia received 2 Vloggies). I plan on going to the Winnies this year. :)

Awards shows are political by nature. I'm sure we will see all kinds of "Best of 2007" awards shows in the coming months. For now, the more the merrier as it just brings more and more attention to online video and away from the TV. :)

By: Chris Albrecht

Chris Albrecht — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 18:09:32 +0000

Hey All,

Good discussion. So let's pose this question. In your version of an online video awards show -- what would be the categories, and who would be the nominees?

By: MJ

MJ — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 17:13:06 +0000

Frank: i totally agree – there is no clear dividing line, hence why they also highlight top viral videos. i guess the point is if you’re looking for a “filter” or a “guide” this is one option.

Rob: i agree w/you on the funniest videos category – none of them made me laugh out loud.

By: Frank Sinton

Frank Sinton — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 05:28:33 +0000

MJ – how do they decide what is “professional” and what is not? While I applaud their focus, this exclusivity doesn’t work for the 18-34 year-old demographic whom now have the individual power to decide what they want to watch, when they want it, and where they want it..

By: Rob

Rob — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 03:53:12 +0000

Absolutely ridiculous. The only one of those that's terribly funny is The Landlord, and that was done by a seasoned professional. Shame on you TV Guide.

Ask A Ninja should definitely be in the running. He's original, with the times and lives for the Web. Why hasn't anyone started ask a pirate?

By: MJ

MJ — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 01:43:43 +0000

Bill: actually they do call them webisodes on tvguide's site.

while i think its interesting you're covering this, you've missed some of the more interesting news coming out of tvguide.com. they recently officially launched their online video guide, which is focused on professional content. its actually quite good and a step up from the unfocused approach of truveo, google video, etc, while being seemingly as comprehensive from a professionally generated content perspective. i recommend checking it out.

By: mefeedia

mefeedia — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 23:01:33 +0000

At least they’re not calling them “webisodes”.

By: Bill Rogan

Bill Rogan — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 22:22:01 +0000

Where is Satacracy 88? Hopefully Ask A Ninja, and Tiki Bar TV win some things… but over all it’s a non-indie adventure.

By: Tim Street

Tim Street — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 21:45:58 +0000

I think Tiki Bar TV, Ask A Ninja and Getting Away with Murder should see some love.