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  1. Dish Offers New Ad-Vanishing DVR Service shar.es/2UXFo via @sharethis
  2. Good article about a new eBook, DRTV Derailers. Lists the top 12 web-centric things that can derail a DRTV campaign. bit.ly/JXkiF5
  3. While social media is getting a lot of attention and spending, the big bucks are going where they've always gone -- TV. bit.ly/H6Y6WD
  4. Which Products Make the Grade for DRTV? The criteria is very specific, and it start with being unique. bit.ly/Hb301p
  5. Media Buyers take note: Mobile Advertising in U.S. Poised to Grow to $12 Billion in 2012. bit.ly/ArnjCN
  6. Media Buying Tips You Can Use. Media buying is a very specialized skill that is made up of several components. bit.ly/wT3vCe
  7. Can Your Social Media Past Hurt Your Job Prospects? Social media history aggregation companies are banking on it. bit.ly/yQPDz9
  8. In this down economy, it seems like everyone needs a laugh, and that’s proving true in the TV viewership ratings. bit.ly/zPgOyc
  9. In the late 90s advertisers couldn’t do better than securing a spot on NBC’s Thursday comedy night. Times have changed. bit.ly/zO1ED3
  10. Although Twitter’s profitability is not known one thing is for sure, Twitter is courting TV producers and audiences. bit.ly/x3yDSZ
  11. Social media buzz and other factors have changed the television ranking system. for good. bit.ly/xVotcG
  12. Thanks. Hope all is well with you.
  13. Check out this handy glossary of Infomercial DRTV terms. Very handy for industry newcomers and experts. infomercialdrtv.com/glossary.htm
  14. Selling through infomercials is a time-tested strategy,but not all infomercials are created equally. Infomercial Tips. bit.ly/tS0hgh
  15. The largest entertainment industry battle since the 2007 writer's strike is here, and the fight is over on-demand media.http://bit.ly/sYgHfH
  16. With more cable stations investing in their own original programming, USA has risen to the top with a proven formula. bit.ly/rEh69F
  17. Google’s motto of “mobile first” has paid off as it has a market share of 97% for mobile searches. bit.ly/u0LGFd
  18. Because of DVRs networks now factor ratings for a full week after an initial airing which has changed ad models. bit.ly/rtzTet
  19. seasonal/gift item then 4th quarter is a key sales period and this may offset higher rates.
  20. TV rates go down in 1st quarter and more inventory is available and viewing levels are high since people are indoors. Also depends on th ...