V I D E O A G E • N o . 2 • M a r c h / A p r i l 2 0 1 2 Cover stories: Described video could add millions of blind users to television consumption L.A. Screenings: Expect comediennes, Brit-tested shows and wacky families. But a large number of pilots will assure a good mix The PR biz: Between a hard rock (client) and a harder place (media). A look behind the pitch In the U.S., states are banking on tax downloads. Other countries will undoubtedly follow suit 6. World: Italy, China, U.S., Poland, Canada 10. Tech News: 3D shows on 2D, IPTV eliminates PVR, DVB-2T, Spectrum shortage, Eutelsat’s 4,000 mark 12. Book Review (Review). U.K. TV series makes Americans class-(un)conscious 14. MIP-TV preview. New dates add uncertainty to an already stressedout market 16. DISCOP in Istanbul shows that neither snow nor rain can slow down the MECANA TV engine 18. Children’s Television. Kids TV experts like to summit at Kidscreen in New York 20. Predictions and projections: What more to expect for the TV biz in 2012 26. A Tribute: NATPE ends Rick Feldman era at the dawn of its 50th anniversary 28. Product placement. Unloved and distrusted, it gets a shaky reception in Europe 30. Convergence and morality. If Internet TV feels like broadcast TV, rules should apply, but more lightly 40. Conference, travel news and calendar of events 42. My2¢. The Emmy must differentiate between broadcast and pay-TV
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