LocateTV has launched its first online affiliate network, unveiling its “Next On” widget for television viewers. To enhance their TV show, movie and celebrity content, personal and fan websites can easily cut and paste the widget from the LocateTV web site. LocateTV’s dynamically changing code will automatically update to show when the TV show or person is next on the air.
“Our widget gives fans the information they need to never miss their favorite TV show, movie or star,” says LocateTV’s Brian Margolis. “We feel we have a unique product that every site with an interest in TV programming and celebrities will want to have. And the widget is as easy to use as embedding a YouTube video.”
For more information on LocateTV’s affiliate widget program, please contact Brian Margolis at bmargolis@nds.com.
About LocateTV
LocateTV (www.locatetv.com) is a web-based programming guide providing TV, online and DVD viewing information. The customizable interface provides accurate listings by cable or satellite provider (currently available for the U.S., U.K. and Republic of Ireland), the ability to create a personal viewing schedule and email reminder alerts. The site also offers a dynamically updating widget that can be embedded on blogs, fansites and websites. LocateTV is operated by NDS Group Ltd.
Personal View
The LocateTV Widget is an interesting tool for TV show, DVD and celebrity fansites. Let’s say that you run a fansite for the TV show “LOST”, the widget can It an be inserted into your blog or website (i.e. your sidebar). The widget is dynamically updated to show when the TV show is next on in specific regions of the USA, UK and Rep. of Ireland, and are personalized to the person viewing the page. There are some customization options, such as background color and widget size.
I’ll be keeping an eye on LocateTV for updates and improvements to their service. As I said, it’s offers interesting functionality to relevant fansites, although it would be great if there was some form of revenue sharing incentive on their DVD purchasing options.
