Patents awarded as of January 1, 2008.
Geneva Patent
Awarded November 14, 2000.
Patent number 6,147,642
Regulation of broadcast television via satellite based upon household location and predicted signal strength.
This patent covers technology that enables satellite companies to determine the appropriate broadcast TV signals they can provide to consumers using the precise location of a household.
Antenna Selector Patent
Awarded December 14, 2004.
Patent number 6,832,070
Determination of optimal off-air antenna for broadcast reception based upon household location and predicted signal strength.
This patent covers technology that allows consumers to choose the appropriate broadcast antenna for their precise household location.
Geneva Internet Patent
Awarded June 26, 2001.
Patent number 6,252,547
Continuation
Awarded March 30, 2004.
Patent number 6,714,759 B2
Regulation of broadcast television via the Internet based upon household location and predicted signal strength.
These patents, in conjunction with pending patent applications, cover technology that allows internet users to watch broadcast TV online while at the same time preserving broadcasters' rights to geographic exclusivity.
Household Level Programming Patent
Awarded August 31, 2004.
Patent number 6,785,904 B1
System and method for delivery of programming information based upon household location.
This patent covers Titan's TV listings guide, which provides accurate TV listings specific to a precise household; previous technology was imprecise as it only provided more generic TV listings based on postal zip code.
Individualized Content Guide Patent
Awarded June 12, 2007.
Patent number 7,231,604
Programming information with a configurable multi-tab display.
This patent covers technology that allows consumers to use a single program guide to see precisely which broadcast, cable, satellite and HD TV channels they can receive at their precise geographic location.
Delivering Rerun Video Programming on Non-HDTV Digital Side Channels
Awarded April 11, 2006.
Patent number 7,028,323
A system including feedback mechanism for automatically selecting programming to be made available to personal video recorders on digital side channels and a mechanism for delivery of rerun programming in other than real time.
This patent enables TV stations to broadcast specific shows and content to consumers at consumers' request.
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TitanTV's content team in New York City produces a slate of original web shows available to members of the TitanCast Network:
TITAN SHOWBIZ
Comedian and host Grace Randolph gets and gives the lowdown on which TV shows and movies are worth watching. Highlights include: "RevYOU," where real moviegoers give spontaneous opening-day critiques of Hollywood's latest big-screen releases, and "Best TV Tonight," with pithy and fresh recommendations on the best that prime time has to offer every night. Coming in 2008: look-aheads to TV specials and events as well as recaps of the most popular prime time shows.
TITAN GREENS
Need proof that environmentalists have a sense of humor? Well, the evidence is in this slate of shows anchored by "Daily Greens," a lightning-fast look at the day's eco-news, served with a healthy dash of sass from host Liza de Guia. TitanGreens' offerings include: "Planet Police," a narrative mockumentary series about a not-so-dynamic duo who'll stop at (almost) nothing to take down eco-criminals; "Media Mulch," a down and dirty roundup of the coolest and greenest videos, blogs and gizmos you can find online; and "Versus," which busts the myths in a funny fashion on which products and services are the greenest choices for consumers. If only saving the planet were this easy...or this funny.
TITAN LAUGHS
Is this thing on? Definitely. TitanLaughs' assortment of fresh and funny webisodes, shorts and mockumentaries stars subversively side-splitting comedic talents from the worlds of stand-up and improv. Comedian Michael Somerville stars in two new series: "Love, Somerville," in which he offers tongue-in-cheek relationship advice; and "The Reluctant Superhero," in which he is a couch potato too lazy to use his secret powers for the common good. Coming in 2008: the "Young Politicals" mockumentary series that takes on liberals and conservatives alike; and "NewsGroper," where the popular blog (in which anonymous satirists blog as if they were celebrities and newsmakers) comes to life on video. Get ready for a good, gut-busting giggle.
Jack PerryFounder & CEO
Jack Perry is a software industry pioneer widely respected in the field of broadcast technology for his leadership and vision. From his earliest entrepreneurial venture creating statistical software for Olympic athletes training to launching solutions related to digital television and the delivery of network programming over the Internet, Jack been able to foresee and pursue unique business opportunities in the broadcast, technology and broadband sectors.
Mark EffronPresident & COO
Mark Effron has been at the cutting edge of electronic journalism for more than three decades. As President and COO reporting to CEO and Founder Jack Perry, Mark is in charge of all operations at the company including the creation of original video programming, product development and affiliate sales for the suite of company's products including Media Star, TitanTV Guide and the TitanTV Network, the first of its kind digital media platform designed to connect local media and their advertisers to the digital world.
Keith CutlerSenior VP of Sales & Business Development
Keith Cutler is a senior-level marketing, media and sales executive with a successful track record working with Fortune 100 companies building their brands, growing market share, launching new products and creating profitable brand extensions.
At TitanTV, Keith is responsible for building the TitanCast local affiliate video network by creating new revenue opportunities for local media digital properties through TitanTV's unique content syndication platform.
Mick RinehartVP of Product Development
Mick Rinehart has over 20 years of high-tech engineering experience and has been a key player in the development of TitanTV technology, data, licensing and Internet-based products. As VP of Product Development, Mick is responsible for all technical areas within the company and directs the project life-cycle from conception to launch.
Herb SkoogVP of Operations
Herb Skoog has been with TitanTV since 1996 and has been a key player in TitanTV's technology and IP development and licensing. He's responsible for ongoing financial planning and the implementation of business plans.
Herb received his bachelor's and master's of business administration degrees from the University of Iowa.
Laura van StraatenGeneral Manager & VP for Content
Laura van Straaten is in charge of development and production for all original TitanTV video programming and related web user-experiences. She also works on strategic content partnerships and oversees corporate development, communications and public relations. She joined TitanTV as managing editor and director of original programming in August 2007 and led the creation of TitanTV's channels, a mix of edgy and hip environmental, entertainment and comedy video short-form web series.
Laura has won numerous awards for her work as a producer, director, writer and journalist and for team coverage at NBC and CNN of major news events. She is a graduate of Columbia University's School of Journalism and of Bryn Mawr College.
Liza de Guia
After graduating from Georgetown University, Liza converted her passions for marketing and entertainment to a career in television. After a run at ABC managing promotional campaigns for shows such as "Alias" and "Dharma & Greg," she decided to hit the road and fulfill a lifelong dream to travel around the world. Camera in hand, she spent over seven months back-packing through Asia, Australia and Europe, returning to NYC with a mission to share the beauty of the planet as a video journalist.
Grace Randolph
Grace Randolph is a comedic actor and writer. Born and raised in New York City, she is a graduate of NYU's Tisch School of the Arts and currently studies and performs comedy at Upright Citizens Brigade's theater in New York City. She has been doing short-form improv and sketch comedy since 2005 and is also a freelance writer for CosmoGIRL magazine, TOKYOPOP and DC Comics.
Michael Somerville
A New Jersey native, Michael tried standup comedy on a dare while a student at the University of Notre Dame. He was soon emceeing Fighting Irish pep rallies and growing 70's style sideburns to be an extra in the movie "Rudy." Upon graduation, he took a job in advertising in New York City but, when his neck became irritated from shaving every day, retired to pursue acting, improv, stand-up and sketch comedy full time.
Since then, Michael has used his entrepreneurial skills to carve a unique niche in the entertainment field. He has appeared on Comedy Central, as a regular on VH1, and has hosted Starz's "Stand Up or Shut Up," Encore's "What Guys Want" and Nick at Nite's "Road Crew." His comedy CD "Welcome to Somerville" can be heard regularly on Sirius and XM Satellite radio. More than two million subscribers read his dating column "Jake: A Man's Opinion" every month in Glamour Magazine. Michael had also contributed material to Time and Maxim magazines and served as the corporate face of companies like Toyota, Careerbuilder.com, and Royal Caribbean.
In his free time, Michael likes sleeping late and fettuccini, and loathes the sound of honking horns. While generally convivial, he is most fun after coffee.
As a pioneer and industry leader in the development of content and software applications for content delivery, TitanTV is an exciting and high energy workplace.
We are a growing company with offices in New York City and in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. We invite you to learn more about careers at TitanTV by emailing a cover letter and resume to:
Careers2@TitanTV.com
Corporate Office:
1450 Broadway, 30th Floor
New York, NY 10018
Phone: (212) 913 0670
Fax: (212) 913 0680 |
818 Dows Road SE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52403
Phone: (319) 365 5597
Fax: (319) 365 5694 |
| Senior VP Sales & Business Dev: |
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| Keith Cutler |
(212) 913 0720 |
| Sales Team Leaders: | |
| Heidi Abel |
(319) 739 3114 |
| Danielle Nieland |
(319) 739 3105 |
Email resume and cover note
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TitanTV is a worldwide source for local, original and user-generated content and is syndicated on the websites of more than 1,100 television stations. TitanTV thus provides advertising solutions and revenue generating opportunities for local TV stations nationwide, while being an online resource for millions of users seeking unique content and local TV listing information.
