Author: Elliot Smith
How to Fix a Buzzing TV
by Elliot Smith | Jan 31, 2016 | TV FAQs | 0
The most common causes for a buzz in your TV have relatively simple cures. There are three prominent problems that can cause your TV to buzz or hum and each is accompanied by a distinct set of sounds and symptoms.
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Doctor Who Timeline Infographic
by Elliot Smith | Jun 8, 2013 | Entertainment | 0
Check out this complete timeline of Doctor Who from 1963 to present, including episodes, seasons, companions, villains, and more.
Read moreOld Fashioned TV or Internet TV? Why Not Both, Says Dan Wieden
by Elliot Smith | Apr 4, 2012 | Industry News | 0
Television is changing, everyone can see that. But does that mean that television many of us have come to know and love is going away? Absolutely not. This great interview with Dan Wieden of the popular advertising agency Wieden+Kennedy sums up nicely how the changes in how we’re all watching TV is actually good. To […]
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Three Ways to Get a Job Watching TV
by Elliot Smith | Feb 24, 2012 | Industry News | 0
What if the job you get paid for is what you end up doing at work surreptitiously anyway? Maybe you stream a couple TV shows at work while you wait for the office aide to get back with the figures for an upcoming meeting. Or maybe you watch some shows when you’re actually supposed to […]
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Does Brain Activity While Watching TV Make Us More Susceptible to Ads?
by Elliot Smith | Feb 7, 2012 | Industry News | 0
It’s not that brain activity completely decreases when we watch cable TV, but rather, it shifts. Plenty of conspiracy theories and “save our children” websites will teach us that this shift in brain activity while watching television is habit-forming and a subtle method of mind control, but claims like this have yet to be substantiated […]
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The Best Graphic Explanation of Why Movie Theater Attendance Is Falling
by Elliot Smith | Jan 5, 2012 | Entertainment | 0
In 2011, movie theater attendance was the lowest it has been in more than 15 years. There are a lot of theories as to why this is, but here's one graphic explanation that we think sums up the issue nicely:
Read more5 ways to find the best holiday TV deals.
by Elliot Smith | Dec 8, 2011 | Uncategorized | 0
Looking to get a new TV for the holidays this year? Whether you’re giving a TV away as a gift or planning to get one for yourself, there’s a lot of options on how to get the best holiday deals. If you missed the great TV deals during Black Friday you’re not completely out of […]
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How Much Does a 30 Second TV Ad Cost?
by Elliot Smith | Nov 28, 2011 | Industry News | 0
Did you know that in the United States a 30-second television ad on a Wednesday night averages between $64,000 and $502,900, depending on the network? That’s a lot of money.
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How Much Money Do TV Celebrities Make?
by Elliot Smith | Aug 24, 2011 | Entertainment | 0
TV celebrities make a lot of money, but how much exactly? And which celebrities are making (or have made) the most money? You might be surprised. Take a look at this fun infographic we put together showing how much money TV celebrities are making and who is making the most (and who's not).
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