Ziff Davis DigitalLife TV Ranked #1 Video Podcast on the iTunes Music Store

Ziff Davis DigitalLife TV Ranked #1 Video Podcast on the iTunes Music Store

NEW YORK, Nov. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Ziff Davis Internet's DL.TV (www.digitallifetv.com), which launched in August 2005, has already earned a ranking as the number one video podcast on the popular iTunes Music Store. DL.TV (which launched under the name DigitalLife TV), originating from Ziff Davis' new dedicated IPTV studio in San Francisco, Calif., provides consumers with the latest technology news, reviews of high tech gear, and answers to the most common technology questions.

"We're trying to recreate the essence of TechTV, but in a more convenient and worldwide format," said Jim Louderback, Senior Vice President and Editorial Director, Ziff Davis' Consumer Tech Group, which produces DL.TV. "TechTV built an incredible audience, and an incredible community, and proved that intelligent television about technology could be a success. We're the natural follow on. Expect more short and long-form video content from our new studio in the coming weeks and months."

Targeted at consumers and technology enthusiasts, DL.TV's unique Web format -- between 30 minutes and an hour -- also features interviews with top technology experts and coverage of industry events, including DigitalLife, SEMA, CES and more. The show also includes analysis, reviews and gaming tips from sister sites PCMag.com, ExtremeTech.com, Gearlog and 1UP.com.

The twice weekly show, with regular worldwide viewers in over 124 countries, airs live at 9 pm EST/6 pm PST on Tuesdays, and 2pm EST/11 am PST on Thursdays (that translates into 2am GMT and 7pm GMT, respectively, on eastern seaboard of the US). Shows are available immediately after the live airing either for streaming on demand, or for downloading directly or via the iTunes Music Store. DL.TV is available for no charge in all formats, and is even available as a popular, audio-only podcast.

DL.TV is produced by tech fans for tech fans, and includes a passionate team of technology and broadcasting savvy veterans from TechTV and G4. The show is hosted by Patrick Norton, former host of Screen Savers, and Robert Heron, an alumnus of TechTV's lab. DL.TV is produced by Annaliza Savage -- former series producer for Gamespot TV and Extended Play (now XPlay on G4). Jim Louderback (founding editorial director for TechTV) is also a regular contributor.

A number of prominent technology companies have already participated as sponsors. A wide array of innovative advertising options are available, including standard 15, 30 and 60 second video spots, segment sponsorships, lower-third banners and more. The new Ziff Davis IPTV studio also supports the creation of video product reviews, now available on PCMag.com and ExtremeTech.com and, video eSeminars.

About Ziff Davis Internet

Ziff Davis Internet, a division of Ziff Davis Media, Inc., is a network of Web sites, email newsletters, and Internet-based services focused on the enterprise and consumer technology markets. Ziff Davis Internet includes: market-leading Web sites for technology enthusiasts and consumers, led by PCMag.com, the premier Web destination for reliable, labs-based product information, and eWEEK.com, the online leader in enterprise technology news reporting; Ziff Davis Internet eSeminars (www.eseminarslive.com), which presents more than 200 live, sponsored events annually, along with Virtual Trade Shows; more than 40 email newsletters offering news, trend analysis, tips, and product reviews; and the Ziff Davis Web Buyer's Guide (www.webbuyersguide.com), a directory of technology vendors and products. Additional information is available at www.ziffdavisinternet.com.

About Ziff Davis Media Inc.

Ziff Davis Media is a leading integrated media company focusing on the technology, videogame and consumer lifestyle markets. The Company is an information services provider of technology media including publications, websites, conferences, events, eSeminars, eNewsletters, custom publishing, list rentals, research and market intelligence. In the United States, the Company publishes 9 magazines including PC Magazine, Sync, ExtremeTech, eWEEK, CIO Insight, Baseline, Electronic Gaming Monthly, Computer Gaming World and Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine. The Company exports the power of its brands internationally, with publications in 41 countries and 20 languages. Ziff Davis leverages its content on the Internet with eight highly-targeted technology and gaming sites including PCMag.com, eWEEK.com, ExtremeTech.com and 1UP.com. The Company also produces highly-targeted b-to-b and consumer technology events including DigitalLife. With its main headquarters and PC Magazine Labs based in New York, Ziff Davis Media also has offices and lab facilities in the San Francisco and Boston markets. Additional information is available at www.ziffdavis.com.

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