Farewell from Steven on Media
Steven on Media will no longer be actively maintained. Posts will remain available for historical purposes. This is due to full-time work commitments, which take up most of my time now - leaving no time for me to write content for this blog.
Thanks to everyone who supported the blog and its content - it is very much appreciated! Catch ya around some time.
For your media fix, you could check out Throng.co.nz or dannews.co.nz.
So, what’s all this then?
You've stumbled upon the blog of Steven McTainsh, a media enthusiast and web/software developer currently living in Wellington, New Zealand. The blog covers topics from television to film, with sprinkles of personal opinion thrown in.
So stick around and take a look! If you like the site, check out the official page on Facebook, or follow me on Twitter.
TVNZ U
TVNZ U is a new youth-oriented, social-network based channel, which launched on March 13, 2011. It harvests content provided by viewers from a developed Facebook application, that allows views and opinions to be displayed on-screen during its flagship, interactive show U live.
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Happy Birthday TVNZ U!
Posted on March 13, 2012 | No CommentsToday marks one year since newcomer TVNZ U launched on the Freeview and Sky platforms, replacing TVNZ 6 on March 13th, 2011. Happy Birthday TVNZ U! -
TVNZ U now broadcasting Infomercials
Posted on February 12, 2012 | 3 CommentsThanks again to Josh on Facebook for noticing! TVNZ U’s downtime, which is currently 12am to 12pm, is being replaced with Infomercials, as of midnight tonight. This downtime was previously filled... -
2011: The year that was in media
Posted on December 29, 2011 | 2 CommentsAs I sit here, relaxing in the beautiful Bay of Plenty with an ice cold beverage in my hand, it’s time to get all nostalgic with a look back at... -
The dilemma facing ‘non-24-hour’ channels
Posted on April 3, 2011 | No CommentsWhen TV first started out in New Zealand, it was a common occurrence to hear of a channel closing down, and hence not operating for 24 hours. This was understandable,... -
TVNZ U Launch Gallery
Posted on March 13, 2011 | No CommentsHere’s a video of the launch of TVNZ U, which occurred today at 4:00pm, plus a few images – one of the Now Next Later titles, and the Programme Return... -
TVNZ U launches [Update]
Posted on March 13, 2011 | No CommentsTVNZ today launched their replacement for TVNZ 6, U, which arrived at 4:00pm. As you can see, unlike the launch of TVNZ 6 and 7, and much like the launch... -
TVNZ U launches today at 4pm
Posted on March 13, 2011 | 5 CommentsThe launch of TVNZ U is now only a little over 5 hours away – are you looking forward to the launch? I’m planning on recording the launch and uploading... -
1 month until TVNZ U launches
Posted on February 13, 2011 | 7 CommentsOne month from today, TVNZ U will officially take over from TVNZ 6. It’s been almost 4 years since TVNZ 6 first graced our screens on September 30th 2007, and... -
TVNZ 6 to be renamed to TVNZ U
Posted on January 19, 2011 | No CommentsTVNZ 6′s replacement, TVNZ U, will use social media from, primarily, Facebook to engage users for March 13, 2011. The new channel is aimed at a 15 – 24 year...