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12/20/2010

DIRECTV's $1 Million Settlement

DIRECTV has landed a $1 million settlement with the state of Washington after receiving complaints from virtually every state in the country. Since Washington was the first to sue DIRECTV over a year

10/28/2010

EnergyGuide Labels to Appear on Televisions

04/22/2010

Hulu to Start Offering Pay-to-View?

It looks as if Hulu will be venturing into the model of pay-to-view service.

04/22/2010

So-Called Experts Don't Know Everything

Maybe ten years ago, a show on PBS called "The New Yankee Workshop" was very popular. The carpenter on the show, Norm Abram, used to work real magic with wood (I think he built a complicated rail bac

01/14/2010

Los Angeles BBB Pounces on DirecTV For Poor Customer Service

Los Angeles BBB Pounces on DirecTV For Poor Customer Service

01/11/2010

There’s a Good Chance Your Cable Bill is Going Up

There’s a Good Chance Your Cable Bill is Going Up

01/07/2010

Sony Aims to Dominate 3D TV Race

Sony Aims to Dominate 3D TV Race

01/05/2010

Comcast's 'TV Everywhere' Comes Under Fire

Consumer Watchdog grouped have asked the Federal Trade Commission, the Department of Justice and Congress to investigate Comcast's “TV Everywhere” promotion.

01/30/2009

BBB Small Business Advice: Think you can’t afford TV advertising? Think again.

Because of the declining economy, larger companies are cutting back on their ad buys and smaller businesses are reaping the benefits of significantly lower rates. Television ads that were once relegated to the early morning hours are now ubiquitous and products such as the Snuggie and Shamwow are household names. For small business owners interested in advertising on TV, Better Business Bureau offers guidance on how to effectively manage the process of getting the attention of customers on the small screen.

01/05/2009

Are You Prepared for the DTV Conversion? BBB and National Association of Broadcasters answer frequently asked questions on the switch to DTV

As a result of ubiquitous TV ads and a well-executed PR campaign, consumer awareness of the nationwide transition to digital television is rising steadily. Despite widespread awareness, many homes are still unprepared for the switch. Better Business Bureau and the National Association of Broadcasters are offering answers to questions surrounding the transition.

11/16/2004

HDTV Brings New Meaning to TV Watching

Television has come a long way – from black and white, to color and now digital high-definition. While High-definition TV (HDTV) has become a “must-have” in some households, there are still many consumers who are confused about the “ins” and “outs” of HDTV.

07/02/2001

Getting Your TV/VCR Repaired

You take your television or VCR in to be repaired. You don't expect the cost will be much because the appliance is not that old. But to your surprise, you receive a bill for more than what the TV or VCR is worth. Did you just get ripped off? How will you know? Unfortunately, there are some TV/VCR repair businesses out there that aren't very honest.


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