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I have identified eight genres to examine in greater detail: Sports, Entertainment,<br />

Reality Programming, Awards Shows, Documentaries, Shopping, Talk Shows, and<br />

Dramas. The last three categories (shopping, talk shows, and dramas) have not been<br />

extensively developed for iTV to date, but I will discuss their potentials in this arena.<br />

These eight genres were selected based upon three elements – depth of<br />

information, contest, and participation – that make programs within these genres<br />

particularly well suited for iTV programming; that is, effective iTV programming can<br />

leverage these basic characteristics of television programs to create more participatory,<br />

interesting, and compelling viewing experiences for consumers. Table 3.1 outlines these<br />

elements as they relate to each genre.<br />

Table 3.1 Elements of Television Genres Conducive to iTV Programming<br />

Depth of<br />

Information<br />

Contest Participation<br />

Sports X X X<br />

Entertainment X X<br />

Reality Programming X X<br />

Awards Shows X X<br />

Documentaries X<br />

Shopping X<br />

Talk Shows X<br />

Dramas X X<br />

Depth of information refers to the sheer quantity of information that exists behind<br />

the program, much of which is typically lost during the broadcast itself. For example, a<br />

two-hour documentary must leave out hundreds of hours of extra footage, interview<br />

material, and supporting documentation. Likewise, extra footage captured from multiple<br />

cameras at sporting competitions is often lost to the viewers. An effective iTV application<br />

can make these materials available to viewers, giving them to access to greater depth of<br />

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