Abstract: A system for and method of distributing advertisements to a medium are disclosed. In one embodiment, the method comprises classifying a plurality of messages according to a target criterion, selecting a message from the plurality of messages using a selection criterion, and delivering the selected message to a content site comprising a medium adapted to display a corresponding advertisement of the message. The selection criterion comprises a cost associated with the message. Preferably, another selection criterion is that the content site meets one of a target, payment, and constraint of a message deal associated with the selected message. The message is either a text message, a video message, or an audio message.

Abstract: A system for and method of remotely controlling a recording device is disclosed. In one embodiment, the system comprises a program server coupled to a signal transmitter. The program server is configured to (1) allow searching a pool of programs from which one or more programs are selected for recording, (2) translate information related to the selected programs into one or more control codes used to control a recording device for recording the selected programs, and (3) transmit the control codes to the signal transmitter. The signal transmitter is configured to receive the control codes and store them. The signal transmitter is further configured to emit control signals containing the control codes and used to control the recording device to record the selected programs, either manually or by programming the recording the device to record the programs at a later date and time.