System and method of message notification and access via a video distribution network

A system comprising:

• a processor;
• a memory accessible to the processor, wherein the memory includes instructions executable by the processor to:
• receive a data stream comprising video content via an internet protocol television network;
• receive, via the internet protocol television network, a message notification directed to a particular communication address associated with a person, wherein the person is associated with the system, and wherein the message notification includes a visual indication based at least in part on the communication address;
• and
• send the visual indication to a display device for concurrent display with the video content.