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Posted by walkertr, at 01:47PM 08/20/08 :
Hulu Tops 100 Million Streams In July
Note: According to data from Nielsen’s VideoCensus, Hulu reached 105 million video streams in July. The five-month-old Hulu – a joint venture between NBC Universal and News Corp. – has enlisted Miami-based Crispin Porter + Bogusky to design an ad campaign to increase awareness of the site.
Posted by harp, at 12:11PM 08/18/08 :
Google Uses YouTube To Try To Rally Public Support For WiFi 2.0
Posted by walkertr, at 04:55PM 08/15/08 :
Blinkx Upgrades Its Remotes
Note: Video search engine blinkx announced that it will be upgrading its blinkx Remotes to better search for TV episodes on the Web. The blinkx Remote allows users to search any major TV network or provider with online video content. Blinkx hopes the new remote will offer a one-stop-shop for users looking to search for shows by season, episode, title, network or genre. The new tool is both efficient and legal.
Posted by walkertr, at 05:58PM 08/13/08 :
Starz Lets Vongo Go, Keeps Starz Play
Note: Starz Entertainment announced it will no longer use Vongo, a broadband subscription video service, to stream movies. Starz will discontinue the service in September, and stopped taking new customers as of August 1. Vongo offered subscribers unlimited movie viewing from over 1,000 titles for $9.99 per month. Users could also watch Starz service with their subscription.
Posted by Kimberley McKee, at 03:58PM 08/12/08 :
Happy Birthday Macaca: The Best Political Videos of the 2008 Presidential Campaign
Note: from washingtonian's capitol comment blog. no surprise at the number 1 pick.
Posted by walkertr, at 02:07PM 08/12/08 :
Quattro Wireless And Metacafe Team Up To Deliver Mobile Video
Note: Metacafe, one of the largest video entertainment sites in the world, is making its inventory of short-form videos available to users via mobile phones, thanks to a partnership with Quattro Wireless, a North American mobile ad network.
Posted by Kimberley McKee, at 02:59PM 08/11/08 :
Olympics Viewing Should Teach TV Studios to Embrace the Web
Note: Olympics programming is off to an incredible start. According to the Wall Street Journal, Friday night’s opening ceremony attracted 34.2 million people, while 24.1 million viewers tuned in to see Michael Phelps capture his first gold medal of the games on his way to an Olympic record of eight gold medals.
Posted by Kimberley McKee, at 08:56PM 08/10/08 :
Olympic YouTube Channel Puts International News in One Place
Note: No doubt about it. Many eyes are tuning into the Summer Olympic Games. A record count, according to NBC Universal, which this Saturday divulged statistical details for the first day of its video-rich online venture, NBCOlympics.com.
Posted by Kimberley McKee, at 06:20PM 08/10/08 :
Between a rock and YouTube, video execs see promise
Note: If the $1 billion Web video advertising market is to reach the level of television's estimated $50 billion, it ironically won't be thanks to YouTube, the Internet's most popular spot for watching clips.
Posted by Kimberley McKee, at 05:51PM 08/10/08 :
Chemical Brothers Solicit Vids Via Google Earth
Note: Want to contribute to a video for a storied electro-beat duo? Got time to shoot a few seconds of footage and upload it to Google Earth? You might just get your moment in the spotlight, buddy.
Posted by walkertr, at 01:58PM 08/08/08 :
Current Media Introduces First Video Ads
Note: Current, which launched three years ago as a cable channel and Web site produced by and for its 18- to 34-year-old target demographic, has started experimenting with a limited number of video ads to generate more revenue. Ads for Big Oil are out, as Current Media strives not to offend its core users. Current’s Amanda Zweerink said the site’s number of users has grown quickly, rising from 250,000 monthly unique visitors in Oct. 2007 to 4.5 million in July 2008.
Posted by walkertr, at 01:57PM 08/08/08 :
FunnyOrDie Taps “SNL” Writer As Creative Director
Note: FunnyOrDie has appointed “Saturday Night Live” writer Andrew Steele as its creative director. Steele will oversee the development and production of a range of programming, including shows developed through a partnership with HBO. The comedy Web site was formed by Will Ferrell and Adam McKay. Speaking of Steele, Ferrell said, “He’s one of the funniest people on the planet, not counting South America and parts of Russia.”
Posted by walkertr, at 01:39PM 08/08/08 :
Magnify Boosts Speed, Expands Video Search Network
Note: New York-based Magnify has introduced new features designed to improve social networks and video sharing. Magnify, which currently claims 40,000 sites using its services, has doubled the speed of its Automatic Video Discovery service. It also has added MySpace, Hulu, Vimeo, College Humor, Howcast and MTV Overdrive to its network of served sites.
Posted by crunchymunchy, at 05:12PM 08/06/08 :
Sext Messaging!
Note: A young hot couple on a blind date can't get enough of each other. Their first date ends in person, but continues over txt messaging. Things get insane as they escalate their flirtation over cellphones until we reach a very spicy twist ending!
Posted by walkertr, at 02:53PM 08/06/08 :
Sony Gains Exclusive Rocketboom Rights
Note: Sony Pictures Entertainment has acquired exclusive worldwide distribution rights to the Rocketboom video blog. Ars Technica reports that Sony has “high hopes for Crackle content syndication and the audience that Rocketboom can bring along with it.”
Posted by walkertr, at 02:48PM 08/05/08 :
Kaltura Bringing User-Generated Video To Wikipedia
Note: With technology from open-source TV platform Kaltura, Wikipedia users will be able to post videos into Wikipedia entries later this year. Beet.TV has a video interview with Kaltura CEO Ron Yekutiel.
Posted by driftabit, at 07:20AM 08/05/08 :
IOC puts Beijing Games highlights on YouTube
Note: Clips and highlights of Olympic events are to be made available on the video-sharing site YouTube, owned by Google, under an agreement with the International Olympic Committee, the IOC said in a statement.
Posted by walkertr, at 09:04PM 08/04/08 :
MobiTV Hits Four Million Mobile Video Subscribers
Note: MobiTV has reached the four-million subscriber mark with its mobile video programming service. That represents a million subscriber increase compared with just 10 months ago and follows several important content distribution deals (e.g., with Disney Channel, ESPN, NBC). MobiTV is available through several carriers including AT&T Wireless, Sprint and Alltel.
Posted by walkertr, at 09:00PM 08/04/08 :
AOL Relaunches Its Video Web Site
Note: AOL Video has relaunched with access to more than 200 million videos and a new feature designed to help find relevant clips, along with new advertising opportunities. The relaunch focused on allowing users to browse, search and play back videos more quickly. AOL Video is the only portal with video syndication deals with all four major networks and the only one to strike an agreement with ESPN. New ad opportunities include custom video channel sponsorships.
Posted by walkertr, at 02:37PM 07/31/08 :
Google Buys Omnisio From Y Combinator
Note: Google has acquired Omnisio – a startup that has designed applications to make online video more interactive and social – from Atherton, CA-based Y Combinator. The service allows users to annotate videos, mash various clips together and synchronize Slideshare presentations to videos.
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Posted by walkertr, at 01:47PM 08/20/08 :Hulu Tops 100 Million Streams In July
Note: According to data from Nielsen’s VideoCensus, Hulu reached 105 million video streams in July. The five-month-old Hulu – a joint venture between NBC Universal and News Corp. – has enlisted Miami-based Crispin Porter + Bogusky to design an ad campaign to increase awareness of the site.
Posted by harp, at 12:11PM 08/18/08 :Google Uses YouTube To Try To Rally Public Support For WiFi 2.0
Posted by walkertr, at 04:55PM 08/15/08 :Blinkx Upgrades Its Remotes
Note: Video search engine blinkx announced that it will be upgrading its blinkx Remotes to better search for TV episodes on the Web. The blinkx Remote allows users to search any major TV network or provider with online video content. Blinkx hopes the new remote will offer a one-stop-shop for users looking to search for shows by season, episode, title, network or genre. The new tool is both efficient and legal.
Posted by walkertr, at 05:58PM 08/13/08 :Starz Lets Vongo Go, Keeps Starz Play
Note: Starz Entertainment announced it will no longer use Vongo, a broadband subscription video service, to stream movies. Starz will discontinue the service in September, and stopped taking new customers as of August 1. Vongo offered subscribers unlimited movie viewing from over 1,000 titles for $9.99 per month. Users could also watch Starz service with their subscription.
Posted by Kimberley McKee, at 03:58PM 08/12/08 :Happy Birthday Macaca: The Best Political Videos of the 2008 Presidential Campaign
Note: from washingtonian's capitol comment blog. no surprise at the number 1 pick.
Posted by walkertr, at 02:07PM 08/12/08 :Quattro Wireless And Metacafe Team Up To Deliver Mobile Video
Note: Metacafe, one of the largest video entertainment sites in the world, is making its inventory of short-form videos available to users via mobile phones, thanks to a partnership with Quattro Wireless, a North American mobile ad network.
Posted by Kimberley McKee, at 02:59PM 08/11/08 :Olympics Viewing Should Teach TV Studios to Embrace the Web
Note: Olympics programming is off to an incredible start. According to the Wall Street Journal, Friday night’s opening ceremony attracted 34.2 million people, while 24.1 million viewers tuned in to see Michael Phelps capture his first gold medal of the games on his way to an Olympic record of eight gold medals.
Posted by Kimberley McKee, at 08:56PM 08/10/08 :Olympic YouTube Channel Puts International News in One Place
Note: No doubt about it. Many eyes are tuning into the Summer Olympic Games. A record count, according to NBC Universal, which this Saturday divulged statistical details for the first day of its video-rich online venture, NBCOlympics.com.
Posted by Kimberley McKee, at 06:20PM 08/10/08 :Between a rock and YouTube, video execs see promise
Note: If the $1 billion Web video advertising market is to reach the level of television's estimated $50 billion, it ironically won't be thanks to YouTube, the Internet's most popular spot for watching clips.
Posted by Kimberley McKee, at 05:51PM 08/10/08 :Chemical Brothers Solicit Vids Via Google Earth
Note: Want to contribute to a video for a storied electro-beat duo? Got time to shoot a few seconds of footage and upload it to Google Earth? You might just get your moment in the spotlight, buddy.
Posted by walkertr, at 01:58PM 08/08/08 :Current Media Introduces First Video Ads
Note: Current, which launched three years ago as a cable channel and Web site produced by and for its 18- to 34-year-old target demographic, has started experimenting with a limited number of video ads to generate more revenue. Ads for Big Oil are out, as Current Media strives not to offend its core users. Current’s Amanda Zweerink said the site’s number of users has grown quickly, rising from 250,000 monthly unique visitors in Oct. 2007 to 4.5 million in July 2008.
Posted by walkertr, at 01:57PM 08/08/08 :FunnyOrDie Taps “SNL” Writer As Creative Director
Note: FunnyOrDie has appointed “Saturday Night Live” writer Andrew Steele as its creative director. Steele will oversee the development and production of a range of programming, including shows developed through a partnership with HBO. The comedy Web site was formed by Will Ferrell and Adam McKay. Speaking of Steele, Ferrell said, “He’s one of the funniest people on the planet, not counting South America and parts of Russia.”
Posted by walkertr, at 01:39PM 08/08/08 :Magnify Boosts Speed, Expands Video Search Network
Note: New York-based Magnify has introduced new features designed to improve social networks and video sharing. Magnify, which currently claims 40,000 sites using its services, has doubled the speed of its Automatic Video Discovery service. It also has added MySpace, Hulu, Vimeo, College Humor, Howcast and MTV Overdrive to its network of served sites.
Posted by crunchymunchy, at 05:12PM 08/06/08 :Sext Messaging!
Note: A young hot couple on a blind date can't get enough of each other. Their first date ends in person, but continues over txt messaging. Things get insane as they escalate their flirtation over cellphones until we reach a very spicy twist ending!
Posted by walkertr, at 02:53PM 08/06/08 :Sony Gains Exclusive Rocketboom Rights
Note: Sony Pictures Entertainment has acquired exclusive worldwide distribution rights to the Rocketboom video blog. Ars Technica reports that Sony has “high hopes for Crackle content syndication and the audience that Rocketboom can bring along with it.”
Posted by walkertr, at 02:48PM 08/05/08 :Kaltura Bringing User-Generated Video To Wikipedia
Note: With technology from open-source TV platform Kaltura, Wikipedia users will be able to post videos into Wikipedia entries later this year. Beet.TV has a video interview with Kaltura CEO Ron Yekutiel.
Posted by driftabit, at 07:20AM 08/05/08 :IOC puts Beijing Games highlights on YouTube
Note: Clips and highlights of Olympic events are to be made available on the video-sharing site YouTube, owned by Google, under an agreement with the International Olympic Committee, the IOC said in a statement.
Posted by walkertr, at 09:04PM 08/04/08 :MobiTV Hits Four Million Mobile Video Subscribers
Note: MobiTV has reached the four-million subscriber mark with its mobile video programming service. That represents a million subscriber increase compared with just 10 months ago and follows several important content distribution deals (e.g., with Disney Channel, ESPN, NBC). MobiTV is available through several carriers including AT&T Wireless, Sprint and Alltel.
Posted by walkertr, at 09:00PM 08/04/08 :AOL Relaunches Its Video Web Site
Note: AOL Video has relaunched with access to more than 200 million videos and a new feature designed to help find relevant clips, along with new advertising opportunities. The relaunch focused on allowing users to browse, search and play back videos more quickly. AOL Video is the only portal with video syndication deals with all four major networks and the only one to strike an agreement with ESPN. New ad opportunities include custom video channel sponsorships.
Posted by walkertr, at 02:37PM 07/31/08 :Google Buys Omnisio From Y Combinator
Note: Google has acquired Omnisio – a startup that has designed applications to make online video more interactive and social – from Atherton, CA-based Y Combinator. The service allows users to annotate videos, mash various clips together and synchronize Slideshare presentations to videos.
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