YouTube Funding Expanded Channels

YouTube to Serve Niche Tastes by Adding Channels
New York Times
Even so, YouTube is nowhere close to being the default home for high-quality video, analysts say.Video producers, Mr. McQuivey said, “are interested in this, but they're not about to risk giving up a pilot on NBC in order to do a new YouTube channel.” ...

YouTube to Fund Channels Abroad
Wall Street Journal
Google Inc.'s YouTube is expanding world-wide a program under which it could pay hundreds of millions of dollars to media companies and celebrities to produce professional-grade content for the video website, as it aims to attract more advertising...

Wall Street Journal

YouTube Blocks 'Anti-Mohammed' Video, Not Taliban Terror Videos
NewsBusters (blog)
It was all captured on a Taliban propaganda video narrated by an Al Jazeera reporter. (Video below.) It's currently available for anyone to see on YouTube. More shocking, the Taliban have their ownYouTube channel, though it is mostly dormant.

Porsche teases 'Ring lap with YouTube video
AutoWeek
Porsche released this teaser video with about one minute of the lap on its YouTube channel. We do know that the car was wearing street tires and came equipped with the optional Weissach Package that adds upgraded brakes, a six-point harness and a few ...

YouTube, Which Wants More TV Dollars, Pays Up For More "Channels"
All Things Digital
The expansion announcement comes as some channel partners have begun questioning the way YouTube has run its experiment. Their biggest gripe: They haven't received much guidance or support from the video platform and have been left to their own ...

All Things Digital

BBC Worldwide and YouTube Expand Their Video Partnership
By Matt Brian
BBC Worldwide has announced that it will provide two original channels on YouTube, as part of a significant expansion of its partnership with Google. ... The BBC's commercial arm will soon launch a new nature channel, delivering new films from its BBC Earth Productions company, also debuting a new “topical science channel,” which will launch early next year and be fronted by Top Gear presenter James May. ... People Willing to Believe an iPhone 4S is the iPhone 5 [Video] ...
The Next Web

Hilarious YouTube Video Has Mitt Romney Debating Himself ...
By Don Hamel
A new YouTube video has Mitt Romney 'debating' the one man who has spoken out against everything he stands for: Mitt Romney. Uploaded by Daily Kos, the video effectively shows the Mitt Romney from Wednesday's debate, stating the ...
Addicting Info

YouTube stumps up '$200 million' more for new original channels ...
By Robert Andrews
Looking to broaden itself from skateboarding dogs by increasing its volume of original professionalvideo, YouTube is extending its original-channel deal with established producers, with 60 new channels in Europe and the States.
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YouTube Expands Original Content With New European Channels
By Stan Schroeder
In France, a channel called “X-Treme video” is dedicated to extreme sports; in Germany, it will be “Boneless.” You can see a list of all YouTube original channels here. In a blog post, YouTube also shared some stats on its original programming ...
Mashable » Video

Frost & Sullivan: Online Video Outperforms All Other Segments of Online ...
Sacramento Bee
Online video was the fastest growing type of online general advertising inventory, growing 58% during that period. Based on Frost & Sullivan's report Australian Online General and Mobile Advertising Market 2012, published in October 2012 which includes ...

Commentary: How to Improve B-to-B Online Video Marketing, Analyst Swartz
Beet.TV
Much of the online video focus is on consumer-facing brands, but the business-to-business online video market is growing at about 27% year over year, says Ashley Swartz in this commentary on b-to-b online video advertising. She tackles the topic in ...

Google TV gets its first native porn app
GigaOM
Naked, meet native: Adult video service FyreTV is launching the first native Android app on Google TV, and a company representative told us that he has high hopes for the platform. Just like on Android phones, consumers can install third-party apps on ...

GigaOM

Online Video Series Focuses on NY Neighborhoods
NY Convergence
StreetEasy and Sonia's Travels are launching a new a new video series about NY neighborhoods. The NY-based real estate website and the online travel series teamed up and for a look at NY neighborhood history, atmosphere and residents. Sonia Gil walks ...

DramaFever adds Spanish-language content, hooks up with Netflix & iTunes
GigaOM
How about this for good timing: Last week, news broke that Modern Family's Sofia Vergara is going to produce the Hollywood version of the Argentina's hit TV drama Mujeres Asesinas. Starting this week, DramaFever.com is bringing the original to U.S....

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Hackers deal death in World of Warcraft
The Daily Telegraph
HACKERS have staged a surprise attack on the online role-playing game World of Warcraft and "killed" some virtual characters, the company operating the game said on Monday. "Earlier today, certain realms were affected by an in-game exploit, resulting ...

Underbelly TV series inspires game for iPhone, iPad and Android
The Daily Telegraph
Anthony LaPaglia in Underbelly: Badness. TVGuide-STLCaption: Anthony LaPaglia in Underbelly: Badness. Supplied by Channel Nine Source: Supplied. THE top TV crime drama series, Underbelly, has inspired a multi-platform game. Underbelly: Skirmish is ...

Russell Simmons' Rush Digital Media Creates YouTube Original Content ...
PYMNTS.com
Russell Simmons & Rush Digital Media announced plans to launch a groundbreaking YouTube channel designed to provide viewers with daily entertainment, lifestyle and news programming that chronicles the dynamic new culture of the diverse millennial.

Lawmakers hail Facebook milestone as proof of digital media's 'unlimited ...
The Hill (blog)
Some of the highest-ranking Republicans and Democrats in Congress issued statements greeting the news as evidence of how digital media is transforming the way people interact with each other. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said that if ...

WPP acquires German digital media agency k102
MarketWatch
LONDON--Advertising group WPP PLC said Monday that its wholly-owned operating network Grey, the marketing communications company, has acquired a majority stake in digital media agency k102 GmbH in Germany for an undisclosed fee. MAIN FACTS: ...

Alphabird Acquires Australian Startup Ventures in Digital Media To Expand ...
TechCrunch
Since last year, Alphabird has announced a string of acquisitions, mainly focused on bringing new technologies to its audience development platform. Today, it's announcing another acquisition — but this time around, the purchase will help Alphabird ...

Aviva Stadium Takes a Punt on Digital Media
Sacramento Bee
With the game bringing an estimated 100million Euros into the local economy, it was vital that the Aviva Stadium team maximised their own revenue potentials, and so decided to take advantage of their existing screen real estate by investing in a ...

Make any Smart TV wireless with the new Universal Wi-Fi Adapter from Sitecom
HEXUS
Sitecom's new WLX-2004 Universal Wi-Fi Adapter for Smart TV turns any Internet-ready TV into a Wi-Fi-enabled TV and makes getting connected to the wireless home network and accessing web services fast and easy. Rotterdam (The Netherlands), October ...

Minnetonka PC maker eyes online video streaming industry | Rick ...
Equus Computer Systems is branching outside "white-box" PCs -- cheaper off-brand computers, the Star Tribune reports. The Minnetonka tech firm recently built new data-servers to stream movies and TV shows over the Internet for its first big ...
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Netflix Rises to Highest Since July After Stock Upgraded
Bloomberg
Netflix Inc. (NFLX) advanced to the highest price in more than two months after Morgan Stanley upgraded the stock, saying competition from Amazon.com Inc.'s Prime Instant service is “overblown.” Netflix gained 10.3 percent to $73.44 at 11:56 a.m ...

Bloomberg

One Less Competitor for Netflix
Forbes
+ Comment now. Like a good TV series preparing for a season finale, Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) — along with its leading co-stars Hulu and Amazon Prime (NASDAQ: AMZN) — is getting ready to kill off a supporting character. This character (which goes by the ...

Roku Send Internet TV Up The Wall With 3M Streaming Projector
World Internet TV on PC (blog)
Internet TV platform Roku have revealed their upcoming partnership with American conglomerate 3M on a new 'Streaming Projector', designed to accommodate both a 'quick fix' of potential large-screen viewing with a connected experience through the ...to ...

World Internet TV on PC (blog)

Netflix Need Not Fear Google's Newest Online Video Efforts (NFLX, GOOG)
SmallCap Network
On the surface, it seems like it could be yet-another blow to Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX). Before NFLX owners get too worked up over YouTube's - a Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) property - deeper push into a 'TV-like' experience for web surfers though, ...

Zombies Join Kevin Spacey in Cannes Seeking Web Cash
Businessweek
Zombies and secret agents will join actor Kevin Spacey on the French Riviera this week for a TV trade show that will pit content-hungry Websites such as Netflix Inc. (NFLX) and Hulu LLC against traditional broadcasters. The success of companies ...

Hulu acquires 'Braquo'
Variety
"The U.S. market has always been very difficult to get into and SVOD services like Hulu or Netflixhave truly opened the door," said Millichip. "These are fantastic outlets for foreign-language or U.K. drama series because they cater to higher-end ...

Google TV starts adding movie, music and TV purchases from Google Play
The Verge
Google TV owners rejoice: a new update means you'll be able to buy and rent movies, music and TV shows from Google Play and watch them on your Google TV device. Yes, it's a little hard to believe that Google TV couldn't already do that, when other ...

Rightster Attracts Former Google TV Director for Key Management Position
The Herald | HeraldOnline.com
Most recently he ran YouTube's premium content business in the UK, followed by spearheadingGoogle TV's content business and strategy globally. He will report directly into Charlie Muirhead, Rightster Founder and CEO. Charlie Muirhead, Founder and ...

Netflix Shares Rise After Analyst Says Fears Of Amazon Competition ...
By DAVID LIEBERMAN, Executive Editor
Netflix is up about 9.8% to around $73.10 in early trading today -- continuing a hot streak that has resulted in a 33.7% leap for the home video company si.
Deadline.com

Analyst Upgrade Again Drives Netflix - 24/7 Wall St.
By Administrator
Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) had seen an amazing week after analysts helped to push shares up from about $54 to $66 with positive research calls. Now we have shares on the rise yet again on Monday, with a gain of more than 6% to $71.00 ...
24/7 Wall St.

Morgan Stanley Upgrades Netflix - Business Insider
By Sam Ro
However, at least one analyst thinks it's finally time to buy. Morgan Stanley's Scott Devitt raisedNetflix to "overweight" this morning while maintaining his $85 price target, which represents an upside opportunity of almost 30 percent. "Why now?
Business Insider

Google Play Movies, TV shows, and Music now on Google TV
By The Google TV Team
Starting today more of the Google Play experience will come to your Google TV. Google Play Movies, TV shows, and Music will be rolling out to your Google TV over the next few weeks. You'll be able to buy or rent content directly through the ...
The Official Google TV Blog

Roku And 3M Streaming Projector Unveiled For $299 | Geeky Gadgets
By Julian Horsey
Roku And 3M have partnered to create a new Streaming Projector that is available via Amazon for $299. The new creation is small enough to be portable but projects a 120 inch picture, and is equipped with a battery capable of providing ...
Geeky-Gadgets

Introducing the 3M Streaming Projector powered by the Roku ...
Exclusive big-screen access to The Rumble 2012 on Roku → ... Earlier this year we announced theRoku Streaming Stick™, a tiny wireless Roku player the size ...
blog.roku.com/.../introducing-the-3m-streaming-projector-po...

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Popular streaming channels: Netflix: The king of movie and TV show streaming. $7.99/mo. YouTube: User-submitted videos and some original programming. Free. Hulu Plus: TV shows days after they air and some movies. $7.99/mo. Amazon Prime: A strong Netflix competitor with other Amazon benefits. $79/year. Crackle: Movies and TV mostly from Sony's library. Free. Vudu: Movie rental site owned by Walmart. Fees per movie

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