Streaming Video

Prerollr Offers New Video Blog Advertising Option

Jul 17th, 2007 | By | Category: Internet TV, Podcasting Services, Streaming Video, Video

Prerollr has an introduced a new option for adding ads to videos embedded in blogs and other sites. Their solution lets anyone that embeds videos from popular sites such as Google Video, YouTube, Veoh, Revver or MySpace insert banner ads that are displayed in the video window before the video plays. If you use Prerollr, […]



Sony’s Video Sharing Site Makes You Feel Dirty Even After A Shower

Jul 16th, 2007 | By | Category: Internet TV, Strange, Streaming Video, Video

Sony has launched a new video sharing site, Crackle,¬†formerly known as Grouper, and unfortunately, still a YouTube wannabe. According to Sony, “Crackle‚Äôs comprehensive approach includes a unique programming and editorial strategy, wide-reaching global distribution platforms and collaboration with Sony Pictures Entertainment, the IMPROV Comedy franchise and other leading media companies.” In other words, Sony is […]



Casio Intros YouTube-Friendly Cameras

Jul 11th, 2007 | By | Category: Digital Video Recorder, Podcasting Hardware, Streaming Video

Casio has released a new line of YouTube-friendly digital cameras. The EXILIM EX-Z77 digital camera line features a YouTube Capture mode and bundles software to provide optimized settings for recording, storing and uploading video. “We recognized that there was a demand for an easier way to upload high-quality video and are thrilled to be the […]



AdWeek: Internet Video Going Hollywood

Jul 11th, 2007 | By | Category: Digital Video Downloads, Internet TV, Making Money with Podcasts, Streaming Video, Video, Video Podcasts, Vlogs

AdWeek has an article today looking at 60Frames, a new company that hopes to provide a platform for mainstream actors and directors to create and distribute short-form Internet videos. 60Frames is hoping that the “high-quality” content that makes movie blockbusters and hit TV shows can create the same buzz online. 60Frames is a spinoff of […]



How Long Until Internet TV Overtakes Traditional TV?

Jul 9th, 2007 | By | Category: Internet TV, Streaming Video, Video

MSN is hyping its audience for the 24-hour LiveEarth event, which was broadcast live on the Internet. According to MSN, the event received more than ten milion video streams and had the most viewers of any online concert ever. “History is being made today,” said Joanne Bradford, corporate vice president and chief media officer of […]



New AOL Video Portal Features More than 20 Million Videos

Jul 4th, 2007 | By | Category: Digital Video Downloads, Streaming Video, Video

AOL has launched an update to its AOL Video portal. New features include: A redesigned main page that makes it easier for consumers to discover, search for and find millions of videos from across the Web; A redesigned video search experience that leverages Truveo video search technology and features better presentation of Web search results […]



NSFW: EU Sex Video Steams Up YouTube, Supports European Cinema

Jul 3rd, 2007 | By | Category: Digital Video Downloads, Internet TV, Streaming Video, Video

Viva le difference! While US government support of the arts frequently gets bogged down in controversies over the depiction of sexuality and anything bordering on controversial, the European Union is sexing up YouTube to showcase its support for EU cinema: The European Commission’s Let’s Come Together promotion is intended to highlight the organization’s role in […]



Social Networking Penetration With Teens Close To 100%

Jun 30th, 2007 | By | Category: Digital Video Downloads, Internet TV, Making Money with Podcasts, Streaming Video, Video

AdAge reports that social networking sites now reach an amazing 96% of online tweens and teens.¬†¬†71% of online tweens and teens connect to a social network at least once a week, making them some of the most popular sites on the Internet. For companies that want to reach teens, the study suggests that social networking […]



Neuros OSD Gets YouTube Support

Jun 30th, 2007 | By | Category: Computer Hardware, Internet TV, Streaming Video, Video

Neuros has announced that their open source set top box, Neuros OSD, now supports YouTube. Unlike the Apple TV, the Neuros OSD supports YouTube directly and can view any video in YouTube’s library. “The fact that the Neuros OSD allows YouTube playback is even more significant when considering the way this milestone was achieved,” said […]



Blinkx Launches Adhoc Contextual Video Advertising Platform

Jun 25th, 2007 | By | Category: General, Internet TV, Making Money with Podcasts, Podcasting Services, Streaming Video, Video, Video Podcasts, Vlogs

blinkx today unveiled AdHoc, a contextually relevant video advertising platform,¬†aka¬†AdSense for Video, the latest in a stream of recent announcements from the company. According to blinkx,¬†”Just as Google‚Äôs AdSense transformed advertising on the Text Web, blinkx‚Äôs AdHoc platform will revolutionize video advertising by matching compelling, customized, TV-style ads to your audience on the Video Web.” […]