December 08, 2005

Google Video to Become a Content Marketplace?

Pete Cashmore found word that Google may be trying to build a marketplace on Google Video where consumer-generated videos can be bought, sold and licensed. As I've said, this is just one part of Google's efforts to be the Long Tail's best friend. Technorati Tags: Long Tail, Google, Video... [MORE]

Originally at Micro Persuasion: Link
Posted by Kyle Bunch at 07:02 PM

November 21, 2005

Yahoo Will Provide Content For Clear Channel Digital Video Ad Kiosks In Malls

: Emphasizing how much Yahoo wants to be perceived not just as a portal but as a content distributor and creator, the company will be the content provider for a joint venture between Clear Channel Outdoor Malls and DAN Media that starts with large-format video screens ceiling mounted in... [MORE]

Originally written by staci at PaidContent.org: Link
Posted by Kyle Bunch at 08:51 AM

November 16, 2005

Starz, Variety Ink Content Deal

: Starz Entertainment Group will sponsor Varoety's annual Screening Series in LA, with raw footage of the conversations with those involved with the highlighted productions will be produced as shorts and special features that will air on Starz and Starz.com. In addition, Variety content (including headlines, box office, movies... [MORE]

Originally written by staci at PaidContent.org: Link
Posted by Kyle Bunch at 09:24 PM

Yahoo Stock Rises 6% on Announcement of Gawker Content Deal

Build your bomb shelters now, the world has gone completely fucking insane. CNN Money attributes (in an ephemeral link) a spike in Yahoo's stock today to its distribution deal with Gawker Media:The Internet portal signed a distribution deal with Gawker...... [MORE]

Originally at Business Blog Consulting: Link
Posted by Kyle Bunch at 03:24 PM

November 15, 2005

Google Base Launched. Yuck.

Google Blog officially announces the launch of Google Base. We previously anticipated the launch of Google Base (along with everyone else) in late October. Bottom Line: This is not a very interesting application in its current form. It’s like a 1985 dbase file with less functionality. It’s ugly. It’s... [MORE]

Originally written by Michael Arrington at TechCrunch: Link
Posted by Kyle Bunch at 11:34 PM

November 09, 2005

NPR Doubles Its Podcast Content, Launches alt.NPR

The number of NPR Podcasts nearly doubled this week with the addition of 16 new titles, including three original-to-podcast features under a new alt.NPR brand; more of the thematic podcasts, culled...... [MORE]

Originally at MarketingVOX - The Voice of Online Marketing: Link
Posted by Kyle Bunch at 08:24 AM

November 08, 2005

Content Commerce Firm Navio Close $24.5 Million Funding

: Updated from last week: The correct amount is $24.5 million second round round of equity funding led by WK Technology Fund, the leading VC firm in Taiwan, and joined by VantagePoint Venture Partners, with participation by existing investor Add Partners. The investment will be used to add operational... [MORE]

Originally written by rali at PaidContent.org: Link
Posted by Kyle Bunch at 10:26 AM