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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]