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Archive for the ‘News’ Category

June 4th, 2007

YouTube Sponsors Rocketboom

The video podcast pioneer is now sponsored by the video sharing pioneer. YouTube sponsors Rocketboom.
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May 26th, 2007

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The rumors were true: CBS bought online video show Wallstrip this week. Investor Fred Wilson tells the nine-month success story.
Along the way Howard, Adam, Jeff, Lindsay, and a few other brave souls they hired figured out a bunch of stuff that is key to a successful web video show. Like how to get […]

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May 25th, 2007

NJ Sues YouTube for Car Crash Footage

I’d expect this kind of stupidity from Thailand, but certainly not from New Jersey. The New Jersey Tunrpike Authority is suing YouTube for car crash footage, even though YouTube’s already complying with their DMCA takedown notices.
Let’s step back for a minute here. Video footage of a newsworthy event of public interest, officially recorded by public […]

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May 14th, 2007

CBS to Buy Wallstrip for $5 Million?

Unlike Viacom and NBC, CBS understands the value of online video superdistribution. That’s why they’re rumored to be in talks to buy Wallstrip, a popular online video show about Wall Street, for a cool $5 million. Since YouTube already shares revenue with CBS, expect the show to retain its YouTube audience after the purchase.
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