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The Mad Search for the Most Popular Videos

ByNalts June 28, 2006

I’ve noticed that my most popular posts are not my deepest thoughts about the future of online video, or about how amateurs can make money. Nope, if I want blogger popularity I simply write about what video is hot that week. Indulge me, dear readers, in an experiment. In this post I will write about…

Who Will Help Me Find Good Videos?

ByNalts June 28, 2006

Since most online video sites are now swelling beyond their capacity, I’d say there’s an interim (and maybe permanent) market for editors that are willing to sift the good from the garbage. It’s not easy, but it adds value. And anyone can do it. Even a 15-year-old kid from New Jersey. As the big video…

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Microsoft Corrupts iPod’s Packaging (clever video)

ByNalts June 28, 2006

“Microsoft iPod” explores the question, “what would happen if Microsoft redesigned the iPod’s packaging.” Very well done piece, apparently with someone who’s desperately tried to have a simple package design only to be piled on by corporate marketers. I discovered this video through “Google Video Highlights,” a site apparently run by a 15 year old…

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YouTube and NBC Kiss and Make Up

ByNalts June 27, 2006

After all of the controversy between YouTube and NBC regarding the SNL “Lazy Sunday” Cupcake video, it would appear that the companies have been through marriage therapy. NBC (a unit of GE) announced yesterday that it would use YouTube to promote its fall television lineup in a partnership that draws attention to the Internet’s growing…

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Comcast Employee Falls Sleeping on Couch

ByNalts June 27, 2006

Here’s the ever-popular “Comcast guy asleep on couch” video, as well as an interesting video response. Which company or employee is next? Could be you. Don’t pick your nose in public.

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You Can Actually Win Contests

ByNalts June 27, 2006

Before today, the last contest I won was a liquor wagon in high school. My dad took it all away, but left me with the red wagon. But thanks in part to you, dear readers, I’ve won the first weekly “Be the Bee” prize. Here’s the note I received: Dear ‘nalts’, Congratulations, you are the…

Fun Stats on Online Video… Watch Out YouTube!

ByNalts June 26, 2006December 20, 2009

Mary Hoddler (Napsterization) collected some interesting stats during Friday's SuperNova event. Check them out here. Courtesy of Heather Green from Business Week Online. What she forgot to mention was that Chapter11TV just received 2nd round funding of $6.5 million from venture-capital firm Sequoia Capital (the firm behind YouTube.com). Watch out YouTube!

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How Do You Have Time to Make These Videos?

ByNalts June 26, 2006

Have you ever heard the line: "How do you have time to make these videos?" That translates to- "I'm not interested in your humor. Please take me off your distribution list." This also goes for "you're crazy," "you are so weird," or "your kids are going to need therapy." The highest compliment for your online…

It’s 1999 Again. The Internet Gold Rush is Back.

ByNalts June 25, 2006December 20, 2009

You don't need a profitable online video site to get venture backing. According to the Wall Street Journal, Chapter 11 TV just received $10.7 million in venturce capital backing by Mike Huntz Ventures. To learn more, select "more" below.

What Happens with Linear (Scheduled) Television Programming

ByNalts June 25, 2006December 20, 2009

In this 4-minute video from CNet, Jeremy Allaire (Brightcove founder and president) discusses the future of videos on the Internet. CNET's Neha Tiwari interviewed Allaire at Supernova 2006. Scheduled television content isn't dead, according to Brightcove who is working on services for smaller firms to syndicate content. P.S. Getting that video to serve will require you…